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  1. Disco down under

    Disco down under Well-Known Member

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    He went for the money. The fact that he didn't even end up taking it having discarded his principals and his alliances doesn't redeem him in the eyes of those he disappointed.

    Either way. Not worth doing this conversation again. Especially while he hasn't signed or even really been linked to sign for us.
     
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  2. Southern A

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    Aye its almost as if he's waiting for somebody else to break it first.
     
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  3. JimHeron92

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    I'm not convinced by that in fairness
     
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  4. Southern A

    Southern A Well-Known Member

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    Downie might also not be allowed to announce it because somebody else has been promised the exclusive to say here we go when its ready
     
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  5. CR17

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    Some ****er will break it soon haha
     
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  6. CR17

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    KLD giving him the eyes off screen
     
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  7. alcoauth

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    This is where our politics becomes the dividing line, I wholeheartedly disagree but that's life.

    I think Henderson would be a good signing for the squad for all the reasons listed a bunch of times, but perhaps the biggest impact he would make is the subtle and unsaid political one. Sunderland and Hendo, a match made in heaven?
     
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  8. TheBronzeBummer

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    Yeah, awful
     
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  9. Dunder Mifflin

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    I’m going to break soon if it’s not reported
     
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  10. dilb3rt

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    Has Downie not followed that comment up with a tweet? That's usually what happens isn't it?
     
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  11. alcoauth

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    I mean the principle of not spending on a transfer free where possible, like Reinildo.
     
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    KLD was very close to Keith, what's the odds he's just went and told him haha
     
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  13. JimHeron92

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    Sure but the principle is irrelevant to me - it's the actual player that matters.
     
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  14. CR17

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    Only with a name he would do that
     
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  15. alcoauth

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    That's fair, but it's important to me, it reinforces that the club is mindful of it's financial health, so long story short, I don't view a free agent link or signing as boring or lacking ambition, just another tool in the tool belt. :emoticon-0148-yes:
     
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  16. Bucky1989

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    So fans trying to find out who is behind mysterious door no2
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    “We’re signing Jan Koller Marra”
     
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  19. JimHeron92

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    I'm sure you would if it was Tom Flanagan but wouldn't if it was .... I'm actually not sure there's anyone I'd want on a free. Would have to check the list.
     
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  20. Wayne the Punk

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    I know when we got Roy as manager, we got loads of players in, but not at this level, I cancelled my season ticket but hope to be at the West Ham game
     
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