We have a BRILLIANT relationship with Ajax. Hope we do more business, as expected.
I would go as far as saying, any other EPL came in, they have no chance, including citeh (opinion).
For those chiming about ‘pinch of salt ITK’ . Carry on with that, and you will loose the few remaining. I can give hundreds of examples when we have agreed a deal (in the bag), for things to come up that we were not aware of (Balde/RB) plus others. For it to change in the last minute. Details come out just before things turn, and we share it honestly. Does that make it contradictory?
I know for example that RS and twin is 99.999%. Can things change out of the blue? Yes. Hope it does not though.
As for me, I don’t care what people think, but other ITK’s (some), you are pissing them off by comparing. We do cross-reference. And I honestly have to salute Rob & A&C for their excellent work. Trust me, they are no mugs. Hence why I contribute to this site financially, when I can, and will continue to do so.
Did anyone seriously expect any different this window, we haven't signed anyone of note in January for years and we wont this month either....!
Levy was never going to back his manager on a player he could sign for free in 6 months, he clearly gambled and it backfired, I don't believe the Poch didn't want him, sorry not ITK bashing but Poch wanted him IMO.
Re this super signing in the summer, sorry bored of this now.... wasn't the same gonna happen in August transfer window? I assume we will be announcing the new season tickets/stadium costs soon for GA.
I truly do believe Levy has taken us as far as he can financially and he has done wonders but days of signing big players and pushing on when we desperately need reinforcement (now) will not happen under his stewardship.
I know a lot will disagree but this is my opinion and would be delighted to be wrong
Did anyone seriously expect any different this window, we haven't signed anyone of note in January for years and we wont this month either....!
Levy was never going to back his manager on a player he could sign for free in 6 months, he clearly gambled and it backfired, I don't believe the Poch didn't want him, sorry not ITK bashing but Poch wanted him IMO.
Re this super signing in the summer, sorry bored of this now.... wasn't the same gonna happen in August transfer window? I assume we will be announcing the new season tickets/stadium costs soon for GA.
I truly do believe Levy has taken us as far as he can financially and he has done wonders but days of signing big players and pushing on when we desperately need reinforcement (now) will not happen under his stewardship.
I know a lot will disagree but this is my opinion and would be delighted to be wrong
hertyid on ross:
Just got a text about this. His wage demands would have put him ahead of Kane. Levy was prepared to pay it as wages structure will be shifting higher from the summer, but Poch didn't want to set a precedent or upset the squad dynamic. Also big concerns over injury and how much he would play this season.
First time ever Levy has opened his wallet and been shunned?
In one of my earlier posts before this window, I stated we would be upping contracts to be on par with top 4 clubs in the summer.That sounds very promising.
I think we can expect news of several contract extensions after closure of this TW. I’m hopeful that those c/e’s would include Toby’s.
Just to clarify, Hercules, the "pinch of salt" phrase isn't one that questions yours or any other ITK's integrity. Quite the opposite, it's a phrase used to encapsulate exactly what you've just said: that ITKs post in good faith but that situations can change rapidly, and as such, it's dangerous and unfair to accept any ITK information as gospel. I'm sincerely sorry if you felt I was questioning your honesty in some way; I promise you, I absolutely was NOT. Yours is in fact the ITK I look forward to the most because you always seem to post with the passion and enthusiasm of a true fan. Like everyone else on this forum, I'm hugely grateful that you take time to volunteer the information you receive when clearly it's not something you have to do. Take good care mate.We have a BRILLIANT relationship with Ajax. Hope we do more business, as expected.
I would go as far as saying, any other EPL came in, they have no chance, including citeh (opinion).
For those chiming about ‘pinch of salt ITK’ . Carry on with that, and you will loose the few remaining. I can give hundreds of examples when we have agreed a deal (in the bag), for things to come up that we were not aware of (Balde/RB) plus others. For it to change in the last minute. Details come out just before things turn, and we share it honestly. Does that make it contradictory?
I know for example that RS and twin is 99.999%. Can things change out of the blue? Yes. Hope it does not though.
As for me, I don’t care what people think, but other ITK’s (some), you are pissing them off by comparing. We do cross-reference. And I honestly have to salute Rob & A&C for their excellent work. Trust me, they are no mugs. Hence why I contribute to this site financially, when I can, and will continue to do so.
In one of my earlier posts before this window, I stated we would be upping contracts to be on par with top 4 clubs in the summer.
New info being his penchant for bars/clubs and his ability to get knocked out!?? Lol...
As always, appreciate the info and the last thing we want is to make you and other ITKs feel like they aren't appreciated or respected, I think the majority of us do. Whilst I don't think we should hang onto every word you guys say (as that's when ppl can start to throw tantrum reactions), I do think we need to always remember that things can change at the drop of a hat and that you always share in good faith......and no, it's not contradictory, at all!We have a BRILLIANT relationship with Ajax. Hope we do more business, as expected.
I would go as far as saying, any other EPL came for one of their players that we wanted,they have no chance, including citeh (opinion). Sanchez great example.
For those chiming about ‘pinch of salt ITK’ . Carry on with that, and you will loose the few remaining. I can give hundreds of examples when we have agreed a deal (in the bag), for things to come up that we were not aware of (Balde/RB) plus others. For it to change in the last minute. Details come out just before things turn, and we share it honestly. Does that make it contradictory?
I know for example that RS and twin is 99.999%. Can things change out of the blue? Yes. Hope it does not though.
As for me, I don’t care what people think, but other ITK’s (some), you are pissing them off by comparing. We do cross-reference. And I honestly have to salute Rob & A&C for their excellent work. Trust me, they are no mugs. Hence why I contribute to this site financially, when I can, and will continue to do so.
Re: Steve Sessegnon - is it the case that RS won't sign unless we take his brother into the academy?
Or is his brother actually any good?
Edit: Open question - not direct to Herc
What position is he?Seems from what's been previously said is that if we want RS, we need to sign his brother as well.
Did someone just suggest I'm ITK?!?New info being his penchant for bars/clubs and his ability to get knocked out!?? Lol...As always, appreciate the info and the last thing we want is to make you and other ITKs feel like they aren't appreciated or respected, I think the majority of us do. Whilst I don't think we should hang onto every word you guys say (as that's when ppl can start to throw tantrum reactions), I do think we need to always remember that things can change at the drop of a hat and that you always share in good faith......and no, it's not contradictory, at all!We have a BRILLIANT relationship with Ajax. Hope we do more business, as expected.
I would go as far as saying, any other EPL came for one of their players that we wanted,they have no chance, including citeh (opinion). Sanchez great example.
For those chiming about ‘pinch of salt ITK’ . Carry on with that, and you will loose the few remaining. I can give hundreds of examples when we have agreed a deal (in the bag), for things to come up that we were not aware of (Balde/RB) plus others. For it to change in the last minute. Details come out just before things turn, and we share it honestly. Does that make it contradictory?
I know for example that RS and twin is 99.999%. Can things change out of the blue? Yes. Hope it does not though.
As for me, I don’t care what people think, but other ITK’s (some), you are pissing them off by comparing. We do cross-reference. And I honestly have to salute Rob & A&C for their excellent work. Trust me, they are no mugs. Hence why I contribute to this site financially, when I can, and will continue to do so.
Thrilled to hear we have a superb relationship with Ajax (especially since I have loved their philosophy and setup since I was a kid), long may it continue!
Let's hope there are no twists to the Sess twins transfer and we can get them over the line soon enough.
In one of my earlier posts before this window, I stated we would be upping contracts to be on par with top 4 clubs in the summer.
Whoops! Didn't mean to reply to your post!Did someone just suggest I'm ITK?!?
Am about as far from that as possible...
Did anyone seriously expect any different this window, we haven't signed anyone of note in January for years and we wont this month either....!