Much as I would like to think that the club are actually trolling us @HolmerBlue (it would really appeal to my sense of humour) I'm pretty sure they are far too detached and mature to even consider it as a 'thing'. If he has already signed it is far more likely to be a practical thing in terms of a photo-shoot/maximum impact publicity sort of thing.
@HolmerBlue club dont need to make any effort to increase bedwetting activities on the Gasroom..and bear in mind we do not represent the whole of the fan base who perhaps dont get their knickers in quite as much of a twist over transfers as we do.
I understand where you’re coming from, @HolmerBlue but I doubt very much whether the club are into teasing us for the fun of it. This is potentially one of the biggest and most expensive piece of business they have been involved in and, whilst the deal may have been agreed in principle some time ago, there will have been many complications which needed to be resolved. Devil in detail and all that.
United in a very good negotiating position now with such a small amount of time before the season starts, knowing that we want to get a keeper in. It could be that they are now pushing for a permanent move, more wages covered, or some other sort of mischief.
Could be anything, but whatever GA has planned is good enough for me.
Ok chaps what can we do to instil confidence in the fan base and maybe sell a few more tickets for Saturday.
How about announcing we have signed a talented lad from a club that used to be one of Europe's elite?
Hmmmm that's one way to go. But seems a bit traditional and we are trying to shake things up here. How about pretending we don't have a first choice 'keeper. Wind the fans up. Further enhancing the secrecy modus operandi that we all enjoy at AP?
LOVE IT. Who needs to tell these suckers anything? They will turn up anyway.
He's going to get one hell of an email from me if there isn't any fireworks after our first Tuesday night fixture! I'll want to know what exactly my money has been spent on!
I fully intended to avoid the signings/transfer thread this summer as it is almost always the same (names change slightly)...but just when I thought I was out...they drag me back in!!!!
At this point I will be upset if the club does not handle the goalkeeper situation by starting Bodger against Burton, only for him to remove his head after the first wonder save to reveal Bishop (or Tyla).
FWIW I think this is the Pete Couhig confidentiality test playing out, same as the undisclosed contract lengths, to see if anything leaks out. I reckon Bishop will be announced either tomorrow or by noon Saturday.
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Much as I would like to think that the club are actually trolling us @HolmerBlue (it would really appeal to my sense of humour) I'm pretty sure they are far too detached and mature to even consider it as a 'thing'. If he has already signed it is far more likely to be a practical thing in terms of a photo-shoot/maximum impact publicity sort of thing.
@HolmerBlue club dont need to make any effort to increase bedwetting activities on the Gasroom..and bear in mind we do not represent the whole of the fan base who perhaps dont get their knickers in quite as much of a twist over transfers as we do.
I understand where you’re coming from, @HolmerBlue but I doubt very much whether the club are into teasing us for the fun of it. This is potentially one of the biggest and most expensive piece of business they have been involved in and, whilst the deal may have been agreed in principle some time ago, there will have been many complications which needed to be resolved. Devil in detail and all that.
United in a very good negotiating position now with such a small amount of time before the season starts, knowing that we want to get a keeper in. It could be that they are now pushing for a permanent move, more wages covered, or some other sort of mischief.
Could be anything, but whatever GA has planned is good enough for me.
I’ve got no idea why we are yet to ‘announce Bishop,’ but I’m confident it’s not because the club are winding us up.
Annoint Bishop
Let me know when white smoke is seen over Adams Park.
One signature away
Marketing meeting. Monday. Early.
Ok chaps what can we do to instil confidence in the fan base and maybe sell a few more tickets for Saturday.
How about announcing we have signed a talented lad from a club that used to be one of Europe's elite?
Hmmmm that's one way to go. But seems a bit traditional and we are trying to shake things up here. How about pretending we don't have a first choice 'keeper. Wind the fans up. Further enhancing the secrecy modus operandi that we all enjoy at AP?
LOVE IT. Who needs to tell these suckers anything? They will turn up anyway.
It would be a cardinal sin not to have an experienced keeper
What Welby will Welby
What Welby Welby.
Don’t get too excited @Wendoverman . It’ll just be Rob trying out some new fireworks.
He's going to get one hell of an email from me if there isn't any fireworks after our first Tuesday night fixture! I'll want to know what exactly my money has been spent on!
I’m biting my tongue @drcongo !
This week in 'Getting angry about a scenario I made up'.
I think the meeting went down more like this:
Wycombe employee #1: I have this teacup, but something seems to be missing.
Wycombe employee #2: A storm?
Wycombe employee #1: That's it!
Wycombe employee #2: I'm on it.
I fully intended to avoid the signings/transfer thread this summer as it is almost always the same (names change slightly)...but just when I thought I was out...they drag me back in!!!!
I'm still waiting for the Dave Tarpey announcement
I'm still waiting for the signing of "Ruth" 🤷
At this point I will be upset if the club does not handle the goalkeeper situation by starting Bodger against Burton, only for him to remove his head after the first wonder save to reveal Bishop (or Tyla).
Saved by his/her (!) head presumably.
I'm hoping Bishop starts and they tear his head off to reveal it's Bodger. Could happen.
FWIW I think this is the Pete Couhig confidentiality test playing out, same as the undisclosed contract lengths, to see if anything leaks out. I reckon Bishop will be announced either tomorrow or by noon Saturday.
I saw a college football team do almost exactly that a few years ago!
I reckon we should do a Mawson.
First time we know it's done is cruising into the ground and seeing him on the pitch 😚
Only in America!
After all this angst, Nathan Bishop had better be able to save cannonballs with his bare hands while juggling fire with his feet.
Yes, it wouldn't be great if he has the ability of the love child of Parkin and Cheesewright.
Think I might cut him a bit of slack on Saturday though given he’ll still be learning his new team mates names.
And we'll have five non league keepers on the bench if he's not up to it won't we?