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[ozvaldo]

They're probably filming him doing some embarrassing shit for the announcement video that every club seems to do.

 

He's probably arm wrestling Jobber and that dwarf Berney in the Symphony 

[Guest]

3 minutes ago, STUHILL said:

I think it has all been done. Leicester are just setting up the official announcement etc with the usual pictures/lame introduction video 

I want an intro video like the pellegrini to roma one

[Babylon]

1 minute ago, mozartfox said:

Er....contract extension for Ulloh??

Do you think he's done that without the manager agreeing it? That will have been CS's decision and it's most probably more about being seen to look after players, treat them right... rather than a bag of shite like Ranieri clearly did.

[tsintskaro]

wake the fu ck up already 

[Sunbury Fox]

1 minute ago, Babylon said:

You have no idea if it isn't in the bag. Not telling people doesn't mean it's not done.

 

We have a long history of the OS being the last thing to actually announce a transfer. We had pictures of Iheanacho at the club and Nigerians saying it was all done and signed and it still took the club about a day to release the info.

True but this all feels unnecessarily drawn out. 

[VLC86]

Just now, ozleicester said:

Its 5pm... what the hell is happening

 

Might ignore the fact you are in Oz to add to my own narrative that at least I'm not the only one to have lost the plot.

[Tielemans63]

3 minutes ago, Fox 4 Life said:

Arshavin to the Arse was announced 24 hours later, that's what I am clinging to.

A very good mate of mine is a solicitor for Slaughter and May who took care of that transfer and he worked on this deal. There wasn't even a deal agreed after the extended deadline and this one still went through.

[Dr The Singh]

I'm at Morrisons waiting for him to appear.....

[foxes_rule1978]

I guess we will get to find out on the 9th when/if he lines up against Chelsea 

[Babylon]

2 minutes ago, Sunbury Fox said:

True but this all feels unnecessarily drawn out. 

Could be a dozen different reasons, from the FA checking all the details to make sure the correct process was followed, to Top saying he want to get his face in the shots. This isn't particularly unusual, it's happened with quite a few transfers here and elsewhere. Of course it could be something is wrong with the paperwork and we're arguing our case.

[sphericalfox]

80 pages and he's not signed, and people are wondering why not? Must be new round here

[Finn Claw II]

I thought you needed the deal sheet signed (or whatever it is by 1am) and then we could take our time on the Medical.

[Fox 4 Life]

1 minute ago, Paddy. said:

A very good mate of mine is a solicitor for Slaughter and May who took care of that transfer and he worked on this deal. There wasn't even a deal agreed after the extended deadline and this one still went through.

Good to know 

[mozartfox]

Just now, Babylon said:

Do you think he's done that without the manager agreeing it? That will have been CS's decision and it's most probably more about being seen to look after players, treat them right... rather than a bag of shite like Ranieri clearly did.

As you claim to know absolutely everything, perhaps you can confirm Shakey sanctioned this? If not, then it could be just Rudkin?

[City1884]

Everyone needs to calm down a bit.

 

European transfers aren't quite as simple as English club to club transfers, there are extra parties involved, like the Portuguese FA for one, so it can take longer to confirm a transfer.

 

Drinkwater to Chelsea, although conducted at the same time, only involved the English FA, with a notification email going to UEFA, it was a lot simpler process.

 

Following on from that, we wouldn't be able to officially announce a signing until everyone involved has confirmed their acceptance of the deal.

 

This sort of delay isn't at all out of the ordinary.

 

Everyone chill!

[surrifox]

2 minutes ago, Paddy. said:

A very good mate of mine is a solicitor for Slaughter and May who took care of that transfer and he worked on this deal. There wasn't even a deal agreed after the extended deadline and this one still went through.

did you check whether he minded you disclosing confidential information on a football forum?

[Babylon]

Just now, mozartfox said:

As you claim to know absolutely everything, perhaps you can confirm Shakey sanctioned this? If not, then it could be just Rudkin?

He won't be making decisions on players, it's not his role. Why on earth would he sign up a player the manager doesn't want to sign up. You're just using it as another lame excuse to bash people.

[dylanlegend]

#ANNOUCESILVA

[les-tah]

On Paper this guy is miles better than Drinkwater at everything. He just doesn't have premiership experience which is key. However has international experience and has medals round his neck from the euros.

[cc_star]

This is ****ing torture

 

What a monumental balls-up if we haven't dotted all the is and crossed all the ts in time

[Ted Maul]

Would we even be doing a photo shoot this morning? Surely he would have just jetted straight back off to international duty last night?

[fazzyfox]

They should never have bought the fax machine from Alpha Discounts this was bound to happen one day.

[ROB-THE-BLUE]

Just now, Ted Maul said:

Would we even be doing a photo shoot this morning? Surely he would have just jetted straight back off to international duty last night?

I read on Twitter that he did fly straight back to Portugal, but because the deal hadn't been completed. 

[Sublime_Coatsworth]

Reports that it's in the hands of the FA as the documents were not delivered in time.....

[Jimbo]

4 minutes ago, Ted Maul said:

Would we even be doing a photo shoot this morning? Surely he would have just jetted straight back off to international duty last night?

Portugal already played last night, plus he's carrying a slight knock, so wouldn't be doing anything today anyway.  If he was to be involved he'll be back in training tomorrow, so gives us all day today