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MatchWinner Flag Orpington 18 Aug 22 11.14pm

Good player...Silly money.

 
Dubai Eagle Flag 19 Aug 22 7.00am

And we all thought it would be Sandcastle responsible for inflating buying prices this summer - I certainly didn't realise it would be Forest.

Originally posted by Hudsoneagle

I’m seeing the two most realistically correct fees for MGE are either 25m upfront with 17m add ones making it a deal worth 42m and the other I have read is 35m plus 9m add ons making it 44m.

Madness. I laugh at Forest a little, and then realise how badly this inflates the prices of the players in the same sort of market we operate in. It’s bad news for all. It’s also possible that the actual deal is worth more like 35m overall and the mistake is the add on fees have been added on twice in the reported fees.

 
PatrickA Flag London 19 Aug 22 9.49am

I’ve just read an interview with Downes which confirms that he was on his way to Palace before West Ham’s intervention.
Everything had been agreed and a medical was scheduled , but at the last minute he was informed West Ham were in for him and he changed his mind about coming to Palace.
Another case of might have been , but usually these stories are not confirmed so openly.

 
taylors lovechild Flag 19 Aug 22 10.04am

Originally posted by PatrickA

I’ve just read an interview with Downes which confirms that he was on his way to Palace before West Ham’s intervention.
Everything had been agreed and a medical was scheduled , but at the last minute he was informed West Ham were in for him and he changed his mind about coming to Palace.
Another case of might have been , but usually these stories are not confirmed so openly.

I read that. He does also say there was more money on the table. The club he supported and they offer him more money. Certainly no sour grapes from me and good luck to the lad. Time will tell whether we missed out on a relative bargain. It does however slightly worry me that the club identified that as a position we need to fill but we are showing no signs of filling yet.

 
Willo Flag South coast - west of Brighton. 19 Aug 22 10.19am

Originally posted by PatrickA

I’ve just read an interview with Downes which confirms that he was on his way to Palace before West Ham’s intervention.
Everything had been agreed and a medical was scheduled , but at the last minute he was informed West Ham were in for him and he changed his mind about coming to Palace.
Another case of might have been , but usually these stories are not confirmed so openly.

Flynn Downes has collected 30 yellows and 2 reds in the previous 3 seasons.
He has said that he cannot take the 'Fire' out of his game, but needs to exercise greater control.
He has certainly got a good 'Engine' getting up and down the pitch.

Edited by Willo (19 Aug 2022 4.47pm)

 
Den1923 Flag 19 Aug 22 4.45pm

Clearly PV wants more additions, every transfer window, we are slow to make additions, I do hope PV is patient!

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Lanzo-Ad Flag Lanzarote 19 Aug 22 4.52pm

Originally posted by Willo

Flynn Downes has collected 30 yellows and 2 reds in the previous 3 seasons.
He has said that he cannot take the 'Fire' out of his game, but needs to exercise greater control.
He has certainly got a good 'Engine' getting up and down the pitch.

Edited by Willo (19 Aug 2022 4.47pm)

Conor Gallagher committed 70 fouls (1st) last season, and got 12 bookings (2nd) last season

 

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pizzapat Flag Caterham 19 Aug 22 5.05pm

Originally posted by PatrickA

I’ve just read an interview with Downes which confirms that he was on his way to Palace before West Ham’s intervention.
Everything had been agreed and a medical was scheduled , but at the last minute he was informed West Ham were in for him and he changed his mind about coming to Palace.
Another case of might have been , but usually these stories are not confirmed so openly.


the story is that FD's agent is related (daughter?) of a senior member of hammers coaching staff (Mark W?)..

she phoned him up and told him FD was available ( im not sure if they knew before that phone call?), the rest is history
(there were enough hammers saying the above happened to think its true)

Swans fans were saying "done deal" to us (im NEVER going to believe thta term again!!!) so it may have got that far??!!!


 

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Willo Flag South coast - west of Brighton. 19 Aug 22 5.11pm

Originally posted by pizzapat


the story is that FD's agent is related (daughter?) of a senior member of hammers coaching staff (Mark W?)..

she phoned him up and told him FD was available ( im not sure if they knew before that phone call?), the rest is history
(there were enough hammers saying the above happened to think its true)

Swans fans were saying "done deal" to us (im NEVER going to believe thta term again!!!) so it may have got that far??!!!


Flynn Downes was born in Brentwood and is a West Ham supporter.

Mark Warburton's daughter Elisha works for the Wasserman Agency.

Edited by Willo (19 Aug 2022 5.14pm)

 
sotac464 Flag Berkshire 19 Aug 22 5.23pm

Early days but I've heard he has not impressed during training so far.

 

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Spiderman Flag Horsham 19 Aug 22 7.47pm

Originally posted by pizzapat


the story is that FD's agent is related (daughter?) of a senior member of hammers coaching staff (Mark W?)..

she phoned him up and told him FD was available ( im not sure if they knew before that phone call?), the rest is history
(there were enough hammers saying the above happened to think its true)

Swans fans were saying "done deal" to us (im NEVER going to believe thta term again!!!) so it may have got that far??!!!


This is true. WH would have known what we had offered. His agent is indeed the daughter of Mark Warburton

 
Hudsoneagle Flag 19 Aug 22 8.43pm

I think any agent, regardless of relationships, would highlight to a interested club what was currently on offer for their player.

 
mileend Flag East London 19 Aug 22 10.49pm

I really do not care about the ones we missed (anymore - I definitely used to - Cahill and the striker who went to West Ham and was badly crocked)

90% turn out to be either average, occasional appearances or never seen again

Yes, Murphys Law means you remember the ones you might have signed but probably they were just using Palace to get a better deal from the club they always intended to join.

Which is apparently exactly what happened with Cahill

 
Dubai Eagle Flag 20 Aug 22 7.26am

I tend to view the transfer window as a bit like when we were of dating age - plenty to look at, some out of our league, some where we think we can do better, some where we think they have been with too many other clubs, everyone in the game has their own agenda & dance card & where you end up isn't necessarily where you expected etc etc - anyway I am sure you get the drift-

 
Spiderman Flag Horsham 20 Aug 22 7.29am

Originally posted by Dubai Eagle

I tend to view the transfer window as a bit like when we were of dating age - plenty to look at, some out of our league, some where we think we can do better, some where we think they have been with too many other clubs, everyone in the game has their own agenda & dance card & where you end up isn't necessarily where you expected etc etc - anyway I am sure you get the drift-

Very good analysis

 
Hannes Flag Vienna 20 Aug 22 8.36am

Originally posted by Dubai Eagle

I tend to view the transfer window as a bit like when we were of dating age - plenty to look at, some out of our league, some where we think we can do better, some where we think they have been with too many other clubs, everyone in the game has their own agenda & dance card & where you end up isn't necessarily where you expected etc etc - anyway I am sure you get the drift-

Some who would cost too much money in the long run. Some who can't play in the positions we want. Some who are never fit or ready to play when we desperately need them. But as the transfer window goes on, we will take someone, because in the end they are all pretty much the same problems.

 
Willo Flag South coast - west of Brighton. 20 Aug 22 8.56am

Originally posted by Dubai Eagle

I tend to view the transfer window as a bit like when we were of dating age - plenty to look at, some out of our league, some where we think we can do better, some where we think they have been with too many other clubs, everyone in the game has their own agenda & dance card & where you end up isn't necessarily where you expected etc etc - anyway I am sure you get the drift-

Excellent analysis.

I recall such scenarios in my lothario days.
Just when one is given the impression by a 'Belle of the ball' that she would be willing to engage in a further slow dance she wanders off into the arms of another chap and any thoughts one might have of conjugal coupling with her are extinguished.

 
Hootie121082 Flag Vrysoulles 20 Aug 22 10.39am

Originally posted by Willo

Excellent analysis.

I recall such scenarios in my lothario days.
Just when one is given the impression by a 'Belle of the ball' that she would be willing to engage in a further slow dance she wanders off into the arms of another chap and any thoughts one might have of conjugal coupling with her are extinguished.

Reminds me of when my date was caught doing the naughty in woods with a six former during my end of school prom. Still haven't got over the trauma and that was 16 years ago. Every player who chooses West Ham over us brings it flooding back. &#129315;

 

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eagleman13 Flag On The Road To Hell & Alicante 20 Aug 22 10.58am

This has popped up out the blue, tho why would we buy a 30yo? [Link]

 

This operation, will make the 'Charge Of The Light Brigade' seem like a simple military exercise.
Croydon-Trucker Flag 22 Aug 22 3.27pm

Well Dazza . Any more updates ? its all gone very quiet

 
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