Transfer Rumour Liam Delap

[GrandOldTeam]

Id be very surprised at Moyes being as vocal as he is, if this one isn't all but done.

Even ref to us being the black ball/press briefed of Moyes' direct involvement...

... Didn't like the black ball comment either btw. What purpose does that serve?

 

[Togger Blue]

Has 'Dancer' signed yet?

 

[Hinchcliffe's Corner]

Be a decent signing we reckon? Or has he got a bit of the James Beattie about him.

 

[Goat]

Id be very surprised at Moyes being as vocal as he is, if this one isn't all but done.

Even ref to us being the black ball/press briefed of Moyes' direct involvement...

... Didn't like the black ball comment either btw. What purpose does that serve?

Who are we to question the words of a fox like Moyes?

 

[GrandOldTeam]

Who are we to question the words of a fox like Moyes?

Knife. Gunfight. Black ball.

 

[Goat]

Knife. Gunfight. Black ball.

Eggs, omelette.

 

[Who's_up_for_cumpkins?]

I'm on the fence whether I want him or not, however, one thing you can point to is he's been through many city's academy which is one of the best in the country so he's no bum.

You also need to see him in the context of a full transfer window. If we can get another winger who can hit double figures a number 10 who can do similar and n'diaye repeats his output this season you don't necessarily need delap to be a 20 a season striker. It'll be as much about his hold up play, occupying defenders, running channels, and generally bringing other players into play.

 

[Mikey O]

I'd be surprised (but delighted) if we get him for £30m - low expectations are the key to a happy (football) life.

 

[neil999]

Da heck is black ball? Sounds pretty cool

 

[Rita_Poon]

Eggs, omelette.

 

[Amokachi1995]

Id be very surprised at Moyes being as vocal as he is, if this one isn't all but done.

Even ref to us being the black ball/press briefed of Moyes' direct involvement...

... Didn't like the black ball comment either btw. What purpose does that serve?

Tend to agree with both points. Feels like too much noise for it to be a long shot attempt.

Assume the black ball thing is some kind of PR positioning for when it either does or doesn't come off, but I'm not that keen either.

 

[Rita_Poon]

Da heck is black ball? Sounds pretty cool

 

[Rita_Poon]

Tend to agree with both points. Feels like too much noise for it to be a long shot attempt.

Assume the black ball thing is some kind of PR positioning for when it either does or doesn't come off, but I'm not that keen either.

Maybe it is a snooker term? Davis vs Taylor black ball final, is it between us and an other?

 

[Goat]

Da heck is black ball? Sounds pretty cool

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The saying "behind the black ball" is not a common or established idiom in English. However, the phrase "behind the eight ball" (or "behind the black ball") is a well-known idiom referring to a difficult or challenging situation. It originates from the game of billiards, where a player is considered "behind the eight ball" when the cue ball is positioned in a way that makes it difficult to hit the eight ball, which is the last ball to be pocketed in the game.

In the short story "The Black Ball" by Ralph Ellison, the phrase "behind the black ball" is used to convey a sense of being in a losing position or facing a threat. The story also explores the meaning of "black balling," which refers to a vote against someone in a secret ballot, often used to deny them membership or advancement. In this context, the black ball signifies opposition or rejection.

 

[Rita_Poon]

snooker is played on a billiards table, I claim my share of the, erm... what's goin on?