Transfer Rumour Liam Delap

[blue to the bone]

Has Delap missed many games with a black ball ?

 

[Amokachi1995]

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

I just took it as meaning tricky to do / unlikely. Who knows though.

One day we'll be back to saying we're a great club and a fantastic opportunity for any top professional to show their talents.

 

[Benicetoourboys]

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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.

So what do you think?

 

[Goat]

So what do you think?

In what respect?

 

[Dddddd]

I don't get it.
Chelsea, city, newcastle all in for him.
What am I missing here?
Beto was way better than him last week
If you take out penos he has something like 8 in 38.

I’m not having him as a player either

 

[matty1878]

we’re signing him!

 

[Benicetoourboys]

In what respect?

Wrong thread sorry.

 

[hallamblue]

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?

Captain "knife to a gunfight" can't help himself. If we don't get Delap he can say we never had a chance. If we get him he can proclaim himself amazing for convincing the lad to join us. It's Moyes' MO.

 

[matty1878]

Captain "knife to a gunfight" can't help himself. If we don't get Delap he can say we never had a chance. If we get him he can proclaim himself amazing for convincing the lad to join us. It's Moyes' MO.

behave

 

[matty1878]

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?

he’s signing

i’m prepared to bet my GOT status

 

[Rita_Poon]

he’s signing

i’m prepared to bet my GOT status

Forgive my whispering this quietly, but how many times are you allowed to play this card?

 

[blue to the bone]

he’s signing

i’m prepared to bet my GOT status

Again!

 

[matty1878]

Forgive my whispering this quietly, but how many times are you allowed to play this card?

as many times as i chose

 

[matty1878]

Again!

yes!

i didn’t say leaving i said “status”

 

[blue to the bone]

yes!

i didn’t say leaving i said “status”

What status is that ?