Transfer Rumour Tyler Dibling


hktoffee said:
It’s on topic. About this kid’s U21 international caps.

Not according to Oxford dictionary, Grok or even those people who speak English at Reddit. In most cases 2. Informally speaking, it can be two or more. Here is the education for you.

According to the Oxford Dictionary, "a couple of" is defined as "two or a small number of (informal)." This means it typically refers to two but can also imply a small number, such as three to five, in informal usage. For example, saying "a couple of friends" could mean two or a few (e.g., 3–5) depending on the context.

In the sentence "He got a couple of international caps," the phrase "a couple of" aligns with the Oxford Dictionary's definition: "two or a small number of (informal)." In this context, it most likely refers to two international caps, as the term "caps" in sports (e.g., soccer or rugby) typically denotes specific, countable appearances for a national team, and "a couple of" traditionally leans toward exactly two in precise contexts.However, in informal usage, "a couple of" can stretch to mean a small number, potentially 3–5. Given the specificity of "international caps," which are distinct and countable achievements, it’s reasonable to interpret "a couple of" as likely meaning exactly two, though it could imply 3–4 in a looser, conversational sense.To verify the exact number, context is key—e.g., checking the player’s record or the source of the statement. Without additional context, the range is most likely 2 but could informally extend to 3–4. If you have more details (e.g., the sport or source), I can help narrow it further by searching for relevant information.
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Your head is gone 🤣
 

When defining time I think a couple can probably refer to two or even a bit more - there is some flexibility. But with caps for England - this is a finite definite number - it can't be two and a bit - or just less than 3 - it is 2. and it is 2 until it becomes 3.
 
Bluewolf said:
Aka ive just proved my point and youve got nothing to come back with ;)

Also the kid is completely unproven in the PL and better players then him have came in and bombed. I genuinely dont understand how you can deny this.

Hes never played in the PL before therefore hes unproven in the PL. Its a simple fact.
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It is. It's not what you initially said though. You've added that distinction later.

And, let's not pretend that the majority of players you listed were or are better than Wirtz. That's nonsense.
 

Hope we just sent an email back of this:

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