Google translate--- The transfer from Raphael Dwamena to Brighton & Hove Albion has not been completed. Due to the medical check, the English club has withdrawn its offer.
We are very surprised at this decision. Naturally, we also had a medical examination carried out by the Schulthess Clinic...
I think the alcohol had kicked it in by then so I wasn't sure if it was me or the bloody internet connection!! Spent the evening wondering around with my Brighton flag proudly displayed - not a seagull in sight. I'd post a picture if I knew how! Happy days
Yes I am sad to lose Phil, but I wrote it from a professional point of view - I worked in football finance for many years (mainly Prem League & Championship), funding clubs, player transfers, takeovers (etc) so I think I have a reasonable insight to the mechanics (& the reality). Its a crazy...
So if Tony decided he wanted to buy a top quality striker and fund it........you would expect the Board to tell him to "do one"? Its a vehicle for Tony & in Bolton's case Eddie, to do as they see fit essentially. Thats the top and bottom of it. Bolton would have long ceased to be in existence if...
Having worked with Phil for several years and ultimately became a personal friend, I would have to say that I never, ever, saw any suggestion that he was a bully or anything like that. A great guy actually and whilst many Bolton fans may have differing views he was truly passionate about his...
Born and Bren Geordie, living in Darras Hall, who ended up a lifelong Seagull from the early 70s and bizarrely became mates with the owner following a few years stint working in football finance (Which is why I don't post very often at all). Met Brian Fantana on a trip to Leeds many moons ago...
The auld dubliner was closed down last year I'm afraid by the authorities - major money laundering/drugs ring (alledgedly). Other than that was a great bar though!
If we assume Sunderland get relegated but achieve automatic promotion the following season they will be WORSE off by approx £37m - (this ignores changes to cost base through potential reduced wage bill etc)
Gordon and I did some "talk-ins" together a couple of years ago - he was actually a good guy - the last one we did was with Skysports and Gordon was top, top value