[Albion] Alireza Jahanbakhsh joins Feyenoord

[Bob!]

De Telegraaf reporting it as a done deal

https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/2336255/az-breekt-eigen-transferrecord

If I get an embargoed email, I shall post a code word to let everyone know.

That code word will be: iPhone.

Sssssh - don't tell the club.

So is Bozza

 

[Napper]

could just be the original dutch source and multiple outlets re hashing it.

Maybe getting permit and is still deciding.

Maybe Leicester will come in and offer load more wedge.

Loads of variables.

 

[Marshy]

So is Bozza

Not sure that's Bozza saying its done..is it ?

 

[dazzer6666]

could just be the original dutch source and multiple outlets re hashing it.

Maybe getting permit and is still deciding.

Maybe Leicester will come in and offer load more wedge.

Loads of variables.

An AZ correspondent apparently

[tweet]1021300849719508992[/tweet]

'.........currently in Paris to obtain a work permit. As soon as he has it, the transfer to Brighton is normally completed today.'

 

[Gabbiano]

Iran are ranked 37 in the world and Ali has been a regular starter for them. There should be no Tau like work permit issues with this one, but yes maybe the bureaucracy is taking some time.

 

[Baker lite]

I'm starting to believe now, surely these large Dutch newspapers wouldn't be reporting it as fact unless they actually know something?

They would if Piers Morgan was editing...


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[Beach Hut]

Poor man's Will Buckley.

Hope so, including the twangy hamstrings

 

[DIFFBROOK]

If he needed to get a work permit this morning - that will take an hour at least. Then at least 3 hours for him to get to Lancing. Something to eat and then medical. This will not be made official until at least 5pm.

 

[chaileyjem]

I'm starting to believe now, surely these large Dutch newspapers wouldn't be reporting it as fact unless they actually know something?

Not sure the Pritchard/Dwamena/Grabban scars will ever heal but yep. Club have gone all coy, AZ have clearly briefed their Dutch journo friends that it’s done and likewise friends of Alireza in Persia to their media. And Ali himself is loving the social media cats and games. A day sorting out the visa bits and bobs, the club will be creating some mad announce gifs and then we can go back to the real matter in hand.
How do you keep all of Jose, Solly, Alireza and Knocky happy week in week out. ?
(Let alone Andone, Murray and Locadia)
Nice problem for CH ...

 

[Peteinblack]

could just be the original dutch source and multiple outlets re hashing it.

Maybe getting permit and is still deciding.

Maybe Leicester will come in and offer load more wedge.

Loads of variables.

That is what is worrying me about the time taken to announce this. The longer it drags on, the greater the chance we get gazumped.

 

[perseus]

Hope so, including the twangy hamstrings

Beware: http://www.persianfootball.com/news/2018/03/04/alireza-jahanbakhsh-sidelined-with-hamstring-injury/

 

[blockhseagull]

That is what is worrying me about the time taken to announce this. The longer it drags on, the greater the chance we get gazumped.

I’m pretty sure a work permit and visa are linked to your employer as they are your ‘sponsor’ so unlikely anything will change.

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

That is what is worrying me about the time taken to announce this. The longer it drags on, the greater the chance we get gazumped.

If he has already signed subject to work permit and medical, then there is not a lot Leicester can do.

 

[northstandsteve]

Unfortunately the word in football I don't like or players rotation...

 

[dazzer6666]

Not sure the Pritchard/Dwamena/Grabban scars will ever heal but yep. Club have gone all coy, AZ have clearly briefed their Dutch journo friends that it’s done and likewise friends of Alireza in Persia to their media. And Ali himself is loving the social media cats and games. A day sorting out the visa bits and bobs, the club will be creating some mad announce gifs and then we can go back to the real matter in hand.
How do you keep all of Jose, Solly, Alireza and Knocky happy week in week out. ?
(Let alone Andone, Murray and Locadia)
Nice problem for CH ...

The Pritchard scar healed instantly when Knocky left him on his arse

 

[Hamilton]

That is what is worrying me about the time taken to announce this. The longer it drags on, the greater the chance we get gazumped.

I really wouldn’t worry too much. I doubt Chris is. If he joins the squad so be it.


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[Turkey]

Back for Good

I guess now it's time for us to stay up
I feel it's time
Got a picture of you in an airport
Got your name printed, on my new home shirt
Oh yeah
We so enjoyed promotion
Got a head of brand new dreams
Gotta leave AZ, gotta leave AZ behind now

Whatever I said, whatever I did
I didn't mean it
Jahanbakhsh is good
(Jahanbakhsh, Jahanbakhsh, Jahanbakhsh is good)
You look real strong
So here's your song and we'll sing it
You're better than Chris Wood
(Jahanbakhsh, Jahanbakhsh, Jahanbakhsh is good)




I lost faith in that about a fifth of the way through......

Never change.

 

[Kalimantan Gull]

Not sure the Pritchard/Dwamena/Grabban scars will ever heal but yep. Club have gone all coy, AZ have clearly briefed their Dutch journo friends that it’s done and likewise friends of Alireza in Persia to their media. And Ali himself is loving the social media cats and games. A day sorting out the visa bits and bobs, the club will be creating some mad announce gifs and then we can go back to the real matter in hand.
How do you keep all of Jose, Solly, Alireza and Knocky happy week in week out. ?
(Let alone Andone, Murray and Locadia)
Nice problem for CH ...

As I know you are completely sold on my theory, 3-5-2

Knockaert re-imagined as a wing-back (his defensive work last year was outstanding). Jose / Locadia up front in the Sterling-esque role alongside Andone/Murray. Gross/Jahanbaksh/Propper/Bissouma rotating in front of Stephens in the middle. Bernardo on the other side. Dunk/Duffy/Balogun/Moore/Bruno/Bong work out the back 3 amongst themselves. Schelotto / Suttner as back-up wing-backs. Solly as impact sub. Kayal and Hemed as squad back-ups

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it could work

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and if this one and Moore happens, blimey our squad is getting strong

 

[Marshy]

Not sure the Pritchard/Dwamena/Grabban scars will ever heal but yep. Club have gone all coy, AZ have clearly briefed their Dutch journo friends that it’s done and likewise friends of Alireza in Persia to their media. And Ali himself is loving the social media cats and games. A day sorting out the visa bits and bobs, the club will be creating some mad announce gifs and then we can go back to the real matter in hand.
How do you keep all of Jose, Solly, Alireza and Knocky happy week in week out. ?
(Let alone Andone, Murray and Locadia)
Nice problem for CH ...

CH has great man management skills, this guy could also play the the 10 role and Gross might get the odd rest.

Gotta love the options, and injuries are bound to happen. We need 4 wingers.

The bench will look awesome !

 

[SussexSeahawk]

Unfortunately the word in football I don't like or players rotation...

I think the one that applies more is 'competition' which is one that players like less but managers like more.