Oh dear, how embarrassing.without a dream said:avoidconfusion said:Sorry but I think that is bullshit. They could have worked with Kenya's PM from the get-go to make sure this work permit is granted. I am not bashing Cook personally, I am bashing whoever was responsible for this, whether it was Cook or Marwood or someone else at City doesn't matter. Someone at MCFC fucked this up.
hahahaha
'I know you're busy running the country and that but we'd really like to sign a footballer so could you just put the whole country thing on hold and give us a hand?'
That's jolly kind of you to offer. I've got to write an article on football finances for a magazine tonight so I'm open to some help but there's nothing that needs colouring in.twinkletoes said:Prestwich_Blue said:Haven't you got homework to do?
Looks like you might need some help with yours tonight!
Soulboy said:Now I hope I'm not doing the bloke a disservice, and I'm pointing fingers at him when he doesn't really deserve it... but who the fuck cocked up the MacDonald Mariga deal?
We've been linked with this player for about 7 days now, Mancini must have targeted him at least a week prior to that... so, conservatively, we've had two weeks to look into this deal.
Presumably one of our very well paid employees understands employmemnt law, and how a work permit is obtained? If not, then we could buy in expert opinion. That's how businesses work. Except not at City, seemingly.
We wait until 5 hours before the transfer deadline before finding out that the player doesn't meet the criteria (something that numerous people on here commented upon) and we are made to look like chumps again.
Hopefully the deal may be resurrected... but that's not the point is it?
Who are we employing at the club? Clearly our "richest club in the world / top notch businessmen owners" aren't cutting the mustard.
I await Cook at his next press conference telling the waiting world that "The FA bottled it..."
We want the best players... we need the best administrators.
To be the best you employ the best.
I hope I am proved wrong with this one...
Prestwich_Blue said:That's jolly kind of you to offer. I've got to write an article on football finances for a magazine tonight so I'm open to some help but there's nothing that needs colouring in.twinkletoes said:Looks like you might need some help with yours tonight!
Yeah. I'm on commission.twinkletoes said:Prestwich_Blue said:That's jolly kind of you to offer. I've got to write an article on football finances for a magazine tonight so I'm open to some help but there's nothing that needs colouring in.
Are you going to try and slip something in about how great Garry Cook is?
Prestwich_Blue said:Yeah. I'm on commission.twinkletoes said:Are you going to try and slip something in about how great Garry Cook is?
Paulmcfc2703 said:Oh dear, how embarrassing.without a dream said:hahahaha
'I know you're busy running the country and that but we'd really like to sign a footballer so could you just put the whole country thing on hold and give us a hand?'
Trying to take the piss when the PM actually confirms he got involved. LMAO!!
I'm biased. I used to have to deal (or try to deal) with Mackintosh regularly. I really don't care about the odd faux pas from Cook after that experience.twinkletoes said:Prestwich_Blue said:Yeah. I'm on commission.
You must be earning a fortune at the moment.