Chippy_boy said:
OK, you're on. I don't see how you could *possibly* object to this, and if you do, well people are entitled to draw whatever conclusion they wish...
Why don't you write down what you know in a text file, zip it up with Winrar or similar with a password on the file.
Post the encrypted file somewhere (like rapidshare or whatever) and let everyone download it. The CIA might be able to crack it open, but no-one else would and I doubt there are many City fans who work for the CIA.
When all the dust has settled and whatever signings have/have not happened, WHEN and only when you want to, you can tell everyone the password.
There is no risk to you and significant gain for you. You only release the password when you want to. But if you do, and the information in the file is correct, you will have proved beyond any reasonable doubt that you are not a WUM. You will get people off your back and deserve some respect.
I challenge you to do this!
thats seems like a lot of effort to me
anyhow the problem i have with ajays post is this, if we accept that he has inside info and that for either work or personal reasons he cannot divulge these
then if i was in his postion 3 options would be open to
1) respect wishes of friend/colleague put money on said transfer at bookies and keep quiet knowing i can look forward to more gossip and a nice pay out
2) come on bluemoon tell everybody info look ace for a couple of days and lose job/friendship, not an adviseable option really
3) come on bluemoon say i know about signings but cannot give real information which would then obviously lead to mistrust, some anger, frustration and give the impression rightly or wrongly that i know something others dont and am quite smug about it.
i would personally opt for option 1 which i think the majority would, ajay seems to have opted for 3 unless there is another option which he isnt telling us.
i would just be interested to know his agenda or thinking as after previous transfer windows he must have known what the reaction would be and in fairness he does come across as quite intelligent and must have realised this.
just my take on things, no name calling or anger just curiosity