Why no announcement?

[phillco]

Originally Posted by moldroadred

I don't see any anger, frustration yes but no anger

Thank you. All I posed was a simple question given that Boden had said that he had signed. Every post on here contradicts the notion of ' why do we need more information'. This forum would die without information and rumour.

[Todd Sweeney]

Originally Posted by smotyns

Checking online at the Daily Post, Leader, Twitter and the official site there's nothing about Bowden signing. Where is the evidence of the signing?

The Daily post has an article from yesterday (04/07/17) "Dragons boss Keates hoping ton confirm signing of striker"; in which the journalist states:

When questioned on a new striker, Keates said: “All being well it will get across the line eventually, and that will be in the next day all being well, and (then) another one (player) in the next 48 hours.

This quote, from Keates yesterday, is hardly a ringing endorsement, not overly encouraging. "All being well" lacks any conviction and suggests there are some sticking points in the signing. Since the initial press briefings by the club, over a week ago, it has been a constant message of HOPING to finalise the deal. The incisive, proactive approach of the earlier deals seems to have been replaced by inertia. "I have a bad feeling about this". Fingers crossed it's been announced as I type and I look stupid.

It's clearly an unforeseen hold-up. These things happen. No point getting stressed.

[Corner Flag]

Originally Posted by Alan Attack

This constant need for information is embarrassing.

Perhaps he should be tracked on Find a Friend so we know exactly where he is. If he's heading towards Sealand Road, it might not be as innocent as going to that big B&Q to buy a jacuzzi with his signing on bonus.

No need Wrexhams huge Homebase store has many different types all at competitive prices !

[smotyns]

Originally Posted by Todd Sweeney

It's clearly an unforeseen hold-up. These things happen. No point getting stressed.

Hope so, as the signings thus far have been solid and we need a focal point to get the goals required. Trying to find an adequate replacement now will prove difficult. Seem to have gone all out for this signing.

[fezbob]

Originally Posted by smotyns

Checking online at the Daily Post, Leader, Twitter and the official site there's nothing about Bowden signing. Where is the evidence of the signing?

The Daily post has an article from yesterday (04/07/17) "Dragons boss Keates hoping ton confirm signing of striker"; in which the journalist states:

When questioned on a new striker, Keates said: “All being well it will get across the line eventually, and that will be in the next day all being well, and (then) another one (player) in the next 48 hours.

This quote, from Keates yesterday, is hardly a ringing endorsement, not overly encouraging. "All being well" lacks any conviction and suggests there are some sticking points in the signing. Since the initial press briefings by the club, over a week ago, it has been a constant message of HOPING to finalise the deal. The incisive, proactive approach of the earlier deals seems to have been replaced by inertia. "I have a bad feeling about this". Fingers crossed it's been announced as I type and I look stupid.

Keates says 'all being well' in almost every interview I've ever read/watched/heard. It's up there with 'obviously' and 'in the building' in his lexicon.
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[EnglishRed]

Originally Posted by fezbob

Keates says 'all being well' in almost every interview I've ever read/watched/heard. It's up there with 'obviously' and 'in the building' in his lexicon.
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Exactly this. As for 'over the line ' that's also just common football parlance nowadays

" For example: Imps’ boss Danny Cowley said: “We’re delighted to be able to sign Matt. “It’s one we’ve been working really hard on behind the scenes to get over the line.

Read more at: http://www.chad.co.uk/sport/football/mansfield-town/green-and-palmer-join-ex-stags-at-lincoln-city-1-8616209"

[dagg]

Originally Posted by EnglishRed

The mistake was letting people know the deal was in the offing (probably as we didn't expect these delays)

When you are dealing with contracts things can take time. It seems clear to me he's signing. I understand the frustration but people should probably relax a bit, for their own health.

This is RedPassion, people cant relax and chill out.

[Red Dragon Froomie]

Originally Posted by Funny_Old_Game

He's clearly signed, I'm more worried about when we are going to sign another striker and a central midfielder.
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Pretty sure he'll go with Big Jimmy. I think we need another midfielder over a defender tbh.

[dixienormous]

Is Richard Williams about with his twitter?