Comments on: Did We Speak Too Soon? Two Signings… http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2008/09/02/did-we-speak-too-soon-two-signings/ Iain Dale's Hammers Diary Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:30:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Elvis Kirkendall http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2008/09/02/did-we-speak-too-soon-two-signings/comment-page-1/#comment-107473 Elvis Kirkendall Thu, 18 Nov 2010 13:12:48 +0000 http://westham.wordpress.com/?p=563#comment-107473 you should always be careful with recruitment agencies because some of them are just scammers "-- you should always be careful with recruitment agencies because some of them are just scammers “–

]]> By: lastword http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2008/09/02/did-we-speak-too-soon-two-signings/comment-page-1/#comment-9443 lastword Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:27:22 +0000 http://westham.wordpress.com/?p=563#comment-9443 Some of you will never stop bloody moaning. YAWN!!!! Some of you will never stop bloody moaning. YAWN!!!!

]]> By: PC http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2008/09/02/did-we-speak-too-soon-two-signings/comment-page-1/#comment-9416 PC Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:52:57 +0000 http://westham.wordpress.com/?p=563#comment-9416 I completely agree with Paul Anderson's comments above. I'm not a 'fickle' armchair supporter. I've been a season ticket holder for 18 years now since the age of 12, so I would hope that would entitle me to my opinions. Just because it isn't the same as somebody elses doesn't make it any less valid or me a 'fickle' fan that the club can 'do without'. That's just an insult, they're my club as much as anyone elses so all this 'you're not a real fan' crap is just bo****ks! I don't boo the team, I don't even boo the manager but I'm not a mug and I know when we're being duped. As for our new signings, like I said I've nothing against the players, I'm sure they're hard working professionals and hopefully they'll add something to the squad and first team. It just seems to me that these are token signings to appease the fans after what has been a very negative few weeks for the supporters. And it seems to have worked, some of you are happy with these signings and that's fine but if all this had happened earlier in the transfer window and we were told that they would be our only incomings and outgoings I would think that most of you would be dissatisfied. Why were these signings not completed well before the deadline and why are they only loans, think about it. It's the oldest PR trick in the book, it's called 'diversion'. After negative news provide some token average news (anything) as a distraction to appease the public. These signings seem better then they are because our expectations were so low after recently losing some of our better players. If you don't agree fine but don't think for one minute that the Linda press release on the WH web site dropped down the news order behind other articles for no reason (go and check it for yourself, they're usually in chronological order but that one certainly isn't any more). It's called 'spin' and people make a huge amount of money doing it in politics, the movies and professional sport!! Yes be loyal, yes support the team at all costs but don't believe the hype, it's way too transparent. COYI! I completely agree with Paul Anderson’s comments above.

I’m not a ‘fickle’ armchair supporter. I’ve been a season ticket holder for 18 years now since the age of 12, so I would hope that would entitle me to my opinions. Just because it isn’t the same as somebody elses doesn’t make it any less valid or me a ‘fickle’ fan that the club can ‘do without’. That’s just an insult, they’re my club as much as anyone elses so all this ‘you’re not a real fan’ crap is just bo****ks! I don’t boo the team, I don’t even boo the manager but I’m not a mug and I know when we’re being duped.

As for our new signings, like I said I’ve nothing against the players, I’m sure they’re hard working professionals and hopefully they’ll add something to the squad and first team. It just seems to me that these are token signings to appease the fans after what has been a very negative few weeks for the supporters. And it seems to have worked, some of you are happy with these signings and that’s fine but if all this had happened earlier in the transfer window and we were told that they would be our only incomings and outgoings I would think that most of you would be dissatisfied. Why were these signings not completed well before the deadline and why are they only loans, think about it.

It’s the oldest PR trick in the book, it’s called ‘diversion’. After negative news provide some token average news (anything) as a distraction to appease the public. These signings seem better then they are because our expectations were so low after recently losing some of our better players.

If you don’t agree fine but don’t think for one minute that the Linda press release on the WH web site dropped down the news order behind other articles for no reason (go and check it for yourself, they’re usually in chronological order but that one certainly isn’t any more). It’s called ‘spin’ and people make a huge amount of money doing it in politics, the movies and professional sport!!

Yes be loyal, yes support the team at all costs but don’t believe the hype, it’s way too transparent.

COYI!

]]> By: Paul O'Decanyo http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2008/09/02/did-we-speak-too-soon-two-signings/comment-page-1/#comment-9415 Paul O'Decanyo Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:40:40 +0000 http://westham.wordpress.com/?p=563#comment-9415 I'm sure the frustration expressed in most posts yesterday reflected the general feeling supporters have about the way the club appears to being run at the moment - and were certainly fair given the fact the window had closed. Maybe these loan deals were carefully planned and maybe they are good players, but the general policy of selling a handful of good club players and replacing them with two, maybe three guys who may or may not be better still doesn't sound like a club intent on achieving its goal of top five/Champions League football. Let's not forget, it was the board that raised expectations, not the supporters. I am heartily glad, though, that we have signed some relpacements and will be cheering them on as I have done whether they were in division one, division two, the premier league or championship. COYI I’m sure the frustration expressed in most posts yesterday reflected the general feeling supporters have about the way the club appears to being run at the moment – and were certainly fair given the fact the window had closed. Maybe these loan deals were carefully planned and maybe they are good players, but the general policy of selling a handful of good club players and replacing them with two, maybe three guys who may or may not be better still doesn’t sound like a club intent on achieving its goal of top five/Champions League football. Let’s not forget, it was the board that raised expectations, not the supporters. I am heartily glad, though, that we have signed some relpacements and will be cheering them on as I have done whether they were in division one, division two, the premier league or championship. COYI

]]> By: Mikey http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2008/09/02/did-we-speak-too-soon-two-signings/comment-page-1/#comment-9414 Mikey Tue, 02 Sep 2008 23:24:16 +0000 http://westham.wordpress.com/?p=563#comment-9414 Ok so I don't want to put a downer on our 1 chink of good news seeping through but i reckon there will be more to come from Curbs. That Full reaction from alan curbishley to follow comment on the whu site is a strange choice of words. As for the fact that the story appeared and Curbs 'reaction' still hasn't come up. I hope i'm wrong but I just wonder if the next 48hrs may see Appiah in and Curbs out? Ok so I don’t want to put a downer on our 1 chink of good news seeping through but i reckon there will be more to come from Curbs. That Full reaction from alan curbishley to follow comment on the whu site is a strange choice of words. As for the fact that the story appeared and Curbs ‘reaction’ still hasn’t come up. I hope i’m wrong but I just wonder if the next 48hrs may see Appiah in and Curbs out?

]]> By: SD http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2008/09/02/did-we-speak-too-soon-two-signings/comment-page-1/#comment-9413 SD Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:20:13 +0000 http://westham.wordpress.com/?p=563#comment-9413 P.S. These clearly aren't panic buys as they are on loan! Also, the major parts of contractual negotiations must have been established and submitted to the PL/ FA before midnight so there must have been some planning!! Not quite Robinho but sod him...! P.S. These clearly aren’t panic buys as they are on loan! Also, the major parts of contractual negotiations must have been established and submitted to the PL/ FA before midnight so there must have been some planning!! Not quite Robinho but sod him…!

]]> By: SD http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2008/09/02/did-we-speak-too-soon-two-signings/comment-page-1/#comment-9412 SD Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:15:05 +0000 http://westham.wordpress.com/?p=563#comment-9412 PC- Im sorry but a 32 yr old with some experience at a high level who isnt injury prone with the OPTION to buy (we dont have to)- good idea I would say Linda- great trier and a solid left back who was an ever present in an injury ravaged squad, you talk about taking the team forward he couldnt be a part of that Im afraid and he wanted to go anyway- cant knock him but for the potential 400-500% profit I say game on PC- Im sorry but a 32 yr old with some experience at a high level who isnt injury prone with the OPTION to buy (we dont have to)- good idea I would say

Linda- great trier and a solid left back who was an ever present in an injury ravaged squad, you talk about taking the team forward he couldnt be a part of that Im afraid and he wanted to go anyway- cant knock him but for the potential 400-500% profit I say game on

]]> By: chris http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2008/09/02/did-we-speak-too-soon-two-signings/comment-page-1/#comment-9411 chris Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:07:48 +0000 http://westham.wordpress.com/?p=563#comment-9411 Hes on hes way now then,after wasting the money he did I dont think the board have faith in him,these latest buys must be nani,seems hes lost control, Hes on hes way now then,after wasting the money he did I dont think the board have faith in him,these latest buys must be nani,seems hes lost control,

]]> By: brooking still the best http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2008/09/02/did-we-speak-too-soon-two-signings/comment-page-1/#comment-9410 brooking still the best Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:02:27 +0000 http://westham.wordpress.com/?p=563#comment-9410 I don't and never will believe anything wrote in the Daily Fail, who are those reporters, spuds fans? bet I am right I don’t and never will believe anything wrote in the Daily Fail, who are those reporters, spuds fans? bet I am right

]]> By: jon.london colney http://www.westhamtillidie.com/2008/09/02/did-we-speak-too-soon-two-signings/comment-page-1/#comment-9409 jon.london colney Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:53:26 +0000 http://westham.wordpress.com/?p=563#comment-9409 ps it was the mail !!! ps it was the mail !!!

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