comment by Beeb - Legacy Fan (U1841)
posted 20 seconds ago

"marquee" signings.

FFS, how many times does it have to be said? We are NOT buying a great big fecking tent.
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It's 'marque' isn't it? As in a prestige car or something.

comment by Elvis: King of Cult (U7425)
posted 55 minutes ago
Well at least we know there is truth in the rumour we are back in for him if the BBC are reporting it. And it's good that we have acted early. It'd be good if we could get it over the line before England play on Sunday.
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BBC, Bild, Fabrizio Romano and the first to break something was happening today Jan Aage Fjortoft all reported on it. All good sources.

Romano reported we have agreed a 5 year deal with Sancho.

comment by The Process (U20671)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by Elvis: King of Cult (U7425)
posted 55 minutes ago
Well at least we know there is truth in the rumour we are back in for him if the BBC are reporting it. And it's good that we have acted early. It'd be good if we could get it over the line before England play on Sunday.
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BBC, Bild, Fabrizio Romano and the first to break something was happening today Jan Aage Fjortoft all reported on it. All good sources.

Romano reported we have agreed a 5 year deal with Sancho.
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I think we agreed a deal with Sancho last summer. Just couldn't get the deal over the line.

comment by Elvis: King of Cult (U7425)
posted 11 seconds ago
comment by The Process (U20671)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by Elvis: King of Cult (U7425)
posted 55 minutes ago
Well at least we know there is truth in the rumour we are back in for him if the BBC are reporting it. And it's good that we have acted early. It'd be good if we could get it over the line before England play on Sunday.
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BBC, Bild, Fabrizio Romano and the first to break something was happening today Jan Aage Fjortoft all reported on it. All good sources.

Romano reported we have agreed a 5 year deal with Sancho.
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I think we agreed a deal with Sancho last summer. Just couldn't get the deal over the line.
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True. I enjoy the clueless journalists like Miguel Delaney trying to get involved. I think his report today after all the above was “there’s a feeling that Sancho to United is likely”. What a plonker.

comment by The Process (U20671)
posted 7 minutes ago
comment by Elvis: King of Cult (U7425)
posted 11 seconds ago
comment by The Process (U20671)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by Elvis: King of Cult (U7425)
posted 55 minutes ago
Well at least we know there is truth in the rumour we are back in for him if the BBC are reporting it. And it's good that we have acted early. It'd be good if we could get it over the line before England play on Sunday.
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BBC, Bild, Fabrizio Romano and the first to break something was happening today Jan Aage Fjortoft all reported on it. All good sources.

Romano reported we have agreed a 5 year deal with Sancho.
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I think we agreed a deal with Sancho last summer. Just couldn't get the deal over the line.
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True. I enjoy the clueless journalists like Miguel Delaney trying to get involved. I think his report today after all the above was “there’s a feeling that Sancho to United is likely”. What a plonker.
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I think its nailed on. I genuinely think he really wants to join us. Which is why there is no real noise about other clubs trying to sign him. They will already know his wishes from last summer

comment by Diafol Coch 77 (U2462)
posted 33 minutes ago
comment by Beeb - Legacy Fan (U1841)
posted 20 seconds ago

"marquee" signings.

FFS, how many times does it have to be said? We are NOT buying a great big fecking tent.
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It's 'marque' isn't it? As in a prestige car or something.
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I'm sure I've had this discussion on here before.

I think "marquee" is right. Of course he isn't a tent; it's a metaphor. It means that the signing itself is about more than just getting a good player that you need; it's a statement, an event, something that could be seen from far away, like a wedding with a marquee.

https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/marquee

There are lots of metaphors in life so I find it surprising when people balk at this particular one: I am pretty sure "marquee signing" is the correct phrase.

comment by Clockwork Red (U4892)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Diafol Coch 77 (U2462)
posted 33 minutes ago
comment by Beeb - Legacy Fan (U1841)
posted 20 seconds ago

"marquee" signings.

FFS, how many times does it have to be said? We are NOT buying a great big fecking tent.
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It's 'marque' isn't it? As in a prestige car or something.
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I'm sure I've had this discussion on here before.

I think "marquee" is right. Of course he isn't a tent; it's a metaphor. It means that the signing itself is about more than just getting a good player that you need; it's a statement, an event, something that could be seen from far away, like a wedding with a marquee.

https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/marquee

There are lots of metaphors in life so I find it surprising when people balk at this particular one: I am pretty sure "marquee signing" is the correct phrase.

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Voice of reason

You're wasted here!

comment by Plump - #LoveUtdHateGlazers (U22314)
posted 15 seconds ago
comment by Clockwork Red (U4892)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Diafol Coch 77 (U2462)
posted 33 minutes ago
comment by Beeb - Legacy Fan (U1841)
posted 20 seconds ago

"marquee" signings.

FFS, how many times does it have to be said? We are NOT buying a great big fecking tent.
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It's 'marque' isn't it? As in a prestige car or something.
----------------------------------------------------------------------

I'm sure I've had this discussion on here before.

I think "marquee" is right. Of course he isn't a tent; it's a metaphor. It means that the signing itself is about more than just getting a good player that you need; it's a statement, an event, something that could be seen from far away, like a wedding with a marquee.

https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/marquee

There are lots of metaphors in life so I find it surprising when people balk at this particular one: I am pretty sure "marquee signing" is the correct phrase.

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Voice of reason

You're wasted here!
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I'm wasted generally, if truth be told.

comment by Diafol Coch 77 (U2462)
posted 47 minutes ago
comment by Beeb - Legacy Fan (U1841)
posted 20 seconds ago

"marquee" signings.

FFS, how many times does it have to be said? We are NOT buying a great big fecking tent.
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It's 'marque' isn't it? As in a prestige car or something.
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It is indeed.

comment by Beeb - Legacy Fan (U1841)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Diafol Coch 77 (U2462)
posted 47 minutes ago
comment by Beeb - Legacy Fan (U1841)
posted 20 seconds ago

"marquee" signings.

FFS, how many times does it have to be said? We are NOT buying a great big fecking tent.
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It's 'marque' isn't it? As in a prestige car or something.
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It is indeed.
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Honestly, I am pretty sure it isn't, as explained above.

comment by Clockwork Red (U4892)
posted 12 minutes ago
comment by Diafol Coch 77 (U2462)
posted 33 minutes ago
comment by Beeb - Legacy Fan (U1841)
posted 20 seconds ago

"marquee" signings.

FFS, how many times does it have to be said? We are NOT buying a great big fecking tent.
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It's 'marque' isn't it? As in a prestige car or something.
----------------------------------------------------------------------

I'm sure I've had this discussion on here before.

I think "marquee" is right. Of course he isn't a tent; it's a metaphor. It means that the signing itself is about more than just getting a good player that you need; it's a statement, an event, something that could be seen from far away, like a wedding with a marquee.

https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/marquee

There are lots of metaphors in life so I find it surprising when people balk at this particular one: I am pretty sure "marquee signing" is the correct phrase.

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Full marques for effort

comment by Beeb - Legacy Fan (U1841)
posted 51 minutes ago

"marquee" signings.

FFS, how many times does it have to be said? We are NOT buying a great big fecking tent.
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let's bring in tony pulis as manager

It’s about to come home and you lot try and pull off this 5hite. Stand down at least till we go out in the quarters!

comment by merrysupersteve (monitoring the situation) (U1132)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Clockwork Red (U4892)
posted 12 minutes ago
comment by Diafol Coch 77 (U2462)
posted 33 minutes ago
comment by Beeb - Legacy Fan (U1841)
posted 20 seconds ago

"marquee" signings.

FFS, how many times does it have to be said? We are NOT buying a great big fecking tent.
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It's 'marque' isn't it? As in a prestige car or something.
----------------------------------------------------------------------

I'm sure I've had this discussion on here before.

I think "marquee" is right. Of course he isn't a tent; it's a metaphor. It means that the signing itself is about more than just getting a good player that you need; it's a statement, an event, something that could be seen from far away, like a wedding with a marquee.

https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/marquee

There are lots of metaphors in life so I find it surprising when people balk at this particular one: I am pretty sure "marquee signing" is the correct phrase.

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Full marques for effort
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Tent out of tent.

Sorry Beeb you're wrong. But it doesn't matter because you're right on many other things

comment by gratedbean (U4885)
posted 1 minute ago
It’s about to come home and you lot try and pull off this 5hite. Stand down at least till we go out in the quarters!
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If we don't get Sancho, Foden will be a pretty good Plan B.

Pretty sure is refers to the marquees on front of theatres. Leading stars would have their names on the front of the marquee to attract customers. They were the marquee stars of the show. Players that are popular, can attract fans and sponsors etc are seen as marquee players in much the same way. Statement signings.

comment by Elvis: King of Cult (U7425)
posted 10 seconds ago
Pretty sure is refers to the marquees on front of theatres. Leading stars would have their names on the front of the marquee to attract customers. They were the marquee stars of the show. Players that are popular, can attract fans and sponsors etc are seen as marquee players in much the same way. Statement signings.
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Maddeningly, Wikipedia's explanation (not the only source of truth, I know) seems to mix both words ("marque" and "marquee" freely, while suggesting that "marquee" is the right one:

A marque player is an athlete who is considered exceptionally popular, skilled, or otherwise outstanding, especially in professional sports.[1] Its name comes from theater marquees, on which the names of the stars of productions in said theater are often emblazoned in order to draw spectators. Several sports leagues have specific definitions and rules regarding the designation and treatment of marque players.

70m for a 21 year old Englishman who has proven himself in a major league is a no brainer.

if it works out and he is successful with United you potentially get 10 years out of him. Like the fuss over Rooney's fee at the time, turned out to be a bargain.

if it doesn't the resale value will make sure any loss is minimal.

How I detest that accidential smiley when you put a speech mark before closing brackets.

comment by Clockwork Red (U4892)
posted 5 seconds ago
comment by Elvis: King of Cult (U7425)
posted 10 seconds ago
Pretty sure is refers to the marquees on front of theatres. Leading stars would have their names on the front of the marquee to attract customers. They were the marquee stars of the show. Players that are popular, can attract fans and sponsors etc are seen as marquee players in much the same way. Statement signings.
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Maddeningly, Wikipedia's explanation (not the only source of truth, I know) seems to mix both words ("marque" and "marquee"freely, while suggesting that "marquee" is the right one:

A marque player is an athlete who is considered exceptionally popular, skilled, or otherwise outstanding, especially in professional sports.[1] Its name comes from theater marquees, on which the names of the stars of productions in said theater are often emblazoned in order to draw spectators. Several sports leagues have specific definitions and rules regarding the designation and treatment of marque players.

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There we go. My degree was all worth it.

marquee |mɑːˈkiː|
noun
1 chiefly British a large tent used for social or commercial functions.
2 North American a canopy projecting over the entrance to a theatre, hotel, or other building.
• [as modifier] leading; pre-eminent: a marquee player.[with allusion to the practice of billing the name of an entertainer on the canopy over the entrance to a theatre.]

comment by The Mur Man (U22601)
posted 1 hour ago
Split the difference and £74m is still a good price for a 21 year old considered to be a world class talent.

Villa just paid £40m for a 24 year old championship player.

Chelsea have bid £58m for a FB.
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villa paid a lot but its not a bad deal. 74 million for sancho is really overpriced you'll be alone in the bidding.

comment by Elvis: King of Cult (U7425)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Clockwork Red (U4892)
posted 5 seconds ago
comment by Elvis: King of Cult (U7425)
posted 10 seconds ago
Pretty sure is refers to the marquees on front of theatres. Leading stars would have their names on the front of the marquee to attract customers. They were the marquee stars of the show. Players that are popular, can attract fans and sponsors etc are seen as marquee players in much the same way. Statement signings.
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Maddeningly, Wikipedia's explanation (not the only source of truth, I know) seems to mix both words ("marque" and "marquee"freely, while suggesting that "marquee" is the right one:

A marque player is an athlete who is considered exceptionally popular, skilled, or otherwise outstanding, especially in professional sports.[1] Its name comes from theater marquees, on which the names of the stars of productions in said theater are often emblazoned in order to draw spectators. Several sports leagues have specific definitions and rules regarding the designation and treatment of marque players.

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There we go. My degree was all worth it.
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You wrote that?

comment by Clockwork Red (U4892)
posted 22 seconds ago
How I detest that accidential smiley when you put a speech mark before closing brackets.
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especially when we know that "the winky face is the mark of a moron"