PROOF THAT PHIL BROWN READS THIS

By: Matt | January 16th, 2009

The Stunningly Prescient Offside

That’s right folks, clear cut, no doubt proof that Phil Brown, or Paul Duffen perhaps, read this very blog. Let me explain.

Now as many of you know, the assorted hacks who make up the British tabloid-sports media like nothing better than a generous helping of ‘I told you so’, whenever they can dish it out to the world. Especially when it comes to transfer speculation. Unfortunately for them, when it comes to their paltry percentages of correctly predicting transfers (around 20% I believe for the better ones), they don’t even touch The Offside. And this blog in particular. Because we ladies and gentleman are running at 100%.

As you loyal readers will doubtless recall, August 7th brought exciting times for the Tigers, as the season opener vs Fulham loomed. Who would lead the front line for the Black and Amber? Wembley Hero Dean Windass? Untested Nicky Featherstone? Of course not. So on August 7th we here at the Offside analyzed who Mr. Brown should bring in to bolster the attack.

First on the list? (With photo to boot?)

One Mateus Alberto Contreiras Gonçalves, or better known by the moniker MANUCHO.

From said article (8/7/2008):
Manucho (Manchester United, on loan @ Panathinaikos): Currently unclear on what his situation is. Was on loan at Panathinaikos after the ANC in January, played well. United are currently trying to secure a work permit for him last I heard. If he can get it, then I would be delighted to have him. We’re already proven at blooding United strikers, so why can’t we take him on loan? It would be a good chance for him to get used to the pace of the Premiership, while getting regular match time. If you saw him in the ANC, then you know this guy is pure class.

And who did the Tigers happen to sign today, and will hopefully be in the starting eleven for the Arsenal match on Saturday?

You got it.

So Phil, as I know you’re reading this, good signing. Soooo…..about that finders fee?