publisizing the fact were after collins john? NO OTHER MANAGER WOULD,HE'S EVEN GIVEN DETAILS OF THE AMOUNT,WHY BOTHER?
Lots of different tactics involved - perhaps Collins thinks that he has lots of options. Making this public shows he hasn't and shows him he is really wanted by us. It also tells us - the fans - that they tried everything if it doesn't work. Don't forget there may be also internal politics - Aidy ensures that no one back tracks after this. Agreed - you wouldn't normally do this, but our position is a peculiar one.
Aidy and Coleman seem to be working together on this via the media. Aidy's being Mr Nice while Coleman is classic Mr Nasty. Clever.
I want players at Watford that want to play for us, not players that are being forced to play for us, either he comes because he wants to or he can p155 off!!!
Sorry I do believe the price was pubished because Fulham had a bid accepeted and made it public? A lot of managers say they are interested in players with all the rumours you get these days. If Aidy said nothing people would be moaning about why is there no information going out....