Rocky Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Zeppelin Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Maybe the title of this thread should be change slightly as nobody is actually sure about the text, and to avoid misleading people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 If it's an Orange football SMS, it's likely to be this: http://orange.football365.com/Story/0,1716...3802420,00.html Sorry to dash everyone's hopes, though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolian76 Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Why do people place the number 3 in his surname? I expect the answer is the 10 page thread but theres no way I'm trawling through that. Iz it Eyptian chav spk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evy11_BCFC Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Ive got oranges version not the official thinking about it, just got a text saying its all a case of signing on the dotted line? What does the text actually say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolian76 Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 What does the text actually say? Its what weve heard a hundered times already today, the agent has confirmed the deal blah blah blah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Why do people place the number 3 in his surname? I expect the answer is the 10 page thread but theres no way I'm trawling through that. Iz it Eyptian chav spk? It's an Egyptian letter that does not translate into English so is rendered as a 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazareth Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 It's an Egyptian letter that does not translate into English so is rendered as a 3. That makes no sense whatsoever. How do you pronounce '3'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolian76 Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 It's an Egyptian letter that does not translate into English so is rendered as a 3. Cheers mate much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaffer Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Change the title of this thread, i almost had a heart attack! Still no closer to signing than this time 3 days ago... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edson Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Change the title of this thread, i almost had a heart attack! Still no closer to signing than this time 3 days ago... Changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lita For Congo Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Sorry about that fella's, change it by all means, i just got a bit excited by this text coming through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MATTBCFC Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 I don't really understand what you're driving at so I would just reiterate what I've said on the subject; There are lots of people on this forum who claim to have "sources" - most are of the bullshite variety and should expect to be challenged or questioned. Those that do have personal contacts within the club mainly keep their gobs shut. If you think that qualifies me as being pedantic, then that's your opinion and you're entitled to it, but I won't lose any sleep over it. I understand fully what cynic is saying. You get to know when someone has a good flavour sauce. Cynic himself knows that I have one but I don't come on here spouting off about it and what he's said, mainly just sit back and read and add the occasional comment with regards someone will/will not be signing or if indeed we are interested at all. I'm with cynic on this one, a few people think they can make a name for themselves on here, but you'll get to know who to trust and who not to eventually. I also wont lose any sleep over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaffer Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Changed. Amazing what a difference a few subtle changes can make...and relax! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 That makes no sense whatsoever. How do you pronounce '3'? It's written as a 3 as the nearest equivalent in English script. Couldn't tell you how it would be pronounced in Egyptian but in English we would no doubt treat it as an e for convenience. Unless we call him Metthreeb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Anyone else getting the feeling this might be another Michal Pospisil? Lots of talk, stuff actually going down, only for it all to get totally messed up at the final hurdle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmersonsKev Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 FilGoal This is the media source that Orange have got there info from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haggis_farewell Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Nah, he's joining (I hope...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderJar Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Fresh off the press from Daily News Egypt Meteb set for Bristol- agent By Omar AbdelAziz First Published: July 10, 2008 CAIRO: Emad Meteb's agent said that Ahly have agreed with Bristol City over the details of the transfer of the Egypt striker. Meteb was poised to join the Championship side in a deal worth ₤1.5 million, but both clubs disagreed over the payment method. However, agent Ahmed Rifai claims that Ahly have accepted to receive the transfer fee in installments. "Ahly have finally agreed on the installments method, Bristol will pay half the amount now and the rest in January 2009," Rifai told FilGoal.com. "Emad will fly to London as soon as he acquires the visa." Bristol boss Gary Johnson threatened to pull the plug on the deal if Ahly carried on stalling in their reply, but Meteb now looks set to play in the Championship next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CityMikk Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Amazing what a difference a few subtle changes can make...and relax! I have been informed by an Egyptian workmate that its pronounced muzab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chowie Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Found some more info, It quotes Emad is coming to Bristol now on Sunday for Medical. One site has quoted the deal was actually 1.7m The rest I'm stuggling with, I know it sounds wierd but it looks like Al-Ahly might want Emad to play one more game for them due to injuries. That's what it looks like, (just saying what I see) plus the replies on a thread saying how important this game is to them. Or it could mean a friendly against City. Plus, what this below is supposed to mean.... Emad Meteb, told the English club to sign a transition in Cairo. Anyway, anyone that can come up with a better translation, please do. http://www.forzaahly.com/news/view.php?IDnews=24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42nite Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 That makes no sense whatsoever. How do you pronounce '3'? THREE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider head Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 how is he getting here magic carpet? or night boat to cairo? it's all madness!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderSomerset Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 how is he getting here magic carpet? or night boat to cairo? it's all madness!! :noexpression: I sphinx you need some more cider... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Why do people place the number 3 in his surname? I expect the answer is the 10 page thread but theres no way I'm trawling through that. Iz it Eyptian chav spk? trawl through it you lazy toe rag. we all had to. now bog off!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chowie Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Yes this is the news today over there. "Emad said that he will play against zamalek , then join Brestol" So that game is July 20th. The bit that does not make sense is the medical before that game. This has more twists than a curly wurly. Cairo / MENA / The striker Emad Meteb Al-Ahli club that he will leave Cairo on Sunday, heading to London for a final Ctbarat in the English club Bristol before signing a contract to play for English club for three years at the request of the technical manager of the English club. He tired in a statement Thursday evening that he was currently participating in exercises his civil and asked the English club to sign the contract in Cairo, and to play a game Ahli and Zamalek in the African Championship, pointing out that this is the least of my people, its owner thanks him. He added that this first step in an ambitious and wishes to contribute with the Stars Bristol to climb to first class and excellence Egyptian player. He tired in this regard "that negotiations between civil and Bristol started since last June, and succeeded preferred playing in Bristol although I have received an offer from the Saudi Jeddah Union." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pederho ll Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 :noexpression: I sphinx you need some more cider... You can't teach that! That's worldclass that is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider head Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 :noexpression: I sphinx you need some more cider... i'd love one but it's bad on me asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Chowie, you have made great strides to provide a lot of information on this 'deal' for us all. I take my hat [or rather my Fez] off to you. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internetjef Posted July 10, 2008 Author Share Posted July 10, 2008 sounds a bit odd? surely he cant pass a medical and sign with us and then play one more game for al-ahly what if he got injured! wed be f*cked plus at this time of year wont we need him here asap to settle into preseason? lets just get it confirmed hes signing first i suppose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ahmed Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Guys I have good news!!!!!!!!!! I saw Meteb today on an interview and people were phoning him all of the time, congratulating him on the transfer to the English league. As for the "3" it is a letter in Arabic, that you can't pronounce and doesn't have an equivalent in English, however, the number three kinda' looks like how it is written, hence it is used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chowie Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 sounds a bit odd? surely he cant pass a medical and sign with us and then play one more game for al-ahly what if he got injured! wed be f*cked plus at this time of year wont we need him here asap to settle into preseason? lets just get it confirmed hes signing first i suppose Exactly, hence my first post, I thought I was imagining things. I can understand Meteb wanting to play this big game for a club he loves and everything but they must have some sort of understanding between the clubs just incase the worst happens during this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internetjef Posted July 10, 2008 Author Share Posted July 10, 2008 so you reckon its all done yeah ahmed? apparently some people are saying he will remain with al--ahly to play zamalek on 20th? you heard anything abou that? we need him over here asap. Plus thank you for alll your stellar work keeping us updated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internetjef Posted July 10, 2008 Author Share Posted July 10, 2008 Ahmed has mentione don the other thread that egypt tv has been showing meteb and everyone is congratulating him on his move etc. cant wait to see him with the shirt and scarf. maybe we should get him over on monday, weekend forecast isnt the best, lets hope he doesnt take one look and leg it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fRed Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 So long as he doesn't have a back-pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderSomerset Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 i'd love one but it's bad on me asp Pharaoh nuff Giza. I hope we get this lad, if Luxor's our side, with our defence and him up front we could see a few 3 - Nile wins this season. I karnak see it any other way and I will have a big smile on my Fez. :noexpression: I need some sleep, got a lot on Tombmorrow :coat: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ahmed Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 yes, seems like there will be an arrangement between the player and Bristol, that he will come to England, take the medicals and sign the contract. However, he wants to play the Zamalek (Derby) game as some sort of showing gratitude and appreciation to the club and the fans (since our key player Abo-Terika is injured). By the way , you guys are mad with all this funny talking, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderSomerset Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Guys I have good news!!!!!!!!!! I saw Meteb today on an interview and people were phoning him all of the time, congratulating him on the transfer to the English league. As for the "3" it is a letter in Arabic, that you can't pronounce and doesn't have an equivalent in English, however, the number three kinda' looks like how it is written, hence it is used. Sounds good to me Ahmed!! Hopefully we will get some official news in the morning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internetjef Posted July 10, 2008 Author Share Posted July 10, 2008 I'm off to bed aswell cheers for update ahmed cant wait to see something on the bristol city official website as thats when we will finally know its all done and dusted wonder if wel be able to get highlights from somewhere of the Zamalek game. it would be like us all getting a preview of Meteb? and at a good level as i believe Zamalek are a top side yeah? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chowie Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Amhed as confirmed on other thread. yes, seems like there will be an arrangement between the player and Bristol, that he will come to England, take the medicals and sign the contract. However, he wants to play the Zamalek (Derby) game as some sort of showing gratitude and appreciation to the club and the fans (since our key player Abo-Terika is injured). By the way , you guys are mad with all this funny talking, This post has been edited by Ahmed: A minute ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketh2nd Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 [i would have believed this new info from ahmed although after how long it has been and the report on BCFC where basically GJ is saying we're not too near a transfer right now, hopefully he will sign but I don't think yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ahmed Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Yes, if we isa won and I remembered it, I'll do my best to give you updates on Meteb from the Zamalek game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chowie Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Chowie, you have made great strides to provide a lot of information on this 'deal' for us all. I take my hat [or rather my Fez] off to you. Thanks. Thank you, but if it was not for Hambrook Red saying that no Visa had been applied for yet I would not have gone searching today. It's just been so frustrating to know the News was out there just had to find it. I've said this before but Emad is really huge, so much info on him, I'm currently on an Egyptian forum with 163 pages about the whole Emad to Bristol saga. Think we may see lots of city shirts in Egypt soon. Tonight's news has spread like wildfire, it's everywhere in a matter of minutes. Below link has the story and this guy has also been following the story for a while, please visit city fans and leave your comments, I get feed up with all the Premier League fans constantly on it. http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_so...ing-news-s.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easton boy Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Yes this is the news today over there. "Emad said that he will play against zamalek , then join Brestol" So that game is July 20th. The bit that does not make sense is the medical before that game. This has more twists than a curly wurly. Cairo / MENA / The striker Emad Meteb Al-Ahli club that he will leave Cairo on Sunday, heading to London for a final Ctbarat in the English club Bristol before signing a contract to play for English club for three years at the request of the technical manager of the English club. He tired in a statement Thursday evening that he was currently participating in exercises his civil and asked the English club to sign the contract in Cairo, and to play a game Ahli and Zamalek in the African Championship, pointing out that this is the least of my people, its owner thanks him. He added that this first step in an ambitious and wishes to contribute with the Stars Bristol to climb to first class and excellence Egyptian player. He tired in this regard "that negotiations between civil and Bristol started since last June, and succeeded preferred playing in Bristol although I have received an offer from the Saudi Jeddah Union." Thank God for your post Chowie . After weeks of reading about Emad being tired - from the above post it now becomes plain that "tired" is an incorrect translation of the word "said" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 It's an Egyptian letter that does not translate into English so is rendered as a 3. Can someone let me know the character and I'll see if I can find an easier work around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolian76 Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 trawl through it you lazy toe rag. we all had to. now bog off!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a nause. Thankfully there were more helpful people on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt1969bcfc Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 what a nasty little person havanatopia is !!with allyour money and connections you should have him dealt with bristolian 76 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolian76 Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 what a nasty little person havanatopia is !!with allyour money and connections you should have him dealt with bristolian 76 He's probably laid back as we speak, sucking on a cuban..... :noexpression: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southvillekiddy Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 . This has more twists than a curly wurly. You are not kidding my babby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sticks81 Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 To be fair Bristolian76.... It's a bit of a cheek asking a simple question on a public forum... Who do you think you are, and certainly you've over stepped the mark if you were expecting a sensible reply... *Rolls eyes* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taunton_City Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 So when is this game he is playing in??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt1969bcfc Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 yes bristolian 76 !!! since you came into that money you seem to think we are all your servants !! buy your own forun for oil barons and the like and leave us alone in our poverty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunningdalered Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Surely GJ would not let him play in a massive Derby before he moves? Won't do him any harm will it? think of it as a more competitive pre-season friendly. Players are just as likely to get injured playing against FGR, or in training, as in a competitive match aren't they? If he leaves Egypt feeling that he has done the right thing by his former club, and, importantly, his fans, that should set him up nicely, mentally, for coming to AG. Also, he should be match-ready from day 1. Only downside is, IMO, it reduces further the amount of time he has to get to know the other boys before the start of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Is it this > з symbol for his name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garlicbread Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I have been informed by an Egyptian workmate that its pronounced muzab Its hard enough for City fans to pronounce Sproule! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back of the net Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 A quote on the upcoming derby game - "Al-Ahly has a fierce rivalry with local rivals El Zamalek (akin to the Old Firm rivalry in Scotland, these clubs have never been relegated from the Egyptian top flight); the derby matches are so intense, that foreign referees are brought in to officiate the game!" I'd love to watch that derby. If he does sign for us and does play in this game, Cardiff away in September will be a breeze for him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivs Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 He tired in a statement Thursday evening Thank God for your post Chowie . After weeks of reading about Emad being tired - from the above post it now becomes plain that "tired" is an incorrect translation of the word "said" That or he's so unfit, he really gets tired half way through a statement. I wonder if GJ has talked to him much ) Emad - so good, his name's got three signs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garlicbread Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Love the fact that Gary stuck to his guns on the instalments and they gave in first, a great bit of negotiation (particularly as 'bigger' clubs were sniffing around) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eamer Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 It's an Egyptian letter that does not translate into English so is rendered as a 3. It is actually a latin letter. Emad's last name is actually Ibrahim, I'm not sure what the Motæb actually is all about but he has 'EMAD' printed on the back of his shirts. If he was to have Motæb on the back of his shirt though it would be wrote as 'MOTEAB' as with the former Manchester United Striker Ole Gunnar Solskjær who had the same letter in his name but nobody ever made a deal of that like we are as his was printed simply as 'SOLSKJAER' It though is doubtful he will have 'MOTEAB' printed though as it's not his surname. His name is also not Meteb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolian76 Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 To be fair Bristolian76.... It's a bit of a cheek asking a simple question on a public forum... Who do you think you are, and certainly you've over stepped the mark if you were expecting a sensible reply... *Rolls eyes* My apologies mate, it wont happen again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sticks81 Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Quite right mate ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Love the fact that Gary stuck to his guns on the instalments and they gave in first, a great bit of negotiation (particularly as 'bigger' clubs were sniffing around) In fairness I expect the credit for that can go to ColinS more than GJ. I doubt the manager gets involved in the detail of payment schedules beyond saying what he thinks is an acceptable price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaz Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 In fairness I expect the credit for that can go to ColinS more than GJ. I doubt the manager gets involved in the detail of payment schedules beyond saying what he thinks is an acceptable price. WHAT?? Colin Sextone?? give him credit? how dare you suggest such a thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivs Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 In fairness I expect the credit for that can go to ColinS more than GJ. I doubt the manager gets involved in the detail of payment schedules beyond saying what he thinks is an acceptable price. Forum police please note. Positive remark for ColinS. Please have Nibor banned for one month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 It is actually a latin letter. Emad's last name is actually Ibrahim, I'm not sure what the Motæb actually is all about but he has 'EMAD' printed on the back of his shirts. If he was to have Motæb on the back of his shirt though it would be wrote as 'MOTEAB' as with the former Manchester United Striker Ole Gunnar Solskjær who had the same letter in his name but nobody ever made a deal of that like we are as his was printed simply as 'SOLSKJAER' It though is doubtful he will have 'MOTEAB' printed though as it's not his surname. His name is also not Meteb. So its 'Motæb' If so I can put a word filter in to change Moteb or Mot3b to = Motæb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edson Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 So its 'Motæb' If so I can put a word filter in to change Moteb or Mot3b to = Motæb On his shirt when he plays for Egypt, he has "METAAB". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderSomerset Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Surely GJ would not let him play in a massive Derby before he moves? I just hope he is here to play in our massive game against Derby.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhyde Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Argh.. I give up. I'm off to console myself at parsons bakery.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easton boy Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Argh.. I give up. I'm off to console myself at parsons bakery.. mmmmmm parsons bakery mmmmmmm. expensive but LUSH!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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