You do like to think (rather arrogantly) that you are the only person with contacts in sport because you might know of a few local hasbeens. You rarely fail to mention it. Remember the imbecile who thought Wally Fucking Downes could play? Well, I saw him. He was absolutely garbage. You should see my telephone book, by the way. Don’t try to ‘old man’ me.
Managers do not ask players about incoming recruits. It’s absurd to even contemplate. It has no point or purpose and is a recipe for discontent and division, particularly if the manager gets answers he doesn’t want. What then? Let the players, some of whom will be fucking useless, veto someone coming in to take their place?
It really only takes a moment’s thought, you know.