Diatta Deal Completed

[barber2384]

http://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10329~2540286,00.html

waiting for international clearance, not sure if he will be available for saturday

[fudgepacker]

\"Rovers are now seeking international clearance for the 36 year-old six-footer but it may not come in time for Saturdays tough visit to Birmingham City\"

Having six feet is surely an advantage! don't know where McKay finds them

[VikingJames]

Got to be better than the sort of cover we had last year. (Thomas, Souza, Webster.)

[Filo]

Does any one actually know what \"international clearance\" entails, is just a simple email saying yes he can go to your country? Whatever it is, it seems to take a long time!

[eastender]

Does any one actually know what \"international clearance\" entails, is just a simple email saying yes he can go to your country? Whatever it is, it seems to take a long time!

It means filling one of these in and then waiting ,it should only take a a day or so unless there's any problems.

http://resources.thefa.com/images/ftimages/data/league6151604/20584.pdf

[Filo]

Does any one actually know what \"international clearance\" entails, is just a simple email saying yes he can go to your country? Whatever it is, it seems to take a long time!

It means filling one of these in and then waiting ,it should only take a a day or so unless there's any problems.

http://resources.thefa.com/images/ftimages/data/league6151604/20584.pdf

So it`s actually something that happens between the two Football associations, still surely it`s only a matter of a couple of emails between the two, why would it take days?

[Muttley]

Does any one actually know what \"international clearance\" entails, is just a simple email saying yes he can go to your country? Whatever it is, it seems to take a long time!

It means filling one of these in and then waiting ,it should only take a a day or so unless there's any problems.

http://resources.thefa.com/images/ftimages/data/league6151604/20584.pdf

So it`s actually something that happens between the two Football associations, still surely it`s only a matter of a couple of emails between the two, why would it take days?

I take it you've never done business in Africa - the simplest thing can take days if not weeks or months!

[Elginred]

The less said about you're dealings in Africa mr mutley, the better!!!!

[Superspy]

It's hardly any different over here. I deal with stuff at work which is literally a case of a couple of emails, fill in 1 form and do less than 5 minutes IT based worked and the whole process can take over a week...

[silvesterp]

really hope he comes in and does well, maybe gonna be back up to defenders we have?? looking him up doesnt seem to have stayed anywhere for more than a couple of months. little pedigree but lets hope he does well for us

[benaldo]

Very good and all that...but 36 years old....?

[Muttley]

Very good and all that...but 36 years old....?

But he's got 40 caps for his country Benny

From t'Wiki

On 7 March 2008, after a week's trial at Newcastle United, Diatta agreed a short term deal until the end of the season after buying out his contract at Be?ikta? J.K..[1] The deal was finally confirmed by the club on March 14 after a week of confusion.[2] He made his first team debut for Newcastle as a substitute in a Premier League match against Reading on 5 April but was released on 15 May.

Diatta joined Stoke City on trial in January 2009.[3] On 20 March, however, he signed for Hamilton Academical on a short term deal until the end of the season.[4] [5]

After just one month, on 25 April, the 33 year old Senegalese defender left Hamilton to join Al-Ahli Sports Club in Qatar.[6]

Without a club since his release from Al-Ahli Sports Club he participated in trials in Singapore without being snapped up by a club.[7]

He then joined Étoile Sportive du Sahel of the CLP-1 in Tunisia.

Based on that record I don't think this particular dummy will be in the shop window for very long.

[Bristol Red Rover]

The less said about you're dealings in Africa mr mutley, the better!!!!

Would that be Morocco? Lovely pottery...

[redpkc]

Taking Saturdays performance where will Diatta fit in. all our defence played well

[drfc1951]

Taking Saturdays performance where will Diatta fit in. all our defence played well

Cover for injuries i would imagine.

[PDX_Rover]

All together now....

What's Diatta You? Hey,
Gotta no clearance (yet),
Diatta you think you do?
Why you look so sad?
Donny's not so bad
Issa nice-a place
Ah Diatta's in Place.

[Filo]

Taking Saturdays performance where will Diatta fit in. all our defence played well

Cover for injuries i would imagine.

Dr Death, may be having an extension built to the treatment room!

[The Red Baron]

Does any one actually know what \"international clearance\" entails, is just a simple email saying yes he can go to your country? Whatever it is, it seems to take a long time!

It means filling one of these in and then waiting ,it should only take a a day or so unless there's any problems.

http://resources.thefa.com/images/ftimages/data/league6151604/20584.pdf

So it`s actually something that happens between the two Football associations, still surely it`s only a matter of a couple of emails between the two, why would it take days?

I take it you've never done business in Africa - the simplest thing can take days if not weeks or months!

But we've got Willie to sort that out!

[BRMC_rover]

Perhaps one purpose of his move is to ensure some of his fellow countrymen or players from his continent settle in better. Possible mentor/coach too.

How else do you justify bringing in a player not worthy of a deal at a club in Singapore, after being cast off by Hamilton?

[Chris Black come back]

All together now....

What's Diatta You? Hey,
Gotta no clearance (yet),
Diatta you think you do?
Why you look so sad?
Donny's not so bad
Issa nice-a place
Ah Diatta's in Place.

That is 24 carat solid gold! One of the funniest posts ever.

Please get out more though.

[Elginred]

Quality. Very funny.

[Wild Rover]

Very good and all that...but 36 years old....?

Why not. Ryan Giggs is 38, he is still good enough for MU. Anyhow its only 2 months, by which time i assume, another younger Senegalise central defender will be in place.