Get what you're saying mate, but from my side 'credability' is such a fragile thing.
Even coaches. Managers. Directors of clubs. The people actually involved in the signings. Even they get burnt at the last min. Caught completely out and things that seemed certain don't come to fruition. But we expect posters on here to always get it right?
Sometimes on here I think people search too much for the sure thing.
@MasterP was confident in something. It didn't come off. Does that mean he loses credability? Who fucken knows. Was he showing too much confidence? Maybe? But, maybe the people in power were super confident themselves! So who can blame him for feeling that way.
Personally, I wouldn't waste too much sleep in trying to figure out what's going to happen, what's not. Just enjoy the chat and dream a little about what may be. That's half the fun!