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Please don't teach maths to anyone as your dice analogy is off the wall. You can not say that something which is possible is not expected unless the probability is extremely slim. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 have an equal chance therefore 6 is no different to any other number in terms of probability and...

Nothing like someone being pedantic in the afternoon. Good selective use of the dictionary. Try - looked forward to as probable. In terms of the probability scale from impossible to definite - expected is as close to the definite end as possible. Likely is just above half way on the scale.

Is 50% of players brought in being of any use now deemed successful?

Ok let's get down the crux what does expected mean? It means beyond reasonable doubt. For this to be the case you would need to know: The player is happy to move You are happy to pay what he will require You have agreed a price with the selling club How many of these are the case for any of the...

When you name 3 players as a done deal and 2 out of 3 minimum don't happen that is poor journalism. Where you don't get minimum 2 out of 3 targets to sign that is bad selling of the club and it's 'ambitions'. I understand why managers keep walking as their ambition is not matched by the boards.