Personally, I'd presume it is utter bs.
The initial link came from one of a group of 20 or so Albion fans, in Bratislava / Vienna for the stag do of an Albion fan known to lots of us.
My assumption would be that they sat enjoying a beer, and decided to create a rumour for the LOLZ, did a quick...
It's only about what SCANS better. Accuracy is unimportant...
How about running with your excellent idea, to a different scenario:
this free kick's in range, they're starting to worry.
This could be a case for Müldür or Sollyyy...