Bosman (Bosman)

There is a rumour about Nils Eric Johansson of The Foxes (revision tip: Known as Nisse Johansson see post 23rd April - click on the label below). The rumour is that IFK Gothenburg of Sweden have approached Nisse about a move there at the end of the season. A Bosman transfer.

The name Bosman refers to the Belgian footballer Jean-Marc Bosman, who successfully challenged in the courts, practises which effectively prevented players from transferring freely once their contract had ended. Since then players have been able to do this and Johansson will be in the position to do this when the season is over.

Players who transfer in this manner appear on transfer lists as Name (Bosman). Good thing the ruling was in 1990 so the player in question is no longer a professional footballer. Because otherwise he would be listed as Bosman (Bosman).

OK. I know it was a crap joke but its Friday night. That's all there is to it.

Have a nice weekend

He Tries His Best

Number 15 in the LCFC squad. Nils Eric Johansson. Although he seems also to be known as Nisse Johansson which I have to say I think I prefer. Not least because Nils sounds too much like you would never score a goal. Like Nil Point (you have to pronounce 'point' like the French though or it doesn't work).

Six foot one of meaty Swedish football player, who likes to play centre-half (we haven't covered positions yet but he is a defender).

And, it would seem, immortalised by a group of people called Dirty Frank, who describe themselves as "Leicester Rock and Roll legends". Forthcoming gigs include a garden party, a wedding party and a charity gig on a trailer.

Anyway, Dirty Frank have written and recorded a song called "Try My Best". This, according to Wikipedia, is based upon a 'throw away line" by Johansson who said "I try my best". Bless!!

It has of course occurred to me that the information on Wikipedia may not be correct. Or that it is a clever marketing plan by Dirty Frank.

If the latter, then as an intimate friend of mine would say - "Fair play to you".