on June 3, 2026, 6:53 pm, in reply to "Re: How do you know who the bobble is? I thought he was just a myth n/t"
There always seems to be talk about a “leak” from Everton giving him info but he says he doesn’t get his info from a mole, it mostly comes from his contacts within the game.
Fans get irate but the info he “leaks” a lot of the time is info that is common knowledge apparently within the inner football circle.
He got a torrent of abuse last year on X / Twitter when he broke the news that Branthwaite had gotten injured, had broken down and that it was serious and likely may need an op.
He got the info from the players agent apparently. Players talk and their agents talk and before you know it the wider football community knows about it.
Keeping a lid on things is hard for all clubs and nowadays it’s almost accepted within reason it seems.
He had a similar case a few years ago when he released some news about DCL going to see a specialist in London when he was in that period of being recurrently injured. He found that out because Ben Chilwell was in the same clinic as DCL at the same time and Chilwell told his agent which is how The Bobble found out.
I get some fans believe it’s best to keep as much in house but, as he explains, word spreads and most clubs know about things like opposition players being injured etc. quite a lot of the time already.
Every club has a “Bobble” type figure sharing info on social media or via podcasts.
I’ve followed A View From The Bullens for a few years now and their content, IMO, is really good. You can tell he only shares info that has merit to it.
I like to know what’s happening and I’d much rather have someone pretty well informed tell me as opposed to some uninformed hack from The Daily Mail or some wag on Facebook making up clickbait nonsense stories that fans believe are true. 
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He's not Keyser Soze!
His name is Mick Kemp (see clip below). The club know who he is but claim (from the horse's mouth) that they don't know where he gets his information from despite trying to find out (which I take with a very big pinch of salt personally, but each to their own!)
Despite what some might say, his information is usually very accurate.
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Hackney - His preference is to move to us. Club negotiating personal terms with him at the moment. Not believed to be an issue. Fee believed to be in/around £15m. The Bobble mentioned he would be coming in to challenge for a midfield role but not as an immediate starter.
As well as him we also hope to try and sign a defensive midfielder (No. 6) type this Summer but he didn’t mention any names.
Ndiaye - There is no fallout with Ndiaye and he has not asked for a move. The club have offered him a new 5 year deal and to make him one of the highest paid players at the club. The issue is that his agency want a release clause inserted and it is low (around £40m). Everton have said no to this. Doesn’t mean they won’t agree to a clause but definitely not at the fee his agency want.
Currently no offers in for him.
We are relaxed about his situation given he has 3 years left on his deal so will see how the World Cup goes for him and pick the contract up after and talk more re: release clause. If he does well there may be offers and the club will take it from there.
Wan-Bissaka - Has been offered to us. No decision as yet. Approx £15m. He is 2 years into a bumper 7 year deal at West Ham on £90k a week.
We have scouted Guéla Doué from Strasbourg extensively over the last 12 months as another right back option and we like him but no offer as yet.
Tim Iroegbunam - Club willing to listen to offers.
Gana Gueye - He wants the same £ wage as he got last season which was big. Club hoping he will stay but are not sure fully re: committing to the same £ outlay given it may be he’s not a guaranteed starter next season.
Tyrique George - enjoyed his time with us and struck up good friendship with Dibling. He is uncertain currently about staying given the lack of minutes. Club hoping to try convince him as we have an option to buy. Feeling that the mistake he made at Brentford counted a bit against him in Moyes eyes and dented his trust somewhat.
Harry Wilson - Wants a 6 figure weekly salary. Highly unlikely we would go for him given that stance.
Grealish - We would like a loan again not permanent. Signs at present are that Grealish would like to stay. Obviously a costly loan given his wages.
Bowen - Nothing in the reports linking us with him. No contact at all to date and The Bobble mentioned he doesn’t expect us to go there. His agency rate him highly as a client (they also have Alexander-Arnold on their books). West Ham looking to offload players but hoping Bowen will stay.
Travers - If he wants to move we would look at £3-5m for him and then try buy a 2nd choice goalie to replace him.
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