Saint Charlie Posted 21 March, 2014 Share Posted 21 March, 2014 (edited) As this week has already seen countless rumours, and the summer window draws closer, it is time to re-evaluate who is an ITK amongst the SWF population. As we know, there are numerous ratings of newspaper stories looking at the proportion of transfer stories which actually come to fruition – allowing readers to decide which publications they would prefer to believe. Now the time has come for the ITKs of SWF to stand up and be counted. From today – I will be monitoring the “snippets” which are posted on the Forum and providing official ITK percentage scores to each poster, in the hope of finding the true ITK by the end of the transfer window, September 2014. I did a similar exercise privately during the January window to test the feasibility of running the search for the true ITK, and can now announce the results. These are based on the percentage of ITK statements which turned out to be true by the close of the window. January ITK Ranking mehball - 100% K-Billy – 80% Guan – 80% Monk – 75% Sanjay Sanchez – 40% Fitzhugh Fella – 12% View From The Top – 0% Matthew Le Tissier – 0% Glasgow Saint – 0% MLG – 0% All current scores have been reset, so there is an opportunity for some of the 0% ers to recover, and also for others to join in. What qualifies as ITK? An ITK comment must be made prior to it appearing on any published source and must have a degree of certainty in what you say. You do not have to name your source when questioned by other posters. What do I have to do? If you are a “lesser known” poster (below 500 posts) who wishes to challenge for the ITK crown then please make yourself known on this thread so I can track your posts. Otherwise just keep proving to everyone how ITK you are and watchout for the bi-weekly rankings to be published via this thread. Best of luck to all. Edited 21 March, 2014 by Saint Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 21 March, 2014 Share Posted 21 March, 2014 (edited) MLG – 0% I've only ever claimed to be "ITK" twice, and I was right on both occasions when I said Jack Stephens and Sam Gallagher would be signing from Plymouth long before they actually did or it making any newspaper. http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?34280-Sam-Gallagher-Plymouth-Argyle-youth-player-to-sign-for-Saints&highlight=Gallagher#.Uyxi2tx8bR4 So my ITK success rate is 100%. Edited 21 March, 2014 by Matthew Le God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 21 March, 2014 Author Share Posted 21 March, 2014 I've only ever claimed to be "ITK" twice, and I was right on both occasions when I said Jack Stephens and Sam Gallagher would be signing from Plymouth long before they actually did or it making any newspaper. True - certainly with Gallagher I remember. I included you in the January one for ITK comments alluding to the development of St Mary's which hadn't been confirmed by the end of the month. However, I will recheck my data and if they weren't made within January then I will remove you from the list. Good luck going forward though, hopefully we sign a couple more from Plymouth that you find out about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 21 March, 2014 Share Posted 21 March, 2014 The VMan and Monk are about the only ITKs on this forum these days other than Fitzhugh. VMan not even mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 21 March, 2014 Author Share Posted 21 March, 2014 The VMan and Monk are about the only ITKs on this forum these days other than Fitzhugh. VMan not even mentioned. Incorrect. mehball, Billy and Guan had top records in Jan. Plus also last summer. VMAN is obviously a contender but didnt show it in January re transfers - not that there was much speculation to comment on. He will clearly be a contender over the summer. Fitzhugh with work to do IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 21 March, 2014 Share Posted 21 March, 2014 I've only ever claimed to be "ITK" twice, and I was right on both occasions when I said Jack Stephens and Sam Gallagher would be signing from Plymouth long before they actually did or it making any newspaper. http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?34280-Sam-Gallagher-Plymouth-Argyle-youth-player-to-sign-for-Saints&highlight=Gallagher#.Uyxi2tx8bR4 So my ITK success rate is 100%. Computer says no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwsaint Posted 21 March, 2014 Share Posted 21 March, 2014 I've only ever claimed to be "ITK" twice, and I was right on both occasions when I said Jack Stephens and Sam Gallagher would be signing from Plymouth long before they actually did or it making any newspaper. http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?34280-Sam-Gallagher-Plymouth-Argyle-youth-player-to-sign-for-Saints&highlight=Gallagher#.Uyxi2tx8bR4 So my ITK success rate is 100%. *enter some comment about how you're a troll/WUM/Skate* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbyboy Posted 21 March, 2014 Share Posted 21 March, 2014 Good luck going forward though, hopefully we sign a couple more from Plymouth that you find out about! I hear Wotton is back playing every week for them now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 21 March, 2014 Share Posted 21 March, 2014 How will you measure it? There's no way to verify a claim unless it's 'this player will sign' or 'this player won't sign' For example, in January the vman said we have several targets. I believed him, but we'll never know whether or not we did. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 21 March, 2014 Author Share Posted 21 March, 2014 Every club has several targets. It will be measured based on those who deliver concrete info. Which of course vman has on team selections etc many times before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 21 March, 2014 Share Posted 21 March, 2014 The VMan and Monk are about the only ITKs on this forum these days other than Fitzhugh. VMan not even mentioned. When has Fitzhugh been ITK about anything ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted 21 March, 2014 Share Posted 21 March, 2014 Saint David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 21 March, 2014 Share Posted 21 March, 2014 The only consistant ITK on here is Tokyo-Saint (aka MVP) However we have guys who have delivered 2-3 times, like Turkish and MLT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 21 March, 2014 Author Share Posted 21 March, 2014 For a good demonstation of ITK capabilities check out Dave in the Malaysian Plane thread: http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?49359-Malaysia-Airlines-plane-missing/page8#.UyymV3NFDqA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
positivepete Posted 22 March, 2014 Share Posted 22 March, 2014 When has Fitzhugh been ITK about anything ? Pompey takeover saga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmel Posted 22 March, 2014 Share Posted 22 March, 2014 I cant believe that weston Saint hasn't been included,..... he knows every one (Well Lallana's dad, morph the old poster and where the missing plane is) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 22 March, 2014 Share Posted 22 March, 2014 I know that the club hasn't been bought by anyone else yet. Does that count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 22 March, 2014 Share Posted 22 March, 2014 I broke the Wanyama story in the 'wanyama has signed this is not a drill' thread. However I chunked the bunk early with the story on the Brazilian guy who I had heard had we had agreed terms with but in the end didn't fancy us. 50% hit rate at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igsey Posted 30 April, 2014 Share Posted 30 April, 2014 So, who's claiming to be ITK this time around? Apart from Crab Lungs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 30 April, 2014 Share Posted 30 April, 2014 Monk and OldNick leading the charge atm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cellone Posted 30 April, 2014 Share Posted 30 April, 2014 I have only been ITK once but as I was decorating the blokes house I kept it to myself. 100% Useless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Posted 30 April, 2014 Share Posted 30 April, 2014 Problem here is that a good 90% of the proper itk stuff isn't written in such a way that is obvious. Names of people aren't given (even though the poster has that info), details are kept vague but hinted at in roundabout ways. You have to understand certain posters to find the real itk stuff on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 30 April, 2014 Author Share Posted 30 April, 2014 VMAN said a couple of key players will leave so time will tell. Fully expect Davie IN SweD€n to be up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 30 April, 2014 Share Posted 30 April, 2014 I have Norwich contacts that might have a bearing on Saints this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cellone Posted 30 April, 2014 Share Posted 30 April, 2014 Keep your ears pinned D. I will be interesting to see who they bring in for next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted 30 April, 2014 Share Posted 30 April, 2014 Monk and OldNick leading the charge atm Creep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raging Bull Posted 30 April, 2014 Share Posted 30 April, 2014 I have Norwich contacts that might have a bearing on Saints this summer. Partridge doesn't count Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 1 May, 2014 Share Posted 1 May, 2014 Problem here is that a good 90% of the proper itk stuff isn't written in such a way that is obvious. Names of people aren't given (even though the poster has that info), details are kept vague but hinted at in roundabout ways. You have to understand certain posters to find the real itk stuff on here. Creep Kinda like this? KoloToureCreeps https://mobile.twitter.com/KoloToureCreeps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickylambert Posted 1 May, 2014 Share Posted 1 May, 2014 Wouldn't call myself ITK but i do have Friends "Working" at the club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 1 May, 2014 Share Posted 1 May, 2014 Partridge doesn't count7 Knowing you, knowing me ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 5 July, 2014 Share Posted 5 July, 2014 I am claiming. http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?48444-Puncheon-to-Palace-Perm-Signing-(Confirmed)&highlight=Puncheon#.U7hz1Se9KSM http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?50104-Morgan-Called-Up-for-France-WC-Squad-(Official)&highlight=Puncheon#.U7hzZie9KSM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 6 July, 2014 Share Posted 6 July, 2014 I guess you are not counting my wanyama signs this is not a drill, 5 hours before the main board with photo and everything? This was the mods biggest ever cover up at TMS had a itk scoop. St charlet with ITK blood on his hands. [/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Scott Posted 6 July, 2014 Share Posted 6 July, 2014 (edited) I've had some reliable information from time to time. However, it's usually shortly after it's appeared on the forum. I did call a big signing in the summer though. Originally Posted by Saint Scott http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?44154-Summer-2013-HCDAJFU-Transfer-thread&p=1710963 Try reading posts #1968 and #1971 Edited 6 July, 2014 by Saint Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 6 July, 2014 Share Posted 6 July, 2014 http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?39426-Gaston-Ramirez-Signs-4-Year-Deal&p=1441752#post1441752 Before anyone else. . Even K,billy said it wouldn't happen...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanthemanfairoak Posted 6 July, 2014 Share Posted 6 July, 2014 bit harsh!?When has Fitzhugh been ITK about anything ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Warrior Posted 6 July, 2014 Share Posted 6 July, 2014 Only once or twice being close to being ITK I knew about David hirst a good week or so before he joined us and one other player . But that came from the late patch RIP Patch and sprinkle some much good luck and successful dust on SMS Patch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney Fudpucker the 3rd Posted 6 July, 2014 Share Posted 6 July, 2014 Have we really got nothing better to do than rank people on how ITK they are? How ****ing pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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