There have been some great soothsayers in history.
Nostradamus. Russell Grant. Mystic Meg.
But is Neil Boland the greatest of them all? A tweet from almost three years ago from the man who's Twitter bio reads simply "meh" has resurfaced today - after his spookily accurate prediction came to pass.
Back in 2013 David Moyes was Manchester United manager. And in a bleak season for the reigning champions there was one ray of hope: Moysey had plucked Adnan Januzaj from academy obscurity and on his first start for the club he bagged two goals as United came from behind to beat Sunderland 2-1.
The club, fearful of losing their new prospect for a small compensation fee, responded by handing the youngster a five year contract.
Enter Neil Boland:
https://twitter.com/nboland1989/status/391530475862642688
Of course Neil's prediction came true this week - a full two years early - with
Januzaj's loan move to Sunderland.
So HOW DID HE KNOW? It's a mystery.
And now people are asking The Great Boland for some more insights.
First there's the obvious:
https://twitter.com/YMBetting/status/764411420956094464
Some people are a little unsettled by his skills:
https://twitter.com/PolytheneMercy/status/764073088183001088
But what will become of United's newest signing, Neil?
https://twitter.com/ToBeGunner/status/764077009752305664
Some are perhaps taking things a little too far:
https://twitter.com/allinthepass/status/764213070012948480
Aaaaand there it is:
https://twitter.com/Barry_John_1967/status/764090970862292992
Will we get raises at SportsJOE this year... ?
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