This guy predicted Adnan Januzaj's future three years ago with spooky Tweet

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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:

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This guy predicted Adnan Januzaj’s future three years ago with spooky Tweet

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There have been some great soothsayers in history.

First there's the obvious:

Some people are a little unsettled by his skills:

But what will become of United's newest signing, Neil?

Some are perhaps taking things a little too far:

Aaaaand there it is:

There have been some great soothsayers in history.

First there's the obvious:

Some people are a little unsettled by his skills:

But what will become of United's newest signing, Neil?

Some are perhaps taking things a little too far:

Aaaaand there it is:

This guy predicted Adnan Januzaj’s future three years ago with spooky Tweet

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There have been some great soothsayers in history.

First there's the obvious:

Some people are a little unsettled by his skills:

But what will become of United's newest signing, Neil?

Some are perhaps taking things a little too far:

Aaaaand there it is:

There have been some great soothsayers in history.

First there's the obvious:

Some people are a little unsettled by his skills:

But what will become of United's newest signing, Neil?

Some are perhaps taking things a little too far:

Aaaaand there it is:

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