Your timeline is adrift somewhat..
Philips was going to sign, everything was sorted and sealed. But Cortese refused to sanction the deal and only offered a meagre £50k. Wycombe were asking £250k
When Wycombe refused to discuss that 'derisory' offer, it was increased to £55k..
This was at a time Cortese was steadfastly refusing to back Pardew.
Wycombe broke off all discussion and refused to answer the phone to our chairman.
It was 3 WEEKS LATER Blackpool got him..
Another victim of the Cortese/Pardew spat, as was Ward from Coventry.