mig4villa

No necessarily mig4villa. I think it could still go either way, right now.

There would be no point in making him train with the reserves, if an acceptable offer could still be recieved in the next days (or weeks). If that bid never comes in, and he was with the reserves, he would then need to be brought back into the first team squad. The awkwardness amongst the squad would definately go up a few notches.

Any more awkward than training with the team when no-one knows if he's staying or going?  My thinking was that Lambert wouldn't want that disruption, and also wouldn't want Christian taking with him any inside gen on new players, formations, tactics etc with him if he does end up at Spuds?? - Didn't Lambert say somewhere that the reason for a time limit was to get as close as poss to a full pre-season with the squad we're going with...?

Kendrick just tweeted that Benteke is training with the First team squad....

I really can't imagine Lambert allowing that unless he was sure to be playing for us...

 - I suspect the time limit has expired... (well - we've reached page 600!!) 

If he trains with the first team, i think he'll be playing for Villa next season. Fingers crossed.... he's a Beast!

anyone know what time training starts?

So does anyone know what time the players are due in for training tomorrow?

 - to save me the misery of being glued to twitter all morning....

Looks like the club are piling the pressure on,with several papers reporting he's been threatened with a large fine if he fails to show on thursday...

 

 

 

just because that delph account is followed by the official twitter, it doesnt mean its legit. You can change your name and bio at any time. 

Its not real.

 

It is real as his account is followed by other Villa players...he's also retweeted other players who we know do have genuine accounts such as Weimann and Benteke

 

I agree with Zhan that the account is genuine. Reading through the tweets Delph uses the word Go/Going to mean Do/Doing,

ie- "How are we Going"  (to Sylla).  I reckon Fabian is saying to Benteke that, having trained with the new additions, he reckons

he's going to get some great service next season and score loads....

 

 

Its not Delph. 

 

DOH!! - you're right...sorry

 

just because that delph account is followed by the official twitter, it doesnt mean its legit. You can change your name and bio at any time. 

Its not real.

 

It is real as his account is followed by other Villa players...he's also retweeted other players who we know do have genuine accounts such as Weimann and Benteke

 

I agree with Zhan that the account is genuine. Reading through the tweets Delph uses the word Go/Going to mean Do/Doing,

ie- "How are we Going"  (to Sylla).  I think Fabian is saying to Benteke that, having trained with the new additions, he reckons

he's going to get some great service next season and score loads....

 

 

One thing is for sure in all this. Benteke will either have signed a new contract by August 31st or he will have gone.

 

That's some genius insight right there!

 

 

 

I'm just stating the obvious for those in need of a little guidance. If you want to see it as genius insight then thank you your exactly who it was intended for

 

I don't understand this at all, surely the club offering an improved contract just means we're offering more wages as an incentive to tie him to the club for longer, thereby increasing his value to us. If he doesn't sign, then the contract he is presently employed under will still stand - Unless we accept an offer from another club .... Or am i missing something?? (please don't jump down my throat - it's a genuine question)

Why would the club use Christian for the Kit launch photoshoot if he wasn't staying?

Great work on the new look Limpid, i much prefer it....

I'm not sure, but i think many people will still be using their old links from their browser, and are being directed to a page saying "error - down for maintainence" - or something similar.... I only just realised the new site was up by accident, by following a new link from a search....??

Just thought i'd let you know!..... UTV

I think someone mentioned this slight observation earlier.....

How the heck can AVFC pay £2M compensation to BCFC for someone

who is to quote the only official OS statement on all this a "free agent"????!!

i dont think you have to be a genius to work taht one out

I must be a bit thick, Please spell it out for me?

Compo stuff is nonsense according to Kendrick.

Nice photoshopping Gareth,

Good job i didn't top myself and went straight to OS to check! Phew......

We're giving BCFC 2 million for him. LOL you really couldn't make this up.

I think SSN said we're giving HIM 2 mil/year over 3 year contract.

Spot on GarethRDR

How do i get to vote in this poll people?? i assume i can now i can post here?

been following these boards for years, but newbie at posting.

I really dont think eck is good enough, but the board would be foolish not to consider every available candidate. he may not even get interviewed.

My money is still on Rijkaard,