GENTLEMAN

2 minutes ago, Spoony said:

I was also getting “we are done” vibes but I really hope not. CM is still tremendously weak. 

Naka, Luiz, McGinn, Sanson. Also want to develop Ramsey and Chukwuemeka. I wouldn’t say it tremendously weak. But maybe 1 more established CM. I want to see Ramsey and Chukwuemeka develop though. They can only do that with minutes. What is the point of developing the academy, if there is no room for opportunity.

I think Hourihane needs to be moved on. Love him for his left peg and Championship but best for both parties. I think he’ll want to go too. Just think his overall presence and athleticism is too weak for prem.

1 minute ago, KevinRichardsonsMoustache said:

Stylised version of this image would be nice:

Surely learnt not to put a current player on the stand.. would like 82’ Mortimer or maybe Kids FA youth cup.

Just now, Aston_Villan4 said:

 

Pretty sure Preece said Grealish was 100% staying.

I think he was being a fan there. Hopeful.

3 minutes ago, PaulMcGrath_5 said:

Ashley Preece (B’ham Mail) and Dan Bardell are 100% sure we are definitely not done in the market.

I agree with the sentiment but surely one thing we’ve learnt through this transfer window is they know sweet FA.

Just now, AvfcRigo82 said:

He's not though so stop making silly posts.

Hmm maybe I’m just be touchy rn. 

15 minutes ago, jacketspuds said:

Let’s get Ward-Prowse and Cantwell over the line, plus a loan deal for a CB. We have addressed the main challenges we had when we didn’t have Grealish last season, now let’s address the issues we had with teams bossing our midfield.

I’m torn on project players (Cantwell) signing this season. JWP I agree upon. I think we need to give these academy prospects opportunities to develop. We have a good core than can support as this happens. Need a CB though as I don’t think Bogarde as backup is ready just quite yet.

Just now, The_Steve said:

What a greasy haired weasel. He’s used and abused this club who stuck by him at his lowest. All for him to push for a release clause. He knew full well what would come of it. The club did their best to maximise on his value under the circumstances 

Yes mate. The club are completely blameless for me. Glad for the 100m now. UTV

1 minute ago, The_Steve said:

The coward just couldn’t hand in a transfer request. He dangled the carrot at the club for as long as he could but knew he’d always be off. To dress it up as an act of love it utterly detestable. I hope he never comes back. 

That statement too mate. Zero personality or anything personal. 19 years, Villa fan. **** me. What a disgrace. Shouldn’t even have bothered.

What a hollow plastic statement. GTFO.

7 minutes ago, The Other Mat said:

Did i miss something ? Basically said we bought 3 players to cover losing Jack and the attributes he brings to the team. I wouldn't rule out more signings, he's not going to admit we are now going all out to spunk another £70m on X more players. Its not how we work.

Yes. “Hey football clubs we desperately need to replace Grealish and have 100 million burning a hole in our pocket”

I think we’ll see CM, CB and GK in

See you next time

wth!

Just now, Davkaus said:

Slightly disappointing news that it doesn't seem anyone else is coming in, so our net spend is a negative this summer. I didn't expect that.

Can we have a word filter on Grealish please? **** that word removed into Other Football.

Hmmm that worried me too. But is he going to say ‘we’ve got a lot of money to spend’

Must be 8pm announcement by city.

Just now, ChicagoVillan1983 said:

How does Kane bring in any revenue. That’s only four letters to upsell people on their shirts!

An it has the letter 'e', it's like people dont realise there is a worldwide e shortage

3 minutes ago, osmark86 said:

If for whatever reason the move fell through it's safe to say the reputational damage has already been done

I honestly wouldn't want him anywhere near the club if it did fall through.

12 minutes ago, messi11 said:

Happy with this? Or did you still want Cantwell

Funny. But this Liverpool Journo is taking the piss out of the club.

His social media team have a busy time of it deleting his previous tweets 

3 minutes ago, est1874 said:

If Citeh signing Grealish means someone else swoops in for Messi that will feel like beautiful justice.

Would LOVE it if someone like Inter or Dortmund pulls it off and stops Emptyhad FC winning UCL next year.

Everything happens for a reason.

2 minutes ago, Aston_Villan4 said:

 

https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/dad-gets-tattoo-jack-grealish-23600592

This could pass for Emi Martinez, it is fine.

1 minute ago, Aston_Villan4 said:

Pretty sure it’s because it was a  photoshop.

 

Definitely 'shopped. Reads 1894 not 2008.

13 minutes ago, Vancvillan said:

Get Ings next time, but leave space for an M at the start.

Ah the master plan becomes clear now...Next Transfer

4 minutes ago, AvonVillain said:

You sir, are bang on the money. I was honestly gutted. Had that TV for a long time despite its many flaws and abuse from the kids. Honestly, why bother supporting any particular player!?

I had this conversion with myself post group stage. 'What am I doing?'

10 minutes ago, Mazrim said:

Well, for one thing, his neck and head are now 4 inches off centre so he must have done something wrong. And why is he being energised from the Enterprise after eating loads of Ready Brek?

Like you, for me It’s way way too soon to be logical for me. I’m emotional. He’s betrayed us. It is healthy to vent. All that videos like that do is piss me off even more. Maybe in time.

3 minutes ago, thefeet1980 said:

I’m not convinced we were trying to convince him at that point, particularly if this had been stitched up for months. Were I to give him the massive benefit of the doubt, then I’d say he perhaps wanted to make sure we were able to bring in decent players to replace him - so rather than convincing him to stay, Lange’s transfer updates gave him the green light in his head.  He probably also wanted to say goodbye to some of his team mates.

Jack Grealish cares about Jack Grealish. He was following Lange around like a lost sheep enquiring about Villa’s transfers. That is a very very very very big benefit of the doubt. most likely he was enquiring about whether the clubs have agreed to his transfer. In all the videos I saw he looked incredibly  uncomfortable around his team mates. 

This is really weird isn’t it. Feels like a betrayal breakup.