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2 hours ago, est1874 said:

People really are thick as pig shit.

If you've got a Grealish shirt and you don't want it anymore donate it to **** charity or something, I'm sure there are kids around the world who'd gladly wear that to kick a ball around in.

We've all had some extreme reactions/takes on here, but burning anything at all in protest over football is the most ridiculous and moronic way to spend your time/energy and show the world you're as much of a prick as the guy who's leaving.

For those at the back, he is a blues fan. Chill bro

Out of loop, why we so confident of signing JWP?

14 minutes ago, MrBlack said:

Seems we've all reached the acceptance phase. Good place to be. I have gone through denial, anger, and come out the other side very positive about the fact we got a lot of money for a very injury prone super star.

Our squad was so heavily dependent on him,  but our latest 3 signings give me great belief we'll be better for it.

How do we think the squad will deal with his departure? They seem pretty upbeat. Smith was especially calm.

9 minutes ago, villalad21 said:

I feel bad for all the kids who bought Grealish shirts recently. 

They'll be absolutely heartbroken 

I’m sure the club will come to some arrangement.

Or even Jack’s agency, paid for by city, as part of a pr stunt.

1 minute ago, MaVilla said:

so 3 years with a 1 year option for us, i can live with that.

 

 

Hopefully that’ll chill some doubters over price out?

4 minutes ago, foreveryoung said:

Sky reckon release clause was activated so Villa had no other choice. Also reporting jack is not going singing and dancing, still loves the club and has found it extremely hard to leave, being with us since he was 6. If this is the truth, I'll keep my respect for him.

 

Surely we’re not that gullible to swallow the Agency line. He’s pushed for this move. Requested a min fee release clause be added. Sulked about a preseason training camp.

10 minutes ago, AshVilla said:

How long till he breaks down and is out for 3 - 6 months at a time.

30m well spent.

You simple bro?

Perhaps tells us what our project is being sold to potential recruits is. He wanted European football.

12 minutes ago, MotoMkali said:

Does anyone else think Ings is more likely to make Grealish stay?

We have only spent about 80-90 million this window, which is what we spent last summer plus the sanson signing. So about 100 mil last season. But we also got about an extra 15-20 mil in prize money so does anyone else think we will spend an extra 30 mil before touching any money we might get from Grealish. 

Sadly no. I thing we are pulling the trigger on Grealish gone transfer blueprint. 

2 minutes ago, nick76 said:

Maybe we'll even play a different style of 433.  Previously we played a striker and two wingers in that front three with Grealish and Traore but now we could play, like Liverpool three forwards in Watkins, Ings and Bailey.  So Watkins and Bailey wouldnt be out wide, they would be more forward and off centre rather than wide.  Or Watkins in the middle and ings and Bailey coming in like Firmino drops and Mane and Salah come in

So many options

Damn forgot about Traore! 

Just now, PieFacE said:

Yeah I agree. Watkins as a winger kinda worries me a bit. Well, worry is probably the wrong word. But I think he's a better striker than winger.  But I think Watkins is probably a better winger than Ings. Though, who knows. It's exciting all the same. 

But why would we shift Watkins when he played so well in the middle? Could be a fast dynamic 3 of Ings, Watkins & Bailey I suppose. Switching the system. This definatley gives us options. I did not want to see Wesley lumbering about this season. We need to cut our loses on that one.

You can see how a potential lie can become the truth. Who was the original source of 30 million? All these twitter journos now start tweeting as fact, no cross checking with sources. Nobody had a clue it was happening. After the event one twitter journo guesses the price and within 30 minutes, every journo knows the exact price of transfer and is tweeting within an echo chamber. Hey presto!

I suppose the price does not really matter though. As long as true figure works within the budget for Villa to bring in other targets (such as DCM ACM CB)

1 minute ago, Keyblade said:

I like how Gregg Evans knows the exact fee we paid, but didn't bother to report anything on the signing until it actually happened.

Yeah, exactly. He know the exact fee, the structure and what Ings had for breakfast. Guess the fee like and add a couple mil on for the baggiessss  

1 minute ago, villan501 said:

He's in Jamaica I believe

Flew from Miami to Jamaica. Also I’m sure his dad said that he will be in Jamaica for 1 more day and then flying to England. 

Just now, Tom13 said:

Thanks guys, yeah private now

You missed a doozy. 

Just now, Kiwivillan said:

What is on the plate? A solitary leaf of some vegetable and some kind of sweet?

Is this directed by David Lynch?

I just cannot comprehend this whole week.

A cyanide capsule, just in case.

5 minutes ago, Spoony said:

I can only assume the contract was already agreed and signed and this was someone’s brilliant idea to make a show of it. 

No, I don’t think so. The way Lange is talking about a witness and the importance of it etc.

**** me, Leon looks knackered. Lange making sure are legal requirements are met. What an eye opener.

So he’s signed the ting? Did he say he’s staying in Jamaica for one day before heading back to England? 

5 minutes ago, Awol said:

Either works for me. Also, think I’d prefer Alvarez to Tammy if we’re going on a splurge. Buying players who can play two or even three positions is an approach I really rate. 

Yeah I like that versatility and interchangeable ability. Sounds strange but I really think Grealish isn’t a player Smith would have signed to play his system. (If) he goes it will be interesting to see how targets fit into a system, will our transitions be better. I know people attack Smith’s record without Grealish, but the whole system is geared toward facilitating Grealish. And without Grealish it always felt like wait until Jack is back, but that would not be the case.

1 minute ago, Awol said:

The only reason I know who he is at all was the recommendation of @Villan4Life as someone we should go for this summer. That was before the window opened, but don’t think he’s been linked with any move. 

I just meant he was recommended in here. Not in an ITK way. So I was suggesting that Leon Bailey was recommended and signed so maybe Kamada will by pure coincidence. Unless @Villan4Life has taken up a scouting role at Villa.

7 minutes ago, Okonokos said:

If Grealish does go, Kamada would go some way to easing the blow. Have we been linked with him?

Wasn't Bailey mentioned on here before any inkling of him signing though....

2 minutes ago, Okonokos said:

If Grealish does go, Kamada would go some way to easing the blow. Have we been linked with him?

No I don't think so, unfortunately.