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KevinRichardsonsMoustache

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  1. I find it remarkable that there hasn't been more scrutiny about the fee. He remains the most expensive British player of all time (= with Rice?) and that sort of thing used to bring massive attention. Perhaps it's a reflection of how insane transfer fees have become or that it is just pocket change to Citeh that it is barely even mentioned? Sometimes it feels like the media doesn't consider the fee a relevant issue or one that should be considered alongside his performances. Is it tacit acknowledgement that he wasn't worth it or that somehow when the fee was going to little ole' AVFC that it doesn't matter? I remember conversations in his first season there about his price tag, but it suddenly disappeared when he seemed to click into gear there. Now he's clearly on the downturn with Citeh, the small issue of the price is invisible. If you put the money back into the equation, you have to ask yourself: does he look like a £100m player? Does he exert the sort of influence that £100m should buy for any club? Does he get the media attention that comes to a £100m talisman? The answer to all three is no. And I think Jack knows it.
  2. I know they're being paid bucket loads of money but working in a different country when you've a young son miles and miles away must be bloody difficult. He's a young man himself, will have a lot of downtime after training, and has had to face this gambling thing to boot. The comment about a lot of players being married and not being able to hang out and help him settle underscores how isolating it must be. Incredibly difficult for the man. It must be electric having 40 odd thousand people behind you at the weekend. Then the come down when you're on your own again. If he were to move to us permanently, I suppose his family would feel it worthwhile to come and join him here in the UK. Perhaps we'd see a very different player? V much respect him for coming out and saying these things. Go well, Nicolo.
  3. The other Little Phil is definitely getting action.
  4. His English is unbelievably good. Seems like a good character: v level headed and pragmatic.
  5. I stand by my decision to watch that video to the end.
  6. I think we should retire all of the seats directly behind the goals. It's a matter of time before he breaks the net or the posts. Thinking about it, maybe we've delayed announcing the development plans for the North Stand because they're hoping Jhon will reduce the demolition costs with a few goals in the run in?
  7. Villa victory. Queue obligatory email from club trying to discount those b*stard retro kits again
  8. Would love to know how fast that ball was travelling when it hit the bar
  9. Carlos desperate to take his shirt off: goes down under its weight. Poor bloke.
  10. 'Been some complaints about the Villa kit' You'll definitely see quality issues when players are pulling the crap out of your shirt
  11. As good a piece of squad management as we could’ve hoped considering the league run in. Crunch time the next couple of weeks folks
  12. When their fans turn up the volume, it’s a fantastic atmosphere
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