jonjon

8 minutes ago, KenjiOgiwara said:

Yeah, I think not. It's essentially 2 Brentford fans copying something from one Brentford forum on to a Villa forum. Fact is that you have no idea what the sell on percentage is. 

Took me one google search where a local claims the sell on fee percentage is 20%. That's slightly more credible source than mr JonJon on VT.

Whatever, So sorry to disappoint you, but I don't use any forums to do my research as over 90% is made up with untrue snippets from Twatterface and the like, or fans imaginary wish lists, unlike you who obviously do yours by your "local claim" on Google,  just spend a little time going through Exeter City's official website archives, or their accounts for that year via Companies House, they are very reliable, case closed, lets both move on, hope you have a good season, with or without Ollie!!

2 hours ago, KenjiOgiwara said:

Got a source for that?

Take my word for it, it's fact, and definitely not from a newspaper "source" like the imaginary £18M buy out clause, also fact is that Exeter City would have received an extra £500,000 had we been prompted, so they can't be well pleased!!! , none of the true facts are that difficult to find using the tinternet thingy, just takes a little time sorting out true fact against imaginary tales, give it a go.  

7 hours ago, brummybloke said:

With Exeter being my second club we need to get this done. I'm sure Exeter put a 25% sell on fee on him when he was sold ? 

Like the £18 million buy out clause, that wasn't, the sell on fee is 15%, still a good amount for Exeter to have, should bring them in a tidy £3m +, out of all the supposed clubs interested hope he come to you, I think he will be the perfect fit.

2 hours ago, Tomaszk said:

I think it's about enjoyment of watching your team.

No joy in celebrating making money that isn't yours.

You are right, supporters enjoy watching their team no matter what div they are in, I should have added it's only the clubs accountants that like making money.

1 hour ago, hippo said:

#hogan2

Watkins is everything Hogan Wasn't/Isn't, you have a coach there that knows exactly what Watkins is all about, Bruce didn't have a clue about Hogan and got mugged off.

41 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said:

@jonjon my post didn’t mean to be patronising. I though Jota was a good player for you. He could still do a job.

Not for us I'm afraid, we had the very best out of him, past his sell by date, but would be a great buy for a league 1 club on the up.

18 minutes ago, MaVilla said:

hey mate, where do you guys think Benrahma and Watkins will end up? (if they leave ofc)

also, do you think Henry will move?

The three of them will definitely be on the move, that is how we have to operate, it will be to any of the multitude of clubs that journalist have made up!!, I don't think BFC have much interest where they go, as long as the money goes in the bank.  

23 hours ago, nick76 said:

No release clause apparently, that was an error by the reporter

Just  like 95% of stories by "Reporters" 

20 hours ago, Woody1000 said:

I think we missed our chance to sign him last summer, with Spurs and Chelsea interested I don’t fancy our chances with this one.

You certainly did miss the boat due to allegedly not wanting  to pay our asking price, as it has now doubled,  but If you believe the latest press reports AC Milan have now entered the race for his signature, Where did that come from? do journalist have nothing better to do than make these stories up, so far the following clubs have shown an INTEREST in signing him: Celtic, Villa, Leicester, Arsenal, Chelsea,  Spurs, W Ham, Leeds, if true, he can now take his pick of who is going to offer the best financial package and terms,  because at the end of the day that's what football is all about, MONEY!!!

With all this talk about Watkins and his release clause of £18 Million, you have to bare in mind that is the MINIMUM amount this player can be sold for, I believe, if I have read the rules correctly, if other clubs are interested they can bid against each other with bids more than the stated figure, therefore it could work out with the original minimum release clause being surpassed by a few million more.

Ezri Konsa  went for his original release clause of £12.5 Million because Villa were the only bidders, but it could have turned out differently if there were other clubs interested.

1 hour ago, Tomaszk said:

Ollie Watkins has a £18m clause in his contract.

We just have to sign him if they don't go up. We should be getting that done before thinking about Benrahma.

Total Myth, that was pure press talk from nowhere, no release clause at all in his contract, and there never was or is,  the only clause is that Exeter get a percentage of his sell on fee. 

1 minute ago, John said:

How much do you think that you would ask for Benrahma? Would £30m-£35m do it?

Pity if he has to be sold, if you do get up though. Hope your boys find their form again tonight.  

Thanks, but I think our lads have run themselves into the ground with 8 wins on the trot and have nothing left in the tank, I've got my fingers crosses for to night, but not holding my breath, in a strange way I enjoy the Championship, but would still like to get promoted to enable to watch the Premiership in our new stadium.

As for the Benrahma price, we all no that any prices quoted are generated and fueled by the press, I'm sure Brentford will settle for what price they put on his head, with perhaps a little wiggle room, the price paid will only truly be found when next seasons accounts are published, prices you see quoted must be taken with a pinch of salt, and would only give a rough guide,  if he goes anywhere, my wife being a long term Villa supporter of 60 years, hopes he comes to you.

3 minutes ago, Jareth said:

I don't get it - this would mean the same in practice as not combining two seasons? Don't they combine 3 seasons in one period anyway? 

I'm only quoting from the UAFA website:     "The break-even assessment of club finances for 2020 will be postponed, and looked at alongside the financial year 2021". I read that its just the 2 seasons, unless I've misinterpreted it.

2 minutes ago, HeyAnty said:

The majority of them are all losers, ie got relegated from the premiership. 

i know as Villa fans, we have been used to shopping for Bargains for the past 12 or so years. 
 

I think we should get out of that mentality now.  With ffp restrictions probably being non existent this window due to covid, I think alot of villa fans are going to be surprised the calibre of players we go for.  Especially with the murmurs coming out regards the owners ambition.

We want to move to the top quicker, we need to take advantage of ffp relaxation.

It's still there, they are combining this season and next season together, if teams spend huge sums now they will have nothing left for next season purchases, remember, no team is now flush, no income since March and very little income to come in before Xmas time, if not longer, it's going to be a lean all round for everyone, sadly some lower league teams might well go to the wall.

35 minutes ago, MCU said:

Who are these replacements you got lined up? Let our manager know will you.

Dean will find out like all of us when ink is dry on the contracts, exciting times for all!!

1 minute ago, alreadyexists said:

I think you might be confusing this Villa fan forum for the actual club. I doubt we have any inside knowledge as to the ‘war chest’ or what we are prepared to pay  

No different than our fans forum as well 

54 minutes ago, Lord Willard said:

Tonight we find out if we can start doing business with Brentford. 

I hope you have a large amount in your war chest, we know what price we want, and we rarely waiver on it, are you prepared to pay the asking price this time round, or are you going to miss the boat again?

14 hours ago, GingerCollins29 said:

Would love to go for tarkowski at cb.

 

A good player, prone to make gigantic errors at times, but now hated by all fans of Brentford, when he found out that Burnley were interested in him, he downed tools and REFUSED to play for us, was suspended, never played another game for us and engineered his move to Burnley, acted the Bertie Big Bo**ocks over the whole matter, acted very unprofessionally that's the type of man he is.

1 hour ago, MCU said:

I like Watkins, but it's another risk IMO. How much would you put him at?

Has now be converted to a genuine striker with 25 goals under his belt this season, can also play effectively on the wing, a tireless worker as well, As goal scores are a at premium I would say between £15 -20 million at a guess.