GeordieVillan Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 If he stays, then he is potentially blocking a route to the first team for Gary Gardner anyway. I'm not sure if Gardner is ready, but I think he should be given the chance and will be thrown in at the deep end next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Fine on paper but only problem is how the others would react. I'd imagine Delph and Westwood's agent would be the first in queue to talk to Tom Fox about another contract with a pay rise. That's a good point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightysasquatch Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Sky today reporting talks with Everton are progressing, no real mention of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabby Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I'd imagine Delph got himself a nice payrise already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexbelowsound Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Sky today reporting talks with Everton are progressing, no real mention of us. I'm assuming, as I'd expect, that he is speaking to everyone available. He may well want to come here as his first choice but if Everton are offering more than us he'll probably go there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillanousOne Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 (edited) Sky today reporting talks with Everton are progressing, no real mention of us. I'm assuming, as I'd expect, that he is speaking to everyone available. He may well want to come here as his first choice but if Everton are offering more than us he'll probably go there. Sadly i think he would have stayed if we had won the Cup and got into Europe. I'm sure he's gratfeful to Tim for rejuvenating his career but ultimately his heart has always been set on a move to Everton with the club still up for sale and no real indication of money or ambition i'm not sure why any player would turn down a move right now unless internally good things are happening. Edited June 2, 2015 by VillanousOne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuck Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Won't be shedding too many tears if we lose Cleverly. Plenty more mediocre midfielders out there. He's actually looked good since Tim took over. Not against Southampton or Burnley and i thought he was our worst player against Arsenal. Looked to me he wasnt even trying most of the time. Worst player against Arsenal? That's being really unfair... on N'Zogbia. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Wouldn't break the wage budget for him. Free or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtysanchez Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Will be sad to see him go to Everton, he's a good player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Great opportunity for Gardner to step up, he has the potential to surpass Cleverley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Sky today reporting talks with Everton are progressing, no real mention of us. so I expect him to agree to join Villa today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabby Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Seems with him location is big factor has he lives closer to Everton that us , shame as he did well here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 said before with everton's slow patient build up play i think he's going to go back to being the player he was under lambert, really doesnt suit him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Dogg Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I'm sure he just keeping his options open by talking to Everton. Of course if they are paying hefty wages his mind will be made up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunnski Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 It wouldn't surprise me if we haven't even offered him a deal. He is probably seeking higher wages than we would be willing to pay anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfcwills10 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 (edited) Can't blame him really, he lives in Cheshire which is a lovely part of the country and Everton geographically makes so much more sense, he's settled with his girlfriend there. Also they're a better team, he knows Martinez (who knows how to get the best out of him), and they'll probably offer more money lets be honest. The big problem for us now is that a replacement is going to cost atleast £8m, which gives us less money to spend on other areas!!! Edited June 2, 2015 by avfcwills10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 The big problem for us now is that a replacement is going to cost atleast £8m, which gives us less money to spend on other areas!!! Unless Sherwood feels Gardner can step up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Not overly bothered, had about 7 good games for us, and was absolute turd for final. So not bothered if he signs or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterfingers Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Not overly bothered, had about 7 good games for us, and was absolute turd for final. So not bothered if he signs or not Yes-I'm a bit like this as well. Whilst the last 3 have probably make him think a little, it is a double edged sword. From a football perspective only, his best bet would be to stay here, where he's settled in the team. Moving again, to Everton, would not guarantee him a start every week whereas, I think if he stayed here, there are more important areas that would need improving first. Not sure where he'd play in Evertons midfield either. On a downside if he were to leave, it would mean yet another position that needs addressing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikantcpell Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 He have already said he would like to stay, but first villa must offer him a new contract Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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