TrentVilla Posted July 16, 2015 Moderator Share Posted July 16, 2015 I can't see this as being anything other than good news to be honest. I think there is probably a little more to it than Sherwood is saying, perhaps around training levels and the comments of Wilkins over the last week or so. But Gil has clearly responded in the right way and seems to be making an impression on the players and manager which is great news as he clearly has talent. I was told he was on his way this summer shortly before the cup final so its a welcome surprise. Looking at the other midfielders we have currently I think we need the creativity he can offer. It kind of feels like a new signing. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody1000 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 The point scoring on this board lately is ridiculous. Congratulations to everyone that was right! Good news about Gil, would've been a shame if he'd gone before getting a proper chance. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunnski Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Great news but possibly another indication that our budget has shrunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted July 16, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted July 16, 2015 I think there is probably a little more to it than Sherwood is saying I get that impression too. If he'd got the odd appearance then I'd not think anything of it. But it's the fact he didn't play whatsoever. That is still strange to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddywhack Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 (edited) I think we're going to sign Carles Gil from Valencia. He's a 21 year old attacking midfielder who's on loan at Elche at the moment, but I think he'd fit in really well here. Mind you, we'll probably buy him, we'll be in a relegation battle this season, Lambert will get the sack and then our new manager will drop him because he's not the kind of player that would work in a relegation battle; he'll want players that he knows. I don't want to blow my own trumpet, but.. EDIT...turns out you can't change the quote info....dammit. Still funny though right guys..? Edited July 16, 2015 by Paddywhack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted July 16, 2015 Moderator Share Posted July 16, 2015 I think we're going to sign Carles Gil from Valencia. He's a 21 year old attacking midfielder who's on loan at Elche at the moment, but I think he'd fit in really well here. Mind you, we'll probably buy him, we'll be in a relegation battle this season, Lambert will get the sack and then our new manager will drop him because he's not the kind of player that would work in a relegation battle; he'll want players that he knows. I don't want to blow my own trumpet, but.. You've been trying to blow your own trumpet since you were 13. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Great news but possibly another indication that our budget has shrunk. Shrunk due to not expecting a certain Belgian to be leaving, possibly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted July 16, 2015 Moderator Share Posted July 16, 2015 I think there is probably a little more to it than Sherwood is saying I get that impression too. If he'd got the odd appearance then I'd not think anything of it. But it's the fact he didn't play whatsoever. That is still strange to me. Yep, even more so when you know who was playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan81 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Great news but possibly another indication that our budget has shrunk. apparently about to rise by 32 million Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Good, Sherwood isn't mad. Would have been sad to see him go after showing early promise. We very rarely get players like Gil playing for us, so really pleased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 I like in that article where Sherwood syas Gil came in and looked good because evryone else was so poor So true better than Lambert saying they trying their best when they were actually pi$$ poor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 I think we're going to sign Carles Gil from Valencia. He's a 21 year old attacking midfielder who's on loan at Elche at the moment, but I think he'd fit in really well here. Mind you, we'll probably buy him, we'll be in a relegation battle this season, Lambert will get the sack and then our new manager will drop him because he's not the kind of player that would work in a relegation battle; he'll want players that he knows. I don't want to blow my own trumpet, but.. EDIT...turns out you can't change the quote info....dammit. Still funny though right guys..? I genuinely don't remember coming out with that. (Otherwise I would have quoted it myself.) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberman Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 His reasons for leaving him out completely from match squads still make little sense to me, but at last he's seen what the rest of us have seen in Gil. I'd think it was probably the language barrier - TS didn't have time to really work with him in detail while he was trying to get a system in place to ensure safety. Whatever - Gil & Grealish behind a striker is going to be exciting. I still think it'll be a rollercoaster season, with a few thumpings, but hopefully significantly more wins. Bring it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 I can't see this as being anything other than good news to be honest. I think there is probably a little more to it than Sherwood is saying, perhaps around training levels and the comments of Wilkins over the last week or so. But Gil has clearly responded in the right way and seems to be making an impression on the players and manager which is great news as he clearly has talent. I was told he was on his way this summer shortly before the cup final so its a welcome surprise. Looking at the other midfielders we have currently I think we need the creativity he can offer. It kind of feels like a new signing. Club u-turn or...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 (edited) I was told he was on his way this summer shortly before the cup final so its a welcome surprise. If you were being cynical you could suggest that this sudden turn around on Gil might be linked to the recent comments from Sherwood that he wanted to get rid of 6 or 7 players but wasn't able to sell them. The quotes from Sherwood about "Until we exhaust what he has to offer I don’t think it’s right to bring anyone else in to that position" might also suggest that he wanted to bring someone in but was told that he had to sell to buy, he can't sell, so he can't buy who he wants and is stuck having to use a player he doesn't really rate. Of course you'd have to be awful cynical to think this... or would you Edited July 16, 2015 by villa89 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Any updates on his dead leg btw? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razor Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 This is better news than any signing for me. Can't wait to see him tearing teams apart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted July 16, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted July 16, 2015 Any updates on his dead leg btw? Funeral was yesterday. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Whatever the reason, I'm glad he looks to be back in the fold. He looked a really good player last season and we might take it as an indication that Sherwood is going to try and get us playing some good stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 I think there is probably a little more to it than Sherwood is saying I get that impression too. If he'd got the odd appearance then I'd not think anything of it. But it's the fact he didn't play whatsoever. That is still strange to me. Yep, even more so when you know who was playing. Absolutely. Definitely more to it, it does not make sense. I hope Gil does well, but if this means no Praet, then I am disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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