sne Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 You could have said the same about Vlaar, Benteke, Okore and Sánchez. Not really, we weren't in anywhere near as bad a situation when we signed any of those four, they were all close season signings. Also for the above mentioned players moving to Villa was a step up, moving from Valencia atm is a big step down. I think/hope Gil has big potential, but don't think he's there yet. Still think he alredy is a big improvement on Gabby, Andi, N'Zogbia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3te Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 In that Video, was Brad Guzan coming out of the Doc's room???? Might've just been getting a massage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Really don't want to seem like a sourpuss but seriously, if he's any good why the hell is he joining us? It's not that I think we're so undesirable but questions have to be asked as to why there hasn't been more interest from teams in much better positions than us He's played quite a few games this season for a team that are 5th in La Liga so I think he's got to be quite good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackpotForeigner Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Really don't want to seem like a sourpuss but seriously, if he's any good why the hell is he joining us? Valencia don't want to start him, so he's picked the club whose need for a player like him is so great they will beg him to start every game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted January 13, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 13, 2015 The logic of some football fans is, at times, truly bizarre. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 But in all seriousness we must be the least desirable club in the Premier League right now. A declining set of disillusioned fans, an absent owner who'd sell tomorrow if it would line his pockets enough, a brand of football that is quite frankly soul destroying and a Manager who seems to have no idea whatsoever on how to get the team to create a decent goalscoring chance let alone win a game of football. Our three 'best' players are nailed on to leave in the next 6 months, there's a bloody good chance we'll get relegated and Birmingham's a shithole. I may have gone too far with that last comment, sorry. I must have missed something, how does this automatically mean that Gil can't be a good player? Because those ingredients wouldn't typically form the recipe for attracting decent players, ordinarily. I may be wrong and lord I hope I am but I'm never wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Everton and Atletico Madrid reportedly were trying to sign him a few months back. Well I can't imagine the latter would have had too much trouble in enticing him had they been serious and Everton seem to be happy to put their money where their mouth is when they really want to so I'd have to question that reported interest, personally. Believe whatever makes you feel happy, it is all speculation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 But in all seriousness we must be the least desirable club in the Premier League right now. A declining set of disillusioned fans, an absent owner who'd sell tomorrow if it would line his pockets enough, a brand of football that is quite frankly soul destroying and a Manager who seems to have no idea whatsoever on how to get the team to create a decent goalscoring chance let alone win a game of football. Our three 'best' players are nailed on to leave in the next 6 months, there's a bloody good chance we'll get relegated and Birmingham's a shithole. I may have gone too far with that last comment, sorry. I must have missed something, how does this automatically mean that Gil can't be a good player? Because those ingredients wouldn't typically form the recipe for attracting decent players, ordinarily. I may be wrong and lord I hope I am but I'm never wrong This is such bizarre logic. A player's ability isn't defined based on which club he signs for, it's defined by what he does on the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyvilla Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 But in all seriousness we must be the least desirable club in the Premier League right now. A declining set of disillusioned fans, an absent owner who'd sell tomorrow if it would line his pockets enough, a brand of football that is quite frankly soul destroying and a Manager who seems to have no idea whatsoever on how to get the team to create a decent goalscoring chance let alone win a game of football. Our three 'best' players are nailed on to leave in the next 6 months, there's a bloody good chance we'll get relegated and Birmingham's a shithole. I may have gone too far with that last comment, sorry. Man from stoke in criticism of Birmingham shocker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjaacckk91 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 (edited) He's going to be getting regular games with us, I'd imagine he's had a nice payrise and whilst he's shown his potential somewhat he's young and still proving himself. So what if Everton and atletico didn't make firm offers, they couldn't offer him regular games, they(and Valencia) have good squads of established first team players. I don't think that reflects on him at all. Why do we have to be so negative about a topic that is positive for the club? Edited January 13, 2015 by jjaacckk91 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh621 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 You could have said the same about Vlaar, Benteke, Okore and Sánchez. Not really, we weren't in anywhere near as bad a situation when we signed any of those four, they were all close season signings. Also for the above mentioned players moving to Villa was a step up, moving from Valencia atm is a big step down. I think/hope Gil has big potential, but don't think he's there yet. Still think he alredy is a big improvement on Gabby, Andi, N'Zogbia Some pundits and Spanish pundits/coaches saying he's a real talent. Even been likened to Isco! Quite exciting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 You could have said the same about Vlaar, Benteke, Okore and Sánchez. Not really, we weren't in anywhere near as bad a situation when we signed any of those four, they were all close season signings. Also for the above mentioned players moving to Villa was a step up, moving from Valencia atm is a big step down. I think/hope Gil has big potential, but don't think he's there yet. Still think he alredy is a big improvement on Gabby, Andi, N'Zogbia Some pundits and Spanish pundits/coaches saying he's a real talent. Even been likened to Isco! Quite exciting. Yeah but he signed for Villa therefore he's shit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 But in all seriousness we must be the least desirable club in the Premier League right now. A declining set of disillusioned fans, an absent owner who'd sell tomorrow if it would line his pockets enough, a brand of football that is quite frankly soul destroying and a Manager who seems to have no idea whatsoever on how to get the team to create a decent goalscoring chance let alone win a game of football. Our three 'best' players are nailed on to leave in the next 6 months, there's a bloody good chance we'll get relegated and Birmingham's a shithole. I may have gone too far with that last comment, sorry. Man from stoke in criticism of Birmingham shocker The Villa own Staffordshire too! Seriously though, how can anybody write negative stuff like that and believe it!? The last comment is golden - "I may have gone too far with that last comment, sorry". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Not only did we sign a creative midfielder, we signed a Spanish creative midfielder. I think, having turned off Taylor Swift, I can hear the sound of a horseman's trumpet. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rob182 Posted January 13, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 13, 2015 Sanchez: "You'll have to take that Nike jacket off Carles" Gil: "But they said I co-" Sanchez: "No, you have to wear Macron. The pile of Macron jackets is in the corner" 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted January 13, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted January 13, 2015 So glad we got this one over the line. I appreciate he might not be in good form straight away and will need a few weeks/months to settle down. But man, we need him playing well ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electronicmaji Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 (edited) People stop bitching you realize we could have signed no one like we did last season right? Actually considering our fans that's probably what we deserve. Edited January 13, 2015 by electronicmaji Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villastine Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Delighted with this signing - at the very least it shows Lamberts intention to find a way to score a few goals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacbuddies Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Gil: "Is that where we practice scoring goals?" Sanchez: "What's a goal?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 People stop bitching you realize we could have signed no one like we did last season right? Actually considering are fans that's probably what we deserve. Yes awful fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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