AshVilla Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 I wonder how Joe Cole feels about this signing Seeing how he is going to be lying next to him for most of next season 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Remember him scoring in the last minute at Villa Park in an FA Cup tie that City absolutely dominated, in the DOL days, then swearing in the post match interview. Didnt like him, but looked like he could be a powerhouse of a player. Never lived up to it but will give him a chance to prove himself here. Surprised we go in for yet another crock, but beggars cant be chosers is a term ive come to accept thesedays when it comes to AVFC in the transfer market He isn't a crock though, he won the league in 2012 and was a huge part of that success. Picked up a serious injury and Zabaleta made the place his own, after their spending went even more crazy Richards found himself out of favour. Last season he was meant to have been fit for the majority of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 “I just wanted to thank the Man City fans for the amazing support they’ve given me over the years. “I joined City when I was 14 and have been part of a brilliant period in the club’s history – winning our first league title in 44 years, winning the FA Cup, playing in the Champions League. “The club, the manager, the staff who work behind the scenes, the players, but most importantly the fans – everyone – will always have a special place in my heart. “City’s been like a family to me and I wish everyone the best of luck for next season and the coming years.” http://www.micahrichards.com/news/statement-from-micah-to-the-man-city-fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 I guess that could be just because he's officially left due to his contract running out. Hopefully it means he's coming here though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dAVe80 Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 I guess that could be just because he's officially left due to his contract running out. Hopefully it means he's coming here though That's exactly what it is. Out of contract, not offered a new one, leaving the club, so saying his goodbyes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 That twittery thing is suggesting Everton are after him too, and what with a distinct lack of 'ITSOTP' articles in our favour, this one mightn't be as done as some of us would like yet. At least there'll probably be one section of us happy no matter what the outcome So if we lose out to Everton, I take it all the people who said they didn't want him, will be moaning that we've lost out on a player to Everton again? Obviously those that did want him, will be saying how he's crap anyway, and will be glad we dodged a bullet. That's pretty much how Villa Talk works right? No I will be pretty happy and follows up my theory that Martinez hasnt a clue about defenders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myb Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Superb signing if it comes off. Delighted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 He hardly played for Fiorentina since they swapped formation to 3-5-2. Im sure he has a lot to prove to himself and everyone else after a couple of miserable seasons. Could be a good signing IF he can stay fit. Wages are a huge question mark thou. Not sure what his best position is either, he wasn't technical enough to play on the flank in Serie A. We would have the fastest CB pairing in the league if we paired him alongside Okore, not sure it would work thou... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightysasquatch Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 I guess that could be just because he's officially left due to his contract running out. Hopefully it means he's coming here though That's exactly what it is. Out of contract, not offered a new one, leaving the club, so saying his goodbyes. I thought I read he turned a deal down to stay? Not arguing just thought I'd seen it mentioned the last couple days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chap of Steel Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 As high as the rumoured wages seem they're pretty typical of the Premier League these days. Would be a decent signing if it does go ahead, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risso Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 This would be a superb signing, and the first step towards reforming a proper defence. After watching absolute rubbish like Lowton, Luna, Bennett and Cissokho, it will be nice to have a proper full back again. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powell91 Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Excellent signing if it happens. Not sure what people are expecting from this window but I think this is a good bit of business. He will be keen to resurrect his career and given England's lack of defensive options he will see this as an opportunity to push for a place in Roy's Euro squad. As long as he minds his language next time he scores at Villa Park I think he will prove to be a success. I think some were expecting dani alves on 30k a week 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 There aren't many clubs in the Premier i'd have been surprised at him joining. I mean I don't think I'd have been surprised to him sign for someone like Everton or even Tottenham or Liverpool. I think he'll be a good signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itdoesntmatterwhatthissay Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 (edited) This would be a superb signing, and the first step towards reforming a proper defence. After watching absolute rubbish like Lowton, Luna, Bennett and Cissokho, it will be nice to have a proper full back again. And where are we going to get one of them from? I hope I'm wrong I really do but Richards wanders, doesn't concentrate, isn't the best passer plus can't cross. A terrible full back option in my eyes, a decent defender. He's strong, athletic and quick so he might be useful but he's nowhere near being a superb signing or a proper defender....I guess it's a free so there's wages bumped in to adjust the lack of fee but for 65k a week you could get a couple of players with potential and not someone who has consistently failed to meet theirs. I'm sure he'll be better than the past full backs we've had, but that doesn't say much. Edited June 12, 2015 by itdoesntmatterwhatthissay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 This would be a superb signing, and the first step towards reforming a proper defence. After watching absolute rubbish like Lowton, Luna, Bennett and Cissokho, it will be nice to have a proper full back again. Exactly this. I have no idea who fans want if they think Micah Richards isn't a good enough player for us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nazvfc Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 There is an awful lot of hype surrounding Rochard. Burst on the scene as a youngster, in a blaze of glory but got found out. Be careful what you wish for folks. Ask this question why has there not been a clamour to his door wanting him to sign up? Well, the season only finished two weeks ago and he has already been signed by a Premier League club. Not bad for a player who has been "found out". Benteke on the other hand.... Lol, are you comparing Richards who is available on a free with no club to try and negotiate a fee with, to Benteke who is going to be worth £30m+ and tied up with a contract? Not quite the same. I keep seeing "proven" premier league player etc. That was four seasons ago now, he has proven nothing in the last three seasons. He may prove me and others wrong and turn out to be a shrewd signing, but at the moment I fully understand peoples concerns about splashing big wages on somebody who hasn't played regular competitive football for a number of seasons. I would hope that a lot of his wages would be performance related, otherwise we could end up with another wages millstone around our neck for the next few seasons. Maybe that it was four seasons ago but we tried the proven in the premier league in recent times and look where that got us! Never knew we had so may informed and learned experts who know all about what a player is worth and how much he is entitled to and who can already tell that a player won't make it even before a contract has been signed. As always - I will wait till he puts the shirt on and players more than 10 mins before I judge. I'll give him time and I trust the managers judgement - just like with benteke, Bacuna, Gil , Westwood,Senderos (people were wringing their hands and he turned out to be a decent player until injured on International Duty) etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilS Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 (edited) There is an awful lot of hype surrounding Rochard. Burst on the scene as a youngster, in a blaze of glory but got found out. Be careful what you wish for folks. Ask this question why has there not been a clamour to his door wanting him to sign up? Well, the season only finished two weeks ago and he has already been signed by a Premier League club. Not bad for a player who has been "found out". Benteke on the other hand.... Lol, are you comparing Richards who is available on a free with no club to try and negotiate a fee with, to Benteke who is going to be worth £30m+ and tied up with a contract? Not quite the same. I keep seeing "proven" premier league player etc. That was four seasons ago now, he has proven nothing in the last three seasons. He may prove me and others wrong and turn out to be a shrewd signing, but at the moment I fully understand peoples concerns about splashing big wages on somebody who hasn't played regular competitive football for a number of seasons. I would hope that a lot of his wages would be performance related, otherwise we could end up with another wages millstone around our neck for the next few seasons. Maybe that it was four seasons ago but we tried the proven in the premier league in recent times and look where that got us! Never knew we had so may informed and learned experts who know all about what a player is worth and how much he is entitled to and who can already tell that a player won't make it even before a contract has been signed. As always - I will wait till he puts the shirt on and players more than 10 mins before I judge. I'll give him time and I trust the managers judgement - just like with benteke, Bacuna, Gil , Westwood,Senderos (people were wringing their hands and he turned out to be a decent player until injured on International Duty) etc.. I am merely expressing a concern that a player who has barely played top flight football in 3 years is reported to be coming in on a wage that is higher than the most players in our squad. I can only go on what is reported in articles as none of us know any different. As I said, he may prove me wrong, but my big fear is we are clearing down our wage bill to replace it with someone who may not be able to regain the level of performance he had 4 years ago, and therefore leave us back to square one on the wage bill situation of players picking up big wages for little contribution. I guess if we are not allowed to discuss our concerns without being called "learned expert" in a condecending way, then we may as well not have a discussion board to put them on. To Add: Also expressing concern before signing a player, does not mean he will not be supported when he steps onto the pitch. He will get given the chance same as Senderos did. Edited June 12, 2015 by NeilS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted June 12, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted June 12, 2015 (edited) Hmmm... taking a little while to confirm this deal considering how certain the media think this is on. I don't really rate him as a player, but if we sign him I hope he's as good as some of you lot seem to think. Prove me wrong Richards Edited June 12, 2015 by PieFacE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 This would be a superb signing, and the first step towards reforming a proper defence. After watching absolute rubbish like Lowton, Luna, Bennett and Cissokho, it will be nice to have a proper full back again. Exactly this. I have no idea who fans want if they think Micah Richards isn't a good enough player for us. The question is not if he's a good enough player for us he's a decent RB the question is can he stay fit long enough to justify paying him 65k a week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Peter Colley has tweeted that the deal will be completed within a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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