Tommo_b Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 1 hour ago, jimbob80 said: Gary Cahill ?? Prime example. I think johnstone is a good keeper, I'd much prefer him over ruddy or hart , who were both shocking the last time I saw play You'd prefer Johnstone over Hart?! Wtf! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo_b Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Loop holes to ffp, no need to worry about it, we will have plenty of money to spend if we want to. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 6 minutes ago, Tommo_b said: Loop holes to ffp, no need to worry about it, we will have plenty of money to spend if we want to. Easy to say but doesn't look like it at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted July 8, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted July 8, 2017 1 hour ago, jimbob80 said: Gary Cahill ?? Prime example. I think johnstone is a good keeper, I'd much prefer him over ruddy or hart , who were both shocking the last time I saw play Sorry, I wasn't talking specifically about the johnstone situation, I was merely responding to the general concept that people seem to get blinded by the club they are coming from, which I agree with. There are of course always exceptions, I mean how many opportunities did Chelsea have to retain Lukaka? But for every Lukaka there aren't dozens of Djemba Djemba's, Scott Sinclair's and Steve Sidwell's. Good club's more often than not don't let good players go, unless it's for gajillions of pounds to Barcelona or summat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted July 8, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted July 8, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, jimbob80 said: Double Post Edited July 8, 2017 by sidcow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Done deal for johnstone another year loan - Bruce made the goalkeeper his top target this summer and will be pleased to finally get the deal done. An approach was made for Manchester City stopper Joe Hart but Villa were quickly told that he would not be dropping down into the Championship, and Johnstone remained the preferred choice. Whether the stopper flies out to Portugal to link up with the squad is unclear at this stage. http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-transfer-news-steve-13302644.amp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted July 8, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted July 8, 2017 Anyone who would prefer Johnstone over Hart needs their head checking. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 9 minutes ago, Eastie said: Done deal for johnstone another year loan - Bruce made the goalkeeper his top target this summer and will be pleased to finally get the deal done. An approach was made for Manchester City stopper Joe Hart but Villa were quickly told that he would not be dropping down into the Championship, and Johnstone remained the preferred choice. Whether the stopper flies out to Portugal to link up with the squad is unclear at this stage. http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-transfer-news-steve-13302644.amp Big gamble that. Hope it works out 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Why just a loan again? Would prefer us to commit and give full stsbility, but at least we have it confirmed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 1 minute ago, Rodders said: Why just a loan again? Would prefer us to commit and give full stsbility, but at least we have it confirmed. Maybe we will get an option to buy at the end of the season although let's see how it progresses first - not sure he's ready for the premiership yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Meh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAZZAM Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Big meh from me so underwhelming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 he is off contract end of this season coming. So effectively a free transfer? Anyway.. very underwhelmed as well. We needed experience between the sticks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 (edited) 5 minutes ago, KSV said: he is off contract end of this season coming. So effectively a free transfer? Anyway.. very underwhelmed as well. We needed experience between the sticks. He signed a new deal under mourinho last season , united have another years option after this season so would probably want a fee . Jose Mourinho said: "Sam is a goalkeeper with great potential. He is a very professional young man with a great attitude to the game. He has progressed immensely even during my short time at the club. I am delighted he has committed his future to Manchester United. http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2016/Oct/Goalkeeper-Sam-Johnstone-signs-new-Manchester-United-deal.aspx Edited July 8, 2017 by Eastie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 4 minutes ago, Eastie said: He signed a new deal under mourinho last season , united have another years option after this season so would probably want a fee . Ah did he..Well a loan is ok i guess.. if we get promoted with him we can go for a much better keeper in the Premier League 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Wrong decision to loan, unless we have an option to buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 He is dire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 I think loan is the best option, at the end of the year you see where we are, you see who else is out there, more importantly you see if this kid is actually any better than Gollini because based on last season I've seen nothing to suggest he is 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Hoping Jed steer gives him serious competition for his place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 1 minute ago, villa4europe said: I think loan is the best option, at the end of the year you see where we are, you see who else is out there, more importantly you see if this kid is actually any better than Gollini because based on last season I've seen nothing to suggest he is Have to agree , I thought gollini was ok last season , granted he made kicking errors which cost us but very little between him and johnstone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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