Teale's 'tache Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Top professional, great attitude, and plenty of talent. His stats speak for themselves. I don't think he has the physical attributes to get to the level that is required where we are headed, not mobile enough, nor strong enough, and that is a real shame because he has the desire and mentality to improve. Just goes to show that you really have to have everything to make it in the big league nowadays, talent alone is rarely enough. He's been a great signing for us, and I for one won't write him off yet, it wouldn't surprise me to see him in a Villa shirt again. He needs to be playing football though, and this move makes sense, hope he tears the Championship a new one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condimentalist Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Much love for Conor. A bit lightweight for the Premier League - especially top half where we aspire to be - but he's been a good servant and will have a legacy of promotion, great goals and fantastic stats. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AJ Posted January 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2021 There was a thread here not long ago, about how players might behave in fisticuffs. In the category, " players who might surprise you", Conor was a popular choice. I would agree with that. Despite being not the biggest guy on the pitch, he was always quick to defend his team mates, particularly in that game against Leeds in the championship, and when that douche at the Sty ran on the pitch to try and tickle Jack. Aside from having a good sense of humour and Harry Potter's left foot, he was a real Scrappy Doo. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted January 19, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted January 19, 2021 3 minutes ago, AJ said: There was a thread here not long ago, about how players might behave in fisticuffs. In the category, " players who might surprise you", Conor was a popular choice. I would agree with that. Despite being not the biggest guy on the pitch, he was always quick to defend his team mates, particularly in that game against Leeds in the championship, and when that douche at the Sty ran on the pitch to try and tickle Jack. Aside from having a good sense of humour and Harry Potter's left foot, he was a real Scrappy Doo. Fighting Irish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 (edited) Everything that needs to be said has been said. Thank you for helping us when we had a bunch of charlatans running the gaff. And thank you for getting us back when we had some proper owners take over. Quality left boot. Edited January 19, 2021 by Sulberto21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderball Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Terrific servant for us in this new generation since we rose from the ashes. Big contributions outweighed the limitations, his 2019 playoff semi final 75th minute goal (assisted by Jack's cross) against West Brom to break back and equalise when it could have been all over is my favourite memory. Colossal and important goal for us. Best set piece taker for us for some time too. I wish him all the best - consummate professional and has worn the short with pride. He genuinely loved the club and his experience. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderball Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 1 minute ago, thunderball said: Terrific servant for us in this new generation since we rose from the ashes. Big contributions outweighed the limitations, his 2019 playoff semi final 75th minute goal (assisted by Jack's cross) against West Brom to break back and equalise when it could have been all over is my favourite memory. Colossal and important goal for us. Best set piece taker for us for some time too. I wish him all the best - consummate professional and has worn the short with pride. He genuinely loved the club and his experience. Here it is! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pez1974 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Wow - it's quite rare that I think "I hope a player reads his thread", but in Conor's case, I really hope he does. (FWIW, I hope Rashica doesn't read his thread; he'd be changing all the locks in his house). He come's across as the sort of guy who will read the 'limitations' comments, and perhaps see his own comments last year about Jack being so far ahead of others in the squad, and perhaps realise he was talking about himself. But also, the level of affection and appreciation for what he has done for this club - I'm sure he'd love it. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted January 19, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted January 19, 2021 58 minutes ago, Herman22 said: For me 3 the memories stand out from Conor's time at Villa are these. The half volley against the scum. The strike against West Brom in the play off semi. The winner against Norwich when we were really struggling for points. I'll miss Conor if he goes, always gave 100%. I also liked that free kick against Newcastle in Sept (?) 2019 at VP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted January 19, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted January 19, 2021 15 minutes ago, thunderball said: Here it is! I was sitting in that corner where he celebrated too! Going mental and hugging a stranger next to me... those days seem a long time ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBM Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 I'm going to jump on the love train as well. Glad that he is going out and getting some first team football, I'd acknowledge he probably isn't going to be good enough for where we want to be in future seasons. But man will I have fond memories of this guy. I remember seeing his YouTube highlights before we signed him and could not believe some of the wonder strikes we were seeing. To be fair he has carried that right on, some great games, brilliant goals and he was a key part of our return greatness (part 1). He will tear it up back in the Championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted January 19, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted January 19, 2021 Thank you Conor, will never forget the part you played in our resurgence and all the very best at Swansea fella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dont_do_it_doug. Posted January 19, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2021 One of the best value for money signings in recent memory. Arguably one of the best signings full stop. Not only for what he bought on the pitch, but his drive and his will to succeed off it helped spark a revival in our fortunes as a club. His contributions in getting Aston Villa back to where we belong and keeping us there will always seemingly be undervalued, but part of the reason for that lies in the measure of the man. A truer pro is hard to find. The word legend is tossed around far too often for my liking these days, but 'cult hero' seems fitting. And to mould yourself into a cult hero at a club the size of Aston Villa is no small feat. God speed my sweet prince. I'm confident we will be seeing each other again soon x 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 I can't help but want Swansea to pass Norwich and win the league now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiezels Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Agree with all the above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyp Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Great value for money signing. He scored too many important goals to single out one in particular. The place was very nervy until he equalised against the baggies in the first leg of the play off. You don't know how that would of went had he not scored. And again, cool penalty in the shootout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 All the best Conor, thanks for that goal against the Baggies and those magic set pieces. Moving on is not always easy, but the direction we are heading it works best for both parties. Good luck at Swansea. You helped steer the club back to where it belongs and that is always something I and others will be most grateful for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WakefieldVillan Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Good move for all (Providing we get Sanson in) Swansea - get a fine player who will be giving is all and have a point to prove - I wouldn't back against them getting automatic promotion off this signing alone. Conor - get's some much needed minutes on the pitch and shows what kind of character that he is by wanting this loan move to play some football. Villa - we're effectively putting him out in the shop window, he either comes back in ridiculously good form that he stays with us or we get a fee in the summer. I personally would be more than happy with him as part of our squad next season but if he is way down the pecking order it can only be a good thing for us and how we are progressing as a club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 I suppose he doesn't fit in the system as we are a pressing side. Will be sad to see him go. Still one of my favorite players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 All the best Conor! Glad you won't have to sit on the bench any longer. Too good for that and can't have that left foot going to waste. You've created plenty of Villa memories to take away with you and some stunning strikes. I don't think you scored normal goals! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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