TRO Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 5 minutes ago, Tomaszk said: Delighted if we get him. It will transform our team having two midfielders who haven't yet been infected by AstonVillaBillyBigBollockitis. Can't believe the likes of Swansea/Sunderland/Hull aren't in for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Just now, TRO said: 6 minutes ago, Tomaszk said: Delighted if we get him. It will transform our team having two midfielders who haven't yet been infected by AstonVillaBillyBigBollockitis. Can't believe the likes of Swansea/Sunderland/Hull aren't in for him Shush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 I am a little worried that his club felt the deal was not far enough advanced to have not wanted to take the risk of playing him today. We could really have done with him today and I really hope we can get this deal done without further delay and before someone else comes in for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Despite our troubles we we have giants compared to Barnsley he accepts that. Also I read he has worked with bruce before so I guess that is all comes down to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted January 21, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted January 21, 2017 8 minutes ago, Tomaszk said: Delighted if we get him. It will transform our team having two midfielders who haven't yet been infected by AstonVillaBillyBigBollockitis. Can't believe the likes of Swansea/Sunderland/Hull aren't in for him. Yes it seems very odd. His stats are great and for a PL team the fee and wages are almost negligible. He seems EXACTLY the kind of player a PL team should take a risk free punt on. But like us they will probably all go for an unknown exotic sounding foreigner. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 I think this business has been as good as done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 18 minutes ago, DCJonah said: What did they say? That the player has said his farewells or words to that effect 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 3 hours ago, Tomaszk said: Delighted if we get him. It will transform our team having two midfielders who haven't yet been infected by AstonVillaBillyBigBollockitis. in fairness in midfield we need BillyBigBollocks players. for ages we have gutless cowards who are afraid to put in a tackle or worse afraid to put their foot on the ball. Lansbury for example seems like an arrogant word removed who isnt afraid to want the ball and thats what we need in there 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, Zatman said: in fairness in midfield we need BillyBigBollocks players. for ages we have gutless cowards who are afraid to put in a tackle or worse afraid to put their foot on the ball. Lansbury for example seems like an arrogant word removed who isnt afraid to want the ball and thats what we need in there Exactly. No more guys who act nice and play nice. I want teams to hate playing us. Edited January 22, 2017 by kurtsimonw 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 8 hours ago, sir_gary_cahill said: That the player has said his farewells or words to that effect Just watched the championship and didn't see that. Is there a clip of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 6 hours ago, Zatman said: in fairness in midfield we need BillyBigBollocks players. for ages we have gutless cowards who are afraid to put in a tackle or worse afraid to put their foot on the ball. Lansbury for example seems like an arrogant word removed who isnt afraid to want the ball and thats what we need in there Paradoxically yes......but I know what Tomaszk was alluding to players who have not qualified to be billybigbollocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Well worth it IMHO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keener window-cleaner Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 7 hours ago, Zatman said: in fairness in midfield we need BillyBigBollocks players. for ages we have gutless cowards who are afraid to put in a tackle or worse afraid to put their foot on the ball. Lansbury for example seems like an arrogant word removed who isnt afraid to want the ball and thats what we need in there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Agreed. £30k / week is nothing for a player of that quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 20 minutes ago, Keener window-cleaner said: No, he is just an idiot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 (edited) We're lacking characters and winners at this club, Hourihane seems to have made the step up at every level he has played it, which shows real steel and confidence. What I will say is that this is the first time he's going to a big club, the entire 'environment' from stadium to facilitates to the expectation that will be placed on him are the total opposite to the 'small time' clubs he has played for, so lets hope he continues in the same vein. Very interesting player who seems to be able to get stuck in and do the dirty work as well as contribute assists and some goals going forward. Edited January 22, 2017 by Dr_Pangloss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 39 minutes ago, Jareth said: Well worth it IMHO Hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 31 minutes ago, Dr_Pangloss said: We're lacking characters and winners at this club, Hourihane seems to have made the step up at every level he has played it, which shows real steel and confidence. What I will say is that this is the first time he's going to a big club, the entire 'environment' from stadium to facilitates to the expectation that will be placed on him are the total opposite to the 'small time' clubs he has played for, so lets hope he continues in the same vein. Very interesting player who seems to be able to get stuck in and do the dirty work as well as contribute assists and some goals going forward. I agree ,Very Good post We have been for too many years. I am really looking forward to this player and I think his pairing with Lansbury will be invaluable.....However I still see a role for Jedinak or a better version, one with legs. I look at Villa in 80-82 with Bremner and Eamonn Deacy.....not for the purists, not good technically, but ask yourself why? why were players of such low technical ability finding there way in to a squad that won the league and Euro Cup.....because the manager and coaches of the day, knew their crucial value to the team. Why did a player like Nobby Stiles find his way in to world cup winning team? Technical ability is without doubt a major,major component of a successful team and we still need much of it......but, we have been missing the other for years. just an addition to your poignant comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Jareth said: Well worth it IMHO Indeed, if he plays for us like he is plays for the Tykes then cheap at half the price Edited January 22, 2017 by Xela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 12 hours ago, Tomaszk said: Delighted if we get him. It will transform our team having two midfielders who haven't yet been infected by AstonVillaBillyBigBollockitis. Can't believe the likes of Swansea/Sunderland/Hull aren't in for him. SHH ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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