Woody1000 Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 49 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 with most of this, although the 'small time' bit comes across as a bit arrogant. I just hope we can get this one across the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Woody1000 said: I agree with most of this, although the 'small time' bit comes across as a bit arrogant. I just hope we can get this one across the line. It's merely a statement of fact though. The bulk of his professional career has been at Plymouth and Barnsley, two small clubs who are the total opposite of Aston Villa in terms of the things I listed. Edited January 22, 2017 by Dr_Pangloss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Has he played much for ROI....I remember he got a call up to one of the squads last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limvillian Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 11 minutes ago, VillaChris said: Has he played much for ROI....I remember he got a call up to one of the squads last year. He hasn't been capped yet. I'm fairly sure he will be in the next few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sidcow Posted January 22, 2017 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted January 22, 2017 7 minutes ago, limvillian said: He hasn't been capped yet. I'm fairly sure he will be in the next few months. Unless Grealish can talk him round to joining England 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Alan Nixon says we will pay him 30k p/w, also says that pretty much makes it a one horse race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limvillian Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 1 hour ago, sidcow said: Unless Grealish can talk him round to joining England That's going well for Grealish so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Keyblade Posted January 22, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted January 22, 2017 I almost don't want to sign him and inevitably ruin such a promising talent. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 6 hours ago, sidcow said: Unless Grealish can talk him round to joining England unless they moved Cork to England recently I doubt that will be happening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Can we hurry up and sign him already! This wait is making me nervous. Also I want to troll a Barnsley mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villarocker Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 6 minutes ago, Kiwivillan said: Can we hurry up and sign him already! This wait is making me nervous. Also I want to troll a Barnsley mate How is Michael Parkinson doing these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 On 20/01/2017 at 23:57, Deisler123 said: I think that goes without saying, Godders. I am not. Only the true Messiah denies his own being Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 16 hours ago, VillaChris said: Has he played much for ROI....I remember he got a call up to one of the squads last year. Roi Keene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 17 hours ago, DK82 said: Alan Nixon says we will pay him 30k p/w, also says that pretty much makes it a one horse race. We really do pay way over the top, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyAnty Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 2 minutes ago, bobzy said: We really do pay way over the top, eh? Not really in this case. He is worth about 3 times what we will pay for him as he is out of contract in summer and 30k is not that much considering this. 12 mill and 60-70k a week for a fat 29 year old with no sell on value now, is a different case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 3 minutes ago, bobzy said: We really do pay way over the top, eh? Unfortunately we have put ourselves in this position. There will no doubt be teams who are further up the table who want him, who are more likely to offer the chance of premier league football. So we have to offer a premier league wage. All comes down to the bad management which has caused this club problems, through the Lerner period and then the mistake of appointing RDM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vreitti Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Signing Hourihane will likely give us a chance of premier league football in the not so distant future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Welcome aboard Conor. You should waltz into our midfield no matter how good/bad you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 4 minutes ago, villa89 said: Welcome aboard Conor. You should waltz into our midfield no matter how good/bad you are. Wouldn't even need to waltz. He could just stand still and be better than what we currently have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmark86 Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 welcome aboard! let the ruination of your former glories begin at our graveyard for talented prospects (or will the tides finally turn in our favor?). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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