VillaChris Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 (edited) Had his limitations but he was a rare value for money signing in January 2017. Given Swansea are top 2 currently I can see there being an agreement to sign in the deal or he'll fancy going there full time if they get promoted like Mings did with us so think we can get 4-5m for him end of season particularly if he scores a few goals. Good signing for them. Time has passed here given he's hardly played since we went out of league cup. I amazed aswell our covid outbreak can't have impacted much of the midfield if we're letting him go soon as he could've easily been involved tomorrow and certainly v Newcastle who he played pretty well against last season. Edited January 19, 2021 by VillaChris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HanoiVillan Posted January 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2021 Absolutely no problem with him leaving, but just so much thanks for all he did in getting us back up. An incredible record of goals and assists from central midfield really, and I hope he thrives at Swansea. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, HanoiVillan said: Absolutely no problem with him leaving, but just so much thanks for all he did in getting us back up. An incredible record of goals and assists from central midfield really, and I hope he thrives at Swansea. This, really - I don't want to seem overly negative or ungrateful for his contribution to the club, which I appreciate I may have come across as being - it's just time to move on for both the club and player. Edited January 19, 2021 by lexicon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Love the guy, doesn't quite have the engine for the PL or at least the part of it we are aiming for, I hope he does really well there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 1 minute ago, lexicon said: This, really - I don't want to seem overly negative or ungrateful for his contribution to the club, which I appreciate I may have come across as being - it's just time to move on for both of the club and player. FWIW I completely agree with what you wrote on the last two pages (haven't been back any further than that!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisvilla4 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 (edited) Best of luck and thanks Conor. Edited January 19, 2021 by chrisvilla4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
est1874 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Decent if limited player who loves playing for the Villa almost as much as he loves playing football in general. He's turning 30 soon so he's made the decision to get out and play as much as possible at the highest level he can, and you have to credit that. If it turns out he's kicked his last ball for us, I wish him nothing but the best. Cheers Conor! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tomav84 Posted January 19, 2021 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2021 i guess the sad thing is that he's been a great servant but we're not able to clap him off the VP pitch one last time. hopefully he'll be back with swansea next season for us to give him a send off 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkLillis Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Leaves us with some great memories.As he will never play for a bigger club I would say that’s a good legacy. He will always be remembered fondly by Villians. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 One of the best bits of Villa business in the last decade, contributed vital goals and assists especially at the end of last season. Barkley and Sanson are an upgrade in quality we need to move forward which is no slight on Conor. If we meet again with fans I am sure he will get a good reception at Villa Park 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jackbauer24 Posted January 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2021 I love Conor, he goes down as one of those players I'll forever love because of him as a pro, what he's done for us and because I always have to stick up for those who are unfairly picked on, which in my view he has been. A favourite doesn't have to be a world beater, just someone you respect. He's worked his way up the divisions, scored in all of them, always worked hard and never kicked up a fuss. Selfishly, I'd rather he stay as I still think he's currently our best option from the bench. We also have no-one, even Jack, who can replace his set-piece abilities currently. I acknowledge, our quite meteoric rise since Smith's arrival has meant he has been left behind somewhat and he's not going to be a regular in a team in the top half. I still think he would walk in to lot of lower Prem teams too. His goals have been both spectacular (eg Blues) and vital (eg WBA). He joined a select group of players who've scored league hat trick for us, especially as a midfielder. His assists could be spectacular too - the ball for the opening goal in the play off final was fantastic, despite not being a direct sssist. He was the first to react to the Leeds debacle and the first in to protect Grealish from the fan attack. He joined us in the Championship and was instrumental, even key, in getting us promoted. He cost £3m and gets endless stick from fans despite clearly having an outstanding work ethic, highlighted by fact he wants to go on loan against Smith's preference (looking at you Lansbury) and it's always infuriated me when fans turn against those who've done so much for us. This isn't a Drinkwater/Kodja thing where they're lazy or a situation where he's got in to some controversy. He's simply not at the level we are now BECAUSE he helped get us here. Of course we will leave these players behind if you are to progress, the same might be said of the likes of McGinn or Cash etc... but I have little time for any one who can't recognise, and applaud, the massive impact Conor has had for Villa in our dark recent history. Good luck Conor, a fantastic servant for the club. 25 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 I love Conor and always thought he got a bit too much stick from some fans when we’ve not been performing. Always annoyed me when people would say ‘x opposition will walk through our midfield’ when he played as if he was physically on par with Doris the Tea Lady. He was vital to our resurgence and promotion and he’s been unbelievably professional. Right time for both to move on, look forward to him smashing in free kicks against Blues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Good guy, good pro, good contribution, good luck. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam2003 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Good lad CH, hope you help them get up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykeyb Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 All the very best Conor..... Can you score a hattrick against the Blues while you are there.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam2003 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 34 minutes ago, useless said: i always thought his goal against small heath was underrated: Forgot he had hair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icouldtelltheworld Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 10 minutes ago, tomav84 said: i guess the sad thing is that he's been a great servant but we're not able to clap him off the VP pitch one last time. hopefully he'll be back with swansea next season for us to give him a send off This with bells on. Hope that he returns to Villa Park one day and receives the ovation that he deserves. Best of luck Conor, thanks for memories and everything you did to get this club back where it belongs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okonokos Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 3 minutes ago, jackbauer24 said: I love Conor, he goes down as one of those players I'll forever love because of him as a pro, what he's done for us and because I always have to stick up for those who are unfairly picked on, which in my view he has been. A favourite doesn't have to be a world beater, just someone you respect. He's worked his way up the divisions, scored in all of them, always worked hard and never kicked up a fuss. Selfishly, I'd rather he stay as I still think he's currently our best option from the bench. We also have no-one, even Jack, who can replace his set-piece abilities currently. I acknowledge, our quite meteoric rise since Smith's arrival has meant he has been left behind somewhat and he's not going to be a regular in a team in the top half. I still think he would walk in to lot of lower Prem teams too. His goals have been both spectacular (eg Blues) and vital (eg WBA). He joined a select group of players who've scored league hat trick for us, especially as a midfielder. His assists could be spectacular too - the ball for the opening goal in the play off final was fantastic, despite not being a direct sssist. He was the first to react to the Leeds debacle and the first in to protect Grealish from the fan attack. He joined us in the Championship and was instrumental, even key, in getting us promoted. He cost £3m and gets endless stick from fans despite clearly having an outstanding work ethic, highlighted by fact he wants to go on loan against Smith's preference (looking at you Lansbury) and it's always infuriated me when fans turn against those who've done so much for us. This isn't a Drinkwater/Kodja thing where they're lazy or a situation where he's got in to some controversy. He's simply not at the level we are now BECAUSE he helped get us here. Of course we will leave these players behind if you are to progress, the same might be said of the likes of McGinn or Cash etc... but I have little time for any one who can't recognise, and applaud, the massive impact Conor has had for Villa in our dark recent history. Good luck Conor, a fantastic servant for the club. Totally agree. I literally cannot fault him during his time here and it upsets to me see him go but I also don't want to see him waste the next few years of his career on the bench because he's too good for that. The bit in bold really gets me angry too. Some of the abuse he has received has been diabolical. He deserves better. A message to any Swansea fans reading, you're getting a star who, after looking at your league position, I think will help you go up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steero113 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Thanks Connor, top pro, loves the Villa and his goals and assists especially in the Championship promotion year were absolutely vital. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 For 3 million, Conor has been a gift. I understand and accept that we have improved beyond him, but he has done so well for us when called upon, and I feel a bit sad that this might mean the end of his time at Villa. I hope he kicks on at Swansea, and becomes an important player there. If he winds up there permanently, I will pay more attention to the championship, and hope Swansea get promoted, and that Conor plays a big part in it, just like he did ours. I sincerely wish him the best. He deserves no less. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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