DaveAV1 Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 2 hours ago, MaVilla said: I would be surprised if we got more than a couple of mil. The problem though I think, is I can't see a prem team wanting him, and I also can't see a championship club being able to afford his wages, so I assume he will go on loan again or might need to take a pay cut to find a club? Gabby has put two and two together and come up with Newcastle as a vague suggestion of a new club for Connor. I doubt it but it’s not the most far fetched idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Dogg Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 I think he will easily get a PL team. Too many managers love a good set piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OxfordVillan Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 19 minutes ago, Mr_Dogg said: I think he will easily get a PL team. Too many managers love a good set piece. 19 minutes ago, Mr_Dogg said: I think he will easily get a PL team. Too many managers love a good set piece. I’m not so sure, he wasn’t getting into the Swansea starting 11 at the end of the season and so I’d imagine a loan again to a championship club beckons for next season…….or Villa may allow him to leave on a free. I think we’d be doing remarkably well to find a buyer in the championship who could pay both a fee and his salary after the last 18months of lost revenue. I really don’t see a Premier League club coming in for him, it’s just a level too high for him now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 (edited) I have been, very grateful to Conor Hourihane for contributing toward the return of Aston Villa to its present state.....He has given us a clear weapon in the art of converting set pieces in to goals....his contribution has been noteworthy, in us climbing back to respectabilty. However, in our present state, we need more consistency of play, we need midfielders with intensity, urgency and drive, who show an appetite, to be involved in everything. Where we are now, there is no room for ball watchers or passengers,(hope I am not being unkind)who rely on moments of play only,during a game.....This game is awash, with players, who are talented players in moments in a game, and fail to stay with the intensity of the game. We need players, who have a massive appetite to stay in the game and be at the forefront of play....They are not easy to find or secure......but we must be able to distinguish between the two, in order to move forward. The odd goal from a set piece, the odd Rabona or a reverse pass of brilliance, the odd back heel....is not enough. We now need players who are in the game a lot more. Edited June 12, 2021 by TRO 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 If only he had Watkins work rate and combativeness he could be one hell of a player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DakotaVilla Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 He played an important role for us and will be remembered fondly but the ambition of the owners means that he’s one of the first popular players that we’ve outgrown. Hopefully we can get some cash and he gets a move to a good club where he can make a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMkali Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 2 hours ago, villalad21 said: If only he had Watkins work rate and combativeness he could be one hell of a player. He worked hard as hell and was the player who got into a melee the most. Remember he punched klich and grabbed the blues fan. The fact is his ball carrying skills deteriorated massively whilst with us and he just couldn't match the pace and physicalilty of the prem game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenfly Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 6 hours ago, DakotaVilla said: He played an important role for us and will be remembered fondly but the ambition of the owners means that he’s one of the first popular players that we’ve outgrown. It's a shame. One of my absolute favourite players that I've seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 (edited) 10 hours ago, villalad21 said: If only he had Watkins work rate and combativeness he could be one hell of a player. If my Auntie had Bollox, she'd be my Uncle. Edited June 13, 2021 by TRO 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow1988 Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 (edited) On 13/06/2021 at 12:07, TRO said: If my Auntie had Bollox, she'd be my Uncle. Instead, she just married one. Disclaimer: I do not know TRO's auntie or uncle. I'm sure that they are perfectly nice people. Edited June 16, 2021 by sparrow1988 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, sparrow1988 said: Instead, she just married one. Disclaimer: I do not know TRO's auntie or uncle. I'm sure that they are perfectly nice people. Long Gone....and Buried near you, in Eire. Edited June 16, 2021 by TRO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummybloke Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Likable player who put in the hard work. Would still keep him around but can see west brom going in for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkLillis Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 One of my favourites. Not that it makes him anything special as Ashley Westwood made that list while was here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuwabatake Sanjuro Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 You'd wonder if he would make a move to the MLS, a league like that would suit his lack of athleticism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 He's 30 years old, on PL wages and makes Barkley look nimble. He stank the place out at Swansea. We won't get anything for him. It will be a Lansbury continue to pay contract and get yourself a deal elsewhere. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 (edited) On 12/06/2021 at 22:28, Mr_Dogg said: I think he will easily get a PL team. Too many managers love a good set piece. How many direct free kicks has he scored last few years or assisted from free kick? I think he scored 1 in PL vs Newcastle. How many goals off corners? JWP scored 4 direct free kicks last season and then 7 others scored 1. Scoring free kick goals is not that highly sought after if all round game isn't good enough Edited June 16, 2021 by Kiwivillan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 It’s funny… I recall Conor saying something along the lines of Jack is too good for the club and could be doing better… But in actual case, the club has become too good for the likes of Conor and we are going places… Nothing against him, I’ve always liked him and he’s given us good service & played a big part in bringing us back up but he’s kind of having to eat those words now Just glad to see how we have and continue to progress… we are building around and supplementing Jack’s quality and want to compete at the right end of the table… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 (edited) 14 hours ago, Kuwabatake Sanjuro said: You'd wonder if he would make a move to the MLS, a league like that would suit his lack of athleticism. You make it sound like the MLS consists of overweight Billy Bobs with Mullets and Budweiser's Edited June 17, 2021 by JAMAICAN-VILLAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 6 hours ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: You make it sound like the MLS consists of overweight Billybobs with Mullets and Budweiser's Well Higuain I think is one of if not the most highest paid players.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow1988 Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 13 hours ago, TRO said: Long Gone....and Buried near you, in Eire. Well in that case, I'm sure they were perfectly nice people. And as they were Irish I probably know someone who knew them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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