Michael118 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 2 minutes ago, jim said: Impressed Arsene so much that he didn't sign him? He wasn't able to get a work permit as far as I know. Quote OLYROO captain Mark Milligan is poised to join English Premier League club Arsenal after impressing manager Arsene Wegner in a secret trial.Speaking on Total Football on Fox Sports last night, Milligan confirmed he was poised to sign with the Gunners and quit Sydney FC subject to obtaining a British work permit. An Arsenal source said that Wenger saw Milligan as a potential straight replacement for French international Matthieu Flamini, who is bound for AC Milan next season. But Milligan's decision to head to the UK in a bid to secure his footballing future has not impressed his Olympics coach Graham Arnold, who was expecting him to join his Beijing-bound team-mates in camp in Townsville, North Queensland. Milligan was the subject of transfer talks at the start of the last A-League season when his manager Craig Nettlebeck had the dashing young left back ready to sign with then newly promoted French club Metz. But negotiations broke down when Sydney FC management refused the rising star's clearance to France. https://www.goonersworld.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5206&p=92539 Quote Milligan has never played in Europe during his 15-year professional career, although he was linked with Crystal Palace in 2013. He trialled with several European clubs including Arsenal and Werder Bremen in 2008 but was unable to secure a contract due to work permit and visa issues. https://www.fourfourtwo.com.au/news/milligan-set-for-open-market-455742 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexbelowsound Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 14 minutes ago, sne said: Tbf Ibrahimovic turned down Wenger. I know but not according to Wengers version of events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jareth Posted July 17, 2017 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted July 17, 2017 Full credit to this guy if it is his own joke 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 So likely Elmo for £1m - not a bad price for an average player. We need an extra option at right mid and he could play wing back too if we opt for 3 at the back. not inspiring but solid enough. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted July 17, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted July 17, 2017 Elmo and Wheelan in by the end of the week. Jesus whept. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted July 17, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted July 17, 2017 It's happening... £1m is shrewd business. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Doesn't get much better than Whelan and Elmohamody... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Just now, Farlz said: Doesn't get much better than Whelan and Elmohamody... I need to change my pants now- way too orgasmic! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 4 hours ago, Michael118 said: No it isn't. It's not a lie, no but it's a fairly ridiculous assumption that a 31 year old who has never played for anybody decent, would be a good signing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phumfeinz Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Some much needed width for only £1m, not exciting but not bad either. This is the championship after all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted July 17, 2017 Moderator Share Posted July 17, 2017 Whelan and Elmo. Ive not felt excitement like this as a Villa fan since the great day we announced we had landed Micheal Boulding in the face of steep competition from Boldmere Tennis Club. It's a glorious day. (Actually it's fairly shrewd business, shame we didn't do a bit more of that last summer) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 (edited) A player very much in decline and crap but was always going to happen because he's a Bruce player. Another one were going to struggle to shift off the wage bill lets hope the club don't give him a 5 year deal. Edited July 17, 2017 by AshVilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 7 minutes ago, TrentVilla said: Whelan and Elmo. Ive not felt excitement like this as a Villa fan since the great day we announced we had landed Micheal Boulding in the face of steep competition from Boldmere Tennis Club. It's a glorious day. (Actually it's fairly shrewd business, shame we didn't do a bit more of that last summer) It's just like signing Eirik Bakke and Oyvind Leonhardsen all over again. the biggest quandary is whose name to have emblazoned on my shirt! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted July 17, 2017 Moderator Share Posted July 17, 2017 4 minutes ago, theboyangel said: It's just like signing Eirik Bakke and Oyvind Leonhardsen all over again. the biggest quandary is whose name to have emblazoned on my shirt! Whelan... it will save you a fortune! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Just now, TrentVilla said: Whelan... it will save you a fortune! Aye, that's true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted July 17, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted July 17, 2017 23 minutes ago, TrentVilla said: Whelan and Elmo. Ive not felt excitement like this as a Villa fan since the great day we announced we had landed Micheal Boulding in the face of steep competition from Boldmere Tennis Club. It's a glorious day. (Actually it's fairly shrewd business, shame we didn't do a bit more of that last summer) The question is, who's off in order to fund the deals? Just Elphick at this stage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted July 17, 2017 Moderator Share Posted July 17, 2017 6 minutes ago, villan-scott said: The question is, who's off in order to fund the deals? Just Elphick at this stage? At least two set to go, possibly three. Honestly don't know who but not expecting any surprises and lets face it we've plenty of surplus to shift. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 (edited) So how many players can you register for a Championship squad? Ours is positively bloated. 32 senior players if Elmo is signed. That will put you back a pretty penny. Edit: Come to think of it. How do we even conduct training? Edited July 17, 2017 by sne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachboys1 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 nice cushy job for elmo and whelan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderball Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I have been numb since we sold Benteke. This provokes not emotion in me at all anymore. I really don't recognise or get enthused by anyone at the club anymore. £1m sounds good value though, that's my objective response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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