Popular Post KentVillan Posted May 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 28, 2021 His role the last two seasons has been particularly impressive - stepping in as needed and putting in solid performances. Clearly respected in the dressing room, and a good example to the younger players. Wish him all the best, and be great to have him back on the coaching staff. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam-AVFC Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Not at all surprised they offered him a route into coaching, the guy is a consummate pro. I wouldn't have believed anyone when he signed if they said I'd be sad about him leaving, but here we are. He really won me around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Zen Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Nothing but love from me. Top pro. All the best and welcome back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam2003 Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Bruce will offer him a year at Newcastle you would think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Turned out to be one of our better signings. Solid, dependable, professional. Hope he gets a decent club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HKP90 Posted May 28, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted May 28, 2021 All the best Elmo! Good servant for the club, and helped us turn the club around in hard times. Good man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Assisted some crucial goals for us, and always a model pro. Given the performances this season, I'm happy to see him move on for the best of both of us. Would be welcomed back as a coach in a few years to teach the next generation how to cross from right back, all the best to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogso Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 I love Elmo. I was glad when we signed him, always happy to see him on the team sheet, and recognise that the time is right for him to go. He became something of an icon in my household; I can't recall the match specifically, but when I started taking my brother to VP regularly, he came on as a sub, and made 2 or 3 awful, and I mean awful, mistakes. Early part of second championship season maybe? My brother did not care for him. He would bemoan his inclusion on even the bench every match. I took to cheering his name during the run down of the squad with rapturous applause at every match. I'd shout things like -ELMO-, -THE EGYPTIAN PRINCE-, or -MY MAN AHMED- whenever he whipped in one of those delicious crosses, won the ball from an opponent, or took a shot at goal. I dare not type out the incantation I would declare when he scored, should I invoke the wrath of Ra himself. In time my brother came to appreciate what Elmo was able to provide for the team, regardless of my inane ramblings, which frankly, cheapened the efforts of the man. He did the very best he could for us. I hope he goes on to great things. Good night, sweet prince. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 5 minutes ago, hogso said: Good night, sweet prince Steady on he hasn’t died or gone to SHA. He’s been a model pro though, so thanks Elmo and good luck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicVillan Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Could swing in a mean cross...will miss those. When you think of some of the unprofessional dross we signed around the same time as Elmo he has stood out head and shoulders above players we squandered millions on. Top pro, sad to see him go but all things come to an end and he has helped us on our way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The_Steve Posted May 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 28, 2021 100% Everyone contributed to where we are now. We move forward onto bigger things. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 111 games for us and 92 caps for Egypt. He did what it says on the tin. He always gave his best, was so reliable and actually became a better player the longer he was with us. Played more games for Hull, but he has become one of us (like so many players do). Good luck for the future Elmo! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 (edited) Great servant to the club. Good luck to him. Edited May 28, 2021 by Vive_La_Villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 I remember when he had a bad patch once and the stick he got on here was disgraceful. You lot disgust me ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan_of_oz Posted May 28, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted May 28, 2021 (edited) Proper footballer, nothing bad to say about him. Put in some good shifts for us over the years and no doubt was a leader off the pitch as well as on. It's people like Elmo that helped get this club back on the right track. Edited May 28, 2021 by Villan_of_oz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osirus Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Thanks for everything Elmo, especially the play-off final assist I bet Trez is in tears already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Always felt when he had the ball in the final third he was capable of real quality and it was always an opportunity to get excited when he rolled the ball out of his feet , especially amongst the dross we has served up the years prior. One of the few fullbacks before our renaissance to actually be a footballer in a long time. I enjoyed watching him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 I'm actually a bit gutted he's gone. Great signing for the club. Love him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nepal_villan Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 A very dependable player. I thought there was an outside chance he would be given a 1 year extension to essentially be an emergency back-up for the RB/CB positions in case we had an injury crisis. Guess Smith sees enough alternative options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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