Rob182 Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 As I've posted in the McCormack thread: This could be complete BS, but a guy I work with says that McCormack was paid off by Villa after he couldn't get a game at Motherwell. I work with a few people that drink at a place that McCormack often drinks in (shock), and this info has apparently come from people in that pub that know McCormack. It sounds like tittle tattle, but it'd be great if true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted May 31, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted May 31, 2019 3 minutes ago, Rob182 said: As I've posted in the McCormack thread: This could be complete BS, but a guy I work with says that McCormack was paid off by Villa after he couldn't get a game at Motherwell. I work with a few people that drink at a place that McCormack often drinks in (shock), and this info has apparently come from people in that pub that know McCormack. It sounds like tittle tattle, but it'd be great if true. In my experience no one can be trusted more than a bloke from the pub! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted May 31, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted May 31, 2019 11 minutes ago, rodders0223 said: He's just an option for 20 minutes here and there at this point, and I think he will take that at 35/36. He's still got a bit about him, I don't think he is completely shot at this point like Hutton is. He's a leader, a captain, massive experience, massive professional. For £20k-£30k in this age I think that is well worth the money. I've heard a few people in that Stoke team say that if Glenn was still there he wouldn't have allowed the standards to slip as much as they have. He wouldn't have stood for it. I'd give Whelan a years extension too. Think he could prove useful in this transition year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmyg Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Wheelan is worthy of another year for sure. He has proved in the latter stages of this season his value to the squad and seems to get the Smith way of doing things, and he still seems fit. Players like him have a place in the premier league, even if it is for the grinding out of results against teams towards the bottom end of the table. Not a starter, but he stays for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New_Hope Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 I said it earlier that Whelan deserves another year....he is a model pro too...in early to training, leaving late etc. A good example to the younger players we may recruit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, New_Hope said: I said it earlier that Whelan deserves another year....he is a model pro too...in early to training, leaving late etc. A good example to the younger players we may recruit. I also think whelan and jedinak should get another 12 months on reduced terms. Not to play (Maybe if we are desperate at some point), but mostly to help maintain the continuity and culture we have built as a club the last 12 month's with all the new players that will be coming in They are both top professionals and would be good for the culture of the club in our transition imo. Add them to people like Grealish and Mings and that a a good core to keep standards high and maintain the togetherness and culture in the group I think. Edited May 31, 2019 by MaVilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 So far all the releases have been correct. But surely Richards should have been first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stewiek2 Posted May 31, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 31, 2019 Looks like Jedi is off 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Just now, Demitri_C said: So far all the releases have been correct. But surely Richards should have been first? Might have to do with some insurance thing if we are trying to pass him off as a crock and are trying to get some money back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIVillan Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 29 minutes ago, sne said: Might have to do with some insurance thing if we are trying to pass him off as a crock and are trying to get some money back? Think it is, Im sure I read somewhere we will get more money if we waited out his contract than terminating early. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cyrusr Posted May 31, 2019 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted May 31, 2019 That's 4 now then that seem to be confirmed as leaving (Hutton, Adomah, Elphick and Jedinak). They are, in my books, complete professionals. All 4 have at times been criticised for various reasons and good ones at that, but never their attitude. I thank them all for the service to this club through a very testing time and they have been wonderful in their own way. Whilst they will not be up there with the true Villa legends, in my eyes at least, they will not be forgotten and I thank them for everything that they have done for this club. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 So that's roughly £130.000/w off the books. Wonderful! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Willard Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 2 minutes ago, cyrusr said: That's 4 now then that seem to be confirmed as leaving (Hutton, Adomah, Elphick and Jedinak). They are, in my books, complete professionals. All 4 have at times been criticised for various reasons and good ones at that, but never their attitude. I thank them all for the service to this club through a very testing time and they have been wonderful in their own way. Whilst they will not be up there with the true Villa legends, in my eyes at least, they will not be forgotten and I thank them for everything that they have done for this club. Micah Richards too? Although haven't seen anything to confirm that yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyrusr Posted May 31, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted May 31, 2019 Just now, Lord Willard said: Micah Richards too? Although haven't seen anything to confirm that yet I haven't included him and he doesn't count in my sentiments. His departure hasn't been confirmed neither, though it is certainly inevitable. Those 4 that I have mentioned, whilst not officially, through different sources have stated that they are leaving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pez1974 Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 5 minutes ago, sne said: So that's roughly £130.000/w off the books. Wonderful! Add Richards, Bunn, de Last and we'll be at around £200k a week. £10m a season. Now need to sell a few of the fringe/loaned out players. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post imavillan Posted May 31, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 31, 2019 58 minutes ago, stewiek2 said: Looks like Jedi is off I Shall never forget when he came on against Tesco and his first touch of the ball was THAT penalty and then the death stare..... just a top, top quality moment..... 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted May 31, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted May 31, 2019 1 hour ago, stewiek2 said: Looks like Jedi is off First touch scoring the first penalty in the semi against the baggies makes him a **** legend in my eyes. Just the biggest balls. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted May 31, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted May 31, 2019 47 minutes ago, imavillan said: I Shall never forget when he came on against Tesco and his first touch of the ball was THAT penalty and then the death stare..... just a top, top quality moment..... neat me to it! I was a page back, but just amazing from him that. There's only a very small percentage of players you could bring on at that point, make them the first pen taker and then they do that. Set the tone immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mole86 Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 27 minutes ago, romavillan said: neat me to it! I was a page back, but just amazing from him that. There's only a very small percentage of players you could bring on at that point, make them the first pen taker and then they do that. Set the tone immediately. Don't disagree with the wider point, it was our second penalty though. Hourihane went first 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 2 hours ago, New_Hope said: I said it earlier that Whelan deserves another year....he is a model pro too...in early to training, leaving late etc. A good example to the younger players we may recruit. No room for sentiment, doesn't really have the legs for the Premier League, did very well this season but time to move on, you don't really extend contracts for 'model pro' behaviours, Smith and co are already instilling that in the team. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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