John Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Could this "matching clause" mean that we haven't been able to agree a price with Bournemouth for an option to buy and we will be given the option to match any bid that they would otherwise accept for the player in the summer and by doing so will exercise our option to buy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 40 minutes ago, limvillian said: Matt Kendrick claims Mimgs is coming in as a CB rather than a LB , to take over from the injured Chester. Going straight into Saturdays squad.So we'd go into Reading with Elphick and Mings as a partnership. Doesn't bode well for Hause then - whom was brought for exactly the same reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted January 31, 2019 Moderator Share Posted January 31, 2019 Welcome Tyrone. Here's hoping the M stays uppercase 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 36 minutes ago, John said: Could this "matching clause" mean that we haven't been able to agree a price with Bournemouth for an option to buy and we will be given the option to match any bid that they would otherwise accept for the player in the summer and by doing so will exercise our option to buy? It means they don't want to agree anything in case he has a good season. So basically we get another clubs player fit again and get no benefits. We are getting done yet again. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dounavilla Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 55 minutes ago, sne said: Makes sense since he started out as a LB but since his injuries has mostly been used as a CB. I read a comment on a forum that said it was 3 years since he played LB That's probably not 100% accurate, but he is mainly a CB now. Bournemouth has used him as CB in his cameos this season when they switched to a 5 man defense, and once as a straight swap for Ake in a back 4. a 6ft 5, 80 kilos guy who's already had serious knee injury and a back injury will not have the body to keep bombing up the field as a LB. At least not if he want's to have a long career. Hope he is used as a CB here as well, not sure where that leaves Hause thou. At home. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robtaylor200 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 (edited) Big lad by the looks of it. Cant run by sounds of it. But neither could God We certainly need a couple of spare CBs Edited January 31, 2019 by Robtaylor200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 7 minutes ago, dounavilla said: At home. Gardening leave? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 5 minutes ago, Robtaylor200 said: Big lad by the looks of it. Cant run by sounds of it. But neither could God We certainly need a couple of spare CBs He’s actually pretty quick especially for a big lad, from memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 1 hour ago, sne said: Makes sense since he started out as a LB but since his injuries has mostly been used as a CB. I read a comment on a forum that said it was 3 years since he played LB That's probably not 100% accurate, but he is mainly a CB now. Bournemouth has used him as CB in his cameos this season when they switched to a 5 man defense, and once as a straight swap for Ake in a back 4. a 6ft 5, 80 kilos guy who's already had serious knee injury and a back injury will not have the body to keep bombing up the field as a LB. At least not if he want's to have a long career. Hope he is used as a CB here as well, not sure where that leaves Hause thou. Micah Richards said pretty much the same when he signed in regards to playing right back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted January 31, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted January 31, 2019 14 minutes ago, penguin said: He’s actually pretty quick especially for a big lad, from memory. At least he was before he had 4 years of injuries 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Someone called Alex Crook (sp?) On TS just said this is being held up because we are seeking clarification from championship regarding a so called "matching clause" that we have insisted on. Which will apparently let us match and sign him for any bid that comes in from elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-R Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 1 hour ago, John said: Could this "matching clause" mean that we haven't been able to agree a price with Bournemouth for an option to buy and we will be given the option to match any bid that they would otherwise accept for the player in the summer and by doing so will exercise our option to buy? The deal includes a "matching option" clause which means Villa will be able to match any offer that comes in to buy him in the summer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 51 minutes ago, rodders0223 said: It means they don't want to agree anything in case he has a good season. So basically we get another clubs player fit again and get no benefits. We are getting done yet again. I agree that it certainly looks that way. Best though to wait and get confirmation of the deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 3 minutes ago, Dave-R said: The deal includes a "matching option" clause which means Villa will be able to match any offer that comes in to buy him in the summer. Is there a time limit on this? Otherwise we could end up waiting until the last day of the summer window, while Bournemouth offer him to every man and his dog. Can’t see any benefit to us at all. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 1 minute ago, DaveAV1 said: Is there a time limit on this? Otherwise we could end up waiting until the last day of the summer window, while Bournemouth offer him to every man and his dog. Can’t see any benefit to us at all. I think its just as it is. If somebody bids on 1st July and Bournemouth accept then we can bid too. Plus only an offer so he doesnt have to join us and we would know about this before we bid 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 2 minutes ago, DaveAV1 said: Is there a time limit on this? Otherwise we could end up waiting until the last day of the summer window, while Bournemouth offer him to every man and his dog. Can’t see any benefit to us at all. On the face of it nor can I, other than they will let us know what they have been offered before selling him to give us the option of matching it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 2 minutes ago, Zatman said: I think its just as it is. If somebody bids on 1st July and Bournemouth accept then we can bid too. Plus only an offer so he doesnt have to join us and we would know about this before we bid So basically just keeping us in the loop? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 3 minutes ago, Dave-R said: The deal includes a "matching option" clause which means Villa will be able to match any offer that comes in to buy him in the summer. I prefer an agreed option to buy in the summer. Otherwise, as Rodders says, we are just (possibly) getting him fit and sending him back to them. I am not sure he is that good that we should be taking a chance on him anyway, if we cannot agree terms favourable to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holteend1982 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 (edited) A matching clause doesn't make any sense to me, if they are willing to accept an offer from someone they'll accept any other clubs that meet that bid anyway surely. Edited January 31, 2019 by holteend1982 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
privateer Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 1 hour ago, penguin said: He’s actually pretty quick especially for a big lad, from memory. I've asked him on your behalf. He wasn't that happy at being asked but confirmed it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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