Tomaszk Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 Largely boring stuff on Luiz. Most interesting thing is that it almost suggests Carney wasn't training properly? Or something? I dunno. I think the basic fact is that Doug is useful to us immediately right now, Carney never was. Always thought we'd sell at least one. Never in my wildest dreams did I see us getting £20m for Carney. Be great if Doug stayed but I think he's destined to go and pad out Milan's squad or something like that. He won't get more money from them than us, so I do think this is largely a football/lifestyle decision from him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 Why was that embargoed? hardly something riveting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 1 hour ago, Zatman said: Why was that embargoed? hardly something riveting All the print journalism stuff is "embargoed" after press conferences to sort of allow them to exist still. Barely enforced rules though. If Gerrard had said Coutinho was injured in the newspaper section but not the TV/radio media section they all would have tweeted it well before 10.30pm. Cheeky from Preece to say a nothing comment is embargoed. They all are you little scamp. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 If I were Luiz's representation I'd wait to see if the club signed another midfielder before signing a new contract. I'd also see how much game time I was getting and sign a new deal some time in September if I was getting on pitch every week and starting most games at 8 and a few at 6. I assume "relaxed" about it is, lets just wait and see how the window goes and we'll sit down properly in September. A big club like Milan may come in near deadline day and it all happens quickly with Luiz going and us getting in our replacement. If nobody comes for him he might be happy to sign a 3 year extension and get on with things at Villa. In two years time if bids came in for him we'd likely cash in then. He's only 24 after all and he'll get to shine at 8 now this season in a quality squad. We've Tim and Aaron Ramsey coming though in midfield so in 2 years hopefully midfield is more stocked and we could replace Sanson in that time too and competition hots up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 If he hasn't got offers from abroad yet, that he knows he can start to firm up in January, he might think a new contract at Villa is a better choice. If he wants to make the Brazil squad he probably needs to be starting for the next 4 months. And if he wants to avoid the risk of getting a serious injury, and potentially earning nothing for a couple of years, then a new contract that sees him getting more game time might seem very appealing. I think it's a bit of a catch 22 if he wants to see how his game time goes this season. I think we've got enough alternatives to play in the 8 role that his playing time will be reduced if he's not signing. Hopefully the world cup year plays into our hands on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 I think we’re all ignoring the big factor, which is Dougie’s girl. If she wants to live in Milan, Madrid or anywhere else then that could be the deciding factor. You can think of all the logical football or financial reasons you like but logic generally flies out of the window once the heart, or any other organ, gets involved with a decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 9 minutes ago, DaveAV1 said: I think we’re all ignoring the big factor, which is Dougie’s girl. If she wants to live in Milan, Madrid or anywhere else then that could be the deciding factor. You can think of all the logical football or financial reasons you like but logic generally flies out of the window once the heart, or any other organ, gets involved with a decision. Probably the other way round. If Luiz does move to another club then perhaps they have a spot for her in their women section or a club close by. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow1988 Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 (edited) 9 hours ago, Zatman said: Why was that embargoed? hardly something riveting Embargoed press conference tidbits are completely unrelated to how interesting they may or may not be. It’s to allow print media get a “scoop” or two. Edited August 6, 2022 by sparrow1988 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom13 Posted August 6, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 6, 2022 (edited) Tbf, if I was as talented as Douglas Luiz, and McGinn was playing ahead of me in the 8 role every week, I wouldn't sign a new deal either. Edited August 6, 2022 by Tom13 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 Sure he's cultured. Sure he's silky. Sure he can pass. Play at his own tempo. Has a wide range of passing. He's no 6 but surely at number 8 he can really be a rolls Royce of a player. No banter. And doesn't wear chicken suits. And doesn't two foot people every now and again. Next! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMkali Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 24 minutes ago, rodders0223 said: Sure he's cultured. Sure he's silky. Sure he can pass. Play at his own tempo. Has a wide range of passing. He's no 6 but surely at number 8 he can really be a rolls Royce of a player. No banter. And doesn't wear chicken suits. And doesn't two foot people every now and again. Next! Doesn't break his own leg and ruin all his ability because he **** dived and got pissed at the ref. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 (edited) Doug is the real winner. He only has to put up with another 12 months of this crap. Edited August 6, 2022 by AshVilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_1989 Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 3 year deal to be announced soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villarule123 Posted August 10, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted August 10, 2022 Sounds like he's signed the deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 3 minutes ago, villarule123 said: Sounds like he's signed the deal Where? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 Think people are saying they want a deal announced. Not based on any actual ITK or information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallisFrizz Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 8 minutes ago, Pissflaps said: Where? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbcuk Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 Excellent news if true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post BOF Posted August 10, 2022 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2022 Any news on Luiz contract? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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