Laughable Chimp Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 2 hours ago, useless said: Pretty sure it's already been established that his English has progressed a great deal, and that was attributed as a big factor in his improvement in form after lockdown. It's probably not easy to understand someone with an heavy accent like John McGinn. When was it established? Or was it just a connection people made because they were looking for reasons to explain his improvement after lockdown and people never questioned it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 'Smith revealed the Brazilian is now more in tune with his team-mates because he can speak their language. Luiz passed the English exam which was a requirement of his works visa during lockdown. Smith said: “That makes a massive difference, it certainly helped him mixing with the players.' expressandstar.com 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted June 4, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted June 4, 2021 7 minutes ago, useless said: 'Smith revealed the Brazilian is now more in tune with his team-mates because he can speak their language. Luiz passed the English exam which was a requirement of his works visa during lockdown. Smith said: “That makes a massive difference, it certainly helped him mixing with the players.' expressandstar.com It certainly makes sense that it all helped with him settling in and with his comms on the pitch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted June 4, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted June 4, 2021 Hope we get him tied down with a new contract now we know Man City won’t be exercising the buy back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 1 hour ago, villan-scott said: Hope we get him tied down with a new contract now we know Man City won’t be exercising the buy back. It expires tomorrow...does that mean they could stil exercise it tomorrow? Not that I think they will for 1 second, but you might be jumping the gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted June 4, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted June 4, 2021 8 minutes ago, MrBlack said: It expires tomorrow...does that mean they could stil exercise it tomorrow? Not that I think they will for 1 second, but you might be jumping the gun. Yes probably a tad premature, but likelihood is that he’s sticking around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul33 Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, villan-scott said: Yes probably a tad premature, but likelihood is that he’s sticking around! Hey, I'm real excited by that prospect ........... ...... okay I'm over it ..... what's for tea ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted June 4, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted June 4, 2021 8 minutes ago, Paul33 said: Hey, I'm real excited by that prospect ........... ...... okay I'm over it ..... what's for tea ? Good for you Paul. Pie and chips ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul33 Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 3 minutes ago, villan-scott said: Good for you Paul. Pie and chips ok? Can I have cod and mushy peas instead ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 6 hours ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Anna Mafi Maalum Habibi .... Er.... Y'Alla? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yayoboy Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 16 minutes ago, Sulberto21 said: Er.... Y'Alla? tastatie qawl dhalik mujadadana 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 Just now, yayoboy said: tastatie qawl dhalik mujadadana Er..... Y'Alla 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 Up to Doug how good he wants to be. Seen the highs and the lows now. Seen him get annoyed at his own teammates (McGinn) when they can't keep up with him and he's carrying the side. IMO, we've seen him phone it in a bit over the last six months. Looked a bit unsure of himself for some reason. Palace on Boxing Day I thought he was out of this world and he's not quite got back there. Big season for him next year, he can't stand still because Aston Villa won't be. We know Marv can do the business in his limited role, McGinn has seemingly earned the manager's unwavering trust and Sanson has Champions League pedigree and will be like a new signing next season. I think he'll lift it again and I'm looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalfTimePost Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 Be interesting to see how not having a potential City/Guardiola move affects him next season. He's always looked committed so I've no reason to believe he wouldn't continue to be - but it must've been in the back of his mind a bit - I wonder how much it motivated him? I suppose there's a World Cup to get ready for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Willard Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 At the start of the season him and Grealish were on the same level, passing to each other like school boys. Where's Doug's flair gone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 1 hour ago, HalfTimePost said: Be interesting to see how not having a potential City/Guardiola move affects him next season. He's always looked committed so I've no reason to believe he wouldn't continue to be - but it must've been in the back of his mind a bit - I wonder how much it motivated him? I suppose there's a World Cup to get ready for! I think being settled and knowing his full time home is here might actually benefit him. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nepal_villan Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 Did not see him in the Brazil squad today against Ecuador. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yayoboy Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 2 hours ago, nepal_villan said: Did not see him in the Brazil squad today against Ecuador. Suspended, yellow cards accumulation iirc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KangarooVillan Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 7 minutes ago, yayoboy said: Suspended, yellow cards accumulation iirc What a good defensive boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Afro Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 Today is Dougie Day. Would imagine the announcement of a new contract to follow in the coming weeks. Good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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