hippo Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 12 minutes ago, VillanousOne said: Yet a factual one stated by the club themselves. They signed him at a price that made AVB resign or threaten to (can't remember if he did leave but he was certainly angry). He wasn't injured when he arrived, but said himself he wasn't at the same fitness levels as the rest of the team and had to play catch up. He'd not long returned from injury in Mid Dec for his previous club. After signing he was only given nominal game time for the first weeks. I seem to remember him not being picked at all after he first arrived - but could be wrong on that. From what little I've seen he looks a lightweight for the PL imo. He's got the 8 shirt and we haven't signed anyone else in that position. He's very experienced so in a sense it's all set for him.......when......who knows ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 1 minute ago, hippo said: From what little I've seen he looks a lightweight for the PL imo. What does that mean? He's 73kg. Grealish is 72kg JWP is 66kg 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 Just now, Kiwivillan said: What does that mean? He's 73kg. Grealish is 72kg JWP is 66kg Easily knocked of the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 Just now, hippo said: Easily knocked of the ball. Based on what? Certainly not his form in Ligue 1. A few appearances in a new league before injury? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 Just now, Kiwivillan said: Based on what? Certainly not his form in Ligue 1. A few appearances in a new league before injury? Like I said IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KMitch Posted August 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Delphinho123 said: Why would you sign a player in January for the following season? When you could just wait until Summer when loads more players are on the market? Not sure I buy into that. They saw bargain... A Champions League player quoted at 40 million pounds 18 months prior, available for 15 million and actually wanted to come and sign for us. He took the No. 8 shirt this summer, so there's obviously big plans for him ahead. 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Delphinho123 said: Why would you sign a player in January for the following season? When you could just wait until Summer when loads more players are on the market? Not sure I buy into that. I’m not sure I’m following the logic here. Why would we sign a player we want, when he’s available at what we believe to be a below market value price, rather than wait and sign a different player? Why do you think we spent fifteen million pounds on him? Edited August 19, 2021 by dont_do_it_doug. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted August 19, 2021 Author Share Posted August 19, 2021 1 minute ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: I’m not sure I’m following the logic here. Why would we sign a player we want, when he’s available at what we believe to be a below market value price, rather than wait and sign a different player? Why do you think we spent fifteen million pounds on him? God knows tbh. I’ve been unimpressed with him when he has played and he clearly can’t get himself fit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villastine Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 Is he back training yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rightdm00 Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 5 hours ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: So you keep saying. Twice on every page. The thing is, I’m not sure anybody needs reminding that it hasn’t worked out yet, so I just assume it’s therapy for you? Thank you! It's like some on here aren't happy unless they drag down the entire board into a depressing abyss. He got injured it's something that happens to all footballers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted August 20, 2021 Author Share Posted August 20, 2021 9 hours ago, Villastine said: Is he back training yet? If you’re asking if he’s back out on the grass then yes, yes he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 Let’s give him time 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dounavilla Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 1 hour ago, avfcDJ said: Let’s give him time What is this absurd suggestion !! How dare you. We must judge every player post 5 games injured or not. Now be gone . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 3 minutes ago, dounavilla said: What is this absurd suggestion !! How dare you. We must judge every player post 5 games injured or not. Now be gone . Exactly! 'Give him time' What are we, a bunch of SAPS?! *slams fist on table* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmark86 Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 Just now, lexicon said: Exactly! 'Give him time' What are we, a bunch of SAPS?! *slams fist on table* I for one ain't no sap! Off to the gulags Sanson! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted August 20, 2021 Author Share Posted August 20, 2021 I’ll be very surprised if this guy is the answer to our issues in midfield. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIVillan Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 Anyone remember a player of the name Stan Petrov. Came to the club from a league in another division and struggled, written off etc. I think he came back stronger and proved people wrong. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 So what is his status? fit? injured? suffering from a bizarre gardening accident? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Steero113 Posted August 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2021 I've never screen shotted so many hilarious comments before The guy has not played 90 mins for Aston Villa yet and people are writing him off???! He's class, he's been unfortunate with an injury, shit happens. But for the love of ****, support our players. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaJ100 Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 28 minutes ago, NIVillan said: Anyone remember a player of the name Stan Petrov. Came to the club from a league in another division and struggled, written off etc. I think he came back stronger and proved people wrong. Another example, different type of player but a player Spurs signed who was almost universally panned in his first season and had good flashes but did look terrible. Luka Modric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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