JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 4 hours ago, villalad21 said: So we're basically just signing Elmo 2.0 Comparing Ashley young to Elmo, is borderline disrespectful to be honest. lol Villa was/is the high point of Elmos career. Villa was the mid level/point of Youngs career. Also totally different players. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Phil Silvers said: Thanks mate, I still can't find anything, all I see is sky reporting on what's been posted by the likes of football insider.. If his fitness is at the required level then this could be a masterstroke. Although it doesn't fit the Villa way, it's an intriguing proposition and we did sign Reyna so maybe they are open to deals for the elderly. 15 minutes ago, Okonokos said: For @Phil Silvers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Can't see this happening doesn't fit our young and hungry player role. Paper talk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, The Fun Factory said: Can't see this happening doesn't fit our young and hungry player role. Paper talk. Leaving aside the fact basically every successful side ever has had *some* experience in the squad, and as we’re ran by proper people I’m sure they understand that, which “young and hungry” left back is going to come here and sit on the bench behind Matt Targett? Currently, at least? Edited June 16, 2021 by dont_do_it_doug. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 3 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: For @Phil Silvers Thanks JV, 34 appearances for Inter last year. Must be fit enough. Warming to this one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichiBoi11 Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Phil Silvers said: Thanks mate, I still can't find anything, all I see is sky reporting on what's been posted by the likes of football insider.. If his fitness is at the required level then this could be a masterstroke. Although it doesn't fit the Villa way, it's an intriguing proposition and we did sign Reyna so maybe they are open to deals for the elderly. Nothing is more depressing than seeing a player who is younger than me being described as elderly . Maybe I need to sack off my Sunday League now and take up walking footie instead. Edited June 16, 2021 by RichiBoi11 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 1 minute ago, RichiBoi11 said: Nothing is more depressing than seeing a player who is younger than me being described as elderly . Maybe I need to sack off my Sunday League now and take up walking footie instead. Makes two of us mate... lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Are people aware that we extended Elmo’s contract by an extra year, two seasons on the bounce? Is that not “the model”? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Tayls on the BBC coverage, boy done well to get that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Would be a welcome veteran addition to a stable and tight knit dressing room. Gives coverage all over the pitch, and is an infinitely better option than Neil Taylor and Elmo at this stage in their careers. just won Serie A with inter for Christ’s sake, and it’s not like he’s coming here to start. Good depth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Well happy with this How can you not be? Look at what he's achieved, having that around can only be a good thing. He's also a massive upgrade and is returning to us. Brilliant. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okonokos Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 3 minutes ago, DCJonah said: Well happy with this How can you not be? Look at what he's achieved, having that around can only be a good thing. He's also a massive upgrade and is returning to us. Brilliant. I can't think of one single negative. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderPower_14 Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 I'm not sure why people are worried about his age, it's just a number. This isn't Logan's Run, some of the absolute top players in the world are the wrong side of 30. If he can play Champions League football and win Serie A at Inter Milan, he can play a role for us. I don't think Purslow is gonna sign him to a long term deal. As an experienced backup for a season or two, he's perfect. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dudevillaisnice Posted June 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 16, 2021 Percy states it’s close, therefore welcome back Ash. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted June 16, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted June 16, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, dudevillaisnice said: Percy states it’s close, therefore welcome back Ash. Back post Percy Quite happy with this to be fair. Will be good experience and a good pro. Plus, was my favourite player back in the day! Still got a shirt with his name on somewhere, in fact. Think it’s the Acorns shirt not sure it’ll still fit though Edited June 16, 2021 by villan-scott 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 1 minute ago, dudevillaisnice said: Percy states it’s close, therefore welcome back Ash. Where? I haven’t seen him pop up at the back post… yet… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted June 16, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted June 16, 2021 2 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: Where? I haven’t seen him pop up at the back post… yet… I posted just above must have been at the same time. Also confirms the ESR bid! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 (edited) If the club think it is a good idea, then I am happy with it. They have done well so far. I guess he must be happy to be back up. Would probably get some time on the pitch as he can cover a number of positions. Hard to forget that dive against us. Just goes to show, be careful what you do on the way up, you might have to face the same fans on your way back down. Edited June 16, 2021 by AntrimBlack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Of all the players who left us, I must say Young would have been up there with the most unlikely to come back. Wages are the key for me, what’s he asking for / expecting, that determines whether or not this is a good move for us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichiBoi11 Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 3 minutes ago, bannedfromHandV said: Of all the players who left us, I must say Young would have been up there with the most unlikely to come back. Wages are the key for me, what’s he asking for / expecting, that determines whether or not this is a good move for us. I agree on the wages, but they'd have to be astronimical to put us off, especially if it's a 1 year deal, when you factor in how much more expensive it would be to sign any other left back cover on lower wages if they weren't on a free. The transfer fees alone would almost always make Youngs wages a more attractive proposition. Plus we seem to be sensibly ran now so I doubt our owners would put him on dispropirationate wages to those he'd be in competition with, or behind in the pecking order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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