DCJonah Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 3 hours ago, theboyangel said: Fingers crossed he takes part in some way in the open training session later today. Surely if he was at BMH, we'd have had the official photos released. I'm not sure he's there yet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Just now, DCJonah said: Surely if he was at BMH, we'd have had the official photos released. I'm not sure he's there yet Yes I agree. From the original YouTube signing video I thought he stopping an additional day in Jamaica before flying here - so technically should be here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cizzler Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Is he even in the U.K. yet? Wasn’t at VP today as far as I can tell. What’s the hold up? Looks unlikely to be in the frame for Watford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NurembergVillan Posted August 7, 2021 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted August 7, 2021 16 hours ago, Eligius said: I hope Leon turns into a great player for us, the way he said that this is the next step in his career sounds like it's just going to be a stepping stone. I think most of the players we sign now will see it as "the next step in their career". It doesn't have to be a stepping stone, though. Get enough of them in at the right level and the club will move forward with them. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 On 04/08/2021 at 12:22, Jareth said: Given all romance in football is now well and truly dead, I welcome an ambitious young chap like Leon who we all know perfectly well has alleigance to a club only if it benefits him - but at least he's honest about it. something quite sobering about that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 10 hours ago, theboyangel said: Yes I agree. From the original YouTube signing video I thought he stopping an additional day in Jamaica before flying here - so technically should be here. last seen having a coffee with Harry Kane. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awol Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 46 minutes ago, NurembergVillan said: I think most of the players we sign now will see it as "the next step in their career". It doesn't have to be a stepping stone, though. Get enough of them in at the right level and the club will move forward with them. Champions League. The two words all modern footballers crave. Crack that and we can reasonably expect to retain our best players. Until then we’ll bleed them every time a UCL team comes knocking. That’s fine, but we as a club and as fans need to be equally ruthless and unsentimental when it comes to the business of buying and selling. Grealish has taught us all a lesson, imo. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pete101 Posted August 7, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 7, 2021 11 hours ago, DCJonah said: Surely if he was at BMH, we'd have had the official photos released. I'm not sure he's there yet I'd assume he is near end of isolation period somewhere in local area, and please 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Craig Butler mentioned they'll have to isolate for 10 days. Top video is the Contract signing. Second video is the one where the Phoenix Academy youngsters were shown when Leon was delayed at the airport. Third video is the one where Craig Butler says that Leon will use Villa to improve and go to a top 6 club OR he'll improve and Villa will improve and they'll win the title together. Message is simple get Champions League or I'm off. Meaning he'll try his best but the rest of the club needs to raise the standards too. Potentially we'll see him for two seasons and he'll leave or he'll be here for 6/7 seasons and we'll win titles and get Champions League together. Excellent mentality for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 (edited) Scored 33 goals in 5 games , this is the Bailey we need, sod the adult! Edited August 8, 2021 by JAMAICAN-VILLAN 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 9, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 9, 2021 His goodbye letter to Leverkusen etc. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Keyblade Posted August 9, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 9, 2021 2 hours ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: His goodbye letter to Leverkusen etc. Grealish's letter pretty much said the same thing as this, but the difference in emotion is palpable. The other one felt like it was written by a robot in comparison. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HKP90 Posted August 9, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 9, 2021 2 hours ago, Keyblade said: Grealish's letter pretty much said the same thing as this, but the difference in emotion is palpable. The other one felt like it was written by a robot in comparison. Honestly I think the only difference between the two statements is perspective. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante_Lockhart Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Has he actually met up with the squad yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Just now, Dante_Lockhart said: Has he actually met up with the squad yet? Doesn't sound like it. Still plenty of time. I think we need to remember the transfer window is a relatively new thing. We had for many years prior to this signed players in say October/November who would go straight into the first team. The requirement for them to be a the club for 3 or weeks or so before playing is concept that arrived with the transfer window system. Provided he is fit (and not isolating !!!) - I see no reason why he can't be involved on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 4 hours ago, Keyblade said: Grealish's letter pretty much said the same thing as this, but the difference in emotion is palpable. The other one felt like it was written by a robot in comparison. Jack’s was probably ghost-written by his soulless corporate representatives. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 2 hours ago, Dante_Lockhart said: Has he actually met up with the squad yet? Apparently isolating for 10 days I think? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, HKP90 said: Honestly I think the only difference between the two statements is perspective. Thing is, for who and what Jack represented to the club ( And what we thought we represented to him ), you can't blame us for expecting something a little less generic. ( 20 years ) Did you see Messi leaving Barcelona for example? You're right though obviously the tinge of bitterness won't help the viewpoint. Edited August 9, 2021 by JAMAICAN-VILLAN 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Vive_La_Villa Posted August 9, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 9, 2021 Out of all our signings this lad is the one I’m most excited to watch. I just wish it could have been against Watford. Would be amazing if could feature against Newcastle. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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