bobzy Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 There’s “doubts” over Coutinho… and same from me too, but mostly because I haven’t watched him play that much at all since he left Liverpool This is a huge statement (if it happens). In the same way that signing Bailey was a big statement. These are the sort of transfers the “big teams” make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 My only hope is it's longer than a 6 month loan. I would be surprised if it is though. I think it will be 6 months with an option to buy perhaps at an agreed fee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moustache of Teale Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 4 minutes ago, theboyangel said: F5 on standby I’ve got something else on standby 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_Simon Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, TheMelvillan said: The mixed reactions on here are mental. I really think that our fans have over the course of the last 20 years or so have adopted the same attitude and mindset as the team we have been watching over that period. We have spent so long being okay that there is a certain fear of greatness and fear of success that has permeated the club from top to bottom which is only now starting to be eradicated. And I think Gerrard is the first to come into the club and say that okay isn't good enough and that we are capable of doing better, being bigger and challenging the big boys. Who cares if PC is on big wages - it's not your money. Enjoy this moment because 99% of clubs in the English hierarchy would sell their tea lady to be in this position. It's learned behaviour. I don't blame any fan for being wary of expensive signings, or failed signings, or mercenary signings. The last 20 years have been nothing but near misses, possible extinction, disappointment and anti-climax. Fans have become susceptible to this and being "okay" is a safer place to be than striving for excellence with the possibility of not achieving it. I really think the Lerner era hit fans harder than most understand. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, PieFacE said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 6 minutes ago, alreadyexists said: If he signs I’m literally going to order a shirt with his name on within a minute of the official announcement! Lol You know what I might do too... With my history of gabby, Delph, delphoneuso, Albrighton what could go wrong... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Just now, villa4europe said: You know what I might do too... With my history of gabby, Delph, delphoneuso, Albrighton what could go wrong... stay the **** away pal! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy_69 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 5 minutes ago, alreadyexists said: If he signs I’m literally going to order a shirt with his name on within a minute of the official announcement! Lol Good luck with that. I ordered a personalised keeper shirt for my daughter for her birthday. They spelt her name wrong despite it being correct on the package label. Then offered me a 10% discount to keep it. (eventually got a free replacement, now trying to get the glue off the back of the original to make it usable!). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aston_Villan4 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 3 minutes ago, TheMelvillan said: The mixed reactions on here are mental. I really think that our fans have over the course of the last 20 years or so have adopted the same attitude and mindset as the team we have been watching over that period. We have spent so long being okay that there is a certain fear of greatness and fear of success that has permeated the club from top to bottom which is only now starting to be eradicated. And I think Gerrard is the first to come into the club and say that okay isn't good enough and that we are capable of doing better, being bigger and challenging the big boys. Who cares if PC is on big wages - it's not your money. Enjoy this moment because 99% of clubs in the English hierarchy would sell their tea lady to be in this position. Too be fair about the wages part. It’s not about whose money it is. It’s about what having a player who commands a 350k a week wage does to the club in the long term. There’s a reason we couldn’t offer Grealish as much as Man City, and thankfully didn’t. It wasn’t feasible. So I can’t criticize people for being weary about bringing a guy like him for that reason. Regardless, sounds like Villa worked their magic and are only paying half, or what Ings is essentially making. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Was hoping for longer than 6 months but still wow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Trust the process and vision. What a statement this is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted January 7, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted January 7, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa87 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 This is mental! Huge statement from Villa - watershed moment? Our owners are the real business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QldVilla Posted January 7, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted January 7, 2022 Welcome Countinho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aston_Villan4 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, DCJonah said: Was hoping for longer than 6 months but still wow 6 months? What happened to the 18? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 It’s a statement of our ambition as much as Gerrard’s - he didn’t join to settle for us to be mid table and neither do NSWE. It might take time but what a feeling this is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Question, I take it if he's fit enough he can play a part on Monday night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyVillans Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Hopefully option to buy if 6 month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted January 7, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted January 7, 2022 1 minute ago, Aston_Villan4 said: 6 months? What happened to the 18? I really don't trust Gregg to have got that detail correct. Wouldn't surprise me if it was a 18month loan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 (edited) If may end up being 6 months but let’s enjoy that time. Finish as high as we can then go big in the summer. Players out there will have taken note Philip Coutinho has just joined the club. Edited January 7, 2022 by Vive_La_Villa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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