PB Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 If he signs a new contract I'd be happy for him to stay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikantcpell Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 I think it would be better if he just left and we could build a team around players that actually wanna play for the club..this is not good for the teamspirit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claretandblue77 Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 its a no from me , ive followed the villa for 28 years , in all the ups and downs we have had, but the way he has acted this summer is just totally unforgiveable. myself i cant see the theiving scouser getting the money , 4 months and they still havent got him, but it only took them a week to get R.KEANE :? to me that should say to GB, that he's not really wanted , and he should of stuck to the deadline, but even that wasnt good enough for him. i just cant wait for this 15 minutes to be up seeing as they were only that far out from meeting our valuation if come the 1st september he's still at VP , then he needs to train with the youth team , i dont want him anywhere near the 1st team again, plus i cant wait for the czech game england have in 2-3 weeks time , as i cant see him getting picked for that with no pre-season under his belt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Either way, he better not be captain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazzap24 Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 If he was to stay i don't want him playing. He doesn't want to play for the club. So he won't, simple as that. Don't you think it would be a bit daft not to play him if he stays? We are hardly blessed with International quality, left footed central midfielders who can play comfortably in numerous positions are we? People are getting too emotional over all this. Sure he is a word removed for what he's done, but the fact remains that if the deal does not go through, he is still an outstanding player, who HAS to give his all for us if he has any hope of staying in the England team. If he stayed he would still be out most accomplished player and if he apologises for his actions regarding the NOTW interview and the 'deadline' then we should just get the **** on with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 I voted for no just want rid, stance has been like that throughout to be honest. I'm desperate for us to close the chapter and move onto the replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianrobo1 Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 yes if he alogised publically and signed a new contract anyhow I think it is irrelevant FSW will get the money, he HAS to get it to retain crediblity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razor Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 You just have to look at the Ronaldo saga to see that this is not unusual in todays football. The kid practically BEGGED to get a move to Madrid but they have refused to let him go, im sure he will stay and make a significant contribution to them next season. If Man Utd aren't too big to do that, then neither are we. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstuart Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 i would be very happy if he stayed but only if its where is heart is and not thinking what could of been Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 ....look .there's a simple answer to this ..."brokeback scouse" want to play together so villa should put a bid in for steven gerrard .... and being as his lordship is injured we may get a discount. simple really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianrobo1 Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 You just have to look at the Ronaldo saga to see that this is not unusual in todays football. The kid practically BEGGED to get a move to Madrid but they have refused to let him go, im sure he will stay and make a significant contribution to them next season. If Man Utd aren't too big to do that, then neither are we. your right the same situtation really but Madrid never made a proper bid did they and Ronaldo has publically no committed himself though no apology and the injury has helped him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Aston Villa with Gareth Barry are a better and considerably deeper squad than Aston Villa without Gareth Barry. I think that on issues such as "would his head be right" and "would he be committed enough" and "what about team morale" I would be inclined to leave that up to the manager, and if he thinks so, then I'll go along with that. and Ian, this wouldnt be the first time Rafa had been left out to dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianrobo1 Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 what was the other times Pete, I can't rememeber .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 what was the other times Pete, I can't rememeber .. I seem to recall that last year there were very similar rumblings that went on and on into the season to the point that Gerrard even came on TV and said that the uncertainty over Benitez was affecting the players. I think that Benitez is hanging onto his job there by the skin of his teeth, and there are people at Anfield who would gladly see the back of him, important people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianrobo1 Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 no question of that Pete and FSW got involved in all the polticial stuff at valencia before he left he is only there because he still retains a large amount of fans support hoever dropping alonso for Barry may lose a fair bit of that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Festy Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Agree there Ian. Liverpool fans absolutely love Rafa, which is the pressure that's holding back Tom/Dic/Harry to sack him. If "there are people at Anfield who would gladly see the back him", the percentage would be less than 5% IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieB Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 he is only there because he still retains a large amount of fans support hoever dropping alonso for Barry may lose a fair bit of that Yeah and for that reason he's mad to want to get rid of Alonso... because I don't think even MON would turn down a swap for Alonso... he's a Kop hero, always will be... after CL final where he scored Liverpool's infamous 3rd goal....Alonso is a class midfielder... End Of!! .However this has gone way beyond reason..It's gone to the Bull Ring (pardon the pun)..... . Rafa & MON are now the Bull & the Matador and there can only be one winner!! If a death occurs during the fight then so be it........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 I cannot believe 50 people would be happy for him to stay! I would like to ask those people what he needs to do for them to say No! Become a shit player. Or, if he is to stay, he needs to show us that he's not interested in playing for us with shoddy performances. But Barry is neither crap, or unprofessional on the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubby Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Undecided! The more this drags on the more I can see him staying here, but with that inevitability comes the need for him to prove that he will play with the desire required by the manager, the fans and his colleagues. If he stays I can see us being extremely competitive what with the current forward and right wing rumours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 no question of that Pete and FSW got involved in all the polticial stuff at valencia before he left he is only there because he still retains a large amount of fans support hoever dropping alonso for Barry may lose a fair bit of that most Liverpool fans seem to agree with hicks and Co over Barry rather than Rafa its interesting, a very interesting situation. Could be the beginning of the end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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