The Fun Factory Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 I would think this is nonsense. We should be beyond a punt signing, maybe in our first year back. The Ox was good player but injuries have sadly ruined his career. No thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_Simon Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 32 minutes ago, CVByrne said: When will people realise Gregg Evans (ie the Athletic) are top tier in terms of reporting. It's a subscription site they are legit because Ornstein is gospel. It's a great site too and worth the £12 or whatever it cost for the early deal subscription David Ornstein and Gregg Evans are not comparable. I'm tall. I'm not Tyrone Mings. Evans writes words, he's not Ornstein. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinebro Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Purslow in action again, sigh.. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wezbid Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 The guy would break his arm trying to sign the contract. No ta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 2 hours ago, Don_Simon said: David Ornstein and Gregg Evans are not comparable. I'm tall. I'm not Tyrone Mings. Evans writes words, he's not Ornstein. One is the editor of the site the other is the "nominated" reporter of Aston Villa. Do you know how any of this works? They have daily meetings and information is shared. They decide what to print. What they've typed is reviewed. Who gives a shit about your opinion of Gregg Evans. It's your opinion of The Athletic that matters. Theur the ones printing, Gregg is an employee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 I’m surprised by this. If it’s happening I expect a very short contract. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam2003 Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 1 minute ago, CVByrne said: One is the editor of the site the other is the "nominated" reporter of Aston Villa. Do you know how any of this works? They have daily meetings and information is shared. They decide what to print. What they've typed is reviewed. Who gives a shit about your opinion of Gregg Evans. It's your opinion of The Athletic that matters. Theur the ones printing, Gregg is an employee You’re not right about this at all. Their model gives each club reporter a lot of leeway. Some of those club reporters have way better contacts than others. Same as with the Guardian, Fabrizio Romano (albeit a tap-in merchant blah blah blah) knows way more about transfers than David Hytner, but they’ll still print Hytner’s best guesses. They don’t sit around in meetings about what transfer rumours are most credible to publish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steero113 Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Reckon this will be the elusive signing that AshVilla will actually be happy with….. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 This won't age well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam2003 Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 I think he’s a lovely player but with the injury record I’d be wary. We don’t seem to have the best of luck with that sort of thing. (Shudders remembering Micah Richard’s’ history here) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted June 10, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted June 10, 2023 5 hours ago, NoelVilla said: I blame Purslow if he fails. He probably won't even mention it to Wes and Nassef until it's complete in case they put a stop to it. Modus Operandi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made In Aston Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Vive_La_Villa said: I’m surprised by this. If it’s happening I expect a very short contract. A zero hours contact hopefully. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 5 hours ago, KMitch said: If he can stay fit (big ask) he'll be better for us than Tielemans. Sorry, but no chance. He's not a clever footballer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_Simon Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 8 hours ago, CVByrne said: Who gives a shit about your opinion of Gregg Evans. Take it easy Gregg, no need for vulgarity. (However if you're this sensitive, I'd steer clear of the Podcast and Media thread, it's a bloodbath in there). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyVillans Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 Lets see what comes of this. If it was maybe a 1 year deal with option of 2 it might be ok if he is our backup utility player. Anything other than a small contract would be very concerning. This is some of talksports recent reporting though so hopefully its just a load of crap.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 Thankfully its only Talkshite reporting this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 Lock the thread because this one is nonsense. Ox and Barkley are about par for fitness mobility and ability now and we will not be remotely interested in either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRDR Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 2 hours ago, TheMightyVillans said: TK quickly re-checking all those contracts he signed after a session on the white claws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 The Ashley Young role. Experienced pro bought in on a smaller contract. I’m in the camp who will believe it when they see it, but get why it makes sense. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 6 minutes ago, The_Rev said: The Ashley Young role. Experienced pro bought in on a smaller contract. I’m in the camp who will believe it when they see it, but get why it makes sense. He's watched a lot of football from the bench or from the stands. Not sure that's what we need. Ashley Young actually played football. Should have gone for Milner if we wanted a more like for like. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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