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Popular Post Ponky Posted August 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2023 4 hours ago, HalfTimePost said: No wonder they hesitated. That's a nasty looking haemhorroid 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 6 minutes ago, Ponky said: No wonder they hesitated. That's a nasty looking haemhorroid Roy Keane, doesn't care for the pink boots. I don't think Sir Ron would either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2023 (edited) Found this via Misha on Facebookso copied, seems a top bloke: " Galatasaray fans seem really sad that Zaniolo has gone...but also not angry...a lot of them online saying they will follow Villa from now on...he evidently made a lasting impression not just on the pitch...this is a particularly nice post... " 'When Zaniolo first came to Turkey, you remember that there was a big earthquake in our country. We couldn't meet him at the airport. but he came to us to help our funerals. It was support. He is a very good person. Please love and support him. One day before Zaniolo came, my brother, who was an earthquake survivor living in Hatay, made such a post. He died in the earthquake. We couldn't save him. That's why Zaniolo got the number 17. He was just 17 years old. Zaniolo is a very nice person. He met with the father of our deceased brother. Please know these details about it. You transferred a very good player and a very good character. We are with you from now on. We will follow Aston Villa. You are the team we follow in the Premier League. This is how we explained Zaniolo when he came to Galatasaray. I hope we will see him in much better places. We will be excited to see the Conference Trophy under the hands of Aston Villa. You have made millions of Turkish friends today.' Edited August 19, 2023 by JAMAICAN-VILLAN 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMkali Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 4 hours ago, Aston_Villan4 said: Well judging by your last response you didn’t understand the tweet. Figured you needed a reminder. A friendly one of course. How didn't I understand the tweet. It says the fee is 22.5 million and also has bonuses of 15.5 million. Considering they bought him for 15 million they aren't selling him for less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 interesting deal tbh, will be interesting to see how he does, and if we make it permanent in the summer. So in English pounds...... 4.3m loan fee, plus 1.2m loan add-ons. Then 19.3m purchase option, with 13.3m add-ons. So the potential deal if made permanent is basically £24-25m (loan fees plus purchase fee), with add-ons taking it up to £38-39m if all adds-ons are met (which i doubt they would tbh). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 You can sense a burgeoning cult hero status...I enjoyed his interview and find him very likeable. Takes some of the sting of last week away. Acuna next, please! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zab6359 Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 2 hours ago, skarroki said: Up there with the best signings for the club in my lifetime. Cannot wait to get him on that pitch with this squad. Got a feeling he'll make his debut Vs Hibs and you have to really feel for their poor old defence. Calm down down love! Are you a new born? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 5 hours ago, Demitri_C said: Welcome piccolo! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post zab6359 Posted August 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2023 Have to admit the jury is still out for me in this one, taking players on loan from the Turkish league who no one else seems to be chasing is not how I thought this transfer window would pan out. I really hope he is a huge success though. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishVilla10 Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 13 minutes ago, zab6359 said: Have to admit the jury is still out for me in this one, taking players on loan from the Turkish league who no one else seems to be chasing is not how I thought this transfer window would pan out. I really hope he is a huge success though. For what it’s worth Bournemouth almost had him in january, and their recruitment has been great recently. Almost had Jackson too who looks great for Chelsea now but was injured. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerner's Driver Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 6 hours ago, Adam2003 said: Was only us in for Emi Martinez, Mings, Watkins, Konsa, Douglas Luiz, Cash, Moreno as far as I can remember? Indeed, I was thinking exactly the same thing, it's a strategy. We are the polisher of rough diamonds. It's our way of trying to jump higher more quickly. Not without its risks, but fun. It's worked so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philosopher Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 He is very talented. If we can keep him fit, and get him performing he will improve us. If he does get back to his best, the thought of him, Diaby, and Ramsey behind Watkins will terrorise opponents. Pace, power, ball carrying, and all three score goals too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted August 19, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 19, 2023 5 hours ago, TRO said: Roy Keane, doesn't care for the pink boots. I don't think Sir Ron would either. In the words of… I can’t remember… “if you’re going to wear pink boots then you’d better be **** good!” 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zab6359 Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 3 hours ago, zab6359 said: Have to admit the jury is still out for me in this one, taking players on loan from the Turkish league who no one else seems to be chasing is not how I thought this transfer window would pan out. I really hope he is a huge success though. @AvfcRigo82 why are you confused? It’s an opinion are we not allowed opinions anymore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted August 19, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 19, 2023 3 hours ago, zab6359 said: Have to admit the jury is still out for me in this one, taking players on loan from the Turkish league who no one else seems to be chasing is not how I thought this transfer window would pan out. I really hope he is a huge success though. I think that this is exactly what we’re set up to do now, with Emery and Monchi that’s what’s they do: they find the player that’s got everything we need for the system, but that needs something that we can give them. Stability, confidence, training… they’re all things that can change a player entirely. So if anything, this is what I was expecting and what we will get more of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 4 hours ago, zab6359 said: Have to admit the jury is still out for me in this one, taking players on loan from the Turkish league who no one else seems to be chasing is not how I thought this transfer window would pan out. I really hope he is a huge success though. But that isn't because he isn't good enough. A lot of clubs won't be able to afford his wages or fee after the loan. He won't be interested in joining just any club. He turned down Bournmouth in January. We're a big enough club to attract him and take this gamble. This isn't a player desperate to just join any team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillon66 Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 9 minutes ago, DCJonah said: But that isn't because he isn't good enough. A lot of clubs won't be able to afford his wages or fee after the loan. He won't be interested in joining just any club. He turned down Bournmouth in January. We're a big enough club to attract him and take this gamble. This isn't a player desperate to just join any team. Exactly this. We haven't picked up some chancer on a whim......good sides have looked at this guy and either haven't had the financial clout or bottle to take a punt on him. If all goes to plan we'll have broken the outgoing Turkish transfer record by some margin to have got him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 4 hours ago, zab6359 said: Have to admit the jury is still out for me in this one, taking players on loan from the Turkish league who no one else seems to be chasing is not how I thought this transfer window would pan out. I really hope he is a huge success though. That's what have you done for me lately stuff though Look past the galatasaray move and the injury and see what he was before it, Serie a young player of the year, conference league winner, Italian international Then look at the deal that we put in place for him which on the surface looks complicated and potentially expensive but also looks like plenty of security in it for us should he fail or get injured again To me it looks like mings all over again, we've seen something in him and taken the risk which isn't actually much of a risk at all because it's a good loan deal If he fulfills his pre injury potential here then we've pulled off a blinder, if he doesn't well then he doesn't and we don't buy him Not sure what there is to moan about to be honest 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allani Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 7 hours ago, Jas10 said: Yeah, I would assume so (SS) but after reading a few comments from those that have watched/followed him closely, he seems to be able to play in a variety of positions. Left footed attacking player but can also play in midfield and as a 10. His dribbling ability is gonna be a real asset and he’s a genuine goal threat, some exquisite finishes in his repertoire too (moreso than Ollie)… I think Diaby would be suited to the wing, then we can probably play the usual 3 in midfield. But who knows what Unai’s plan is… Got to admit, now that this has been done I’m feeling a bit of an uplift and bit of positivity restored after the sickening injuries… Wonder what else we have in store before the window closes too… Unai is going to make us more of a force than we were last season… forget the first game… Ollie, Diaby and Zaniolo are going to scare a few defences this season. We'll do to a few teams this season what Newcastle did to us last weekend. I will be very disappointed if Ollie doesn't break the 20 goal barrier this season as I think he's going to have a lot more chances created for him by his attacking partners. Forza Villa!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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