JoshVilla Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 I honestly think that his return to VP isn't going to be a happy one. Just judging by the general feeling amongst the fans at the moment, it's gotten worse the longer it's dragged on. To see Villa finally making big steps forward, and now our captain and boyhood Villa fan chooses now as the time to jump ship to a soulless plastic club that will win trophies with or without him is a gut wrenching. I do wonder how it's going to feel for someone who loves the club so much to potentially be boo'd at the ground that he pretty much grew up in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Zen Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Just now, sexbelowsound said: Are we all flapping now over a speculative daily Mail article? Or is there something else I’ve missed? That is the source of it, yes. Don’t think there’s anything you’ve missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calcifer Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Just now, Davkaus said: I honestly can't decide who I'd despise most out of Delph and Grealish. Delph was a liar, but he was never meant to be one of us. This feels every bit as much a betrayal. I do wonder what type of reception he will get, think it will be mixed, if if scored then and celebrated then i think there would be boo's. Imagine him Doing a Rooney and kissing the badge in front of the fans... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, bobzy said: Just a standard club until 2008 - then they spent a ton of money, pulled the carpet up from everyone else and tried to form a "Super League" to make even more money. Can't imagine why people don't like them That said despite robbing our players previously I was always pretty apathetic towards them, I just didn't really count them. Every trophy they rack up was just a big pile of meh to me. Now I would be over the moon if we beat them on the last day and handed the title to ManUre (who I absolutely despise). Edited August 4, 2021 by Wainy316 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herman22 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 3 minutes ago, nick76 said: We usually laugh at the Daily Mail but today loads think it’s the Oracle of all truth! I'm waiting for a real paper/ website to report it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 5 minutes ago, Kiwivillan said: 1000000% worse. Delph wasn't a Villa boy through and through. Jack leaving now makes him a total snake for the most disgusting team in football. All the City fans laughing and baiting us for months and calling us shit club and fans. **** Judas leaving us on the up Completely agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 1 minute ago, sexbelowsound said: Are we all flapping now over a speculative daily Mail article? Or is there something else I’ve missed? It's happening TODAY, so yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grobs Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 He obviously doesn’t care as much as we thought he did. Think loyalty in football is long gone from the players point of view Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Just now, mrchnry said: Genuinely think we'll use the money wisely and replace the chances he creates and fill that gap when Grealish is injured and we fall apart. This whole thing has taught me that in today's game you can't get sentimental about a player, they're commodities there to do a job. They're not supporters. Onwards and upwards. The last time we sold our best player the money wasn't well spent at all. It's very hit and miss and even if we find a gem they will just get poached in the end anyway. Football is dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Just now, mrchnry said: This whole thing has taught me that in today's game you can't get sentimental about a player, they're commodities there to do a job. They're not supporters. Onwards and upwards. You're bang on, and it makes it hard to give a toss. "Our short-term mercenaries beat your short-term mercenaries, so we really have the bragging rights". **** whoop 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilko154 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Time to accept he’s gone, we move on. The clubs always bigger than a player. Unfortunately this move just confirms that loyalty in football is dead. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickjacobjr Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 1 minute ago, Mr_Dogg said: Jack should be playing at the highest level. That is not Villa. That is reality. From a purely footballing point of view, City have been the best match for him for at least 3 years. He's happy at Villa, he's comfortable, he's loved. But you need to move out of your comfort zone to achieve in this life. Stop giving a snake a cop out that’s bullshit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hippo Posted August 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, Kiwivillan said: 1000000% worse. Delph wasn't a Villa boy through and through. Jack leaving now makes him a total snake for the most disgusting team in football. All the City fans laughing and baiting us for months and calling us shit club and fans. **** Judas leaving us on the up No it isn't. We have two world class players Martinez and Watkins on the books. We have spent £60m+ on two decent looking signing. Plus Ashley young. We have a whole host of starlets in the youth set up. We have dedicated recruitment team , a CEO who knows what he is doing. Owners who have money - but also nous. ....oh we have £100m incoming for a very gifted but often injured player. ...believe me things have been a lot lot worse. I'm excited for the future. I 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Keyblade Posted August 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 4, 2021 *Posts speculative Daily Heil article*: "Haha I can't believe people still think this is clickbait" Some people need to get off their high horses and stop acting like they know things others don't just because they flew through the stages of grief faster than everyone else. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallisFrizz Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 1 minute ago, JoshVilla said: I honestly think that his return to VP isn't going to be a happy one. Just judging by the general feeling amongst the fans at the moment, it's gotten worse the longer it's dragged on. To see Villa finally making big steps forward, and now our captain and boyhood Villa fan chooses now as the time to jump ship to a soulless plastic club that will win trophies with or without him is a gut wrenching. I do wonder how it's going to feel for someone who loves the club so much to potentially be boo'd at the ground that he pretty much grew up in... I think the realisation is that he doesn’t ‘love the club so much’. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Don’t hate the player, hate the game. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 (edited) 1 minute ago, hippo said: We have two world class players..... Watkins on the books. I'll have some of what you're smoking he's decent , he will get better ..but lets be honest he isn't world class Edited August 4, 2021 by tonyh29 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 The club haven't heled the situation with the whole training in public thing and allowing it to be filmed, got a lot of people's hopes up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Zen Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 1 minute ago, Mr_Dogg said: Jack should be playing at the highest level. That is not Villa. That is reality. From a purely footballing point of view, City have been the best match for him for at least 3 years. He's happy at Villa, he's comfortable, he's loved. But you need to move out of your comfort zone to achieve in this life. I’m sorry, but that is defeatist cap-in-hand loser talk. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pas5898 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Not in denial or justifying it. I want him to stay badly, but it's not doom and gloom. But speaking to a few non villa friends who work in football. -100 million pounds. Another couple of season of spending we would be in trouble with FFP. Gives us breathing room to heavily invest another few seasons. -He's missed 1/3 of games with what is an inherant issue which will only get worse. - As highlighted by last season we were too reliant on 1 player. If we are to grow as a club, we need a squad where anyone can be out and we perform affectively. Losing Grealish is a bump in the road, but we are heading in the right direction with these owners and set up 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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