MaVilla Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 holy moley, is this still not done yet??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Just now, Wainy316 said: People are angry now but I'm sure we'll be welcoming him back with open arms later in his career. That's if the club hasn't surpassed him by then Fingers crossed we're not in a position to be begging for the over-the-hill scraps from Man City in a few years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Let’s see how those shins hold up in a high pressing Number 8 role for City and not the free role he gets here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wurzel Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 4 minutes ago, RichiBoi11 said: I understand this view completely, but part of the difference between him and us is that we are all fans, but he's also an elite level athlete. You don't get to those levels without incredible levels of commitment and determination. Yes he probably does feel torn and might not want to go from a fans perspective, but if you're determined enough to get to the level he has, and you have an opportunity to potentially go up even more in a new environment, it stands to reason he'd consider it, and decide it's something he wants to do. I don't want him to go, and when he does I won't be welcoming him back whenever he plays for the opposition, but similarly I won't boo him. He'll just be another athlete, another opponent. He's decided to leave where most fans wouldn't, but most fans would never be able to get to the position he's in anyway, and the traits that got him there are why this is happening. I understand what your saying, and I understand that he is an athlete, but I think the point stands. At this time, with this ownership and the investment and ambition of our owners, I cannot understand any Villa fan wanting to leave the club this season. We are not in a relegation fight, or in a different division. The direction of travel is clear and fast, and we are going to be serious contenders to qualify for European competition this season, why would any fan want to leave now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Piss off Pep. Piss off City. Fraudlish will flop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 "Announce Grealish" is now trending on Twitter. Pathetic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wurzel Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 3 minutes ago, Wainy316 said: People are angry now but I'm sure we'll be welcoming him back with open arms later in his career. That's if the club hasn't surpassed him by then If we are then something has gone very wrong with the direction of the club in the coming years. As much as this may have been a once in a lifetime opportunity to join Man City, the same cuts the other way. Who's to say Villa will want an over the hill Grealish in a few years time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted August 5, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 5, 2021 There is a folk song called The Blue Cockade. One of the verses seems appropriate here : But I hope you never prosper and I hope you always fail In everything you venture, I hope you ne'er do well And the very ground you walk upon, may the grass refuse to grow Since you've been the very cause of my sorrow grief and woe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yayoboy Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Just now, villalad21 said: Piss off Pep. Piss off City. Fraudlish will flop. You've created a hipster Sherwood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 1 minute ago, Wurzel said: I understand what your saying, and I understand that he is an athlete, but I think the point stands. At this time, with this ownership and the investment and ambition of our owners, I cannot understand any Villa fan wanting to leave the club this season. We are not in a relegation fight, or in a different division. The direction of travel is clear and fast, and we are going to be serious contenders to qualify for European competition this season, why would any fan want to leave now? That’s what makes no sense. He couldn’t wait one extra year. I know it would be a repeat but he wasn’t even prepared to see if we could make Europe. He lied to the fan base to get more money in the end and leaves his name forever tarnished irrespective of his immense talents on the pitch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Salad Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemond2008 Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 3 minutes ago, The_Steve said: Let’s see how those shins hold up in a high pressing Number 8 role for City and not the free role he gets here Lets see how those shins hold up when SJM cops hold of him in front of 42,000 Villa fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAZZAM Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 2 minutes ago, The_Steve said: Let’s see how those shins hold up in a high pressing Number 8 role for City and not the free role he gets here Yep ive said it before those shins are a career long injury which need to be managed week in week out. Kinda questions why Man city are bizarrely risking this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 1 minute ago, Wurzel said: I understand what your saying, and I understand that he is an athlete, but I think the point stands. At this time, with this ownership and the investment and ambition of our owners, I cannot understand any Villa fan wanting to leave the club this season. We are not in a relegation fight, or in a different division. The direction of travel is clear and fast, and we are going to be serious contenders to qualify for European competition this season, why would any fan want to leave now? because even with what our owners are doing man city are a complete other level to us thats the reality, we're absolutely miles off them, we are not competing with man city "serious contenders" for playing in europe vs serious contenders for winning the CL...and i know which one has lower odds of happening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post paul514 Posted August 5, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 5, 2021 I think the people calling him a snake etc are to put it nicely stupid. He's given great service, made us a ton of money, we offered him a big contract so it isn't about money. The lad just wants to win things and play with the best. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichiBoi11 Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 2 minutes ago, Wurzel said: I understand what your saying, and I understand that he is an athlete, but I think the point stands. At this time, with this ownership and the investment and ambition of our owners, I cannot understand any Villa fan wanting to leave the club this season. We are not in a relegation fight, or in a different division. The direction of travel is clear and fast, and we are going to be serious contenders to qualify for European competition this season, why would any fan want to leave now? I guess his definition of fan is different to ours. Don't get me wrong, I completely understand where you're coming from, but as fans we lace everything with emotion. He probvably had to deal with the emotion, but also the fact it's a job. I don't agree with his decision, like you, if I were in his shoes I'd have stayed, but I understand why someone else would choose to leave. Ultimately there aren't many Shearer's or Le Tissier's left nowadays, this just proves it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 I think both sets of fans will be glad for this to all be over. With any luck we will unveil another couple of surprise signings before the end of the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 1 minute ago, The_Steve said: That’s what makes no sense. He couldn’t wait one extra year. I know it would be a repeat but he wasn’t even prepared to see if we could make Europe. He lied to the fan base to get more money in the end and leaves his name forever tarnished irrespective of his immense talents on the pitch. what? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newry_Villan Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 3 minutes ago, The_Steve said: Let’s see how those shins hold up in a high pressing Number 8 role for City and not the free role he gets here He should be fine as he would play only half the amount of games for them than he would for us. He'll be rotated in and out collecting his medals. But that's fine. Feck him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 The 7 stages of grief Shock and denial. This is a state of disbelief and numbed feelings. Pain and guilt. ... Anger and bargaining. ... Depression. ... The upward turn. ... Reconstruction and working through. ... Acceptance and hope. I think most people contributing to this thread have got a bit stuck on no.3. Time to move on! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts