nick76 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, birdistheword said: Maybe I’m pessimistic but I see this as a bad sign. Back in non-contact training so no risk of injury. No official images posted from it when if he was staying the social Media team would be all over it. He looks like he’s on his own. They are generally on their own when the come back for all players so the trainers can see where each player is at fitness wise. Plus a lot of the players are a couple of weeks into preseason whereas Jack and Mings are 5 minutes into it. Edited August 1, 2021 by nick76 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 3 minutes ago, birdistheword said: Maybe I’m pessimistic but I see this as a bad sign. Back in non-contact training so no risk of injury. No official images posted from it when if he was staying the social Media team would be all over it. He looks like he’s on his own. Apart from Mings and the other people with him at various points, you're right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 He's clearly not training alone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 So they’re in a training camp in London. A VT’er earlier said they’d been informed of a meeting with Smith and Grealish down there. Could they have agreed the contract and now he’s reported to training? Could they!? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarryOnVilla Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 (edited) you know what this training stuff is... Get jack and Ty back together, encourage Ty to tell his Priti Patel story, Ty gets carried away and shows jack a physical representation. something like this.... Jack gets injured, Villa texts Man City "Ohhh no Jack is injured, we best keep him. ta ra duck." Edited August 1, 2021 by CarryOnVilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 (edited) 13 minutes ago, The_Steve said: Horny for Jack Hope Jack hasn't still got that citeh strip on underneath his kit from his photoshoot with them earlier. Edited August 1, 2021 by Phil Silvers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
est1874 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 If the club were willing to deal at 100m and Jack's agent had arranged negotiations or indeed a medical with City for tomorrow, why on earth would he bother returning to Villa training today? It doesn't mean he's not leaving us, but it does mean the rumours about an imminent medical and offers being accepted (or triggering any non-existent clauses) are definitely bullshit. Also, if he's back in a Villa context, he's more likely to be convinced to stay. Easy when a player is away with his mates from other clubs or his model girlfriend to have his head turned or be drawn into agent ploys etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallisFrizz Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 3 minutes ago, birdistheword said: Maybe I’m pessimistic but I see this as a bad sign. Back in non-contact training so no risk of injury. No official images posted from it when if he was staying the social Media team would be all over it. He looks like he’s on his own. I’m the most pessimistic person in relation to this transfer. I’m convinced he’s going. However, he’s clearly not training on his own, he’s with Mings who is also first day back today. It really doesn’t mean anything but it has given me the slightest glimmer of hope. Which I really didn’t want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 4 minutes ago, nick76 said: They are generally on their own when the come back for all players so the trainers can see where each player is at fitness wise. Plus a lot of the players are a couple of weeks into preseason whereas Jack and Mings are 5 minutes into it. It's amazing the conclusions being drawn (not you). Mings and Jack had international duty and time-off, we all know it's going to be an easier training session. By the same logic we are also selling Mings. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Very positive indeed - I imagine he and Ty are just doing some basic cardio and ball work as they’ve just returned from extended leave. Certainly, if a transfer away was imminent, there’d be no way he’d be training with the team. this is a good sign 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folski Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 This is clearly before his trip to the emerites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post DCJonah Posted August 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 1, 2021 God dam it. I'd genuinely accepted it. I'd gone through my anger phase. Now I'm back to the start. Dam you jack, you absolutely glorious bastard. 5 3 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted August 1, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 1, 2021 I'm not reading too much into those training images tbh. It's a a positive sign that he isn't refusing to be part of the squad until things are finalized. It could just be a chance for him to say his goodbyes to squad. Just playing Devil's Advocate of course... I have no idea. But I'm not willing to get my hopes up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Relax everyone. He’s going nowhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Just now, PieFacE said: I'm not reading too much into those training images tbh. It's a a positive sign that he isn't refusing to be part of the squad until things are finalized. It could just be a chance for him to say his goodbyes to squad. Just playing Devil's Advocate of course... I have no idea. But I'm not willing to get my hopes up. I agree. Why wouldn't he be training? We know he's not the sort of clearing in the woods who will down tools and refuse to play even if he really wanted to go. Another reason we should be rejecting any bid... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 If he does stay - I hope we sign Todd Cantwell anyway 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 38 minutes ago, Farlz said: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strog Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 1 minute ago, PieFacE said: I'm not reading too much into those training images tbh. It's a a positive sign that he isn't refusing to be part of the squad until things are finalized. It could just be a chance for him to say his goodbyes to squad. Just playing Devil's Advocate of course... I have no idea. But I'm not willing to get my hopes up. Hope you are wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomav84 Posted August 1, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 1, 2021 it also could go one of 2 ways with regards to interacting with the players. are they going to be persuading him to stay? or saying "to be fair jack, i'd be moving if i got this opportunity" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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