Mantis Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Just now, Johnnyp said: He's also an elite level professional footballer that wants to go to the next level. What's so wrong with that ? I think the issue is that we've been progressing season on season with ambitious owners - he could make a crack at going on to the next level here but apparently doesn't fancy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted August 4, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 4, 2021 37 minutes ago, May-Z said: So, if/when he leaves, who is he on a par with in terms of Villa status? Someone like Merson or Ashley Young? Did Benteke arguably have a similar impact? I think Mellberg, Taylor, even Barry are a couple of legend rungs ahead. He's ahead of all of them. He's being punished for being good by Villa fans now 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizzzle Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 I knew as soon as I brought an England shirt with Grealish on the back he'd leave! Now I am going to look like a city fan if I ever bother wearing it again 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okonokos Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 1 minute ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Never thought i'd feel as gutted as i do to be fair. I can't help but feel betrayed and a bit sick. Will obviously get over it, but without sounding dramatic, feels a bit " empty ". This is a HUGE blow, and should have been done ages ago, if it was on the cards. Our whole pre season prep will have been messed up, morale toyed with. After some progress, we might now have to go through another season of transition. It might galvanise the lads though. I can't help but feel this might have been a dig... This might actually be the incentive they needed to start the season well. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 40 minutes ago, jacketspuds said: Cue the arrogant City fan on talkSPORT saying that we won’t win anything next season. Never say never. We might win a cup, you never know. Well that's hardly a startling claim as it over 25 years since we last did. City used to be like before they press the cheat button. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kiwivillan Posted August 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 4, 2021 Just now, Johnnyp said: He's also an elite level professional footballer that wants to go to the next level. What's so wrong with that ? If you don't get what's wrong with moving to City of all clubs there's no point explaining 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyp Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 4 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Never thought i'd feel as gutted as i do to be fair. I can't help but feel betrayed and a bit sick. Will obviously get over it, but without sounding dramatic, feels a bit " empty ". This is a HUGE blow, and should have been done ages ago, if it was on the cards. Our whole pre season prep will have been messed up, morale toyed with. After some progress, we might now have to go through another season of transition. He's trained 2 days with us. I'd be worried if it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted August 4, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 4, 2021 1 minute ago, Johnnyp said: He's also an elite level professional footballer that wants to go to the next level. What's so wrong with that ? Are you my Mrs ? 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Okonokos Posted August 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 4, 2021 1 minute ago, Johnnyp said: He's also an elite level professional footballer that wants to go to the next level. What's so wrong with that ? 6 words. My City. My Club. My Home. 10 months ago. That's what's wrong. 12 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AV82 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, Johnnyp said: He's also an elite level professional footballer that wants to go to the next level. What's so wrong with that ? Nothing. I don't blame him for leaving but I understand people's frustrations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 5 minutes ago, StanBalaban said: Much better Oh yes much better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickjacobjr Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 3 minutes ago, Pissflaps said: I think he should just not bother as all we need to reply with is his words less than a year ago. I don’t think he should either cause everything that comes out of his mouth hard to believe now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okonokos Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 1 minute ago, Pissflaps said: Oh yes much better Would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post QldVilla Posted August 4, 2021 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted August 4, 2021 It’s quite obvious he was ready to go at the end of last season, but Manure didn’t come to the party. IMO there was agreement with the club that if he signed a new contract and a club met their valuation they would allow a Jack to leave. The club easily could have said no, but they didn’t. Ive come to the conclusion that the days have past when players are loyal, they don’t care that a club like Man City stink to high heaven through greed, game the system through FFP etc etc, but as long as the players get paid and win shiny things, it’s dismissed. Maybe I’m reflecting my age, but no real fan of Villa especially a captain can walk away as easily as he has. I took a while to warm to him initially, thought he was more flair than substance, but he won me over, but that jersey with his name on it, will be going on the fire pit this weekend. He goes into the same bucket as Southgate and others. People will say maybe that I’m being harsh, but we will see how that view resonates if we end up playing City in a Cup final and Grealish scores or assists to make the difference. Grealish could have made a real difference to the forward projection of the club, he now has set it back. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Just now, Okonokos said: 6 words. My City. My Club. My Home. 10 months ago. That's what's wrong. some tripe from the marketing team... doesnt bother me in the slightest, theres no way he came up with wanting to say that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post El-Reacho Posted August 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 4, 2021 So where does the forum stand on retiring Grealish's shirt when he leaves? Always thought that was a lovely touch when Bellingham left SHA. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Johnnyp said: He's also an elite level professional footballer that wants to go to the next level. What's so wrong with that ? Nothing saying stuff like players such as Totti is his fave player because they are one club legends then **** off 10 days before the season is. Edited August 4, 2021 by AshVilla 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachoFantastico Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 9 minutes ago, JoshVilla said: I hope Villa don't go overboard with the goodbye statement. He's left us a bit in the shit here after telling us how much he bought into the project less than a year ago. Well now we know that was all BS from Jack, it speaks volumes of how he feels about Aston Villa at this point. Imagine how Dean and the lads must feel. At least we can finally say Captain Mings now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AV82 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: He's ahead of all of them. He's being punished for being good by Villa fans now Agreed, plus I think he'd still be wearing a Villa shirt this season if he just wasn't so **** great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 3 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: He's ahead of all of them. He's being punished for being good by Villa fans now Not on a par with McGrath , Little, but certainly in my top 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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