Zatman Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 2 hours ago, PieFacE said: I mean, it's not like he's a worse player now than he was before. If anything he will be better. Pep's system just doesn't suit him at all. Far too robotic. The skills that made him great are gone now because of Pepsi, I dont think Unai would even consider to take him if offered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 2 hours ago, AndyM3000 said: I don't think he's that driven by money, wouldn't surprise me if he did take a pretty big pay cut to come back if it was possible. the guy that was Mr Aston Villa but led by his egotistical Dad wanted to go to Spurs or United but eventually joined the peasants of City 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCollins29 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 2 hours ago, PieFacE said: I mean, it's not like he's a worse player now than he was before. If anything he will be better. Pep's system just doesn't suit him at all. Far too robotic. I disagree, he's less effective than at villa imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icouldtelltheworld Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 (edited) 3 hours ago, DJ_Villain said: That’s assuming his house hasn’t been robbed… Need a house like Scrooge McDuck's to keep all his cash in! Edited February 6 by icouldtelltheworld Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinker Posted February 6 VT Supporter Share Posted February 6 He will run his contract down then come back to villa on a free. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_Villain Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 13 minutes ago, tinker said: He will run his contract down then come back to villa on a free. What? For a nice chunky signing on bonus? To say how he is “Villa till he dies and oooh, that’s a lot of money XYZ are offering, bye” 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted February 6 VT Supporter Share Posted February 6 6 hours ago, Zatman said: The skills that made him great are gone now because of Pepsi, I dont think Unai would even consider to take him if offered Of course he would 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delboy54 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 With a football fans "head" on It's such a waste seeing such a talented footballer reduced to a robotic bit part player now. When he played for us he was one of those rare individuals that when he had the ball people stood up out of their seats as he was such a good exciting player for us. I tend to agree I think he will be off to the Saudis jawdees soon (or even the Saudi league if it's only money he is interested in now). I wonder how his career would have turned out had he stayed with us? Is he the type of player that fits in with Emery's team....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinker Posted February 6 VT Supporter Share Posted February 6 1 hour ago, DJ_Villain said: What? For a nice chunky signing on bonus? To say how he is “Villa till he dies and oooh, that’s a lot of money XYZ are offering, bye” Yep, earnt us £100m in fees, sat on the bench for 4 yeaes then comes back for a small fee, earns a big wage from us but helps us win the league. Happy days 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 (edited) He featured a lot last season and played really well so it’s strange he’s not involved more this season. Edited February 6 by Vive_La_Villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 19 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: He featured a lot last season and played really well so it’s strange he’s not involved more this season. Dwight Yorke at United. You use them, indulge them but sooner or later you cut them loose. Jack wasn't going to keep getting away with it. He's still a world class footballer, and you'd all still have him back tomorrow, as would Unai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 8 minutes ago, rodders0223 said: Dwight Yorke at United. You use them, indulge them but sooner or later you cut them loose. Jack wasn't going to keep getting away with it. He's still a world class footballer, and you'd all still have him back tomorrow, as would Unai. So you reckon it’s his off the field antics that has him out of favour ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villarule123 Posted February 6 VT Supporter Share Posted February 6 Cheeky £40m bid in the summer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 5 minutes ago, villarule123 said: Cheeky £40m bid in the summer? Less... Personally I think it's like an ex who cheated on you never go back, you'll only end up doing it again, mentally I just don't see him being there with us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 He's probably at risk of not going to the Euros now, given he isn't even getting off the bench these days. He's basically behind Foden and Doku who are both much younger than him so his days at City are numbered. He's on too much money to come back here. If he was available at a knockdown price in the summer (i.e. £30-40m) and was prepared to slash his wages by half would I take him? Possibly. He'd only be 28 (nearing 29) and the idea of Grealish as a 10 with Diaby (or Ramsey) and Bailey either side of him and Watkins up front is a formidable attack. But I don't see it happening. I think we'll go for someone younger, around 23 or 24, but maybe a similar type of playing style (i.e. creative left sided player or number 10 who can play through balls to our speedy attackers), Grealish is getting on and doubt he'd take a wage cut of 50%+, although I bet he'd be excited about coming back to us now given we are a far better team than when he left with a world class manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 8 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: So you reckon it’s his off the field antics that has him out of favour ? Just his whole personality. I don't think his off the field antics are too extreme nowadays but I imagine Pep isn't best pleased with his philosophy on life. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 40 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: He featured a lot last season and played really well so it’s strange he’s not involved more this season. That's what baldy does. One minute he loves you, the next minute he cuts you loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_Villain Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 29 minutes ago, rodders0223 said: Dwight Yorke at United. You use them, indulge them but sooner or later you cut them loose. Jack wasn't going to keep getting away with it. He's still a world class footballer, and you'd all still have him back tomorrow, as would Unai. Nah, you’re alright… Hes nailed his colours to the mast… Persona non grata as far as im concerned 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mark Albrighton Posted February 6 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted February 6 It would be nice if when people say “Of course we’d have him back” or similar, they’d give some indication as to how much they’d realistically want Villa to pay. Would I want us to buy him for £75m and make him our top earner by a clear distance. Nah. Would I want him back for £25m and on wages that are roughly in line with the current salaries. Yes. I know in reality it would be somewhere in between, but this notion of getting him back…the fee would be a rather important factor in making my mind up either way in this hypothetical situation. For what it’s worth, I think the club and Grealish have moved on. I don’t see him returning and that’s ok. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlobalVillan Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 13 minutes ago, Mark Albrighton said: It would be nice if when people say “Of course we’d have him back” or similar, they’d give some indication as to how much they’d realistically want Villa to pay. Would I want us to buy him for £75m and make him our top earner by a clear distance. Nah. Would I want him back for £25m and on wages that are roughly in line with the current salaries. Yes. I know in reality it would be somewhere in between, but this notion of getting him back…the fee would be a rather important factor in making my mind up either way in this hypothetical situation. For what it’s worth, I think the club and Grealish have moved on. I don’t see him returning and that’s ok. Grealish wouldn't come back to Villa for a number of reasons and will probably end up at Chelsea or Man United at some point, on absurd money. He isn't the same player that left us and we aren't the same club that sold him. Really couldn't give a toss what he does and haven't done since the moment he left. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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