romavillan Posted May 30, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted May 30, 2019 23 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: It depends on how good he gets and his ambition. From the top of my head I can think of 2 players that stayed at their clubs when could have moved on. One was Matt le tissier that was never the model professional in terms of fitness. He was just a natural talent. The other was Gerrard who had as good as signed for Chelsea but got death threats so stayed at Liverpool and still won major trophy’s. If Grealish is as good as some think he could he would be crazy not to leave. We could use that money to reinvest the way spurs have been able too. Totti could have gone to join one of the best sides the world has ever seen and played with Zidane, Figo, Ronaldo (the real one) and the rest of the galacticos. He stayed in Rome though. There are others.... I wouldn't undervalue both Smith's and Jack's connection to Villa. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_Villain Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Enda said: I reckon the opposite. He'll do well in a side that finishes 15th. Then we sell for 50 million to one of the top 4, and we all wish him the best. Ill wish him all the best... as long as he doesnt join Spurs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 22 minutes ago, romavillan said: Totti could have gone to join one of the best sides the world has ever seen and played with Zidane, Figo, Ronaldo (the real one) and the rest of the galacticos. He stayed in Rome though. There are others.... I wouldn't undervalue both Smith's and Jack's connection to Villa. Totti would have been buried in the foundations under a Rome flyover had he left, see Gerrards proposed move to Chelsea. It was self presavation as much as loyalty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrytini Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 4 hours ago, bannedfromHandV said: Thought it was interesting that Jack openly admitted to believing the game against Hull away was his last in a Villa shirt....for a period at least anyway. Maybe it's been confirmed on here previously and I missed it but he was obviously very close to joining Spurs......I recall lots of 'he was never going anywhere' posts........seems he was going somewhere before we decided to pull the plug on it all. He was disappointed not to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrytini Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 2 hours ago, Vive_La_Villa said: Nah if he is as good as we think he is he will move to one of the big 6. Next season will show us how good he really is. After that he will move for a big sum. Wh6 not stay with us as one of the Big 7 ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 36 minutes ago, romavillan said: Totti could have gone to join one of the best sides the world has ever seen and played with Zidane, Figo, Ronaldo (the real one) and the rest of the galacticos. He stayed in Rome though. There are others.... I wouldn't undervalue both Smith's and Jack's connection to Villa. Totti won a seria A with Roma and was challenging each season. We’re a million miles from challenging for the equivalent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 2 minutes ago, terrytini said: Wh6 not stay with us as one of the Big 7 ? That’s the dream for all of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrytini Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 2 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: That’s the dream for all of us. It is but I don’t think it’s anywhere as far off as some think. Unlike some of the other Clubs who become sustainable and have the odd pop at top 6/8 we have the ability to remain up there. There is absolutely no reason why we shouldn’t compete with those Clubs, and just as Everton and / or Newcastle will try to do, turn it into a bigger top section. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 6 minutes ago, terrytini said: It is but I don’t think it’s anywhere as far off as some think. Unlike some of the other Clubs who become sustainable and have the odd pop at top 6/8 we have the ability to remain up there. There is absolutely no reason why we shouldn’t compete with those Clubs, and just as Everton and / or Newcastle will try to do, turn it into a bigger top section. Maybe. I guess we’ll have to see what next season brings. Things change so quickly as we saw from Smith taking over and winning games to then fans wanting him sacked to them promotion. I suppose Leicester showed us anything is possible in football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrytini Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 1 minute ago, Vive_La_Villa said: Maybe. I guess we’ll have to see what next season brings. Things change so quickly as we saw from Smith taking over and winning games to then fans wanting him sacked to them promotion. I suppose Leicester showed us anything is possible in football. Anything is. We have the money. From here on it’s how it’s used. And the same goes for the competition. Man City won’t always be there. Nobody stays there forever. It all changes, we are in the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted May 30, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted May 30, 2019 37 minutes ago, av1 said: Totti would have been buried in the foundations under a Rome flyover had he left, see Gerrards proposed move to Chelsea. It was self presavation as much as loyalty. Nah!!! It's not all Mafia and Mandolins you know.... ...there's some pizza too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted May 30, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted May 30, 2019 25 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: Totti won a seria A with Roma and was challenging each season. We’re a million miles from challenging for the equivalent. There was a lot of not really challenging too, and had he gone he would have won everything in the game. No question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 I hope I’m really wrong but I got this feeling Jack will just be a good player in the top flight and not this superstar we all think he will be.(for the record I’d be happy with that). I don’t think he has bossed the second tier anymore than the lad Leicester signed from Norwich. He has gone on to be player of the season for them which is great. But I think we may get he carried away with how good we think Jack really is. Again I can’t stress how much I hope I’m wrong and he goes on too big things with us. It’s just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 2 hours ago, Vive_La_Villa said: It depends on how good he gets and his ambition. From the top of my head I can think of 2 players that stayed at their clubs when could have moved on. One was Matt le tissier that was never the model professional in terms of fitness. He was just a natural talent. The other was Gerrard who had as good as signed for Chelsea but got death threats so stayed at Liverpool and still won major trophy’s. If Grealish is as good as some think he could he would be crazy not to leave. We could use that money to reinvest the way spurs have been able too. Steve Bull was another. OK, was a lower league player but I think we tried to sign him a couple of times at his peak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted May 30, 2019 Moderator Share Posted May 30, 2019 If we get anywhere near a massive game in the future and Grealish is playing in it, will someone do the decent thing and whack him over the head with something please. It pretty much guarantees it'll be the best day of his life. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8pints Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 Hopefully, he can join these one club Villans - Billy Walker, 20 years a Villan 1914-1934 and 531 appearances Johnny Dixon 15 years a Villan 1946-1961 and 430 appearances Tommy Smart, 14 years a Villan 1920-1934 405 appearances Billy George 14 years a Villan 1897-1911 and 356 appearances Harry Parkes 16 years a Villan 1939-1955 and 320 appearances Ernie Callaghan, 17 years a Villan 1930-1947 and 125 appearances 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ender4 Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 50 minutes ago, 8pints said: Hopefully, he can join these one club Villans - Billy Walker, 20 years a Villan 1914-1934 and 531 appearances Johnny Dixon 15 years a Villan 1946-1961 and 430 appearances Tommy Smart, 14 years a Villan 1920-1934 405 appearances Billy George 14 years a Villan 1897-1911 and 356 appearances Harry Parkes 16 years a Villan 1939-1955 and 320 appearances Ernie Callaghan, 17 years a Villan 1930-1947 and 125 appearances The list is missing Agbonlahor 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skruff Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 I hope he'll start being even more direct and break /up tempo in his play style. Think it would put him at a even higher level. He's so damned brilliant when he picks it up and runs towards players, breaking thru the lines. Sadly he doesn't do it too often. Will be lovely to watch him in the PL again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Watch him step up his game in the PL. I feel like he's been conserving himself this season, not showing his true power level as it were. We saw it last season but this season he let his presence do the talking more than his skills in a way. Can't **** wait for next season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 He can be as good as he wants, there is no limit for him, I firmly believe that. The way he just caresses the ball, the weight of his passes, the boy is a genius. He makes the ball do the work, makes the game look so easy, such a natural footballer. He’s one of us, his whole family are Villa fans. Recently, I’be noticed him contributing to the defensive side of his game and even winning headers. I believe we are witnessing him becoming the complete player 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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