Davkaus Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 1 minute ago, sidcow said: Should NOT have had all that pantomime at the training camp. It was played out publicly to make it clear we were trying to keep him and that it was his decision, I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made In Aston Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Just now, a m ole said: Watch them sign Kane then get given a 1 year transfer ban in a few months for breach of the rules. Naughty City. This. I think that is why they are spending big now. I suspect Grealish was earmarked for next Summer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Just now, HalfTimePost said: Now taking about him in the Community Shield. Eurgh Medical expected in the next 48 hours. I think it’ll be sorted today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Still nothing concrete today though, same journos said this was done a month ago 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 The biggest disappointment is that he clearly doesn't love the club as much as many of us hoped he does. But like I said before the liking of tweets about big clubs over the years has proven this already. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted August 4, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 4, 2021 1 minute ago, FrannyLee1968 said: I never came here to troll, but fully expected some to take their frustrations out on opposition fans. Goes with territory on every sports message board. Look if this turns out to be the real situation then spend the 100 million well. I have no ill will towards Villa, and hope they have a good season. Good luck. Visiting supporters are always welcome in VT, and for the most part they are respectful and even insightful. Cheers bud. Good luck to you too, you won’t need it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted August 4, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 4, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, dounavilla said: No booing but no clapping from me. Nah, he can have a good clap leaving the pitch after we've beaten them. Edited August 4, 2021 by sidcow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Just now, JPAngel said: Percy at the back post with a dagger through the heart. You swine! Percy the tap in merchant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herman22 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Just now, Reivax_Villa said: Confirmed by Percy. Time to move this thread Agreed! It's done! Move on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichiBoi11 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, leemond2008 said: please please please don't retire his shirt number bet there are a fair few people that are glad that the club shop ran out of E's the other day as well Buendia will take it I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiney Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Lets face it the writing has been on the wall for days, it was blind optimism that made us think otherwise. Reality of the situation is he has been pushing up a move every summer for the past 3 years. All this talk of being loyal, my club, my city is absolute horseshit, he is just another mercenary. Leaving a week and a half before the season starts is an absolute rat move too, really tarnished his legacy at the Villa unfortunately. Time to move on and support the players who actually want to play for our great club 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickjacobjr Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 3 minutes ago, tomav84 said: i hope it will be no better or worse than when any other player has left us. a quick summary of his appearances etc. "we wish him well with the next stage of his career" No more than that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 I guess there was something in him deleting those tweets supporting Man United, after all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 (edited) 9 minutes ago, jayEm said: Jack can't say 'my city, my club, my home', one year and then leave us as we're on the up the next year. Can't have it both ways. Deserves all the stick he gets when he returns to Villa Park In hindsight was probably PR the club asked him to say when United didn't actually bid for him last summer. All that talk of Wes and Nassef persuading to stay was probably bull as well. At least he signed a new deal and we got 100 mil for him rather than him running down his contract I suppose. This summer I was the least worried that he would leave in the last 4, but then does leave. Its not to do with the club which has improved massively, but more his market value and branding which has gone through the roof after the Euros. Edited August 4, 2021 by The Fun Factory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Wasn't going to have another beer but circumstances dictate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LockStockVilla Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 A few have already touched on these points, but I’m at the point where I have accepted the move. From an emotional standpoint, it’s tough to lose a star player who you consider “one of us” as it makes it so much more special when they have success with the club. That said, we are being given the opportunity to really strengthen our overall team and progress if we invest in players wisely. We saw how the performances dropped when he was missing from matches over the past few seasons and if we are ever to progress, we can’t be so reliant on one player who isn’t certain to be available for the majority of the season. At the moment, a team like Citeh can afford that type of luxury. I appreciate his contributions to the club over the past few years, but I trust those behind the scenes to make the best of this situation. I’m also confident that all of the recruitment and investment we are putting into the youth side will bear fruit in the next few years. Onto the next…. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GarethRDR Posted August 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 4, 2021 Dat feels when you spend some of this money bringing in Bellingham. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midfielder Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 1 minute ago, sidcow said: Should NOT have had all that pantomime at the training camp. Agreed, and there was no need to turn up at the kit launch at all if this was a likely move. Why even turn up to photo shoots commencing the new season's kit if you weren't to be there for fixture one. All minutiae now I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC44 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 As long as we don't retire his squad number. Can't think of any club that would embarrass themselves that much. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanky Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Just now, Kingman said: Looking likely but still nothing officially confirmed, Think they might even play the shin splints card when it comes to the medical to drive the price down further, He's missed 36 games over the last 3 season with the same reoccurring injury so technically missed a seasons worth of gamesin that period!.. He's 26 next month so his inhury recovery time won't get any quicker!.. £100m I would rip their hands off!.. Although it may seem sour grapes on our part, I’ve thought similar to this from the get go. Don’t get me wrong, Grealish is a fantastic player when in full flow, but I’m not entirely sure how much he has left in him. Didn’t look anywhere near fit for England every time I saw him in the Euros. Southgate clearly didn’t trust him but there were reports of him missing a lot of training etc which must have contributed to his game time. Will be interesting to see how he goes injury wise, assuming he has gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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