GarethRDR Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 So Barry didnt have a double page spread in the NOTW?! I thought it was Attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villastine Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 In fairness to Downing he has every right to wait for the club to sort out the manger situation before he considers signing a new contract. Anyway I think the club should take a hard-line on both him and Young if they don’t agree new deals. Both want to play for England in the Euro’s. They are contracted to us. We can be fair, agree a release fee and sign a new contract otherwise you will both spend the year on the f**kin bench! Honestly, I believe they will blink first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykeyb Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I think it might be advisable that Randy is not allowed to talk to any first team member as his strike rate at the moment is something like 4 and 0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC-Prideofbrum Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Looking on redcafe, the majority don't seem to rate him, I wish I could sign up and well put their misguided views straight. Unfortunately I don't know how to set up any other email account apart from hotmail/gmail etc... It's sad but it annoys me ...."he's complete cack" ....."if he had Young's pace..." He's quicker than Young for jeeps sake!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bose Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 People always seem to think Downing isn't that quick. Ridiculous really, probably the third fastest player in the squad after the speed machines (Gabby and Walker). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasley14 Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I'd agree, 3rd fastest probs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIW Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Young and Downing out for around 30m. N'Zogbia, Kranjcar, and some foreign/french bloke that Houllier knows about ( or two) and Bob's your uncle. Seems like I'm the only one going into this summer with a positive frame of mind where transfers are concerened. nd we've saved a bit of money with NRC's wages so we can go and get a half decent foreigner for sensible wages. Game on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jat_r Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Really do not want to lose Downing. I'm resigned to the loss of Young now but not Downing. That would shatter me! Really hope we manage to let Young go early and show some intent with his replacement and that would demonstrate to Downing that he should sign long term! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Apparently we have just snubbed a quiet £18 million, for Downing from Liverpool. Proof we dont wanna sell mi thinks! Anymore than that though, I think would be tempting!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukedaw Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Apparently we have just snubbed a quiet £18 million, for Downing from Liverpool. Proof we dont wanna sell mi thinks! Anymore than that though, I think would be tempting!!! How do you know that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Looking on redcafe, the majority don't seem to rate him, I wish I could sign up and well put their misguided views straight. Unfortunately I don't know how to set up any other email account apart from hotmail/gmail etc... It's sad but it annoys me ...."he's complete cack" ....."if he had Young's pace..." He's quicker than Young for jeeps sake!! Trust me, I am constantly arguing with their fans, they do not believe anybody other than them can have the answer, what they say is gospel and very frustrating. Most I know think Bent is average and only scores goals through penalties and even argued with me that half his Villa goals have been pens. I am not kidding.. I have a massive hatred of their fans through the ones who talk so much **** shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRS-T Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Last year I didn't think that Downing was that quick but I've seen his pace this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supervillan78 Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 I really don't think Downing's leaving in this window. All he's said, is that he doesn't want to sign a new contract at this point, that's all. Given the current managerial situation, I'd say that's quite prudent. Its going to be down to the club to persuade him to stay. The best way of doing that in my opinion, is to back the manager (whoever it is) and make a few marquee signings this summer, then really going all out to win something next season. F.A Cup anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkr Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 £20m and i would cash in now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AValon Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 I'd be surprised if he left tbh, unless the personal deal was too ridiculous to turn down. He actually looks to be enjoying himself since DB came and I think he'll be buoyed by the fact he's the fans choice. I hope to think he's a bit more loyal than that. Besides, the idea of him going to liverscum does'nt even bear thinking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cracker1234 Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 £20m and i would cash in now. If we get 15mil for Young with 1 year left on his contract then Downing must be 25mil with 2 years. Player of the season too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkr Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 If we could get £25m then we would be laughing, but i personally would sell him at £20m if we received such an offer. Obviously hold out for the highest amount but if that was £20m i would sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstonMartin82 Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 I wonder if the same people that say sell if we are offered a particular price are the same people that want the manager out at the end of the season when we are perceived to have underperformed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkr Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 I wonder if the same people that say sell if we are offered a particular price are the same people that want the manager out at the end of the season when we are perceived to have underperformed. Yes i would sell for £20m and yes i do want the manager sacked/to retire. There is also nothing perceived about our underperfomrance, we have finshed lower in the league with less points and most of our big wins came without the manager in charge. Dont see what your getting at though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanky Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 To be honest it will be much harder to replace Downing with the money. I'd rather have Downing than the £20 million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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