steve-67 Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I think we should have signed a replacement before he went. I have no problem with the deal in terms of the cash generated from his sale but I also think it's a mistake to let him go before we have a ready made man to take his place. Liverpool would have waited for him if they wanted him that much. The fact that Villa have sold yet another player and the world is watching doesn't seem to bother our board at all. Whether this makes it more difficult for us to attract decent players or not remains to be seen I guess. Another £40k off the wage bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Is Randy balancing the books so he can sell up more easily? What the f*** is the plan these days ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moorski Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I think we should have signed a replacement before he went. Maybe a case of ensuring we had the money in the bank first Steve. Perhaps other moves were dependant on him definately moving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-67 Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I think we should have signed a replacement before he went. Maybe a case of ensuring we had the money in the bank first Steve. Perhaps other moves were dependant on him definately moving! Quite likely Moorski. I hope we had the deals lined up and don't get held to ransom!! :evil: Really hope the Evertom bidding for N'Zogbia turns out to be rubbish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Nzogbia must be nailed on if DJ has been allowed to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moorski Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I cant see Everton having the money /wages available for N'Zogbia. On Downing, that bloke is a major let down but he was lined up to go there 2 years ago and used us as a stepping stone after his foot injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I noted the OS statement re the completion of the transfer was missing the usual 'we wish (player) all the best for his future and thank him for his time at Villa' speil..... speaks volumes on how this deal was dealt with by Downing, his agent and Plop IMO If we manage to get N'Zogbia, Given, Parker and Hutton using the proceeds of his sale then it'll be more of a positive than a negative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeafyVilla Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I think villa v liverpool would be a game Hogg could deffinitely do a job for us in :winkold: The only game Hogg could do a job for us is if they ever need an extra body at a catering point or an extra steward, he's utter crap on the pitch and no where near good enough to play for the Villa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moorski Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I noted the OS statement re the completion of the transfer was missing the usual 'we wish (player) all the best for his future and thank him for his time at Villa' spell..... Correct,the Club are clearly feeling let down & rightly so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuW Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I noted the OS statement re the completion of the transfer was missing the usual 'we wish (player) all the best for his future and thank him for his time at Villa' speil..... Was just about to post the same, close the door on the way out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myb Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 absolute rocket polisher of the highest order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 im sorry but thats horseshit - you dont conduct an interview with newspaper (a) saying you are more than happy and you'd sit down and discuss a contract renewall and then give alternative interview to newspaper ( a paper in the northeast saying the complete polar opposite. It makes you look like a clearing in the woods. Where's his respect? the club signed him on one leg and he said the same - its a disgrace that he has left the way he has and not shown any empathy towards the fans or the club this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMB Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I think villa v liverpool would be a game Hogg could deffinitely do a job for us in :winkold: The only game Hogg could do a job for us is if they ever need an extra body at a catering point or an extra steward, he's utter crap on the pitch and no where near good enough to play for the Villa. I meant he could do a job for us against Liverpool, as in one of his bad sliding challenges and Downing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Oh well, done now. Shame, villa are now weakened by anything up to 50%. We arnt going to replace Downing easily, if at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 This is laughable : Downing’s Liverpool-supporting dad, also called Stewart, believes the Reds' faithful and his new colleagues will be head over heels with Kenny Dalglish’s £20 million capture as he supplies the crosses that will allow striker Carroll to break the 20-goal barrier next season as he spearheads the club's quest for a return to the Premier League's top-four places. In an exclusive interview with Goal.com, Downing Snr said: “I’ve been hearing from Liverpool fans that they have been crying out for an out-and-out left winger and Stewart won’t let them down. They’ve been saying they can’t wait until he arrives and they’ve been saying he’s a better player than Ashley Young. I know that they will love him. “Andy Carroll will be rubbing his hands together. I bet he can’t wait for Stewart to arrive. Carroll will get 20 goals a season, easy, just on our Stewart’s crosses. "Carroll has a good touch for a big man but he is brilliant in the air and he will lap it up when Stewart starts pinging those pin-point crosses into the penalty area in front of the Kop. “It’s a mouth-watering prospect. Stewart will be playing with better players – the likes of Charlie Adam and Steven Gerrard - who can pick you out with a pass. He will take to it like a duck to water. “When they see him week in, week out Liverpool fans will see Stewart is a real team player as well. Ashley Young can’t play left back but our Stewart can. Ashley doesn’t track players like our Stewart tracks them. That is why the right back and left back always say they want him on their side so he can run up and down and look after them.” The 26-year-old’s dad is confident that the former Middlesbrough player will be able to cope with the extra pressure that comes with playing for a club of Liverpool’s stature. “There is a lot of pressure that comes with playing for Liverpool but Stewart will be fine with that,” said Downing Snr. “He has played alongside Steven Gerrard and all of them in front of 90,000 people at Wembley for England and so playing in front of 40,000-plus at Anfield won’t bother him.” The bold bit is surely a joke!! (granted goal.com but it has quotes) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu_The_Villan Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Pah!! Downing aint fit to lace Youngs boots. Liverpool fans will soon realise this, apart from Downings dad of course... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis_B Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 20 assists in a season - like to see that happen, but it ain't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanvilla_1994 Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 sounds like a bigger cock than his son Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legov Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 sounds like a bigger cock than his son Naaaah not even close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillz Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I think villa v liverpool would be a game Hogg could deffinitely do a job for us in :winkold: The only game Hogg could do a job for us is if they ever need an extra body at a catering point or an extra steward, he's utter crap on the pitch and no where near good enough to play for the Villa. I meant he could do a job for us against Liverpool, as in one of his bad sliding challenges and Downing! I'd play Petrov instead. he's already put the guy on crutches once ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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