Brumerican Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Exactly. Liverpool aren't in Europe next season - same as us. We get it , small heath are in Europe. Well done. You're also in the second tier again . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-67 Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 I hope Gerard Houllier isn't going to replace Downing with Seb Larrson from the Sty. Free of not, this would be a mismatch of a replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedkandi Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Anyone see the Guardian 'Said & Done'? Downing actually said ' i have even though about leaving Villa' apparently on April Fools Day. (i am aware he said similar afterwards) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan81 Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 I don't think Downin will leave this summer,i think its a case of he wants to see how we do next season befor penning a new deal,,plus whether its Houllier or someone else in charge i can't see Villa accepting any bid unless it was over £20 Mill and i cannot see that happening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.I.C.O. Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 He's got two years left on his contract, so why would we sell unless he puts in a transfer request? Downing will be a Villa player next season, don't believe all the crap you read in the rags. He was probably misquoted (papers NEVER do that, do they? ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisNichollsToe Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Just said that his future at the club is not affected by whomever the manager is. Over to you Randy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 The situation with Downing has become very similar to the one that developed with Gareth Barry during the summer of 2006. All of the signs pointed to him going (I believe Portsmouth was the touted destination - as hard as that is to believe now) until the new manager was appointed, convinced him to stay and subsequently built the side around him. I feel that with the right appointment, a wave of renewed optimism and some clear direction established for the club that Downing may yet sign a new contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisNichollsToe Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 The situation with Downing has become very similar to the one that developed with Gareth Barry during the summer of 2006. All of the signs pointed to him going (I believe Portsmouth was the touted destination - as hard as that is to believe now) until the new manager was appointed, convinced him to stay and subsequently built the side around him. I feel that with the right appointment, a wave of renewed optimism and some clear direction established for the club that Downing may yet sign a new contract. Totally agree. Ashley also said similar, and stated that he has yet to sit down with the chairman and the Manager to decide his future :shock: So we may still have hope there aswell. Like i said, come on Randy!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Yeah his deal with Portsmouth went as close as him readying to go for a medical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Nah.. don't buy it.. they are both off, Ash this summer, Downing next summer.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanpabloangel18 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 So basically, Downing is just holding the club to ransom. word removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisNichollsToe Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 So basically, Downing is just holding the club to ransom. word removed Or seeing in what future direction we will go? Listening to him in his scouse accent, and then realising hes in the England camp, did send a sghiver down my spine. But, i still think we have a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 So basically, Downing is just holding the club to ransom. word removed No, I think he's weighing up his options as any professional is going to do at this point. Ideally, you'd like to think that after offering him an opportunity in the Premier League whilst still injured would be rewarded with a little loyalty but then none of us are naive enough to still believe that loyalty is a factor with the modern footballer. He's a very good player who has just enjoyed arguably his finest and most consistent season to date. He knows there will be other clubs interested in him and that those clubs may be bigger than Villa. Villa, meanwhile, are in the midst of struggling to define exactly what our short- and long-term ambitions are and who is going to be the new figurehead with responsibility for delivering those ambitions. I think it's perfectly reasonable for Downing to wait and see just what happnes next before committing to anything. Though his quotes about wanting to sign a new contract earlier in the month do jar with last week's quotes that indicate he is now hedging his bets - making one wonder exactly what was said when he and his agent met with Paul Faulkner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasley14 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Scouse accent?? He's from middlesborough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisNichollsToe Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Scouse accent?? He's from middlesborough! Then hes been practicing :winkold: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanpabloangel18 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Nah, **** the asshole. A few months ago it was ''I'll stay even if we're relegated''. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRDR Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 **** the asshole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillanousOne Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Asked whether the Frenchman's plans would determine Downing's future at Villa Park, the former Middlesbrough man was clear, adding: "I have enjoyed working with Martin O'Neill, Kevin McDonald, Gary McAllister and Gerard Houllier so it doesn't influence my decision at all if he stays or goes." Great to see player loyalty in full effect again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisNichollsToe Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Asked whether the Frenchman's plans would determine Downing's future at Villa Park, the former Middlesbrough man was clear, adding: "I have enjoyed working with Martin O'Neill, Kevin McDonald, Gary McAllister and Gerard Houllier so it doesn't influence my decision at all if he stays or goes." Great to see player loyalty in full effect again! I reckon they all read and quote the same sheet of paper, just changing the phrase a little, to suit their predicament :oops: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanpabloangel18 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 **** the asshole. Too many blocked words Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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