Farlz Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 IF this is actually true, I dread to think the amount of abuse he's going to get Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danceoftheshamen Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 I won't believe a word of it until it is said by the official site. After this summer i have absolutely zero trust in any of the media outlets as they have proven beyond all doubt they are full of BS. Not saying i would be surprised if it is the case of course but that's another matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinker Posted July 17, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted July 17, 2015 Why would he have two medicals , he's already past one a week ago, bullshit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 (edited) If its true they must have offered him even more money than last time to sit on their bench Edited July 17, 2015 by AshVilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Kendrick's Dentist Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 MEN and those reporting are pretty reputable. Instinct tells me he's off. So reputable that they base their story off a photo taken from Twitter? Would imagine they've checked with someone at City before running with it. Again, why? "Unconfirmed reports". Listen, I'm hoping against hope that he stays, but I just can't see it. They're not going to be confirming anything until its done. Of course The Sun, The Star et al publish bullshit on the daily. The majority of big transfers are in the reputable papers before they happen though, as journalists receive tips from sources at clubs. We are just more inclined to remember the bullshit, as when a player does sign, everyone's focus is on them, rather than the journo whose source proved correct. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonslayer1981 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 no way to prove unless the guy uploads the photo to somewhere other than twitter to prove its todays date as i think twitter removes all meta info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 If it's true - then Delph will look a complete pillock If not, ho hum - just more sensationalist click bait to ignore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl the Pearl Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Didn't Westy come out and say, "We knew Delph was staying," after the first rumor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCAM Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Id like to think it's crap but sadly, there's not normally smoke without fire. If it is true, I'll be disappointed but I don't think it'll bother me as much. To make the last u-turn it confirmed I wanted him as captain, if he's flaked out and changed his mind again I don't really want him here. Does kill my enthusiasm though, what's the point? You get decent players and the are just poached by the bigger clubs in your league so you stay below them... Won't believe until he is confirmed as a City player, but I'll be surprised if this isn't true, it's too much of a long shot for people to be running with it without reliable info. Id love the club to just tweet a jokey tweet towards Man City so we know it's not true, without the club needing to make a statement for every single rumour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightoffyour Posted July 17, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted July 17, 2015 Still looks like total bollocks to me. Until there's more news with actual quotes or an actual photo of Delph I won't believe it. Seems like everyone is basing the story on this photo and then on each other's stories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dounavilla Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 It's true Or not true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villatillidie_82 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 The photo / rumour came from a kid on twitter. @maxwbrookes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chap of Steel Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 This would be very, very strange. A couple of days ago Sherwood said this in a Sky Sports article (link here): "Obviously we can try and sway his choice by telling him the pros and cons. I told him what we are trying to build here and he obviously liked the sound of it. It’s up to us to strengthen now and put some real quality in and around Fabian Delph and others.” Although that article also said Benteke is expected to stay... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrinityRoadSteps Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 I don't know if it's because Villa have been involved with more big transfer stories this time around but it does seem to me that journalistic standards are slipping faster than ever before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabby Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 In shock ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCAM Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Remember last time and just chillax, everyone. Last time he WAS joining them, he decided against it. He won't change his mind if he's gone back to join them again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 BBC have confirmed it. He's off, lads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 The wording on the BBC Sportsday update thing is weird: "BBC Sport can confirm Fabian Delph's £8m move from Aston Villa to Manchester City is back on and the 25-year-old England midfielder is currently undergoing a medical." http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/33247611 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 was going to say that the media reports would be journalism 101 and use terms such as "it is our understanding" or sky sports sauce special BBC have put their cock on the block and said we confirm he's having his medical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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