magnkarl Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Bruce has just confirmed in his presser today that Reading\us are close. I'm more exited for Leandro to leave than when we signed Terry! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Straggler Posted August 11, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2017 For me this move is absolutely for the best if only for my enjoyment of match days. I can't deny that sinking feeling I got when I saw his name on the team sheet for the opening game of the season. I went from full of anticipation and excitement, to deflated in the time it took me to read his name. At least now the temptation to play him has been/ will be removed from Bruce and Richards aside there is no one in the squad I will wince at when they are picked (I've softened a bit on Gabby and I'm in giving Johnstone a chance mode despite serious misgivings). Yep, a happy news day for me. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tismyk Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Happier than a dog with 2 dicks 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villatillidie1980 Posted August 11, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted August 11, 2017 What's the bet he scores against us next Tuesday?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tismyk Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 2 minutes ago, villatillidie1980 said: What's the bet he scores against us next Tuesday?? What's the bet he slips up twice to let us win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daweii Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 2 minutes ago, villatillidie1980 said: What's the bet he scores against us next Tuesday?? He might do, but I have a feeling it won't be down to him. Villa have a habit of making teams look world class for parts of games, I am sure even if it's only for 10-15 minutes in the second half Bacuna will be made to look like the next Messi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villatillidie1980 Posted August 11, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted August 11, 2017 18 minutes ago, tismyk said: What's the bet he slips up twice to let us win That would be better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villatillidie1980 Posted August 11, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted August 11, 2017 17 minutes ago, Daweii said: He might do, but I have a feeling it won't be down to him. Villa have a habit of making teams look world class for parts of games, I am sure even if it's only for 10-15 minutes in the second half Bacuna will be made to look like the next Messi. Haha, very true. Who knows, maybe next Tuesday will come too soon for him to feature anyway, by the time it gets done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsworthlion Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Looking back to the start of this thread for nostalgia.... wow. I hope it is part of the deal that he HAS TO play against us. In his favour.. I will always remember those 2 free kicks and the goal against Leicester in the FA cup qtr final ( the Sherwood in the stands and in the dressing room at half time) end of a largely forgettable era... bye bye leandro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteyp Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Isn't it likely that the transfer will go through after we play them? No point in opening yourself up to any potential criticism by giving them a player eager to please - however unlikely he does something effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted August 11, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted August 11, 2017 (edited) The memory that I will always associate Bacuna with is the back pass he did against Southampton, it almost looked like a "**** you" to the crowd for getting on his back. Don't think i've seen anything so ridiculous before in my life down at Villa Park. I haven't watched it back since watching it live, would love a gif of it. Edited August 11, 2017 by PieFacE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 I wonder if him starting last week was all a plan to speed up interest in him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 15 minutes ago, PieFacE said: The memory that I will always associate Bacuna with is the back pass he did against Southampton, it almost looked like a "**** you" to the crowd for getting on his back. Don't think i've seen anything so ridiculous before in my life down at Villa Park. I haven't watched it back since watching it live, would love a gif of it. It's one of the worst things I've ever seen a villa player do. A bit like Okore's OG against Luton, it was so bad you think it had to be on purpose. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 1 hour ago, bannedfromHandV said: I wonder if him starting last week was all a plan to speed up interest in him. If anything, it did the opposite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazzap24 Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 2 hours ago, bannedfromHandV said: I wonder if him starting last week was all a plan to speed up interest in him. I want to believe that, but I'm not sure. I mentioned it on here a few days ago, but I just think I was looking for an excuse as to why Bruce had picked him in the first place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 2 hours ago, bannedfromHandV said: I wonder if him starting last week was all a plan to speed up interest in him. No chance IMO. So important for us to make a strong start, no way Bruce plays a player he wants rid of to just try and get £1 million into the club. I think he's a player Bruce rates and likes what he brings. I think the fan reaction probably made Bacuna turn round and tell them he wanted to leave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 1 hour ago, Czechlad said: If anything, it did the opposite. How do you work that out given that he's now on the verge of leaving? We rejected a bid from Reading weeks ago (I think), I'm thinking that starting him on the weekend was a message that he's not redundant and if you want him you'll have to stump up more than the £1M offered. That's my take on it anyway, and 50% of the time I'm never wrong ;~) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 22 minutes ago, DCJonah said: No chance IMO. So important for us to make a strong start, no way Bruce plays a player he wants rid of to just try and get £1 million into the club. I think he's a player Bruce rates and likes what he brings. I think the fan reaction probably made Bacuna turn round and tell them he wanted to leave If you're going to lose a game, no better one than the first as you have 45 to make up for it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 3 hours ago, handsworthlion said: Looking back to the start of this thread for nostalgia.... wow. I hope it is part of the deal that he HAS TO play against us. In his favour.. I will always remember those 2 free kicks and the goal against Leicester in the FA cup qtr final ( the Sherwood in the stands and in the dressing room at half time) end of a largely forgettable era... bye bye leandro. Me too but only because it stands out as the only on the ball quality he has ever shown...oh, and that cross against Sunderland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 26 minutes ago, bannedfromHandV said: If you're going to lose a game, no better one than the first as you have 45 to make up for it. Why risk it though for such a small amount? And the momentum of a good start is vital. I just don't see Bruce potentially sacrificing a game in order to get such a small sum for a player. If that was the case McCormack would have started upfront. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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