Gary Thomas Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 5 minutes ago, hippo said: On a serious note - why would he come to us if Boro are interested...? Because we are a better club - because of money - because he is settled in the midlands. Any one or more of those I would say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Phumfeinz Posted August 11, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2016 1 minute ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: You're basing his ability off a friendly? Have you never seen him play yourself? Now now, I'm sure Chester was giving 100% in this crucial match against Reivax_Villa's friend. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 I have always rated him. Especially at this level. Has his limitations in the PL but can thrive next to Elphick IMO. Better in a 3 as we saw in the Euros. Maybe that is the way we are heading? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reivax_Villa Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 1 minute ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: You're basing his ability off a friendly? Have you never seen him play yourself? This is not based on my opinion, i'm just highlighting another professional footballers opinion. I'm up for the signing tbh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meme Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 DAY 32 - The mods still haven't noticed that there is no 'speculation' tag on this thread. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Just now, Gary Thomas said: Because we are a better club - because of money - because he is settled in the midlands. Any one or more of those I would say. We used to be a better club but are not better now and can't offer top flight football, he will get more money at Middlesborough than at Aston Villa so I'd say he is more likely to go to Boro given the choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 4 minutes ago, Reivax_Villa said: A friend of mine played against him 2 weeks ago, he said that he's average and isn't anything special. Doesn't understand why were paying 8m for him I can understand that comment if it was 4 weeks ago and said friend is Cristiano Ronaldo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwishIwasalivein1982 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 4 minutes ago, Reivax_Villa said: A friend of mine played against him 2 weeks ago, he said that he's average and isn't anything special. Doesn't understand why were paying 8m for him West Brom are a bit funny with transfers. Won't sell Berahino for 25 mil. I reckon it's something to do with their board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Thomas Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Just now, KHV said: We used to be a better club but are not better now and can't offer top flight football, he will get more money at Middlesborough than at Aston Villa so I'd say he is more likely to go to Boro given the choice We are still a better club in my eyes - all day long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 1 minute ago, Reivax_Villa said: This is not based on my opinion, i'm just highlighting another professional footballers opinion. I'm up for the signing tbh Who does your mate play for? My Albion supporting friend wants to know as he has been to every friendly this summer and is interested. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 I was talking to a colleague today about the money. Does this present VALUE to Villa? - Is he an upgrade on existing players? I'd say so yes. - Will we will be able to sell him on for the same, if not more money? Probably not, unless he really comes on and gets us up this year. - Will he be on silly wages? I imagine not too crazy, maybe £25,000 a week? Acceptable. - Will he help us get promoted? Well he's better than pillow man (aka Richards). Conclusion; Yes, even for an inflated fee of 8-10m, if he gets us up 1st time, then we'll be rolling in the money anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberman Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 29 minutes ago, Jareth said: Has won promotion from this league and played in the prem. Exactly what we need right now. We will have to pay over the odds if we want to get promoted this season. Oh and would rather an owner willing to do this not making rdm use richards like randy would have. Yeah - I'm sure he'll do a job. I'm sure he's better than most of our current options. And I'm happy we're spending and addressing the (many) problems. My comment was more a general 'football WTF?' once again in relation to how much some players go for these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 9 minutes ago, Gary Thomas said: Because we are a better club In your eyes, maybe. In his, I highly doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Thomas Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Just now, jim said: In your eyes, maybe. In his, I highly doubt it. Why do you doubt it, we are a better club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Just now, Gary Thomas said: We are still a better club in my eyes - all day long. That's because your a fan of Aston Villa. I wouldn't be rushing to join Aston Villa if I was a proffesional player unless I was from the lower leagues, the club is a shambles, the results are embarrassing and the fans are abusive towards players. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reivax_Villa Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 I'd rather have Chester than Okore & Richards. Hopefully we can get this done before Saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 2 minutes ago, KHV said: That's because your a fan of Aston Villa. I wouldn't be rushing to join Aston Villa if I was a proffesional player unless I was from the lower leagues, the club is a shambles, the results are embarrassing and the fans are abusive towards players. So is James Chester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunnski Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 14 minutes ago, av1 said: So is James Chester. I just watched a video on youtube where he says he liked Man Utd growing up and Keane was his idol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 New RB - Chester - Elphick - Amavi Even if we sign a garden gnome to play RB, that looks much strongr that what we have seen in the first 2 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberman Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 2 minutes ago, av1 said: New RB - Chester - Elphick - Amavi Even if we sign a garden gnome to play RB, that looks much strongr that what we have seen in the first 2 games. He'll go well with Elphick then, etc and so on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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