macandally Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 17 minutes ago, Adam2003 said: Well no, but I think he prefers it to seventh best. Let’s see if the summer’s dealings get us close to the former not the latter! Luiz is going as Emery thinks he can find better. If he felt he was essential to this squad, he would be ring fenced like Watkins, Martinez etc. Have we learnt nothing over last 2 years, we are only looking better and upwards 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 2 minutes ago, macandally said: Luiz is going as Emery thinks he can find better. If he felt he was essential to this squad, he would be ring fenced like Watkins, Martinez etc. Have we learnt nothing over last 2 years, we are only looking better and upwards Sorry but… I don’t know how/why anyone can make such definitive statements as this, as though they are accurate or true. Cannot know unless we talk to or hear from Unai. Cant really ignore the PSR factor too. If that wasn’t a thing, I feel like Unai would not even think of moving Dougie on. Or the contract rumour… Oh well, to each their own… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 6 minutes ago, mikeyjavfc said: Thanks for everything Dougie! Leaving on a high after securing champions league for us. By all rights he should have left during the Gerrard debacle, but he signed a new contract against the odds and was a big part of the upswing under Unai, so I feel like we have had a good innings from him. He will be a monster in Italy where he will get an extra second on the ball at all times, which will suit his style. Yep… we shouldn’t really ignore or fail to appreciate how critical he has been in what we’ve manage to achieve. One of the biggest contributors… A shame how a few seem to have turned on him or become extra critical because of a drop off in form (despite the reasons why) or just because he is leaving…. he WAS that good… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 Wish him and Alisha well. Thanks for the goals, that way you'd pick out a pass. Onwards and upwards, enjoy Juve, Dougie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 13 minutes ago, Corleone said: do we still need to generate another £30+m before the end of June to meet the FFP requirements or does this deal cover it? the deal will go down on paper as a full 55/60/65m or whatever Luiz's total cost was, i would think? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macandally Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 7 minutes ago, Jas10 said: Sorry but… I don’t know how/why anyone can make such definitive statements as this, as though they are accurate or true. Cannot know unless we talk to or hear from Unai. Cant really ignore the PSR factor too. If that wasn’t a thing, I feel like Unai would not even think of moving Dougie on. Or the contract rumour… Oh well, to each their own… We will never know, but Unai is fundamentally running the playing side of the business. Strange how the FIRST person he looks to move on is Dougie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG_Villa_Fan Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 1 minute ago, macandally said: We will never know, but Unai is fundamentally running the playing side of the business. Strange how the FIRST person he looks to move on is Dougie? * FIRST person that can bring 60+ mil, tbh. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam2003 Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 15 minutes ago, macandally said: Luiz is going as Emery thinks he can find better. If he felt he was essential to this squad, he would be ring fenced like Watkins, Martinez etc. Have we learnt nothing over last 2 years, we are only looking better and upwards Great, that sounds lovely and I hope you’re right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalfTimePost Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 Goodbye sweet prince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam2003 Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 (edited) 35 minutes ago, Tomaszk said: It's a much much easier league. The problem he'll have is he's not a great self-motivator IMO. He does slip into coasting does the Doug. Honestly you don’t get to the level of playing Champions League football and for Brazil if that’s the case, especially with his background. I know what you mean but if I’d grown up in the favela I’m 90% sure I’d still be in the favela. Suggesting a lack of self motivation doesn’t really add up with the last two decades of his life. (Absolutely get of course that there’s a point when players can take their eye off the ball and start to just love the life) Edited June 22 by Adam2003 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete101 Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 See you in champions League Dougie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talldarkandransome Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 All that time learning the flipping words to his song And he goes and leaves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Villa87 Posted June 22 Popular Post Share Posted June 22 Can only wish him well. Top player for us. We could have lost him to Arsenal for £20 million 18 months ago. This is much better. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 6 minutes ago, macandally said: We will never know, but Unai is fundamentally running the playing side of the business. Strange how the FIRST person he looks to move on is Dougie? We’re all entitled to our views mate… Personally, I don’t think it’s as simple or straightforward as that. To me, at least, it was obvious that he was relied on (top 3 for most minutes played too) and highly valued by Unai. A key player for sure - he called him “the light of our side”… always spoke positively about him. Short on options regarding bringing big fees/deals in and battling PSR… might’ve been the most willing to leave out of those few players too. Ollie and Leon recently committed to new deals, Emi is clearly “all in” (what a guy). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 I’m not “so happy” with this, Dougie my lad… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TheMightyVillans Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 Shame we couldn't give him a proper send off at villa park. Hopefully we verse Juventus in the champs league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalfTimePost Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 (edited) 42 minutes ago, Jas10 said: He’s gonna thrive… but don’t forget who made you Dougie. Vasco de Gama and Manchester City? Edited June 22 by HalfTimePost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalfTimePost Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 7 minutes ago, Villa87 said: Can only wish him well. Top player for us. We could have lost him to Arsenal for £20 million 18 months ago. This is much better. £15m and two potential bench warmers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemond2008 Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 I've got no problem with him going, obviously would have preferred him to stay but at least I won't need to listen to that dick head commentator constantly call him Dooglash Louise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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