CVByrne Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 6 minutes ago, YLN said: Carbone??? What on earth are you talking about? He was incredible. Himself and Merson won that fa cup 5th round game against Leeds by themselves. He was a super player for us, and it was so disappointing we couldn't make it permanent. Put some respect on his name. You haven't a clue Still my fav Villa hat trick that. What a game 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalfTimePost Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 4 hours ago, turvontour said: I agree, he just got excited as with the great build up, that goes in and its instantly goal of the season. Puskas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 Sorry but I really feel 'meh' about making this permanent. Would love to know what his wages are gonna be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalfTimePost Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 £17m is just such unreal value. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post nick76 Posted May 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 12, 2022 43 minutes ago, Tom13 said: Sorry but I really feel 'meh' about making this permanent. Would love to know what his wages are gonna be. £17m for Coutinho and you feel meh? Wow, being a Villa fan for you generally must be suicidal daily. 11 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 41 minutes ago, HalfTimePost said: £17m is just such unreal value. It’s astonishing! You can very little for that these days football wise…yet we get his talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steero113 Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 52 minutes ago, Tom13 said: Sorry but I really feel 'meh' about making this permanent. Would love to know what his wages are gonna be. It will be heavily offset by a huge signing bonus. Would be surprised if its more than £150k a week. Plus, well... it's not your money? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 8 minutes ago, nick76 said: £17m for Coutinho and you feel meh? Wow, being a Villa fan for you generally must be suicidal daily. Why are you not taking into his consideration his wages? Coutinho was a top, top player, no doubt, still good, but he's been a bit underwhelming lately. I just prefer Buendia and really hope this doesn't mean his playing time is going to remain limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sidcow Posted May 12, 2022 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted May 12, 2022 57 minutes ago, HalfTimePost said: £17m is just such unreal value. It's astonishing. He's worth that just for the exposure and profile of the club. Don't even need to play him 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sidcow Posted May 12, 2022 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted May 12, 2022 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Tom13 said: Why are you not taking into his consideration his wages? Coutinho was a top, top player, no doubt, still good, but he's been a bit underwhelming lately. I just prefer Buendia and really hope this doesn't mean his playing time is going to remain limited. I am absolutely convinced that summer transfers will be designed to strengthen the midfield to an extent where thy both play. I have no doubts about that. Edited May 12, 2022 by sidcow 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 2 minutes ago, sidcow said: I am absolutely convinced that summed transfers will be designed to strengthen the midfield to an extent where thy both play. I have no doubts about that. ye, basically 3 x no.6/no.8 hybrid types, like Kamara, Phillips, Kondogbia, Bissouma types, i think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 2 minutes ago, sidcow said: I am absolutely convinced that summed transfers will be designed to strengthen the midfield to an extent where thy both play. I have no doubts about that. Hope you're right. One 6, two 8s, then Coutinho, Buendia, a winger with pace, one striker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 Just now, MaVilla said: ye, basically 3 x no.6/no.8 hybrid types, like Kamara, Phillips, Kondogbia, Bissouma types, i think. I'd be amazed if we sign three starting CMs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 12 minutes ago, Tom13 said: Why are you not taking into his consideration his wages? Coutinho was a top, top player, no doubt, still good, but he's been a bit underwhelming lately. I just prefer Buendia and really hope this doesn't mean his playing time is going to remain limited. Because we don’t know his wages at the moment! If the rumours of £150k per week then still a great deal for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 Just now, Tom13 said: I'd be amazed if we sign three starting CMs. I think we will sign a 6 and an 8, ready for first team. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 1 minute ago, Tom13 said: I'd be amazed if we sign three starting CMs. i dont mean all 3, i just mean the midfield 3 will be much more solid, so maybe ramsey, a DM and another, like Kondogbia/Kamara, Ramsey, Bissouma, or something. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLVillan Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 Getting Coutinho on a permanent deal is an absolute no-brainer for the club. Not only is a he world-class, but the statement it sends is massive. Potential new signings, the existing players, the fanbase, the media will all immediately see Villa at another level in terms of the type of players we can and will attract to the club. No more of this "let's see what bargains we can get and hopefully develop" as the primary transfer policy. Yes, Coutinho can be inconsistent, he can be quiet in games. He was the same way at the Dippers. But he produced/produces enough quality over the longer term that offsets his quieter games/moments. He is a creative player, and sometimes teams will set up purely to stop the ball getting to him. It is up to the staff to surround him with enough quality to ensure him being double-marked is not an effective tactic. At the dippers he had players like Gerrard, Suarez who were also match winners, so stopping him only gave more space for others. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 8 minutes ago, FLVillan said: Getting Coutinho on a permanent deal is an absolute no-brainer for the club. Not only is a he world-class, but the statement it sends is massive. Potential new signings, the existing players, the fanbase, the media will all immediately see Villa at another level in terms of the type of players we can and will attract to the club. No more of this "let's see what bargains we can get and hopefully develop" as the primary transfer policy. Yes, Coutinho can be inconsistent, he can be quiet in games. He was the same way at the Dippers. But he produced/produces enough quality over the longer term that offsets his quieter games/moments. He is a creative player, and sometimes teams will set up purely to stop the ball getting to him. It is up to the staff to surround him with enough quality to ensure him being double-marked is not an effective tactic. At the dippers he had players like Gerrard, Suarez who were also match winners, so stopping him only gave more space for others. Signing him is a no brainer at that price. Could you imagine the uproar if we didn't sign him and he signed for Newcastle and ripped it up next season? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 If I was Chuk (I can’t spell I know) I’d look at this and think about the next 3/4 seasons. Coutinho probably has 2/3 good seasons left in him - I’d love to be his understudy learning from him and then take his spot in around 30 months, Chuk will still only be 20 ish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_Villain Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 1 hour ago, HalfTimePost said: £17m is just such unreal value. Didnt we spend just shy of that signing Trezeguet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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