Popular Post StewieGriffin Posted September 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 1, 2023 I wish him nothing but the best. He's played at some of the biggest clubs in Europe and could easily have taken us for one last pay day - he didn't do that, and it's a real shame that his body is just not up to this level anymore, because technically he's lost nothing (apart from infuriatingly constantly pinging shots miles over the bar from time to time). That should have been checked out before he signed (certainly permanently) but that isn't his fault. He's going to absolutely destroy the Qatari League, even at 75%. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QldVilla Posted September 1, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted September 1, 2023 A little sad to seen him go, but the game has passed him by in the PL and his body can’t stand the rigours. Wish him well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan95 Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 (edited) I wonder if we need him to leave to bring somebody in. Then again we might not even get confirmation he's left until after our window closes Edited September 1, 2023 by villan95 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Really enjoyed watching him play, but he epitomised Gerrard’s time at the club with his occasional “moments of magic”. I can just hear Gerrard’s whiny accent telling the players to get the ball to Phil and he’ll do something with it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 1 minute ago, jacketspuds said: Really enjoyed watching him play, but he epitomised Gerrard’s time at the club with his occasional “moments of magic”. I can just hear Gerrard’s whiny accent telling the players to get the ball to Phil and he’ll do something with it. A bit surprising that he didn’t try n sign him again for his Saudi club… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan95 Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 2 minutes ago, Jas10 said: A bit surprising that he didn’t try n sign him again for his Saudi club… They could only afford 1 big signing and he went for Henderson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jas10 Posted September 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 1, 2023 1 minute ago, villan95 said: They could only afford 1 big signing and he went for Henderson SG: I wanted Phil here but there was…No Communication!! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted September 1, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted September 1, 2023 A sense of what if, and if only with this one. Was really excited to see him arrive and was full of hope and optimism, but he seemingly can’t stay fit anymore. A real shame, but best for the club to offload him and bring in someone who can contribute more consistently. Thanks Phil! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a-k Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 6 hours ago, MaVilla said: tbf he would tear up the saudi league (if he can stay fit), and its all about raising the league's profile, ticks all the boxes tbh (apart from the fitness/injury box) Shame he ain't going there then 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post useless Posted September 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 1, 2023 Signing Coutinho was a pivotal moment, as marked the the point when we returned to being one of the top clubs again, he was as if the club's stargate to other top players, as since his arrival we signed Diego Carlos, Digne, Kamara, Tielemans, Torres, Zaniolo, and Diaby, he helped change the way the club was perceived by the world, which probably helped us attract a top manager like Emery, who in turn is having a similar effect but in his case both because of his previous reputation and how wel he's doing. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubliner Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Hope the move works out for him. A very likeable player who was badly hampered with injuries during his time with us. I really thought he could be an asset for us in Europe this year but probably the right move to get him off the books given his injury record 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 22 minutes ago, useless said: Signing Coutinho was a pivotal moment, as marked the the point when we returned to being one of the top clubs again, he was as if the club's stargate to other top players, as since his arrival we signed Diego Carlos, Digne, Kamara, Tielemans, Torres, Zaniolo, and Diaby, he helped change the way the club was perceived by the world, which probably helped us attract a top manager like Emery, who in turn is having a similar effect but in his case both because of his previous reputation and how wel he's doing. I really don't think so. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 (edited) He’s exactly the kind of player you expect a Saudi or Qatari club to sign. Massive profile but can no longer handle top level football. Shame it didn’t work out and wish him well. Edited September 1, 2023 by Vive_La_Villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted September 1, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted September 1, 2023 14 hours ago, Czarnikjak said: Saudis or Qatari would buy anyone with only a passing resemblance to a footbal player...not sure Monchi deserves much credit for this one. Yep it's like congratulating the chef when a dog eats a pork chop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 14 hours ago, Czarnikjak said: Saudis or Qatari would buy anyone with only a passing resemblance to a footbal player...not sure Monchi deserves much credit for this one. Are you saying I have a chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 8 hours ago, AndyM3000 said: Bit sad he never really got fit under Emery. A lot of our plan now is to free up space and create quick openings in the pocket, he would be very good at that if he could just get a run. He really wouldn't, he can barely move at this stage of his career Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 1 hour ago, villan95 said: They could only afford 1 big signing and he went for Henderson Signing Wijnaldum today 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan95 Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 1 minute ago, Zatman said: Signing Wijnaldum today Suppose they did get Moussa Dembele too although he was free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 7 hours ago, MaVilla said: tbf he would tear up the saudi league (if he can stay fit), and its all about raising the league's profile, ticks all the boxes tbh (apart from the fitness/injury box) He can barely move and was last good about 5 years ago. But good luck to him for his last big move before retirement. Was never a problem off the pitch unlike some big names we have had in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 25 minutes ago, DCJonah said: I really don't think so. Yeah… I’d say that’s at least a bit of a stretch and quite exaggerated on the whole! Phil is why we got Unai?? The players… could even go so far as to suggest SG then Na Na, this was the reason: NSWE stepped in and sent Purslow n his pal on their way 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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