Frodo Posted 8 hours ago Share Posted 8 hours ago 14 minutes ago, Jas10 said: it’s that ring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoVillan1983 Posted 8 hours ago Share Posted 8 hours ago 2 hours ago, The_Steve said: happy lads He's rivaling SJM in this picture... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted 8 hours ago Popular Post Share Posted 8 hours ago (edited) Jokes aside, this really is a differently run club on the player side now isn't it? The players must REALLY believe. I'm shocked each time we get a player to sign a contract who most think are ( or potentially )off. Admittedly was even surprised when Martinez signed another one. Whether it's just holding value exercises or not is irrelevant imo. When you hear how the players talk about Unai and the club it's evident we really have a " family " unit. Even Buendia after scoring his goal said " I love this club ". Martinez pretty much consistently the same as well. Obviously they also get paid handsomely. Edited 8 hours ago by JAMAICAN-VILLAN 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterwithethewinner Posted 8 hours ago Share Posted 8 hours ago 3 hours ago, Pongo Waring said: £100 Million for PL clubs £70 Million for clubs outside the PL £125 Million for wetspam….£200 million for any other London scumbags 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted 7 hours ago Share Posted 7 hours ago The club are too smart to put release clauses in contracts these days. I just think he's been offered a big pay rise and now has a few mates who 'get' him in the team so is far happier. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alakagom Posted 7 hours ago Share Posted 7 hours ago 11 minutes ago, sharkyvilla said: The club are too smart to put release clauses in contracts these days. I just think he's been offered a big pay rise and now has a few mates who 'get' him in the team so is far happier. Too smart? The Grealish release clause was absolutely monumental part of why we are in this position today. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderball Posted 7 hours ago Share Posted 7 hours ago Wow! I guessed this was coming but not as soon as this. Well done Villa and congratulations Jhon, very much deserved. Thats the last bit of unresolved squad management isnt it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted 7 hours ago Share Posted 7 hours ago Fingers crossed now he continues to do well and develop and doesn’t rest on his laurels, which can sometimes be the case once a young player gets a lucrative (even more lucrative) contract. He’s got the attention of the footballing world right now, so it’s the time to capitalise, not sit back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinker Posted 6 hours ago VT Supporter Share Posted 6 hours ago Can't believe this, he's gonna be a huge star for us and he's ours for 6 more years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted 6 hours ago VT Supporter Share Posted 6 hours ago 1 hour ago, allani said: but also great from Duran to come back from a "difficult" summer and rebuild his career at VP. It is normal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted 6 hours ago VT Supporter Share Posted 6 hours ago 1 hour ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Jokes aside, this really is a differently run club on the player side now isn't it? The players must REALLY believe. I'm shocked each time we get a player to sign a contract who most think are ( or potentially )off. Admittedly was even surprised when Martinez signed another one. Whether it's just holding value exercises or not is irrelevant imo. When you hear how the players talk about Unai and the club it's evident we really have a " family " unit. Even Buendia after scoring his goal said " I love this club ". Martinez pretty much consistently the same as well. Obviously they also get paid handsomely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The_Steve Posted 6 hours ago Popular Post Share Posted 6 hours ago Duran thanked Digne and Onana for their congratulations on Instagram with hearts and called Lucas his brother. There’s a lot of camaraderie in the dressing room. 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted 6 hours ago Share Posted 6 hours ago (edited) Great News!!! Another brick in the wall or piece in the jigsaw. Edited 5 hours ago by TRO 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishywashy Posted 6 hours ago Share Posted 6 hours ago (edited) Nice surprise. Seems he's really settled in and got his head down this season. Pretty clear the sky's the limit with this kid, and we've got him tied down to a 6 year contract. How many 20-ish year old strikers are there getting good gametime at the elite level? I think Ferguson and Højlund might genuinely be the only other strikers around that age bracket in the Prem right now. Edited 6 hours ago by wishywashy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted 5 hours ago Share Posted 5 hours ago 2 hours ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Jokes aside, this really is a differently run club on the player side now isn't it? The players must REALLY believe. I'm shocked each time we get a player to sign a contract who most think are ( or potentially )off. Admittedly was even surprised when Martinez signed another one. Whether it's just holding value exercises or not is irrelevant imo. When you hear how the players talk about Unai and the club it's evident we really have a " family " unit. Even Buendia after scoring his goal said " I love this club ". Martinez pretty much consistently the same as well. Obviously they also get paid handsomely. What a master - stroke! Seemingly on the verge of departing, and now looking absolutely smitten with all things Villa. It speaks volumes about the direction in which our club is heading, enjoy the journey, I say!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted 5 hours ago Share Posted 5 hours ago The Canadian guy who does the "Trinity" podcast actually mentioned this possibly happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted 5 hours ago Share Posted 5 hours ago 1 hour ago, Alakagom said: Too smart? The Grealish release clause was absolutely monumental part of why we are in this position today. You're missing the point I think. 1. What if we could have gotten more? ( Unlikely... But a part of the argument ) 2. If they are tied down to a contract with a good amount of time on it, you don't have to entertain any offers, regardless of how big they are. 3. Poacher type clubs will already know what they need to play to take a player from you. Imagine if it turned out Emi Martinez had a 50 mill release clause? Hence I agree, we aren't dumb enough to put certain clauses in our contracts anymore. Not saying we have NONE, but I don't think they will be the type which will force our hand against our will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted 5 hours ago Share Posted 5 hours ago (edited) I am just glad to see a few arms around him now....not easy for a young kid coming to a foreign country, with all the things buzzing around you. He is not married, which would help him, so I hope he has some family, to keep him on the straight and Narrow. Edited 5 hours ago by TRO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made In Aston Posted 5 hours ago Share Posted 5 hours ago 4 minutes ago, sheepyvillian said: What a master - stroke! Seemingly on the verge of departing, and now looking absolutely smitten with all things Villa. It speaks volumes about the direction in which our club is heading, enjoy the journey, I say!! The whole pre-season strop may well have just been Duran trying to get a new contract and had no intention of leaving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted 5 hours ago Share Posted 5 hours ago (edited) 3 minutes ago, Made In Aston said: The whole pre-season strop may well have just been Duran trying to get a new contract and had no intention of leaving. No he said he liked their badge and the bubbles. Edited 5 hours ago by TRO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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