Popular Post _AA_786 Posted July 13 Popular Post Share Posted July 13 47 minutes ago, Villan_of_oz said: No I imagine he wants to leave and the club have said only at what we value you at, Saudi club comes and offers us what we want and off he goes. Easy job, easy money for a player who doesn't quite have the metal to play for us... Bye Bye... 42 minutes ago, Villan_of_oz said: Bailey is twice the player Diaby is at the moment, Diaby didn't fancy the bench or the fight... We are no longer a club where one player leaving fazes me, I trust the people in place to build the squad for Unai... Appreciate everyone will have different opinions so if you said you preferred JPB over Diaby then that's fine. However when I see pure fabrication, I'll call it out and I'm sorry but that is utter dog**** A few facts for you; When we signed Diaby we competed against Saudi teams. Yet he chose us He's had a mixed year but still delivered one of our best G+A outputs in the team He's said and done nothing to intimate he wants to leave. Actually all his posts have shown a happy family man Some X accounts of low level credibility are touting that he may be sold to Al Ithihad We will have a need to bring in cash to balance the accounts again next year Where in any of those does Mousa show a lack of fight or desperate desire to leave? If he's sold (which I hope not as I expect he'll have a great year) then it will be purely a business decision made by the club. I won't like it but I'll respect it. Only met him once when out shopping but nevertheless, let's avoid fabrication to make a thoroughly decent guy look weak/bad. 18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted July 13 Share Posted July 13 Maybe it's actually our way of motivation like with Digne, threaten to send him to the arse end of Saudi Arabia to play in front of 200 people, now watch him become prime Robben. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Villan_of_oz Posted July 13 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted July 13 Just now, _AA_786 said: Appreciate everyone will have different opinions so if you said you preferred JPB over Diaby then that's fine. However when I see pure fabrication, I'll call it out and I'm sorry but that is utter dog**** A few facts for you; When we signed Diaby we competed against Saudi teams. Yet he chose us He's had a mixed year but still delivered one of our best G+A outputs in the team He's said and done nothing to intimate he wants to leave. Actually all his posts have shown a happy family man Some X accounts of low level credibility are touting that he may be sold to Al Ithihad We will have a need to bring in cash to balance the accounts again next year Where in any of those does Mousa show a lack of fight or desperate desire to leave? If he's sold (which I hope not as I expect he'll have a great year) then it will be purely a business decision made by the club. I won't like it but I'll respect it. Only met him once when out shopping but nevertheless, let's avoid fabrication to make a thoroughly decent guy look weak/bad. No probs mate, I'm glad you are out there fighting injustices on the internet. Because you met him at the shops I will defer to you now on anything regarding him. 1 4 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan_of_oz Posted July 13 VT Supporter Share Posted July 13 10 minutes ago, tomav84 said: these are the same people that bought diaby in the first place though? i just feel like it's a gamble we don't need to take Yes you are right, they are the same people, so that means (to me at least) that he wants to go.... Or we deem him surplus to our requirements now. I don't share your concerns, but I do understand them. Maybe I am too nonchalant about Diaby. Only time will tell... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mikeyp102 Posted July 13 Share Posted July 13 7 minutes ago, Villan_of_oz said: Yeah sure whatever excuse sounds best to you, if he goes he goes... Why is it an excuse because my opinion differs to yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan_of_oz Posted July 13 VT Supporter Share Posted July 13 2 minutes ago, mikeyp102 said: Why is it an excuse because my opinion differs to yours? No not all, if that's the excuse you think will be the reason if he leaves then that's fine. My excuse for the reason if he leaves is different. I welcome opinions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted July 13 Share Posted July 13 If Emery wants to sell, it means he has some of the same concerns some of us have expressed on here ever since Diaby came back from his back injury. Not as aggressive, not as explosive, drifted out of games, seemed passive at times, not physical enough and generally did not have the impact that was probably expected from him for a club record signing. Trust Emery. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Townsend Posted July 13 Share Posted July 13 (edited) Diaby, Moussa! Running down the wing! Moussa! Hear the Villa sing? Moussa! Are you going to Saudi? Diaby! Edited July 13 by Captain_Townsend 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillanousOne Posted July 13 Share Posted July 13 (edited) 16 minutes ago, maqroll said: If Emery wants to sell, it means he has some of the same concerns some of us have expressed on here ever since Diaby came back from his back injury. Not as aggressive, not as explosive, drifted out of games, seemed passive at times, not physical enough and generally did not have the impact that was probably expected from him for a club record signing. Trust Emery. some people would rather players ran around looking physical and aggressive all the time, rather than actually coming up with key passes, assists and goals. Diaby struggled at times with where he was meant to be playing and the physical nature of the Prem league, often he was running into the same space as Bailey. Most players struggle to adapt to the Prem in the first season, no matter the fee or reputation. Diaby definitely lost confidence at times, but nearly always rebounded and came back with key assists and goals that helped get us into the Champion's League. But people make their mind up about a player and won't ever change that opinion. If he is sold, then I trust Emery and the plan, but would be shame as I personally think he will be quality if he stays. Edited July 13 by VillanousOne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted July 13 Share Posted July 13 38 minutes ago, maqroll said: I mean, 60m euros is still a profit and, if true, for £260k / week you can see why he might be tempted. Still dubious at this point though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted July 13 Share Posted July 13 (edited) 21 minutes ago, VillanousOne said: some people would rather players ran around looking physical and aggressive all the time, rather than actually coming up with key passes, assists and goals. Diaby struggled at times with where he was meant to be playing and the physical nature of the Prem league, often he was running into the same space as Bailey. Most players struggle to adapt to the Prem in the first season, no matter the fee or reputation. Diaby definitely lost confidence at times, but nearly always rebounded and came back with key assists and goals that helped get us into the Champion's League. But people make their mind up about a player and won't ever change that opinion. If he is sold, then I trust Emery and the plan, but would be shame as I personally think he will be quality if he stays. Couldn't care less about him looking 'physical and aggressive'. Care about him being calm in possession though. Edited July 13 by Tom13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thabucks Posted July 13 Share Posted July 13 Don’t want him to go, but if we get £60-70mill bid for him and a nice sell on clause then we can invest in Max Beier & perhaps Baena/ Felix then so be it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post maqroll Posted July 14 Popular Post Share Posted July 14 13 hours ago, jacketspuds said: I mean, 60m euros is still a profit and, if true, for £260k / week you can see why he might be tempted. Still dubious at this point though. Another consideration is that he appears to be a devout Muslim, so the land of Mecca may hold some appeal to him and his family. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiezels Posted July 14 Share Posted July 14 16 minutes ago, maqroll said: Another consideration is that he appears to be a devout Muslim, so the land of Mecca may hold some appeal to him and his family. Did think that, might be an extra tempter on a personal level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted July 14 Share Posted July 14 He might go, he might stay. Glad we settled this one guys. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pongo Waring Posted July 14 Share Posted July 14 It's gone very quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panto_Villan Posted July 14 Share Posted July 14 I have extremely strong neutral feelings about this transfer. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted July 14 Share Posted July 14 5 hours ago, maqroll said: Another consideration is that he appears to be a devout Muslim, so the land of Mecca may hold some appeal to him and his family. I keep pointing this out. However it seems some people keep evading this and are making it seem as if he would view it as some sort of " punishment ". Or it's him signalling he doesn't want to put the effort in at this level anymore. A tonne load of money on top of those factors also help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted July 14 Share Posted July 14 2 minutes ago, Panto_Villan said: I have extremely strong neutral feelings about this transfer. Seems it's where most people are. I think most are happy for him to stay and come good. However, if we get very good money for him which allows us to reinvest into players more likely to make an impact so be it Moussa seems like a great guy, and you can see his qualities when he's at his best. However I do worry that he's small and not aggressive enough in the league, gets bullied. On the flip side though, alot of the same feelings were mirrored at Leon previously! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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