Popular Post Stevo71 Posted August 17, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2023 22 minutes ago, Beastmix said: Having inside knowledge* of how these things work, here's a probable timeline of events which, assuming there are no issues, may explain the delay: Plane arrives around 12:30-1pm yesterday. Arrives at BMH around 2-3ish (conservative with the timing here). Following a 4.5 hour flight (and likely 7-8ish+ hour travel day), opted to just have a look around and do basic tests/medical paperwork. This is normal if a player arrives off a fairly long flight and it's not deadline day. This also explains why the plane was told to stick around. Again, completely normal and easily arranged/financed at this level. A full sports medical takes several hours, so it's not something you're going to want to do, nor would our medical team want them to do, while travel weary. Other formalities looked at with his people (housing, travel, visas, going through standard non-contract documents, endless photocopying, probably had a chat over something to eat, etc) - the boring essential stuff - by which it would have been getting on for time anyway. They likely stayed at the Belfry last night, due to its high standing and proximity to BMH, hence his agent being there earlier. Today would then be the standard medical, adding the contract signature, and media day (photos, etc). *not at Villa, but it's more-or-less the same at any high profile club This is too grown up. Are we "cookin'" or not?! 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beastmix Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, Stevo71 said: This is too grown up. Are we "cookin'" or not?! The lights in the kitchen are on, at least... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calcifer Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Will probably pull his ACL when getting out the chair after signing his contract anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisvilla4 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Maybe he passed his medical but tripped over the wheelchair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted August 17, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 17, 2023 35 minutes ago, chrisvilla4 said: Maybe he passed his medical but tripped over the wheelchair. ITWOTP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 He's probably not happy with the lighting for the Villa TV interview or with the banal questions that new signings are always asked. Once we find another lightbulb, think of some decent questions and the interpreter turns up, it will all get sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan95 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Stevo71 said: This is too grown up. Are we "cookin'" or not?! We cookin' and Emery has the best Rizz in the league 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomav84 Posted August 17, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 17, 2023 IF this transfer were to fall through, i do think it's a valid question to ask as to why we've tried to buy 2 injured players in the space of a week and where the gaps in our due diligence are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steero113 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, tomav84 said: IF this transfer were to fall through, i do think it's a valid question to ask as to why we've tried to buy 2 injured players in the space of a week and where the gaps in our due diligence are Who's the other "injured" player we've tried to sign? If you're referring to Harrison, enquiring about a player only to find out that he's injured and immediately moving on does not constitute trying to sign someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachboys1 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 it s taking a bit to do so maybe there is something in it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 I might have egg on my face in a few hours but would've thought we'd have heard more concrete info by now if he'd failed his medical. They're probably doing all the PR stuff (announcement video, pictures in the stadium etc) right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomav84 Posted August 17, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 17, 2023 7 minutes ago, Steero113 said: Who's the other "injured" player we've tried to sign? If you're referring to Harrison, enquiring about a player only to find out that he's injured and immediately moving on does not constitute trying to sign someone. making a move to the stage that romano uttered a 'here we go' is more than just an enquiry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, Mantis said: I might have egg on my face in a few hours but would've thought we'd have heard more concrete info by now if he'd failed his medical. They're probably doing all the PR stuff (announcement video, pictures in the stadium etc) right now. Don't you **** start! Useless will be cracking heads. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steero113 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, tomav84 said: making a move to the stage that romano uttered a 'here we go' is more than just an enquiry The player never made it to VP or Bodymoor, once we had been informed that he was injured, we moved on. Not the clubs fault that Romano shot his load early. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan95 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 6 minutes ago, Mantis said: I might have egg on my face in a few hours but would've thought we'd have heard more concrete info by now if he'd failed his medical. They're probably doing all the PR stuff (announcement video, pictures in the stadium etc) right now. Wrong thread 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 6 minutes ago, tomav84 said: making a move to the stage that romano uttered a 'here we go' is more than just an enquiry Or Harrison said no, early doors and didn't fancy joining us? but like you say, Romano bolted early on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The_Steve Posted August 17, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2023 It’s like when people convinced themselves Diaby was off to Saudi because the club didn't any post any updates for a few hours or days. Step outside and get some air. These deals don’t always happen overnight. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 8 minutes ago, The_Steve said: It’s like when people convinced themselves Diaby was off to Saudi because the club didn't any post any updates for a few hours or days. Step outside and get some air. These deals don’t always happen overnight. With Zaniolo, you'd expect the medical to be particularly in-depth too, tbf. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalfTimePost Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 4 hours ago, The_Steve said: I swear some people just want to revel in misery. Maybe just wait for news from the club instead. You can tell when as well "I've seen rumours on twitter" Which can be easily posted and embedded....and they're not. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWARLEY2 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 27 minutes ago, Mantis said: I might have egg on my face in a few hours but would've thought we'd have heard more concrete info by now if he'd failed his medical. They're probably doing all the PR stuff (announcement video, pictures in the stadium etc) right now. It would be up to Gala to say anything. We havent anmounced anything as he isnt ours to release anything about i would have thought? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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