AVTuco Posted October 23, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted October 23, 2019 23 hours ago, Keyblade said: He'd have a case with Jack to be fair. First manager to start him in the league. Watch yourself man, that almost looks like you are complimenting Sherwood, which is not acceptable according to the rules of VT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 7 minutes ago, AVTuco said: Watch yourself man, that almost looks like you are complimenting Sherwood, which is not acceptable according to the rules of VT. I hate Sherwood as a manager and think he's the worst one in our history but credit where it's due. He didn't have to play a 20 year old academy graduate while we were in a relegation scrap, but he did...and he was the first to do so. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 I'd be amazed if Pep isn't watching him, David Silva retiring at the end of the season aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Grealish made fifteen appareances that season before Sherwood even arrived at the club, it wasn't as if he plucked a youngster from obscurity that no one had ever heard of, he was already rated as one of the best youngsters in the country and as having exceptional potential. If Sherwood had have never been our manager Grealish would have still become the player that he is today, some might even argue that he might have progressed quicker, but I guess that would depend on how much one blames our relegation on Sherwood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Just now, useless said: Grealish made fifteen appareances that season before Sherwood even arrived at the club, it wasn't as if he plucked a youngster from obscurity that no one had ever heard of, he was already rated as one of the best youngsters in the country and as having exceptional potential. If Sherwood had have never been our manager Grealish would have still become the player that he is today, some might even argue that he might have progressed quicker, but I guess that would depend on how much one blames our relegation on Sherwood. I mean, that's not the point. He was the first to start him in the league, at a time when we were in a precarious position. Started him in a cup semifinal as well. That deserves credit. Nobody's saying he was the one who discovered him, just the first to give him his major break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Well he wasn't the first to give him his major break, as he'd already played plenty of times before Sherwood even arrived at the club. I'm guessing Lambert would have been the one to play him first, but I wouldn't give him credit either as Grealish was such a big talent that he was always going to make it no matter who our managers were when he was first coming through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 47 minutes ago, av1 said: I'd be amazed if Pep isn't watching him, David Silva retiring at the end of the season aswell. I’ve said this before, people talk about Foden being Silva’s replacement but Jack is far more similar in style Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 3 hours ago, Jareth said: To think Levy offered £2m and Onomah.... We were robbing him 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 I think it was £3m plus Onomah, basically Spurs were trying to take advantage of our perilous financial situation, thankfully Xia held firm and refused to budge. They knew he was worth much more exhibited by the fact that after we had our takeover and were no longer desperate, they made a more serious bid of £25m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstonMartyn88 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 (edited) https://twitter.com/misterguilbert/status/1186739545649438731?s=21 well done Jack Edited October 23, 2019 by AstonMartyn88 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 The scary thing is we know he has further to go. The reassuring thing is I think Wes and Nassef WILL invest in this team over the next two years, to surround Jack with the quality of player who will bring us towards top 6 - and therefore anyone wanting Jack will find it harder to lure him away. I mean that stat - second best player behind Ronaldo over last 6 games - when we as a brand new team are getting used to the prem - well it's the start of something incredible isn't it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A'Villan Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 What an immense character and talent he is. I've said for so long now he will be up their with the best of all time, that we need to hold on to him and build around him if we are to be successful. So glad it's coming to be. Maintaining PL status this season is so pivotal to our future success as a club. Grealish is a player other players want to play with, he moves, others question being here more. I've always enjoyed supporting Villa, the only time I've really been disappointed is when I read that Xia might be responsible for the club ceasing to exist! But there's been nothing close to watching this hometown hero play his role to salvage the club from obscurity, his game is so aesthetic and his character has depth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMkali Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 7 hours ago, A'Villan said: But there's been nothing close to watching this hometown hero play his role to salvage the club from obscurity, his game is so aesthetic and his character has depth. Aesthetic isn't a superlative on its own. It would be "aesthetically pleasing". Sorry for being a pedantic bitch but it just hurts me. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Your Round Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 10 minutes ago, MotoMkali said: Aesthetic isn't a superlative on its own. It would be "aesthetically pleasing". Sorry for being a pedantic bitch but it just hurts me. Me too, it’s a phrase I hear my kids say all the time and it winds me up! Aesthetically pleasing is correct, Jack’s sublime silky skill is matched by his style on the pitch*, from his rolled down socks to his floppy hair - he’s a beautiful man. * off the pitch, some of his dress sense is questionable but then I’m nearly 40 and don’t understand the youth of today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A'Villan Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 14 hours ago, MotoMkali said: Aesthetic isn't a superlative on its own. It would be "aesthetically pleasing". Sorry for being a pedantic bitch but it just hurts me. Thanks for pulling me up. I like learning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A'Villan Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 14 hours ago, It's Your Round said: Me too, it’s a phrase I hear my kids say all the time and it winds me up! Aesthetically pleasing is correct, Jack’s sublime silky skill is matched by his style on the pitch*, from his rolled down socks to his floppy hair - he’s a beautiful man. * off the pitch, some of his dress sense is questionable but then I’m nearly 40 and don’t understand the youth of today His dress sense is apparently fashionable but not for me. Who cares though, right? But saying that I will probably rock up to my wedding wearing white socks, slides, basketball shorts and a baggy t-shirt! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdulaziz1 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 On 23/10/2019 at 09:32, useless said: If Grealish stays he could become the best player to have ever played for the club and as a consequence the club could have one of it's most gilded spells of decorated success in it's history. But the fact of the matter is that as one of the best players in the world, soon enough the best clubs in the world are going to want him, and as much as he's a Villa fan, he's going to want to play for such clubs at some point, rather than for a team that's happy just to survive, which is why we need to keep pushing forward. It's easier seeing him in some of the big clubs in Europe than another team in the Premier League. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobsons Choice Posted October 25, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted October 25, 2019 7 hours ago, abdulaziz1 said: It's easier seeing him in some of the big clubs in Europe than another team in the Premier League. Yeah, think of the damage he could do to defences in a league where the pace is slightly lower than the Prem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaJ100 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Interesting article on the BBC today says he probably would have left if we failed to get promoted this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 On 23/10/2019 at 19:16, av1 said: I'd be amazed if Pep isn't watching him, David Silva retiring at the end of the season aswell. Would kill my heart to see him play for any other English club than Villa. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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