Vive_La_Villa Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 1 minute ago, Keyblade said: I like how we all just turned into memes of the opposition fans and how they see Grealish. Him leaving hurts, but let's not rewrite history. We know how good he is. I stand by what I said about him not being as good as our fans think he is. Said it all season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 I'm gonna support Jack (and Jack only) at City because its better to be happy than bitter and you have to think of your mental health. We've all been living and breathing Jack mania these past few years and now it's time to step back, regroup and find a new hero. 11 of them plus us lot actually. Let's move forward and focus on what we have not what we've lost. F*** haters and wind up merchants and Up The Villa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDR V2 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Just now, PieFacE said: I bloody hope the deal isn't £75m w/ addons. Should have held out for the 100 and not compromised. We'll probably never know the true figure but I would hope NSWE have rinsed every penny out of the dirty bastards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aston_Villan4 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 3 minutes ago, BleedClaretAndBlue said: Funny that the “faith clause” actually existed and is what lost us our superstar Well if this was on Jack then he must’ve demanded it be in the contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 7 minutes ago, HKP90 said: We weren’t talking about them replacing Jack 24 hours ago. People were drawing up lineups with all 4 in, including Jack. Window closes Aug 31. Season kicks off next week. Any signing that comes in will not have a preseason, or any time with the team. If they flop we’ll be ‘give them time to bed in’, which is fine, and true, but it WILL compromise our success. I think villa covered there bases with the Budenia signing. Sure he could play in a team with Jack. But he can also play the central role with bailey taking over on the left. Wouldn't surprise me if we start the season like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPAngel Posted August 4, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, Keyblade said: I like how we all just turned into memes of the opposition fans and how they see Grealish. Him leaving hurts, but let's not rewrite history. We know how good he is. Not to speak for everyone who has been critical since the news broke but I don't think I've said anything beyond the realms of common opinion among our fans. Unless this is what dillusion feels like... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberman Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Massively disappointed, but objectively we are 2-3 years behind the trajectory we'd need to have been to keep him. With maybe 4 years peak, possibly less with his injuries, for his career he needs to be playing at the top now. After 20 years at the club and sticking around through relegation, while I hate him going, I don't begrudge it. He's still awesome to watch play and I'm excited to see how he does (though not against us). It's still pretty amazing to me that a totally home grown Villa lad is the most expensive domestic footballer and one of the top 10 ever. Can't wait to see how we move on now - another new era and I'm confident we'll still be challenging the top end of the PL in the next couple of years with our investment in youth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerryBarrPet Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 I am disappointed that Jack is leaving but this is really nothing new. I’ve been a Villa fan for a very long time - my schoolboy hero was Gerry Hitchens and he left to go to Italy where he became top goal scorer! Later Bruce Ricoh, David Platt, Gareth Southgate, Gareth Barry etc. all left for “better things”. Our owners and management have to ensure that we continue to develop so that future players see little point in leaving. Therefore investing the “Jack” money wisely is key. UTV 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Zen Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, Keyblade said: I like how we all just turned into memes of the opposition fans and how they see Grealish. Him leaving hurts, but let's not rewrite history. We know how good he is. He’s f***ing brilliant. That’s why it hurts, and that’s why we have every right to be both angry and feel massively let down. When he leaves, he’s the enemy. That’s football. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 I have to say this reaction probably makes Jack a lot more comfortable about making the decision. Ah well, I'll still hold out for a last minute hitch. Otherwise I think we can build a bigger squad all round and we move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted August 4, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: I stand by what I said about him not being as good as our fans think he is. Said it all season. Always felt the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen_Evans Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 9 minutes ago, maqroll said: Plastic Jack has a ring to it. Plastic Jack, my Lord, plastic Jack... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazrim Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 14 minutes ago, Davkaus said: I was getting paranoid and convinced the entire account was made up until @Mazrim told us he was legit Hey, I just said I was aware of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo_b Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 I have visions of him having a massive change of heart just as he is about to sign. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Just now, rubberman said: Massively disappointed, but objectively we are 2-3 years behind the trajectory we'd need to have been to keep him. With maybe 4 years peak, possibly less with his injuries, for his career he needs to be playing at the top now. After 20 years at the club and sticking around through relegation, while I hate him going, I don't begrudge it. He's still awesome to watch play and I'm excited to see how he does (though not against us). It's still pretty amazing to me that a totally home grown Villa lad is the most expensive domestic footballer and one of the top 10 ever. Can't wait to see how we move on now - another new era and I'm confident we'll still be challenging the top end of the PL in the next couple of years with our investment in youth. I agree with you on him needing to be playing at the top now rather than in a few years but tbf, when we were relegated he was nowhere near the level he is now. He wouldn't have been starting for a mid-table PL club in 2016-217 let alone the champions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNVillan Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Disappointed, but not surprised. Onwards and upwards, UTV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 I just wish it were any club bar City. United even. This league is a joke because of them. Nobody comes close to winning the title or the League Cup. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfc1982am Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Never thought I'd say this but out of the top 4 I'm begging for Chelsea to take the title this season. For Grealish to end up with zilch and us to turn them over last game of the season at VP. Thereafter I wont give a shit. Don't want them celerbrating anything on our patch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aston_Villan4 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 1 minute ago, sharkyvilla said: I have to say this reaction probably makes Jack a lot more comfortable about making the decision. Ah well, I'll still hold out for a last minute hitch. Otherwise I think we can build a bigger squad all round and we move on. Just goes to show how loyal the fans are to the team. Unlike certain £100 million pound signings lol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Well, now one of the motivations for the team will be to prove how good they are without Grealish. A win at Watford would be a nice start. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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