Stevo985 Posted November 30, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted November 30, 2012 and another thing, as far as him going to QPR - paying in excess of GBP10m for a 28 year old striker is absolutely not tony fernandes modus operandi, in football or in his other businesses.... Well he spent 5million on a 31 year old striker a few months ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan_007 Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Well he spent 5million on a 31 year old striker a few months ago Yeah and Andy Johnson - so I think Tony does sign old players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villanmike Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Well Lambert has said that Bent has played 47 games for Villa, 3 short of the 50 before we pay Sunderland extra dough. Funny how Lambert knows he has played 47 games, hardly a milestone is it? Sounds Like bent has played his last game for Villa, imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted November 30, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted November 30, 2012 Do we know for sure that we need to pay Sunderland more money after 50 apps or is it just speculation? If it's true why stop at 47? I seem to recall MM coming on here and saying that all the addon fees in the Bent deal were so ridiculous that we'd never player them (ie, Champions League qualification and International goals) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morpheus Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Good point 'villanmike.' I suppose the way Lambert is looking at it why pay another three million or whatever it is for a player you view as not being the future of Aston Villa football club. If that assumption is correct i'd be very interested in how Lambert has come to that conclusion when he is the best goal scorer we have had for some considerable time? Lambert is also banking on someone coming in for him with acceptable money which isn't necessarily a given and what if no-one comes in for him in January assuming of course that a deal hasn't already been done? I feel both Lambert and the club could be driving themselves into a corner which they cannot get out of concerning the player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danceoftheshamen Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 It's beginning to appear as though its just a continuation of the "ever shrinking squad" thing. All the best players & top earners being replaced. All a bit odd really. Still so long as they know what they're doing & we stay up this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert says it's 'absolute drivel' to suggest Darren Bent is not playing in the first team for financial reasons So says BBC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Of course he would say that. Still doesn't explain why he isn't on the Bench, I would rather have Bent than Bowery, if we are in need of a goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Randy is squeezing the life out of the club Horrible owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houllierout Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Randy is squeezing the life out of the club Horrible owner Yup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houllierout Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Ummmm I do not think Lerner is making any money of Villa, and if so certainly not 50m! Such a bizarre idea... He is getting a wage and has the club owing him every penny he's invested with interest. So in a way he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Of course he would say that. Still doesn't explain why he isn't on the Bench, I would rather have Bent than Bowery, if we are in need of a goal. Christ. You ask him to answer. He answers, you don't believe him. What's the point in this discussion? Genuinely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 He is getting a wage and has the club owing him every penny he's invested with interest. So in a way he is. So would you go to work for **** all? Your criticism of him is that he's taking a wage and bankrolling the club? Anything else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelle Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Christ. You ask him to answer. He answers, you don't believe him. What's the point in this discussion? Genuinely. Not the first time. Quite common on fans forums, I'd say. Sadly. People only want to hear the truth they "know" is true. If it doesn't fit in with what they already believe then it must be a lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Christ. You ask him to answer. He answers, you don't believe him. What's the point in this discussion? Genuinely. Lambert would never admit it was financially motivated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houllierout Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 So would you go to work for **** all? Your criticism of him is that he's taking a wage and bankrolling the club? Anything else? thats not all. He fails in every level: www.tinyurl.com/lernerslostit He's not bankrolling us. He's lending us money. Whilst he makes the losses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morley_crosses_to_Withe Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 So, we've leant today that: - Bent isn't being kept out of the squad for financial reasons. - According to Gabby, Bent is a "great pro" and is "working hard in training". The above makes it all even more bizarre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houllierout Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 So, we've leant today that: - Bent isn't being kept out of the squad for financial reasons. - According to Gabby, Bent is a "great pro" and is "working hard in training". The above makes it all even more bizarre. Its almost like the first point is a lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Not the first time. Quite common on fans forums, I'd say. Sadly. People only want to hear the truth they "know" is true. If it doesn't fit in with what they already believe then it must be a lie. Yes people in football never lie to the media. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Some unbelievable naivety on this thread This is all about money And cost cutting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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