New ex-players (and managers) thread
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SilverFox
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That’s hilarious. That was the ‘big move’ he wanted. Haha. TwatYouri to……Villa
Aston Villa agree deal to sign Tielemans
Aston Villa have agreed a deal to sign Youri Tielemans. The former Leicester City midfielder departed the King Power Stadium this summer after his contract expired. He has previously been heavily linked with clubs in the Champions League and there has been competition from across Europe for his...theathletic.com
fitz
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That’s hilarious. That was the ‘big move’ he wanted. Haha. Twat
Genuinely has brightened my day.
SilverFox
Well-Known Member
And when the shine has worn off and he becomes a lazy unmotivated **** he’ll want another move. No loss. Cheers for the goal. Sorry this is too funny.
H T B
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no thanks
popillius
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I don't really mind about him joining them. Always seemed a decent enough bloke and he'll do okay there but I can't see why they need him. Their midfield was excellent last year. I also think that, with Europe, they won't be challenging near the top 8 again next season so it's a bit of a nothing move.
Blue Maniac
Alzheimers sufferer
I’d rather our players not leave for Super League scum. If that means joining Villa or West Ham or going to Italy or Germany then great.
fitz
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Would have been fine if he'd not left 2 years ago for a CL side that existed only in his head. All seems a bit like leaving your spouse because a pole dancer smiled at you....i wonder if he feels a bit silly or disappointed.
fitz
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All depends which Youri they get. If it's the one from years ago then they've got a bargain. If it's the one from the last 2 years he'll be filling the bench.
SilverFox
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They’ll get the one from years ago for 12 months. Then he’ll lose interest. I remember reading that criticism of him at Monaco. Then it unsurprisingly happened to us.
Thefoxinoz
Active Member
I hope that Youri after a dozen games gets dropped because he loses interest and Villa realise they've been duped!
I have no ill will towards Youri. I hope the move works out well for him. He seemingly considered family in the decision, I like that. Kind of refreshing even if he's still on a wedge. All things considered, it might not be a flashy move but one that makes practical sense.
It will be interesting to see how he gets on, how he performs and the role he's asked to play. Not that I'll be watching Villa but I will read match reports etc.
It will be interesting to see how he gets on, how he performs and the role he's asked to play. Not that I'll be watching Villa but I will read match reports etc.
SilverFox
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Or he could’ve pulled his finger out and showed some commitment to us rather than playing like a passenger.
We were 5th when he first refused a new contract and walked around the pitch in tears like he was off to Barcelona the next morning.
There was utterly no reason why instead we couldn’t kick on and have another go at the top 4 with committed players. The daft **** turned us down and has now moved to a club that finished 7th. His stock has fallen faster than a duty free company during a global pandemic.
It’s a common problem with lots of people in lots of professions/industries. It’s far easier to chase success elsewhere than work hard to make something a success. The thing you only find out with experience is that the grass isn’t greener on the other side. It’s green where you water it. It all went to shit here because a lot of people stopped watering it.
SilverFox
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It only needed around 2 billion to realise the dream.
If you surrounded me with the footballing avengers I’d win a treble too.
I think you've answered your own question there!
There's also a time to think 'sod this for a game of soldiers' when you feel you're fighting a losing battle (or watering a dieing lawn, to use your metaphor) Or maybe Youri simply wanted a change. It could be argued that he'd gone stale.
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Willlow
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Him ending up at Villa is because he’s had the arse for the last two years at not getting a move to a ‘big’ club. If he had continued to play how he had when he first joined he would have had his pick of clubs…
He’s brought it on himself and his lack of effort has been part of us being relegated…
He’s brought it on himself and his lack of effort has been part of us being relegated…
Championship
| P | Pld | Pts | |
| 1 | Leicester | 45 | 97 |
| 2 | Ipswich | 45 | 93 |
| 3 | Leeds Utd | 45 | 90 |
| 4 | Southampton | 45 | 84 |
| 5 | Norwich City | 45 | 73 |
| 6 | West Brom | 45 | 72 |
| 7 | Hull City | 45 | 70 |
| 8 | Middlesbro | 45 | 66 |
| 9 | Coventry City | 45 | 64 |
| 10 | Preston | 45 | 63 |
| 11 | Bristol City | 45 | 62 |
| 12 | Cardiff City | 45 | 62 |
| 13 | Swansea City | 45 | 57 |
| 14 | Watford | 45 | 56 |
| 15 | Sunderland | 45 | 56 |
| 16 | Millwall | 45 | 56 |
| 17 | QPR | 45 | 53 |
| 18 | Stoke City | 45 | 53 |
| 19 | Blackburn | 45 | 50 |
| 20 | Sheffield W | 45 | 50 |
| 21 | Plymouth | 45 | 48 |
| 22 | Birmingham | 45 | 47 |
| 23 | Huddersfield | 45 | 45 |
| 24 | Rotherham Utd | 45 | 24 |
