In 2011, Aston Villa sold Ashley Young and (possibly) Stewart Downing. One was sorely missed, the other (will) was not.Downing is not in the same category as losing Young
Quote from: Can Bent Be Bettered!?!? on July 12, 2011, 03:31:23 PMIn 2011, Aston Villa sold Ashley Young and (possibly) Stewart Downing. One was sorely missed, the other (will) was not.Downing is not in the same category as losing YoungThat's right, because Downing won player of the year to show how much we'd miss Young?!
Cany somebody explain to me why Modric is considered to be worth that much money?I've tried to see it and I just can't. Its not usually a problem I have. He doesnt score, he doesnt provide assists, he's not physically imposing, a tackler, a leader... So what is it? He's about a tenth the player van der Vaart is and nobody is kicking their door down for him.I cant stand Spurs but you have to be impressed. Here they are getting unbelievable money for an overrated wanker. Again.They got £18m for Carrick and they'll probably sell Modric for twice that. There is some sort of jewish business magic at play here I think.
Good time to revive this thread. People were predicting with confidence that Arsenal, if they sold Fabregas and Nasri, would go out and show their superior ambition and resources with the purchase of top class replacements, putting Villa firmly in their place. But at present, if anything, they look more directionless than we did.