Reaction to ex players returning to VP.

[Holtenderinthesky]

In light of the imminent transfer from the Villa of the ex Boro player, I was pondering how our ex players have been received at Villa Park over the years.  We've had the likes of Yorke, Southgate, Barry and even Vassell move away under provocative circumstances and I'd like to gauge exactly how our latest deserter will fit in with the boo boys.   I personally feel worse about this one than any of the aforementioned due to his totally arrogant and classless attitude in forcing a move after 1 good season.  The more I think about Downing, the more respect I have for Ashley Young.  We all knew Ash was leaving, but at least he did it in the correct manner.  Is Downing going to be the most hated ex-Villain in recent memory or are there worse examples?

[willywombat]

Downing deserves to be reminded of the total disrespect he's shown to AVFC

[Matthius]

Ifyou take Gareth Barry (Who ?) out of the subject then yes, The likes of Milner and Young everyone knew whaty was happening with them but they got on with playing up until the last minute. Fair play to them. The likes of Barry and Stewart "came on a crutch" Downing are better off else where IMO as players like that dont deserve to be linked with the claret and blue army.

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[not3bad]

Stewart "came on a crutch" Downing

This is how he should always be referred to in the Villa history books.

[PaulWinch again]

I have no problem with Ashley Young, he gave us good service and went for a good fee to the champions. Downing however gave us no loyalty and has left to a team not even in Europe, albeit for a good fee. He has treated us with no respect.

[Matthius]

Stewart "came on a crutch" Downing

This is how he should always be referred to in the Villa history books.

Agreed

[Holtenderinthesky]

Stewart "came on a crutch" Downing

This is how he should always be referred to in the Villa history books.

Agreed

I wonder if Petrov could manage to stamp on his foot again........

[Lee]

Is this on a par with that Hodge fella?

[andyh]

I said in another thread, Downing is a tosser and his legacy with Villa is of Hodge proportions.   

[PaulTheVillan]

I will clap Ashley Young, I will throw a bottle of piss at Downing.

[Rip Van We Go Again]

I think Downing will be in for hell on Earth at ours next season.

A nice treat if you sit in the Trinity and Witton Lane.

Have no beef with Ashley, always gave his all and joined one of the biggest clubs in the world.
No hard feeling towards Milner either.

Ba££y remains a cocksucker.

[NeilH]

The only thing setting Downing apart from Hodge is that he did not show us total disrespect on the field of play. For that reason alone he is not at Hodge level.

[Matthius]

I think Downing will be in for hell on Earth at ours next season.

A nice treat if you sit in the Trinity and Witton Lane.

Have no beef with Ashley, always gave his all and joined one of the biggest clubs in the world.
No hard feeling towards Milner either.

Ba££y remains a cocksucker.

Nail on the head there Rip Van Bentfletch !!

[sg]

Stewart Downing, what a wanker what a wanker!

[Brend'Watkins]

Barry and Young gave good service to the club, Milner too who played his best for us up to the very last kick.

Downing says one thing and two weeks later says completely the opposite.  He is nothing but a weak, dis-loyal, lilly livered, spineless excuse of a person.  No sooner than the plaster has come off he wants out.  I wish him nothing but ill and that goes for his new team too.