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Heroes & Villains => Heroes Discussion => Topic started by: Toronto Villa on January 12, 2026, 04:42:06 PM

Title: Conor Gallagher - moving to Spurs instead of us
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 12, 2026, 04:42:06 PM
John Townley now reporting the deal for Gallagher is moving closer so may as well start to discuss in his own thread.

https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2010750377906630873?s=46

Also Alex Crook reporting - £25M buy obligation after the loan period

https://x.com/alex_crook/status/2010740224125792266?s=46
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 12, 2026, 04:50:00 PM
Do you have any non-paedo enabling links?
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 12, 2026, 04:51:10 PM
Here, maybe.

https://bsky.app/profile/fabrizioromano.yopro20.com/post/3mcafsapcxi2b
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: PaulWinch again on January 12, 2026, 04:55:25 PM
Ah that’s done it - I would have liked him to join.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 12, 2026, 04:56:42 PM
Ah that’s done it - I would have liked him to join.

Yeah it's a real shame, he could have been a decent player for us.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: aev on January 12, 2026, 04:59:21 PM
As soon as I saw who had started the thread….
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 12, 2026, 04:59:53 PM
Yep it’s fucked now. Sorry all.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 12, 2026, 05:00:31 PM
He'll be remembered as the one that got away.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: Tuscans on January 12, 2026, 05:00:51 PM
(https://i.redd.it/lz9u3r684pf71.jpg)
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: Gareth on January 12, 2026, 05:02:28 PM
Conor Juninho Benni Carlton Gallagher to give him his full name
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 12, 2026, 05:04:30 PM
Conor Juninho Benni Carlton Gallagher to give him his full name

Add in Joao while you are at it. The ones that never were.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: VILLA MOLE on January 12, 2026, 05:07:32 PM
if he bloody goes to Spurzzzzz now😳😃
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 12, 2026, 05:12:11 PM
if he bloody goes to Spurzzzzz now😳😃

It will only confirm he’s an idiot and we were better off without him. And I will say you’re welcome. As it is, Conor you are ace until proven otherwise.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: Olneythelonely on January 12, 2026, 05:13:35 PM
Everyone agree to not discuss him in here. Maybe we can break the curse. Just talk about other Connors. Or Gallaghers.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 12, 2026, 05:15:18 PM
Sarah Connor?
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 12, 2026, 05:18:59 PM
Jimmy Connors?
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: aev on January 12, 2026, 05:20:16 PM
Maybe he will end up being signed by Emery at Real Madrid?

Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 12, 2026, 05:23:17 PM
I should have a statue built outside Villa Park for fucking up the Joe Bryant deal. Hero status. Instead I’m forced to live my life in shame. As a pariah.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: LukeJames on January 12, 2026, 05:32:15 PM
I like Gallagher and if he was coming direct from Chelsea we'd probably be paying almost double so £25m in this market seems a steal. Only issue is how long it usually takes new signings to settle into Emerys ways. Feels like this will probably end up being the long term SJM replacement.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: Dante Lavelli on January 12, 2026, 05:36:13 PM
I prefer Noel to Liam.  Noel has some good one liners and turns of phrase.  They’re twats most of the time though.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: pauliewalnuts on January 12, 2026, 05:40:27 PM
I should have a statue built outside Villa Park for fucking up the Joe Bryant deal. Hero status. Instead I’m forced to live my life in shame. As a pariah.

*insert final scene of Goodfellas here*

(https://static0.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/image-63.jpeg?q=50&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=1.5)
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: Percy McCarthy on January 12, 2026, 05:40:58 PM
^^ A schmuk.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: pauliewalnuts on January 12, 2026, 05:42:32 PM
^^ A schmuk.

Wasn't it a 'shnook' or something like that
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: Percy McCarthy on January 12, 2026, 05:43:37 PM
^^ A schmuk.

Wasn't it a 'shnook' or something like that

Yeah, could be, thinking about it. I’ve not long read his book as well. Tut.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: eye digress on January 12, 2026, 05:45:02 PM
I like Gallagher and if he was coming direct from Chelsea we'd probably be paying almost double so £25m in this market seems a steal. Only issue is how long it usually takes new signings to settle into Emerys ways. Feels like this will probably end up being the long term SJM replacement.
I like him too.
Season before last, he played very well against us on a few occasions, and was really the heart and soul of the Chelsea team – including for their comeback draw at VP in the league. Versatile, high energy, point to prove. As others have said, gives us options beyond McGinn.

Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: Percy McCarthy on January 12, 2026, 05:45:29 PM
Same thing as Lucky Luciano meant when he said he didn’t want to be a crumb.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: manic-road on January 12, 2026, 05:46:37 PM
Happy if the club can get this one over the line, McGinn isn't getting any younger and Ross B always seems to pick up an injury.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 12, 2026, 05:50:42 PM
I should have a statue built outside Villa Park for fucking up the Joe Bryant deal. Hero status. Instead I’m forced to live my life in shame. As a pariah.

*insert final scene of Goodfellas here*

(https://static0.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/image-63.jpeg?q=50&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=1.5)

Haha precisely. Witness protection in some shit no name town.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: Percy McCarthy on January 12, 2026, 05:52:05 PM
I should have a statue built outside Villa Park for fucking up the Joe Bryant deal. Hero status. Instead I’m forced to live my life in shame. As a pariah.

*insert final scene of Goodfellas here*

(https://static0.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/image-63.jpeg?q=50&fit=crop&w=825&dpr=1.5)

Haha precisely. Witness protection in some shit no name town.

Steer clear of Montreal. Bodies still dropping like 80s New York.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: brontebilly on January 12, 2026, 05:53:40 PM
Conor/Connor Gallagher/Gallaher/Gallacher - spelling and pronunciation police will have to be at the ready. Another one with an Irish passport
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: Clampy on January 12, 2026, 05:55:36 PM
Henry Hill's ex-wife is still under the witness protection programme.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 12, 2026, 05:55:41 PM
If this deal falls though, will TV be sleeping with the fishes?
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: Chris Smith on January 12, 2026, 05:55:57 PM
Jimmy Connors?

Conor Bradley is out for the season.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 12, 2026, 05:57:10 PM
Henry Hill's ex-wife is still under the witness protection programme.

Not surprised, TV Burp was shit.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: Clampy on January 12, 2026, 05:59:12 PM
Henry Hill's ex-wife is still under the witness protection programme.

Not surprised, TV Burp was shit.

Very good.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: eamonn on January 12, 2026, 06:04:54 PM
Conor/Connor Gallagher/Gallaher/Gallacher - spelling and pronunciation police will have to be at the ready. Another one with an Irish passport

Another one who was too good for us.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: lovejoy on January 12, 2026, 06:19:20 PM
Isnt the unwritten rule here that the first post should include the player stretching the short. Otherwise it is jinxed.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 12, 2026, 06:28:48 PM
Isnt the unwritten rule here that the first post should include the player stretching the short. Otherwise it is jinxed.

Nah. Reputable media sources reporting it. That's enough to dedicate a thread. If it goes tits up blame me (obviously), them and Monchi probably.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: Halfway to Moseley on January 12, 2026, 06:32:06 PM
The spurs interest is a personality test that actually works in our favour. If he chooses them over us then he’s clearly not a serious footballler - best to find out early if he’s a twat before any damage is done.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: Brend'Watkins on January 12, 2026, 06:33:28 PM
Gives us much needed quality and competition in the middle. I guess he’ll jave a WC place in mind too. All good for us if it happens.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: Tuscans on January 12, 2026, 06:44:59 PM
🚨💣 Conor Gallagher is ONLY intent on moving to Aston Villa.
@JPercyTelegraph

🚨💣 Conor Gallagher is ready to join Aston Villa as he targets a return to the Premier League — he is keen to help Unai Emery in his push for Champions League football & negotiations are advancing!
@JPercyTelegraph
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: Goldenballs on January 12, 2026, 06:45:50 PM
Given how long it usually takes Emery to bed new signings in, will he risk it with the WC nearly here?  Spurs might guarantee him a starting place.

What we've done with Elliott isn't a great look, although fairly easily explained away with PSR I guess.

Edit: looks like that's been answered quickly then! 😂
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: Ian. on January 12, 2026, 06:50:43 PM
I believe now we’ve won in the black kit, all jinxes are broken. TV can sleep tonight.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: Steve67 on January 12, 2026, 06:54:41 PM
🚨💣 Conor Gallagher is ONLY intent on moving to Aston Villa.
@JPercyTelegraph

🚨💣 Conor Gallagher is ready to join Aston Villa as he targets a return to the Premier League — he is keen to help Unai Emery in his push for Champions League football & negotiations are advancing!
@JPercyTelegraph


Must be happening then. Good stuff.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: LeeB on January 12, 2026, 06:56:01 PM
That sounds like a "Fuck off Spurs", he'll do for me.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: PhilVill on January 12, 2026, 06:57:43 PM
Henry Hill's ex-wife is still under the witness protection programme.

Not surprised, TV Burp was shit.

Very good.

Grrr, beat me to it.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: Monty on January 12, 2026, 06:58:45 PM
That sounds like a "Fuck off Spurs", he'll do for me.

Yeah, passed a very important test there.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: Matt C on January 12, 2026, 07:05:59 PM
And now David Ornstein reporting Gallagher is off to Spurs…
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: Tuscans on January 12, 2026, 07:06:28 PM
🚨 EXCL: Tottenham Hotspur closing in on deal to sign Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid. Clubs nearing agreement after #THFC made €40m proposal - expected to be accepted by #Atleti + 25yo England international believed to be keen on move
@TheAthleticFC

🚨 Aston Villa held a strong interest in Conor Gallagher, however no agreements were reached amid their desire to maintain financial discipline.
@David_Ornstein
 #avfc

TV did it
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 12, 2026, 07:08:45 PM
oh no. Battle between Percy and Ornstein.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 12, 2026, 07:08:57 PM
Ffs, who is in charge of transfer rumours today, Rachel Reeves?
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 12, 2026, 07:09:38 PM
If he goes to Spurs, the fucking gong show of a club that they are then we don't want him. You can all thank me later.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: taylorsworkrate on January 12, 2026, 07:11:42 PM
From his point of view, he may feel that starting at Tottenham would be more beneficial to him than being a squad player at Villa
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal moving closer
Post by: aev on January 12, 2026, 07:12:09 PM
Well maybe they offered more?

I do question spending 20m on 2 kids that prob won’t help us too much here and now….
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Dante Lavelli on January 12, 2026, 07:13:41 PM
Well maybe they offered more.

I do question spending30m on 2 kids that prob won’t help us too much here and now.

The cost of the two kids will not hit the books as they’re not likely to be registered for the Europa squad.  Basically a different budget.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Villatillidie25 on January 12, 2026, 07:14:29 PM
Well Brian won’t count as he’ll be youth spend. Alysson will I assume
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Sexual Ealing on January 12, 2026, 07:14:45 PM
TV, any chance you could start a Morgan Rogers to Real Madrid - Neary There thread?
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 12, 2026, 07:15:32 PM
🚨💣 Conor Gallagher is ONLY intent on moving to Aston Villa.
@JPercyTelegraph

🚨💣 Conor Gallagher is ready to join Aston Villa as he targets a return to the Premier League — he is keen to help Unai Emery in his push for Champions League football & negotiations are advancing!
@JPercyTelegraph


(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS6pGJhsvvPNQr8rDLXASeSnWndZ47z3Qokzg&s)
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Tuscans on January 12, 2026, 07:17:56 PM
🚨💣 Conor Gallagher is ONLY intent on moving to Aston Villa.
@JPercyTelegraph

🚨💣 Conor Gallagher is ready to join Aston Villa as he targets a return to the Premier League — he is keen to help Unai Emery in his push for Champions League football & negotiations are advancing!
@JPercyTelegraph


(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS6pGJhsvvPNQr8rDLXASeSnWndZ47z3Qokzg&s)
(https://i.pinimg.com/474x/d8/4b/02/d84b0223df07b7209e9d727358838799.jpg)
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: LeeB on January 12, 2026, 07:18:08 PM
Either Ornstein or Percy are talking shite, which is interesting.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 12, 2026, 07:18:20 PM
Is that John Percy tweet genuine?  I can’t see it on his feed.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: aj2k77 on January 12, 2026, 07:18:46 PM
If his choice is to play for a midtable club who wont be in Europe next season and no one has any idea who will be managing them at any given point then fuck him, he's just another Cockney-centric money player.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Tuscans on January 12, 2026, 07:19:46 PM
Is that John Percy tweet genuine?  I can’t see it on his feed.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/01/12/conor-gallagher-closes-on-aston-villa-move/
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: taylorsworkrate on January 12, 2026, 07:20:11 PM
If his choice is to play for a midtable club who wont be in Europe next season and no one has any idea who will be managing them at any given point then fuck him, he's just another Cockney-centric money player.

He'll play every game for them in fairness. He would be a bit part player for us
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 12, 2026, 07:20:28 PM
Is that John Percy tweet genuine?  I can’t see it on his feed.

https://x.com/TeleFootball/status/2010786427244630303?s=20
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 12, 2026, 07:21:04 PM
The lure of London and PSR/SCR restrictions fucking us over yet again.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Percy McCarthy on January 12, 2026, 07:21:43 PM
Fuck sake.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Nunkin1965 on January 12, 2026, 07:21:48 PM
If he does pick Spurs over us will it be down to the D'oh offered?
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Paul.S on January 12, 2026, 07:22:21 PM
According to Sly Sports he’s off to Tottenham.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Dante Lavelli on January 12, 2026, 07:22:55 PM
If he does pick Spurs over us will it be down to the D'oh offered?

And Champions league football.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: aj2k77 on January 12, 2026, 07:23:33 PM
They're shit, they've no chance in the Champions League.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Villatillidie25 on January 12, 2026, 07:23:38 PM
If he does pick Spurs over us will it be down to the D'oh offered?

Unlikely. Not like spurs offer big wages and were known to. Suspect it’s down to them accepting spurs offer and us not matching it so there’s only one option for him
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 12, 2026, 07:23:41 PM
Who’s more reliable?  Ornstein or Percy?
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Paul.S on January 12, 2026, 07:23:57 PM
If he does pick Spurs over us will it be down to the D'oh offered?

And Champions league football.

Not for long
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Tuscans on January 12, 2026, 07:24:54 PM
I bet Emery is pissed. Missed a few of his top targets because of the restrictions. If we can't match his ambitions and wishes then he won't be around past his existing deal.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Tuscans on January 12, 2026, 07:25:29 PM
Who’s more reliable?  Ornstein or Percy?
The Stein I would say.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: London Villan on January 12, 2026, 07:26:13 PM
Well he won’t be busy next season, lots of free midweeks.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 12, 2026, 07:26:38 PM
Emery knows the game. It’s not the club. We’ve been subtle in how we had raised our views on the financial restrictions. I don’t think for one second he would leave us down to rules imposed by the PL and/or UEFA.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on January 12, 2026, 07:27:23 PM
Well he won’t be busy next season, lots of free midweeks.

Plenty of midweek games in the Championship.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 12, 2026, 07:27:45 PM
Who’s more reliable?  Ornstein or Percy?
The Stein I would say.

For Percy to have written an article on it literally published 30 min ago and then for the player to seemingly choose Spurs is a bit incredible. He’s very well respected and connected.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Tuscans on January 12, 2026, 07:28:26 PM
Who’s more reliable?  Ornstein or Percy?
The Stein I would say.

For Percy to have written an article on it literally published 30 min ago and then for the player to seemingly choose Spurs is a bit incredible. He’s very well respected and connected.
Lets see.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: LeeB on January 12, 2026, 07:28:34 PM
It's just a player, we're still as ace as we were this morning and they're still piss poor. His loss.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 12, 2026, 07:29:08 PM
Could be just them trying to get us to cough up more.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Beard82 on January 12, 2026, 07:29:39 PM
End of the day if you have the choice to play under Unai at villa, but choose Frank and Spurs then his decision making is woeful and we dont need him.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 12, 2026, 07:29:53 PM
He only ever plays well against us anyway which is the main reason why I wanted him.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 12, 2026, 07:30:19 PM
Frank could be out of a job on Saturday night!
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Clampy on January 12, 2026, 07:30:52 PM
Frank could be out of a job on Saturday night!

So could Toronto.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: The Edge on January 12, 2026, 07:31:17 PM
Sky Sports reporting it as he chose Spurs over us. Obviously they're lapping it up.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: LukeJames on January 12, 2026, 07:31:20 PM
He only ever plays well against us anyway which is the main reason why I wanted him.
Conor Hadji-Boateng
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: andyh on January 12, 2026, 07:32:18 PM
Frank could be out of a job on Saturday night!

So could Toronto.
I’m not sure TV gets a stay until the weekend !!!!!!!
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 12, 2026, 07:32:20 PM
End of the day if you have the choice to play under Unai at villa, but choose Frank and Spurs then his decision making is woeful and we dont need him.

By the sounds of it he was keen to come. Imagine we probably offered a loan deal with vague promises of payment at some point if he plays seventy games, scores ninety goals and we win every competition, including the one from which we have already been knocked out, and Tottenham gazumped us by offering actual money.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Paul.S on January 12, 2026, 07:33:14 PM
He may feel our midfield doesn’t guarantee him a game every week and he’d be right.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: PaulWinch again on January 12, 2026, 07:33:18 PM
If he did genuinely choose Spurs over us then it’s probably for the best. Frustrating though.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Olneythelonely on January 12, 2026, 07:34:07 PM
Excellent thread this was.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Tuscans on January 12, 2026, 07:35:33 PM
I imagine the player didn't have a choice. Atletico like any club would want the deal done now for £35M instead of a loan and probably less in the summer from us so accepted the Spurs offer immediately...regardless if Connor wanted us or not.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Percy McCarthy on January 12, 2026, 07:36:52 PM
They’re saying £26m on Sky.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: RamboandBruno on January 12, 2026, 07:37:00 PM
Ive never in my life been bothered about us signing Connor Gallagher and now I’m very disappointed we’re not signing Connor Gallagher.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on January 12, 2026, 07:38:19 PM
Ive never in my life been bothered about us signing Connor Gallagher and now I’m very disappointed we’re not signing Connor Gallagher.

At least we won't have another Kieran Clarke situation.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: SaddVillan on January 12, 2026, 07:39:45 PM
John Percy (Telegraph) reporting with a 6:14pm byline

" Tottenham Hotspur have also displayed interest in signing the former Chelsea midfielder, but Gallagher is only intent on moving to Villa ..."
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 12, 2026, 07:40:40 PM
Frank could be out of a job on Saturday night!

So could Toronto.
I’m not sure TV gets a stay until the weekend !!!!!!!

I'm going to do a Footy style departure announcement soon.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: john e on January 12, 2026, 07:41:03 PM
Is this a classic case of getting dumped and saying I never fancied her/him anyway
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: lovejoy on January 12, 2026, 07:41:22 PM
I imagine they are pissing themselves at us having this thread on the Spurs forum right now.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: PaulWinch again on January 12, 2026, 07:41:51 PM
John Percy (Telegraph) reporting with a 6:14pm byline

" Tottenham Hotspur have also displayed interest in signing the former Chelsea midfielder, but Gallagher is only intent on miving to Villa ..."


I must not know what “miving” means.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: andyh on January 12, 2026, 07:41:52 PM
You can’t miss what you never had
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: brontebilly on January 12, 2026, 07:42:09 PM
End of the day if you have the choice to play under Unai at villa, but choose Frank and Spurs then his decision making is woeful and we dont need him.

Absolutely, Spurs are absolutely desperate so will throw more cash at him but any footballer with ambition picks playing for Emery at Villa Park over getting booed onto their entertainment complex.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: john2710 on January 12, 2026, 07:42:10 PM
The player always has the choice. He could say I only want the move to Villa.

If he chosen the shit show that Spurs represent over the genius of Emery, then they are welcome to him.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: PaulWinch again on January 12, 2026, 07:42:35 PM
I imagine they are pissing themselves at us having this thread on the Spurs forum right now.

They should look at their last match thread.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: aj2k77 on January 12, 2026, 07:42:52 PM
I'm pissing myself that they couldn't kick us off the pitch on Saturday and we ended their season.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Tuscans on January 12, 2026, 07:43:11 PM
Frank could be out of a job on Saturday night!

So could Toronto.
I’m not sure TV gets a stay until the weekend !!!!!!!

I'm going to do a Footy style departure announcement soon.
Has anyone changed it from FFP to PSR/SCR yet?
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: RamboandBruno on January 12, 2026, 07:43:20 PM
I imagine they are pissing themselves at us having this thread on the Spurs forum right now.
Couldnt give a shit. They are utter shite
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: brontebilly on January 12, 2026, 07:43:47 PM
Is this a classic case of getting dumped and saying I never fancied her/him anyway

His man bun is horrendous.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Nunkin1965 on January 12, 2026, 07:44:36 PM
I imagine they are pissing themselves at us having this thread on the Spurs forum right now.
True
But they're getting a player who would have preferred to come to the side thats pissed all over them twice this season.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Beard82 on January 12, 2026, 07:44:45 PM
Good luck to him if he goes there - hope he enjoys watching us in Europe next season
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: pauliewalnuts on January 12, 2026, 07:46:17 PM
Once again, the Toronto Villa curse strikes.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Olneythelonely on January 12, 2026, 07:48:12 PM
Once again, the Toronto Villa curse strikes.

Getting spooky now. Almost like he wants us to fail.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: TheToffnar on January 12, 2026, 07:48:32 PM
I'm tired, boss...
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: OCD on January 12, 2026, 07:48:57 PM
Be wary of players who make lifestyle choices over footballing ones.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Beard82 on January 12, 2026, 07:49:35 PM
Right does this mean we still have to sell malen and buy Tammy
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: PaulWinch again on January 12, 2026, 07:52:01 PM
Right does this mean we still have to sell malen and buy Tammy

Let’s fucking hope not.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 12, 2026, 07:52:49 PM
Once again, the Toronto Villa curse strikes.

You ungrateful fuckers can thank me for Emery.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Tuscans on January 12, 2026, 07:54:42 PM
🚨💣 Conor Gallagher to Tottenham, here we go! The player has just informed Atléti about his decision to join #THFC.

Spurs set to pay €40m fee, permanent deal to beat Villa.

Aston Villa agreed deal with Atlético today but leave race as player didn’t give final green light.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Smirker on January 12, 2026, 07:55:11 PM
Proper silly sausage behaviour if he goes there.

I'm not happy about this.

I'm not happy at all.

Utter nonsense.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: ozzjim on January 12, 2026, 07:55:19 PM
Who shot their bolt early and started this thread.

Oh look. Him again.

Clearly he's going to get more money and be closer to home choosing Spurs, but doesn't help his career at all. Hopefully we have another one lined up.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: London Villan on January 12, 2026, 07:55:26 PM
Silly boy
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 12, 2026, 07:56:35 PM
🚨💣 Conor Gallagher to Tottenham, here we go! The player has just informed Atléti about his decision to join #THFC.

Thanks a bunch, TV!
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: villadelph on January 12, 2026, 07:56:37 PM
Delete the thread.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Villan82 on January 12, 2026, 07:56:45 PM
John Townley now reporting the deal for Gallagher is moving closer so may as well start to discuss in his own thread.

https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2010750377906630873?s=46

Also Alex Crook reporting - £25M buy obligation after the loan period

https://x.com/alex_crook/status/2010740224125792266?s=46

Seriously. Why did you jump the gun? I am not being funny, why did you do it. Asking for trouble
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: PaulWinch again on January 12, 2026, 07:56:58 PM
Delete and learn the lesson!
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: aj2k77 on January 12, 2026, 07:57:06 PM
Bullet dodged.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Nunkin1965 on January 12, 2026, 07:57:12 PM
It does seem a bit weird.
He might have two managers inside a week.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 12, 2026, 07:57:19 PM
🚨💣 Conor Gallagher to Tottenham, here we go! The player has just informed Atléti about his decision to join #THFC.

Thanks a bunch, TV!

Fuck him. Didn't want him anyway
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: ChicagoLion on January 12, 2026, 07:57:56 PM
Jonah.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Tuscans on January 12, 2026, 07:58:24 PM
Close it up guys, close it up
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Villan82 on January 12, 2026, 07:59:13 PM
🚨💣 Conor Gallagher to Tottenham, here we go! The player has just informed Atléti about his decision to join #THFC.

Thanks a bunch, TV!

Fuck him. Didn't want him anyway

Learn your lesson this time.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Tuscans on January 12, 2026, 08:00:07 PM
They probably don't go in for him if Bentancur didn't need surgery this morning.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 12, 2026, 08:00:47 PM
John Townley now reporting the deal for Gallagher is moving closer so may as well start to discuss in his own thread.

https://x.com/johntownley11/status/2010750377906630873?s=46

Also Alex Crook reporting - £25M buy obligation after the loan period

https://x.com/alex_crook/status/2010740224125792266?s=46

Seriously. Why did you jump the gun? I am not being funny, why did you do it. Asking for trouble

What do you mean jump the gun? C'mon, do you honestly believe me, or any the person who starts a thread has any influence whatsover? And the rule is simple. If something is being reported through very reputable sources, in this case John Townley the primary Villa correspondent, then it's worth having a thread to discuss the player outside of the general transfer discussion.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Clampy on January 12, 2026, 08:01:31 PM
I could understand him going there for the short term. Guaranteed a starting place more or less, Champions League football and a chance of getting a world cup place. Its next season when he'll regret it.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: ChicagoLion on January 12, 2026, 08:01:40 PM
Who makes the Rules?
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Olneythelonely on January 12, 2026, 08:02:25 PM
Change the rules.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Dante Lavelli on January 12, 2026, 08:02:51 PM
🚨💣 Conor Gallagher to Tottenham, here we go! The player has just informed Atléti about his decision to join #THFC.

Thanks a bunch, TV!

Fuck him. Didn't want him anyway

Learn your lesson this time.

Please do TV.  There’s no kudos for starting the thread.  Just makes us look daft and clogs up the board.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 12, 2026, 08:03:32 PM
We should be much more concerned that we couldn't complete a deal that in today's money isn't a lot for good footballer, who is still quite young who would have improved us. That's a major issue as we try to secure CL football and other silverware.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Beard82 on January 12, 2026, 08:04:01 PM
Is Weston Mckennie available?
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 12, 2026, 08:04:03 PM
🚨💣 Conor Gallagher to Tottenham, here we go! The player has just informed Atléti about his decision to join #THFC.

Thanks a bunch, TV!

Fuck him. Didn't want him anyway

Learn your lesson this time.

Please do TV.  There’s no kudos for starting the thread.  Just makes us look daft and clogs up the board.

good grief. Do you think that's why I did it?
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Dave P on January 12, 2026, 08:05:04 PM
If he does pick Spurs over us will it be down to the D'oh offered?

And Champions league football.

He’ll be cup tied won’t he? Is that a thing in Europe?
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 12, 2026, 08:05:14 PM
Now he's trying to blame the club for the deal's collapse. :(
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: ChicagoLion on January 12, 2026, 08:05:31 PM
I could understand him going there for the short term. Guaranteed a starting place more or less, Champions League football and a chance of getting a world cup place. Its next season when he'll regret it.
He is a London lad (Surrey)
Spurs being so desperate probably threw lots of cash at it.
Not surprising.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Tuscans on January 12, 2026, 08:06:03 PM
If he does pick Spurs over us will it be down to the D'oh offered?

And Champions league football.

He’ll be cup tied won’t he? Is that a thing in Europe?
No...remember Coutinho.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: ChicagoLion on January 12, 2026, 08:06:22 PM
Now he's trying to blame the club for the deal's collapse. :(
Desperate.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Tuscans on January 12, 2026, 08:06:24 PM
Now he's trying to blame the club for the deal's collapse. :(
HA
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: taylorsworkrate on January 12, 2026, 08:07:41 PM
All our midfielders healthy, who is he getting in the team ahead of? Onana, Kamara and Tielemans all better players than him.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: frank black on January 12, 2026, 08:08:04 PM
Shame, but we have our hands tied behind our backs financially and ultimately London always trumps Birmingham for footballers. The lifestyle and the money
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Tuscans on January 12, 2026, 08:08:39 PM
All our midfielders healthy, who is he getting in the team ahead of? Onana, Kamara and Tielemans all better players than him.
Onana can't stay fit and we're in several comps, need a squad.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: andyh on January 12, 2026, 08:08:41 PM
The problem it really highlights is how the bollocks about us not being allowed to spend money is totally unfair and is a timely reminder of the miracles Unai is performing with one hand tied behind his back.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Olneythelonely on January 12, 2026, 08:08:56 PM
We should be much more concerned that we couldn't complete a deal that in today's money isn't a lot for good footballer, who is still quite young who would have improved us. That's a major issue as we try to secure CL football and other silverware.

It’s because he wanted to go to Spurs. He’s turned us down before. Knobhead. Doesn’t deserve his own thread. Now we look like cucks.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: PhilVill on January 12, 2026, 08:09:07 PM
Ahh, doing these threads is no harm, no foul as far as I'm concerned. Nothing wrong with a bit of opinion about someone who may be coming, or not as the case may be!

Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Pete3206 on January 12, 2026, 08:09:42 PM
Shit anyway, etc, etc.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: aj2k77 on January 12, 2026, 08:10:08 PM
He has a Leeds player haircut.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 12, 2026, 08:10:46 PM
We should be much more concerned that we couldn't complete a deal that in today's money isn't a lot for good footballer, who is still quite young who would have improved us. That's a major issue as we try to secure CL football and other silverware.

It’s because he wanted to go to Spurs. He’s turned us down before. Knobhead. Doesn’t deserve his own thread. Now we look like cucks.

We don't look like anything. Tomorrow we will still be Aston Villa, in 3rd place in the league, headed into the 4th Rd of the FA Cup and knockout stages of the Europa. They will still be Tottenham throwing money at the problem with utterly shit fans and manager.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: London Villan on January 12, 2026, 08:11:48 PM
Spurs is the easy choice. Easy life, turmoil off the pitch, maybe no european football next season.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Olneythelonely on January 12, 2026, 08:12:17 PM
Ahh, doing these threads is no harm, no foul as far as I'm concerned. Nothing wrong with a bit of opinion about someone who may be coming, or not as the case may be!

There’s a thread to do that already.

I don’t believe in jinxing. I just don’t want Tottenham’s Conor fucking Gallagher to needlessly have a thread of his own. Staining this great site.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Olneythelonely on January 12, 2026, 08:13:22 PM
We should be much more concerned that we couldn't complete a deal that in today's money isn't a lot for good footballer, who is still quite young who would have improved us. That's a major issue as we try to secure CL football and other silverware.

It’s because he wanted to go to Spurs. He’s turned us down before. Knobhead. Doesn’t deserve his own thread. Now we look like cucks.

We don't look like anything. Tomorrow we will still be Aston Villa, in 3rd place in the league, headed into the 4th Rd of the FA Cup and knockout stages of the Europa. They will still be Tottenham throwing money at the problem with utterly shit fans and manager.

I know. I was just joking really. About you ruining everything. Again.

But I do strongly feel there’s no need to start a thread based on Townley saying we’re signing someone.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 12, 2026, 08:14:09 PM
Didn’t this chump turn us down before?  Fcuk him.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Nunkin1965 on January 12, 2026, 08:14:23 PM
Do Spurs fans realise they've signed an ex Chelsea (from the age of 6) player?
And that doesnt mean anything to them?
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 12, 2026, 08:15:06 PM
Anyone who believes in jinxes needs to look in the mirror. No such thing. Shit happens especially in football, with players and agents. Very reputable sources suggested he was coming to us and then something happened at the 11th hour. We don't know if it was us pulling out, the player changing his mind when Tottenham came in for him or something else.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Olneythelonely on January 12, 2026, 08:15:48 PM
Shit happens when you get involved!
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 12, 2026, 08:16:14 PM
We should be much more concerned that we couldn't complete a deal that in today's money isn't a lot for good footballer, who is still quite young who would have improved us. That's a major issue as we try to secure CL football and other silverware.

It’s because he wanted to go to Spurs. He’s turned us down before. Knobhead. Doesn’t deserve his own thread. Now we look like cucks.

We don't look like anything. Tomorrow we will still be Aston Villa, in 3rd place in the league, headed into the 4th Rd of the FA Cup and knockout stages of the Europa. They will still be Tottenham throwing money at the problem with utterly shit fans and manager.

I know. I was just joking really. About you ruining everything. Again.

But I do strongly feel there’s no need to start a thread based on Townley saying we’re signing someone.

we have always started independent threads when there has been enough reason to do so. This was no exception. Starting a thread or not starting one has zero impact on the eventual outcome.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Tuscans on January 12, 2026, 08:16:31 PM
Anyone who believes in jinxes needs to look in the mirror. No such thing. Shit happens especially in football, with players and agents. Very reputable sources suggested he was coming to us and then something happened at the 11th hour. We don't know if it was us pulling out, the player changing his mind when Tottenham came in for him or something else.
You need to start pulling out of Townley. You can't resist those blondes.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: aj2k77 on January 12, 2026, 08:16:54 PM
Anyone who believes in jinxes needs to look in the mirror. No such thing. Shit happens especially in football, with players and agents. Very reputable sources suggested he was coming to us and then something happened at the 11th hour. We don't know if it was us pulling out, the player changing his mind when Tottenham came in for him or something else.

Have a little humility and just apologise.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Villan82 on January 12, 2026, 08:16:58 PM
🚨💣 Conor Gallagher to Tottenham, here we go! The player has just informed Atléti about his decision to join #THFC.

Thanks a bunch, TV!

Fuck him. Didn't want him anyway

Learn your lesson this time.

Please do TV.  There’s no kudos for starting the thread.  Just makes us look daft and clogs up the board.

good grief. Do you think that's why I did it?

Whatever happened to ITSOTP?
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Goldie.7 on January 12, 2026, 08:17:29 PM
Shit player who has played 90 minutes twice in over a year has decided to go to a shit London club? Heart breaking news...
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: ozzjim on January 12, 2026, 08:17:55 PM
Shit happens when you get involved!

He's in denial at the moment. No such thing as coincidence. Like a curse.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: aj2k77 on January 12, 2026, 08:18:02 PM
Shit player who has played 90 minutes twice in over a year has decided to go to a shit London club? Heart breaking news...


Not a serious footballer, he'll spend his time playing darts with Maddison.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: DB on January 12, 2026, 08:18:20 PM
I am really not disappointed by this, never rated him. Looking at the reactions of Athletico, fans seems we won't be missing much.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Tuscans on January 12, 2026, 08:18:59 PM
He looked like a guy who went out with Holly Valance in Neighbours. Do we need characters like him at our club?
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 12, 2026, 08:19:44 PM
Anyone who believes in jinxes needs to look in the mirror. No such thing. Shit happens especially in football, with players and agents. Very reputable sources suggested he was coming to us and then something happened at the 11th hour. We don't know if it was us pulling out, the player changing his mind when Tottenham came in for him or something else.
You need to start pulling out of Townley. You can't resist those blondes.

That part is very true
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 12, 2026, 08:20:39 PM
Whatever happened to ITSOTP?

TV thought it was ISTOTP i.e. I start threads on the players.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 12, 2026, 08:20:47 PM
Anyone who believes in jinxes needs to look in the mirror. No such thing. Shit happens especially in football, with players and agents. Very reputable sources suggested he was coming to us and then something happened at the 11th hour. We don't know if it was us pulling out, the player changing his mind when Tottenham came in for him or something else.

Have a little humility and just apologise.

nah, write to John Percy.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Olneythelonely on January 12, 2026, 08:21:21 PM
He looked like a guy who went out with Holly Valance on neighbours. Do we need characters like him at our club?

This is a good point.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 12, 2026, 08:22:50 PM
Whatever happened to ITSOTP?

TV thought it was ISTOTP i.e. I start threads on the players.

haha I do. Like Emi, Ollie, Bouba, Ezri, Alysson, Onana etc. Not many more though.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 12, 2026, 08:23:34 PM
I really don't know why we can't just leave transfer speculation in the thread we have dedicated to transfer speculation. Start a new thread when someone actually signs, not just following a vague mention on racistpaedos.com.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Villan82 on January 12, 2026, 08:24:17 PM
I really don't know why we can't just leave transfer speculation in the thread we have dedicated to transfer speculation. Start a new thread when someone actually signs, not just following a vague mention on racistpaedos.com.

Correct.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: algy on January 12, 2026, 08:24:45 PM
Whatever happened to ITSOTP?

TV thought it was ISTOTP i.e. I start threads on the players.
:)

Bit of a shame as I think he could’ve been good for us … but not to worry, I’m not especially concerned about not getting him.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: RamboandBruno on January 12, 2026, 08:26:14 PM
He looked like a guy who went out with Holly Valance in Neighbours. Do we need characters like him at our club?
I wouldn’t of minded going out with Holly Valance
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Ads on January 12, 2026, 08:26:21 PM
I'd rather not overpay for a man bunned Stripey that would be our 4th choice central midfielder.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Tuscans on January 12, 2026, 08:27:31 PM
Whatever happened to ITSOTP?

TV thought it was ISTOTP i.e. I start threads on the players.

haha I do. Like Emi, Ollie, Bouba, Ezri, Alysson, Onana etc. Not many more though.
Didn't you start the Bade and Geertruida threads? Someone said you also did the R9, Maradonna and Zidane threads too.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: ChicagoLion on January 12, 2026, 08:27:47 PM
He looked like a guy who went out with Holly Valance in Neighbours. Do we need characters like him at our club?
I wouldn’t of minded going out with Holly Valance
Nah don’t bother.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Tuscans on January 12, 2026, 08:28:40 PM
He looked like a guy who went out with Holly Valance in Neighbours. Do we need characters like him at our club?
I wouldn’t of minded going out with Holly Valance
Still beauitiful.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 12, 2026, 08:29:34 PM
On the outside, maybe.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 12, 2026, 08:30:38 PM
Whatever happened to ITSOTP?

TV thought it was ISTOTP i.e. I start threads on the players.

haha I do. Like Emi, Ollie, Bouba, Ezri, Alysson, Onana etc. Not many more though.
Didn't you start the Bade and Geertruida threads? Someone said you also did the R9, Maradonna and Zidane threads too.

No doubt. Along with Carlton Palmer, Benny McCarthy, Juninho and Gary Lineker.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Dante Lavelli on January 12, 2026, 08:30:43 PM
He looked like a guy who went out with Holly Valance in Neighbours. Do we need characters like him at our club?
I wouldn’t of minded going out with Holly Valance

True.  just don’t talk politics with her.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Beard82 on January 12, 2026, 08:30:52 PM
Two things - Holly Vallance has turned out to be a massive twat.

Also - to fair Gallagher, its not every day you get the opportunity to be managed by Ryan Mason
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Tuscans on January 12, 2026, 08:30:55 PM
On the outside, maybe.
Oh do tell me what her heart is like?
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on January 12, 2026, 08:30:59 PM
Time to move this premature thread to Timewasters.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: RamboandBruno on January 12, 2026, 08:31:07 PM
On the outside, maybe.
Didnt realise she was married to a Reform fella….I take it back, going out far against my principles…one night only maybe
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Villan82 on January 12, 2026, 08:31:55 PM
I usually don't even comment until they are signed and as soon as I saw this thread I had a bad feeling. Just being honest.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: ChicagoLion on January 12, 2026, 08:31:57 PM
Whatever happened to ITSOTP?

TV thought it was ISTOTP i.e. I start threads on the players.

haha I do. Like Emi, Ollie, Bouba, Ezri, Alysson, Onana etc. Not many more though.
Didn't you start the Bade and Geertruida threads? Someone said you also did the R9, Maradonna and Zidane threads too.
pity he didn’t start a Guessand thread.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: aev on January 12, 2026, 08:32:02 PM
Well, there will always be a plan b etc.

I think Gallagher is a good player, and would have suited us well.

If spurs offered more to AM then he was always going to go there if we couldn’t/wouldn’t match it.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Tuscans on January 12, 2026, 08:32:21 PM
On the outside, maybe.
Didnt realise she was married to a Reform fella….I take it back, going out far against my principles…one night only maybe
They split.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Ads on January 12, 2026, 08:32:42 PM
It was definitely the politics holding you hunks of left wing beef from bagging somebody as tidy as Vallance. Good decisions to reject her.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Ads on January 12, 2026, 08:34:37 PM
Well, there will always be a plan b etc.

I think Gallagher is a good player, and would have suited us well.

If spurs offered more to AM then he was always going to go there if we couldn’t/wouldn’t match it.

He likely had a choice of sitting on their bench or going to Spurs, given we couldn't compete with the offer, which makes it surprising you wouldn't just sit on the bench in Madrid rather than spend anytime playing at Spurs where Frank won't be there next season. He has little chance of England with Anderson well established now.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Dave P on January 12, 2026, 08:35:16 PM
If he does pick Spurs over us will it be down to the D'oh offered?

And Champions league football.

He’ll be cup tied won’t he? Is that a thing in Europe?
No...remember Coutinho.

Did he play for two teams in the same season? Thought that was him playing (and scoring) against his parent club in the CL. Much like Acensio should have done last season. Might be wrong.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: john2710 on January 12, 2026, 08:35:25 PM
We've offered what we thought he was worth, Spurs offered more. They've told him he'll start every game, we've told him he'll be up against McGinn, Tielemans, Onana & Kamara.

Why Spurs, a team with a midfield full of cloggers & runners, have gone for him, when what they need is creativity, shows what a shit show they are.

If he's chosen to play for Frank instead of Emery, then I wish him the best of luck.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 12, 2026, 08:35:41 PM
Whatever happened to ITSOTP?

TV thought it was ISTOTP i.e. I start threads on the players.

haha I do. Like Emi, Ollie, Bouba, Ezri, Alysson, Onana etc. Not many more though.
Didn't you start the Bade and Geertruida threads? Someone said you also did the R9, Maradonna and Zidane threads too.
pity he didn’t start a Guessand thread.

Yeh talk to the person who did. That’s been an ace signing.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Tuscans on January 12, 2026, 08:35:51 PM
Get TV to start a Tuscans 4 James Corden thread...I bet I get Holly.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Smirker on January 12, 2026, 08:36:23 PM
Absolute bellend.

We'll push on either way, but it must be London ignorance to pick those over us now.

Villa  8)
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Dante Lavelli on January 12, 2026, 08:36:30 PM
Just posted on the other thread, I don't think there will be a Plan B.  I think £25m was considered too good to turn down, rather than CM being a priority position.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Tuscans on January 12, 2026, 08:37:13 PM
Absolute bellend.

We'll push on either way, but it must be London ignorance to pick those over us now.

Villa  8)
You couldn't wait more than a minute could you.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Tuscans on January 12, 2026, 08:37:48 PM
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Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Smirker on January 12, 2026, 08:38:03 PM
Absolute bellend.

We'll push on either way, but it must be London ignorance to pick those over us now.

Villa  8)
You couldn't wait more than a minute could you.

What do you mean?
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Tuscans on January 12, 2026, 08:38:29 PM
Absolute bellend.

We'll push on either way, but it must be London ignorance to pick those over us now.

Villa  8)
You couldn't wait more than a minute could you.

What do you mean?
Go up a couple...Guessand.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Smirker on January 12, 2026, 08:39:21 PM
Absolute bellend.

We'll push on either way, but it must be London ignorance to pick those over us now.

Villa  8)
You couldn't wait more than a minute could you.

What do you mean?
Go up a couple...Guessand.

Can't blame me for that mate.

Could still turnout to be a good player anyway  8)
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 12, 2026, 08:39:49 PM
Get TV to start a Tuscans 4 James Corden thread...I bet I get Holly.

You know very well even I don’t have that much power. You’re ending up sniffing Corden.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Tuscans on January 12, 2026, 08:40:01 PM
Absolute bellend.

We'll push on either way, but it must be London ignorance to pick those over us now.

Villa  8)
You couldn't wait more than a minute could you.

What do you mean?
Go up a couple...Guessand.

Can't blame me for that mate.

Could still turnout to be a good player anyway  8)
Oh no, you're getting the TV treatment.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Tuscans on January 12, 2026, 08:40:47 PM
Get TV to start a Tuscans 4 James Corden thread...I bet I get Holly.

You know very well even I don’t have that much power. You’re ending up sniffing Corden.
At least I don't have to lick him...or...listen to him!?
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Drummond on January 12, 2026, 08:41:11 PM
Conor Gallagher understood to want to return to London and believes he'll get more starts at Spurs. @JacobsBen

i.e. player knows he's not good enough to get in our team and everything is easier about Spurs. Good luck to him, he'll need it.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Beard82 on January 12, 2026, 08:42:05 PM
On the outside, maybe.
Didnt realise she was married to a Reform fella….I take it back, going out far against my principles…one night only maybe
They split.
Thats even worse - just means you'll have to hear endless about it not being the split she would have negotated.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 12, 2026, 08:42:23 PM
Conor Gallagher understood to want to return to London and believes he'll get more starts at Spurs. @JacobsBen

i.e. player knows he's not good enough to get in our team and everything is easier about Spurs. Good luck to him, he'll need it.

If that’s his attitude then he’s getting what he deserves when it all goes to shit.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 12, 2026, 08:43:30 PM
Get TV to start a Tuscans 4 James Corden thread...I bet I get Holly.

You know very well even I don’t have that much power. You’re ending up sniffing Corden.

He won't end up with Corden, he'll end up with Ruth Jones. There'll be an instant spark and they'll bond over their shared love of South Wales and the Villa.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Tuscans on January 12, 2026, 08:44:20 PM
Get TV to start a Tuscans 4 James Corden thread...I bet I get Holly.

You know very well even I don’t have that much power. You’re ending up sniffing Corden.

He won't end up with Corden, he'll end up with Ruth Jones. There'll be an instant spark as they bond over their shared love of South Wales and Villa.
OH!
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: ROBBO on January 12, 2026, 08:45:40 PM
It says something about the player that he would choose Spurs over us, there are so many negatives about going to them that there must be other influences. London night life, less competition etc. Didn't want him so i'm happy.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: lovejoy on January 12, 2026, 08:46:23 PM
I really don't know why we can't just leave transfer speculation in the thread we have dedicated to transfer speculation. Start a new thread when someone actually signs, not just following a vague mention on racistpaedos.com.

Exactly. It’s the ego to start a thread kicking in.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Meanwood Villa on January 12, 2026, 08:46:56 PM
He'll fit in well at Spurs, the overrated ponce

(Unless he says no and signs for us, in which case he's brilliant)
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 12, 2026, 08:48:48 PM
I really don't know why we can't just leave transfer speculation in the thread we have dedicated to transfer speculation. Start a new thread when someone actually signs, not just following a vague mention on racistpaedos.com.

Exactly. It’s the ego to start a thread kicking in.

Complete bollocks. How about everyone else who starts a new player thread?
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: aev on January 12, 2026, 09:21:22 PM
Maybe the fact that Kamara is only out for a couple of weeks also changed how much we were willing to throw at the deal?
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Ian. on January 12, 2026, 09:25:12 PM
Conor Gallagher understood to want to return to London and believes he'll get more starts at Spurs. @JacobsBen

i.e. player knows he's not good enough to get in our team and everything is easier about Spurs. Good luck to him, he'll need it.

If that’s his attitude then he’s getting what he deserves when it all goes to shit.


Bollocks to him. If he can’t see what we can offer him and would rather go to the bright lights of London and an obvious basket club over the possibility of something great, more fool him.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on January 12, 2026, 09:27:59 PM
Maybe he hasn't been following Spurs and he thinks they're still the fantastic Bill Nicholson push and run outfit
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: JUAN PABLO on January 12, 2026, 09:34:07 PM
Emery would have made him into a great player , improved him loads  and maybe ( big  maybe)  knocking at the england squad , where Frank might not make Valentines day .
If he dont want competition in a very good team then we wouldnt really want that type.



Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Chris Harte on January 12, 2026, 09:36:09 PM
Emery would have made him into a great player , improved him loads  and maybe ( big  maybe)  knocking at the england squad , where Frank might not make Valentines day .
If he dont want competition in a very good team then we wouldnt really want that type.

Exactly what I was thinking.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Tuscans on January 12, 2026, 09:39:41 PM
Emery would have made him into a great player , improved him loads  and maybe ( big  maybe)  knocking at the england squad , where Frank might not make Valentines day .
If he dont want competition in a very good team then we wouldnt really want that type.




Could he do anything with Dele Alli?
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: AV82EC on January 12, 2026, 09:41:08 PM
Ah well, not to be and if Spurs are willing to offer silly money for him on a perm deal then help yourselves lads.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 12, 2026, 09:43:51 PM
Emery would have made him into a great player , improved him loads  and maybe ( big  maybe)  knocking at the england squad , where Frank might not make Valentines day .
If he dont want competition in a very good team then we wouldnt really want that type.

Exactly what I was thinking.

Specific to our midfield, he would have been training and playing alongside one starting England internationals, 2 starting Belgian international, one of the best DMs in Europe in Kamara, the great SJM and a young emerging Dutch international. Managed by one of the top coaches in world football with a good chance of CL football next season. There is a good chance he would have fought his way back into consideration for England. Instead he’s gone for the soon to be fired Thomas Frank at a club that is a mess on and off the pitch.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Skipper_The_Eyechild on January 12, 2026, 09:45:41 PM
I do think he would have been a decent long term McGinn replacement but he's obviously gone for the short term gains of guaranteed play time, also in the CL, and it's a World Cup year. Also, he's a Landan twat. He'll regret it on a professional level soon enough.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: UK Redsox on January 12, 2026, 09:50:37 PM
He’ll probably be starting at Spuds, but would have (at least initially) been a squad player at Villa.

Spuds are allowed to spend that kind of money, Villa aren’t,

Can’t blame either the player or his club for making this choice.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Dick Edwards on January 12, 2026, 09:55:12 PM
Maybe it's true that Gallagher is intent on joining Villa as reported by Percy  and it may also be true Spurs have agreed a price with Athletico as reported by Ornstein. Gallagher is still in the position to reject Spurs offer. As has been said, if he chooses them over Villa we really don't want him.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: eamonn on January 12, 2026, 09:56:39 PM
Henry Hill's ex-wife is still under the witness protection programme.

Not surprised, TV Burp was shit.

Very good.

Grrr, beat me to it.

Dogtanian!
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: LeonW on January 12, 2026, 09:57:19 PM
Conor Gallagher understood to want to return to London and believes he'll get more starts at Spurs. @JacobsBen

i.e. player knows he's not good enough to get in our team and everything is easier about Spurs. Good luck to him, he'll need it.

Wow. If that’s true, best of luck chap.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Demitri_C on January 12, 2026, 10:03:38 PM
Would have been a good signing but if he don't  want to come  to a exciting project like villa and instead go for mkney at a laughing stock shambles like spurs fuck him
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: JUAN PABLO on January 12, 2026, 10:05:26 PM
Emery would have made him into a great player , improved him loads  and maybe ( big  maybe)  knocking at the england squad , where Frank might not make Valentines day .
If he dont want competition in a very good team then we wouldnt really want that type.




Could he do anything with Dele Alli?


Emery could turn Bosko Balaban  into prime Messi
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Goldenballs on January 12, 2026, 10:05:59 PM
Possibly as I thought then, better chance of immediate game time at Spurs in a world Cup year. Shame cos I'd think he'd be ideal for us, hope he comes to his senses.

At what point does Unai get pissed off with trying to keep us competitive with one hand tied behind his back.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: JUAN PABLO on January 12, 2026, 10:06:10 PM
Emery would have made him into a great player , improved him loads  and maybe ( big  maybe)  knocking at the england squad , where Frank might not make Valentines day .
If he dont want competition in a very good team then we wouldnt really want that type.

Exactly what I was thinking.

Specific to our midfield, he would have been training and playing alongside one starting England internationals, 2 starting Belgian international, one of the best DMs in Europe in Kamara, the great SJM and a young emerging Dutch international. Managed by one of the top coaches in world football with a good chance of CL football next season. There is a good chance he would have fought his way back into consideration for England. Instead he’s gone for the soon to be fired Thomas Frank at a club that is a mess on and off the pitch.



Thinking about it If Henderson can get a sniff so could CG
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 12, 2026, 10:08:08 PM
Loads of players make moves so as they play more games. Better a player does that rather than move purely for money while not giving a cack if they play or not imo.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 12, 2026, 10:10:32 PM
Emery always talks about things like commitment, dedication, focus. And you want players with ambition. It’s a certain type of player that will accept what’s needed to play at top clubs under top coaches. It’s not for everyone. No room for slackers with us. If Spurs is the easier way out and that’s the attitude play there. We need more than that.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: Rigadon on January 12, 2026, 10:19:41 PM
Would rather play more at a mid table club than have a chance at working for the best coach in the world in a side where he could win the league.  What evs, enjoy toiling under a doomed manager for a few months. 
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 12, 2026, 10:21:38 PM
Although some are saying they understand if Malen wants to leave to play more games. I doubt anyone wants to be on a bench most of the time this close to the World Cup.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: johnny from donny on January 12, 2026, 10:21:51 PM
To be fair, while I think he’s a good player, I don’t see him as much of an upgrade on our current options. Also I don’t see midfield as a priority for us to spend on right now.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: SamTheMouse on January 12, 2026, 10:29:44 PM
He's obviously picked Spurs because their team is shit, and he knows he'll be playing every match with much less competition. They probably offered him more money, too.

Not very ambitious of the lad, but there you go.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 12, 2026, 10:59:25 PM
If everyone is fit he doesn't get into our best 11 at present. And on the flipside if we had a player we didn't like that was happy to be on the bench then more often than not he'd be called lazy and unambitious.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - deal might not be moving closer.
Post by: stevo_st on January 12, 2026, 11:01:26 PM
Shame, I thought he would have been a good fit for us.
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - moving to Spurs instead of us
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 12, 2026, 11:20:17 PM
Can it be moved to "Other Football" now, please?
Title: Re: Conor Gallagher - moving to Spurs instead of us
Post by: rooboy316 on January 13, 2026, 12:30:56 AM
Unai wanted him, and he chose Spurs, so the spurned lover reaction on here makes sense. But from Gallagher’s perspective, it seems he wants to move to get more playing time. If you’re looking at names like Mcginn, Kamara, Youri, Onana on the team sheet ahead of you, it seems a reasonable choice to go where you’re likely to play more, even if they’re shit.
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