Manchester City v Aston Villa Post-Match Thread

[silhillvilla]

The offside rules are now nicely left open to allow the ref some flex when making calls that suit the agenda of the FA and sky etc.

That's must be why they wear earpieces so they can be advised by their masters as to when to blow the whistle.

More or less yes.

[JUAN PABLO]

Am I the only one who thinks a five-eight million bid for Balotelli could be a good bit of Villa business?  I could see Sherwood firing him up and getting the best out of him. Having him as an option alongside Benteke (yes, he's going nowhere) Grealish, Gabby and so on could be very good.

File under "avoid at all costs".

I'd prefer that gestede at Blackburn

[Ron Manager]

Am I the only one who thinks a five-eight million bid for Balotelli could be a good bit of Villa business?  I could see Sherwood firing him up and getting the best out of him. Having him as an option alongside Benteke (yes, he's going nowhere) Grealish, Gabby and so on could be very good.

File under "avoid at all costs".

I'd prefer that gestede at Blackburn

He looks a very good player indeed. Its a yes from me Simon!

[richard moore]

Am I the only one who thinks a five-eight million bid for Balotelli could be a good bit of Villa business?  I could see Sherwood firing him up and getting the best out of him. Having him as an option alongside Benteke (yes, he's going nowhere) Grealish, Gabby and so on could be very good.

Yes you are

[LeeB]

Am I the only one who thinks a five-eight million bid for Balotelli could be a good bit of Villa business?  I could see Sherwood firing him up and getting the best out of him. Having him as an option alongside Benteke (yes, he's going nowhere) Grealish, Gabby and so on could be very good.

Yes you are

He's not, I stand firm with him.

[KRS]

For the price we'd have to pay for the mental one, you could have Austin, Ings or Rhodes...give or take a few million. With a bit of luck they'll all be playing Championship football next season so shouldn't be much more than £10-12m (but could quite easily be closer to £20m given how ridiculous the transfer market is for overpricing British players).

That argument just backs up taking a chance on Balotelli, as the three you list are absolute meat-and-potatoes and will probably end up costing you just as much.

No it doesn't. I'd much rather have meat-and-potatoes than meat balls-and-pasta.

[LeeB]

For the price we'd have to pay for the mental one, you could have Austin, Ings or Rhodes...give or take a few million. With a bit of luck they'll all be playing Championship football next season so shouldn't be much more than £10-12m (but could quite easily be closer to £20m given how ridiculous the transfer market is for overpricing British players).

That argument just backs up taking a chance on Balotelli, as the three you list are absolute meat-and-potatoes and will probably end up costing you just as much.

No it doesn't. I'd much rather have meat-and-potatoes than meat balls-and-pasta.

You're are my dad, and I claim my £5. And await a clip round the earhole.

[KRS]

Go to your room you little s**t!

[Somniloquism]

He'd be a gamble all right.  Maybe a five million fee and pay as you play and he'd be worth it?  It's a shame because there's clearly a great player in there.

Is there? This article points out the real Ballotelli. True, someone who pretty much scores every penalty is great, but I would prefer someone who works for the team and can score and create for the team.

[john e]

Am I the only one who thinks a five-eight million bid for Balotelli could be a good bit of Villa business?  I could see Sherwood firing him up and getting the best out of him. Having him as an option alongside Benteke (yes, he's going nowhere) Grealish, Gabby and so on could be very good.

Yes you are

He's not, I stand firm with him.

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And me, I'm standing firm with Leeb