Curtis Davies To Blues - Transfer confirmed

[jembob]

I don't rate Larsson at all and he may shine in a better team but I rate Curtis lower so a swap like this might just have some value for us. Curtis needs to play along side a strong central defender so may do well with Johnson. On the other hand, remembering how he played against Vienna he might just help the Dogs gain relegation.

[sfx412]

Contrary to popular belief, Davies is a good footballer, one which the current style of play Gerard wants to play, i think would suit him. He has been unlucky with injuries. I think we need to remember also, that the last two players we sent there have actually become two of their best players, and Davies is streets ahead of both of them. Unless they are offering twice the price of everyone else, no deal.

Apart from his 12 month on loan he's been with us 3 seasons is it and that's some injury list. The bloke even when a regular was nothing like as good as the 4 back we have now.
Any deal to get rid is a good one, taking another player on lower wages is a bonus, as long as he's not got Irelands mentality, and I don't believe Larson has

[Bosco81]

I get the impression with Davies is that he thinks he's too good to be a defender, which affects his concentration, I much prefer the likes of Dunne, Collins and Cuellar who throw their bodies in the way, I don't remember seeing Curtis ever do that, he did slice more clearances than any defender I've known.

He should be the sort of defender who would suit Houllier but GH obviously doesn't rate him.

To his credit he was excellent at the JV christmas party a couple of years ago, not a reason to give him a new contract though.

[Phil from the upper holte]

I know Davies devides opinion, in my opinion he isn't good enough

[Holtenderinthesky]

A monumental waste of money.  Why didn't Villa give MON the Darren Bent money I hear them cry!  Well, we did and this is one of the examples of how how he wasted it.  MON is a good manager but he buys some dross, I never thought CD would make it at the Villa and it turns out he hasn't and is off to the Villa players graveyard, namely, St. Andrews.  Bye bye Curtis, you won't be missed too badly.

[avfc_1874]

I don't see the point in bringing in Larsson. He is decent at set-pieces and that is about it.

[Shrek]

3.5 million I've just heard on talksport, no mention of Larssen

[VillaAlways]

3.5 million I've just heard on talksport, no mention of Larssen

From what GH said at the press conference Larsson is still on but seperate from this deal

[TonyD]

I seem to remember that before he signed for us he was being touted as the next Ferdinand and future England defender and captain.     I bought into this but alas it was tosh.

[TonyD]

But you know he will do well for the Blues!!

[Phil from the upper holte]

Curtis if you want to earn my respect take the fuckers down

[Nev]

Remember when MON left? Davies gobbing off when leaving training, as if he was the best footballer at the club and had been treated so unfairly?

It seems the previous manager was not alone in his opinion and this should be a saliant lesson for other players.

Carefull what you say, you could end up at Small Heath.

[lukey27]

After a pretty shit first six months, Davies had a good first full season and until he got injured was one of our more consistent players. Unfortunately he then regressed and ultimately doesn't look worth what we paid for him.

I do think, though, if this contract clause wasn't hanging over his head he would have been considered for selection but I think that basically created a situation where the club wanted to get rid rather than contemplate paying him an extra £15k a week.

[Marlon's Hairy Wood]

I feel abit sorry for Davies

People forget he played many games carrying an injured shoulder that was prone to doslocation, hardly the best thing to have to deal with when you're a centre half in the hustle and bustle of the english leagues

He needed surgery but held it off because the club needed us, then he subsequently didn't get back in the team post surgery

I'm suprised he hasn't been given a run or atleast a few games by Houllier before flogging him

I'm expecting him to be a very good acquisition for Blues, playing under Mcleish he'll show the performances and ability hes capable of showing. I have to say I am disappointed hes leaving, but on the other hand he wasn't fancied by Gerard at all so good luck to him.

[Ger Regan]

I do think, though, if this contract clause wasn't hanging over his head he would have been considered for selection but I think that basically created a situation where the club wanted to get rid rather than contemplate paying him an extra £15k a week.

I thought this was denied by the general? Could be wrong ming.