SSN: "Downing won't commit to Villa"

[Somniloquism]

Janine Self, regular Villa correspondent on, I forget which one of the nationals, is saying he definatly hasn't put a transfer request in

It was the Sun a few years ago. Dunno if she is still there. But it shows how the London press treated our football, they couldn't be bothered to send a proper sports reporter up to cover our games. It's not like she is one of the SSN hotties to make up for it. <wink>

[David_Nab]

I've seen her name on a few articles in the Daily Mail recently

[Redman]

This seems like a difficult deal to pull off.

Buy a 27 year old and he'll likely need replacing in 3-4 years. Plus you don't very much back for him. For those reasons, I don't see Liverpool paying a premium like they did for Carroll and Henderson. But that doesn't mean Villa shouldn't demand one.

The same price as the last Left footed player they tried to poach off us. This time they have the money for it as shown by their recent purchases.

And although I can understand your point, both Carroll and Henderson both really have potential only at the moment. They haven't been doing it enough in the prem to get a good look at them whereas Downing has been playing reasonably well all his career.

Agree with that, it just isn't in line with the new Liverpool policy.

Even if Downing is the top target, I can see them switching to somebody like N'zogbia who is two years younger and reportedly available for £9-12m.

[JUAN PABLO]

Mcleish loves Nzogbia . Expect him to be the first signing ..

[curiousorange]

It does appear to be the worst 2 weeks at the start of a summer I can remember. Poorly managed thus far.

Much rather have a poor fortnight at the start than at the end like last season.

[Legion]

We beat Arsenal and Liverpool in that time-span.

[charlie659]

We beat Arsenal and Liverpool in that time-span.

I think orange meant 'start' & 'end' of summer, not the season.

[AndyGT]

 

[K3Villa]

Is this real?

http://www.talksy.com/156857/look-who-s-with-big-andy-carroll-holding-a-liverpool-scarf

[dotcomsimon]

[willywombat]

Is this real?

http://www.talksy.com/156857/look-who-s-with-big-andy-carroll-holding-a-liverpool-scarf

Not unless Downing has grown another 3 fingers on his left hand!

[K3Villa]

Hmmm...What do people think?

[UsualSuspect]

Are we sure this hasnt been phot0shopped???

[Mister E]

Hmmm...What do people think?

I think the Interweb is a breeding ground for bullsh*t, bollox and misleading guff.
ITSOTP

[PaulTheVillan]

If that is real, then Downing needs to remember that we took him whilst injured & waiting 12 months for him to start playing well.