Young completes Man Utd move

[UsualSuspect]

I'll be interested to see what tier of the Stretford end he manages to put his free kicks into

[*shellac*]

They alreay have Nani, who is a ball greedy egotistical bastard. Can't see both playing in the same team. They'll be bitching over who can blast the next free kick over the bar.

He is either, to retire from football and join a cabaret troupe as their Michael Jackson impersonator or going to try his luck in Spain.

[andyh]

As frustrating as Ash can be, and as infuriating he can be, he has also been magnificent for us.
I have been resigned to him leaving since mid last season, but hearing the confirmation on the news today that he has had his medical brought it home that he is leaving, and it was a little bit gut wrenching.

Good luck Ash, thanks for the memories.   

[Merv]

I've had the best part of a year to prepare myself for Young's transfer so the blow seems softened. I'll miss him massively. He's given us some great moments over his four and a half years - even through the perceived 'drops in form' he's still been, for me, our most dangerous attacking player. Won't be easy to replace him. Most exciting player I've seen at Villa for years.

Despite the fact he's leaving us, I find myself wishing him all the best. I'm actually quite pleased he's going to be playing Champions League football, and playing under Sir Alex Ferguson.

[Irish villain]

It's been hard watching the 08-10 team being broken up. One of the best we;ve had in a long time.

08/09 will be remembered very fondly by me. he likes of Friedal, Laursen, Barry, Milner, Young, Gabby, Carew played so well for us.  I'll miss Young, he defined that whole era for me. I still think villa fans had become a little bit too critical of his performance and we will miss him.

Here's hoping we'll be able to build a strong side around Bent, Downing, Gabby and some new signings.

[charleeco7]

Most exciting player I've seen at Villa

Totally agree Merv. For me the best since Yorke. I also think he'll be as successful up there as Yorke was. Hope he gets a good reception when he retuns though, as at least he went about his move in the right way.

[pedro25]

Mellberg and Bouma were class as well, we had far more likeable and better players 3 years ago than we have now.  Stick Bent in that team and we would have finished top 4 I have no doubt.  Just wished M'ON/ Randy had done that deal 2/3 years ago.

[pedro25]

Merson pushes him close, but I agree the best player we have had since Yorke.

[Meanwood Villa]

It's been hard watching the 08-10 team being broken up. One of the best we;ve had in a long time.

08/09 will be remembered very fondly by me. he likes of Friedal, Laursen, Barry, Milner, Young, Gabby, Carew played so well for us.  I'll miss Young, he defined that whole era for me. I still think villa fans had become a little bit too critical of his performance and we will miss him.

Completely agree with this. I honestly think Ash would stay if we were still knocking on CL door. I think he has a genuine affection for the club from those great times. Unfortunately like the rest of us he sees which way the club's going and that's down.  A sad day

[Greg N'Ash]

Pity we couldn't get an auction going but i guess 17m minus the money we have to give to Watford should leave us about 15m. Fairplay to him really, was mostly good during his time here and hasn't caused a lot of hassle. I'm not sure he'll nail down a 1st team place there but on 100k a week he probably won't care.

[Nicka]

Great bit of business for Villa for an overrated player. I'll give him six games as a regular starter for Manure before he is relegated to the bench...within two years he will be sold on.

[charleeco7]

Great bit of business for Villa for an overrated player. I'll give him six games as a regular starter for Manure before he is relegated to the bench...within two years he will be sold on.

I'd put money on you being wrong but there you go.

[UsualSuspect]

Great bit of business for Villa for an overrated player. I'll give him six games as a regular starter for Manure before he is relegated to the bench...within two years he will be sold on.

How cynical !

Could be right though....

[puppyfeat]

I've had the best part of a year to prepare myself for Young's transfer so the blow seems softened. I'll miss him massively. He's given us some great moments over his four and a half years - even through the perceived 'drops in form' he's still been, for me, our most dangerous attacking player. Won't be easy to replace him. Most exciting player I've seen at Villa for years.

Despite the fact he's leaving us, I find myself wishing him all the best. I'm actually quite pleased he's going to be playing Champions League football, and playing under Sir Alex Ferguson.

My feelings exactly. If he was going to leave us - as we all knew he would sooner or later - then I'd rather he went to Utd than anywhere. For one thing, if there any additional payments in the deal to us in future for appearances, goals and trophies, then he's more likely to achieve them there than anywhere else. The sight of Barry and Milner joining City for the cash has made me sick in the last couple of years and at least Ash is going to one of the biggest and best clubs in the world.

Good luck son and thanks for being one of the best players we've had - you've been a credit to the club and we'll miss you.

[Duncan Shaw]

I'd put money on that being wrong too.
it's just what he needs at the moment, he'll step up and be a great player for them, just like he did when he joined us.
I wish him all the best, I'm glad he's going there above any other English club, because it shows that he is genuinely leaving us to better himself (OK and more money) and he will under Fergie.
Much as it hurts, we are along way behind now, I too think he would be staying if we were still up there challenging.