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Re: Ex- Villa Players still playing watch
« Reply #2205 on: April 19, 2026, 07:51:14 AM »
Congratulations to Chukwuemeka on completing the first 90 minutes of his career for Dortmund yesterday.

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Re: Ex- Villa Players still playing watch
« Reply #2207 on: April 19, 2026, 10:55:11 AM »
Congratulations to Chukwuemeka on completing the first 90 minutes of his career for Dortmund yesterday.

That is a crazy stat.  Considering how highly rated he was at 17/18, the fact he's got to halfway through his 22nd year before completing 90 minutes in top-flight football is bonkers.

I thought he looked like he had the potential to be absolutely top class when he came through, and was very disappointed when he left.  He's still young, but you have to wonder if he's going to be one of those who never fulfils his promise.

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Re: Ex- Villa Players still playing watch
« Reply #2208 on: April 19, 2026, 10:57:52 AM »
Should have subbed him off in added time.

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Re: Ex- Villa Players still playing watch
« Reply #2209 on: April 19, 2026, 11:08:16 AM »
He's still young, but you have to wonder if he's going to be one of those who never fulfils his promise.

I think there's always going to be that spurned lover feeling amongst Villa fans when it comes to Chukwuemeka.

He's 22, is becoming an important player for one of the biggest clubs in the world and is about to head off to the World Cup.

Considering he's been a bit unlucky with injuries as well, he pretty much is fulfilling his promise. He just took a scenic route in getting there.

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...and a highly-remunerated one.

 


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