Heskey to be offered new contract : Is mid-table totally exceptable now??

[gervilla]

Unbelievable.
I am lost for words.
I'm going to lie down.

[Rigadon]

All depends on the deal doesn't it? 

[Dan England]

I have heard from several people over here (this is by no means an ITK) that he had the opportunity to join Leicester in the summer, who had offered to match his wages, but he had been told he has a substantial part to play with us this year so stayed, saying he would move next year. Nothing reliable but when you hear the same thing from different places.......

[Rigadon]

Heskey is a squad player who can be used effectively and will do an honest job whenever called upon.  So, if he's paid accordingly, great.

[DrGonzo]

I haven't seen a quote from McLeish saying he will be offered a new contract, the nearest I could find is:

""Emile is in the last year of his contract but I don't think he needs to worry about his future.

"Emile is a player who can play anywhere and won't let you down. He is a fantastic professional. I never have cheek from him."

No mention of his future being at Villa.

And IF he is awarded a new contract there is certainly no mention of it being on the same terms.  And, yes, I'm sure he will be asked to move nearer to Bodymoor, why would he be excluded from that?

[markeeeebeeee2005]

How can a striker who doesn't score goals or a winger who doesn't set up chances be used effectively.

You wouldn't get a paper boy to do open heart surgery!

[Louzie0]

Emile Heskey is a superb player.  We are lucky to have him. 

[Rigadon]

How can a striker who doesn't score goals or a winger who doesn't set up chances be used effectively.

You wouldn't get a paper boy to do open heart surgery!

To provide a physical presence when up an odd goal perhaps?  To use tactically to take the sting out of relentless opposition attacks by holding the ball up?  Stuff he does.

[pauliewalnuts]

I think he'd be an excellent squad player.

Someone else's squad, obv.

[nick harper]

When we look back on the history of this great club, Heskey will symbolise the great lost opportunity.

[Rimmy Jimmer]

God help us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What have we done to deserve this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[nigel]

I have to say there are some pretty pathetic comments on this thread.

[Phil from the upper holte]

He's been here how long? About 4 years? He's been injured most of the time I've been lookin forward to getting rid of the git if we give him a new deal were more stupid than I thought!!

[bertlambshank]

If he can stay fit for more than 20 games then yes sign him up.

[Irish villain]

He's been here how long? About 4 years? He's been injured most of the time I've been lookin forward to getting rid of the git if we give him a new deal were more stupid than I thought!!

Almost three years by my reckoning...January 2009?