Concrete Ron deal done

[Richie]

This story all came about because someone managed to get a photo of him and Lambert talking and then it's all over the press.

The photo has basically forced the issue. Lambert hasn't come out and said he definitely wants to sign him. All the talk has come from Ron and Feyenoord.

If the price stated is accurate, it does seem like a decent price for a Dutch international. However, I don't like all this ultimatum talk that they are coming out with.

 

[Percy McCarthy]

He's only saying what Milner said to Man City before they signed him. That's confusing though, because Jimmy isn't 'one of these Dutch players with their big egos'.

[PeterWithesShin]

Aren't they doing pretty much what we did with Racist FC and Fat Baz? Sign him by X date or feck off?
And in fairness I can understand both club and player doing it. If, and it is an if, we have left them both in limbo why shouldn't they want to know where they stand as the season gets ever closer? I'm sure Feyenoord would like to know if their captain will be there at the start of the season and Vlaar would like to know if he is moving to another country (and potentially moving his family, no idea if he has one or not).

[SHEPS]

Fair enough.  Don't blame Vlaar for saying what he said.  I'd do exactly the same.  Based on his comments over the past week it looks as if he came away from his meeting with PL knowing that it was all pretty much done.  Then nothing.  Goodwill shot to pieces so how can they create a working relationship going forward?  Shame really.  Lessons will need to be learned.

[dave.woodhall]

Fair enough.  Don't blame Vlaar for saying what he said.  I'd do exactly the same.  Based on his comments over the past week it looks as if he came away from his meeting with PL knowing that it was all pretty much done.  Then nothing.  Goodwill shot to pieces so how can they create a working relationship going forward?  Shame really.  Lessons will need to be learned.

And based on Lambert's comments something different entirely happened.

[Villafirst]

Fair enough.  Don't blame Vlaar for saying what he said.  I'd do exactly the same.  Based on his comments over the past week it looks as if he came away from his meeting with PL knowing that it was all pretty much done.  Then nothing.  Goodwill shot to pieces so how can they create a working relationship going forward?  Shame really.  Lessons will need to be learned.

Yes, Lerner wouldn't in my opinion sanction the deal - which smacks of sell to buy. Lerner needs to go - where have we got after 6 years of his reign?

[dave.woodhall]

Fair enough.  Don't blame Vlaar for saying what he said.  I'd do exactly the same.  Based on his comments over the past week it looks as if he came away from his meeting with PL knowing that it was all pretty much done.  Then nothing.  Goodwill shot to pieces so how can they create a working relationship going forward?  Shame really.  Lessons will need to be learned.

Yes, Lerner wouldn't in my opinion sanction the deal - which smacks of sell to buy. Lerner needs to go - where have we got after 6 years of his reign?

And in his place we need a multi-billionaire with no other business interests who can guarantee a few trophies and wave a magic wand so that every transfer is sorted within hours. Piece of piss - I can't understand why every club doesn't do it.

[Concrete John]

What were Lambert's comments on it?  I missed whatever it was he said!

[luke25]

Fair enough.  Don't blame Vlaar for saying what he said.  I'd do exactly the same.  Based on his comments over the past week it looks as if he came away from his meeting with PL knowing that it was all pretty much done.  Then nothing.  Goodwill shot to pieces so how can they create a working relationship going forward?  Shame really.  Lessons will need to be learned.

Yes, Lerner wouldn't in my opinion sanction the deal - which smacks of sell to buy. Lerner needs to go - where have we got after 6 years of his reign?

What a fucking pathetic thing to say.

[dave.woodhall]

What were Lambert's comments on it?  I missed whatever it was he said!

Exactly.

[TheSandman]

He's only saying what Milner said to Man City before they signed him. That's confusing though, because Jimmy isn't 'one of these Dutch players with their big egos'.

Aye, and Feyenoord haven't behaved that much differently from us over Gaz Baz. Double standards much? I still fully expect Vlaar will be a Villa player next season. Beyond that, I'm not going to jump to any conclusions about what the club have said behind closed doors or Vlaar's character.

[Ger Regan]

Fair enough.  Don't blame Vlaar for saying what he said.  I'd do exactly the same.  Based on his comments over the past week it looks as if he came away from his meeting with PL knowing that it was all pretty much done.  Then nothing.  Goodwill shot to pieces so how can they create a working relationship going forward?  Shame really.  Lessons will need to be learned.

Yes, Lerner wouldn't in my opinion sanction the deal - which smacks of sell to buy. Lerner needs to go - where have we got after 6 years of his reign?

Your powers of deduction and reason are lost on a football message board.

[Le Lapin]

I wonder will MON test Vlaar with a bid.that would be heart breaking.

[VillaAlways]

I wonder will MON test Vlaar with a bid.that would be heart breaking.

I'd be very surprised if he's heard of him

[Chipsticks]

I wonder will MON test Vlaar with a bid.that would be heart breaking.

I'd be very surprised if he's heard of him

MON's transfer ambitions don't go any further than crap players who play in England.