Concrete Ron

[E I Adio]

http://www.insidefutbol.com/2014/08/02/aston-villa-my-focus-ron-vlaar-wont-be-drawn-on-transfer-talk/153150/

This is a bit encouraging at least.  He might stay for the first game.

I know I've had a few drinks tonight, but does this say what I think it does?

"But Vlaar is not prepared to consider a potential move away from Aston Villa and insists he is excited about the shape of the club's squad following their 4-1 friendly victory against Groningen earlier today."

If it does, I suspect the story's complete bollox.

That is rather good news and I say, 'good on you, Ron.'


Or, translated into Dutch / rock:

'Da doo Ron Ron Ron, Da do Ron Ron.'

Fair enough then. That's Crystal clear now.

Maybe it was this afternoon that I was pissed then, because I honestly thought we'd lost 4-1.

[pbavfckuwait]

Lambert says "Vlaar" is not going anywhere, well that makes me feel better, I mean this guy is a genius, he told Learner he was a football manager and he believed him.

[john e]

Lambert says "Vlaar" is not going anywhere, well that makes me feel better, I mean this guy is a genius, he told Learner he was a football manager and he believed him.

Ron goes again

[mr underhill]

Lambert was a football manager in a Vlaar, Vlaar away land.

[silhillvilla]

Villa Toronto
First of all it's man Yanited
Second it Louis van gaal
Then there's at least 10 compelling reasons which I can't be arsed to list,  maybe even 20.

villa silhill, you still haven't told me why it is no contest. That's the original point I am contesting. If you said Man U is a great option and something he'd consider it would be impossible to argue. I am merely pointing out that Juventus is a CL club and the champions of Italy. To say it would be a no contest decision isn't correct. And as I have pointed out to you, Man U don't sign every player they go after. They didn't when Ferguson was there, they didn't under Moyes, and they haven't since Van Gaal has been there.

Yes but vlaar has just had the best month of his career with LVG , Yanited are a bigger club / lure than Juve , they would probably pay more ? And it's just up the road and he stays in the PL which is watched across the globe in far larger numbers than Serie A.

[peter w]

Villa Toronto
First of all it's man Yanited
Second it Louis van gaal
Then there's at least 10 compelling reasons which I can't be arsed to list,  maybe even 20.

villa silhill, you still haven't told me why it is no contest. That's the original point I am contesting. If you said Man U is a great option and something he'd consider it would be impossible to argue. I am merely pointing out that Juventus is a CL club and the champions of Italy. To say it would be a no contest decision isn't correct. And as I have pointed out to you, Man U don't sign every player they go after. They didn't when Ferguson was there, they didn't under Moyes, and they haven't since Van Gaal has been there.

Man U are one of the biggest clubs in World football. As big as Juve are they are not on the same level as Man U.

Man U will be paying wages that are a lot higher.

Man U will probably offer us more money if it came to a bidding war between the two of them

Van Gaal and Van Persie

He's been in England now for coming up to his third season. At 29 better to stay where you are in a big club than move to Italy and have to start all over again.

Many many reasons why it'd be Man U over Juve. I still think neither will happen though.

[PeterWithesShin]

Some players like to experience different things, for all we know he may fancy playing top level football in another country before he retires.

[silhillvilla]

Some players like to experience different things, for all we know he may fancy playing top level football in another country before he retires.

Isn't he doing that now in England having played his whole career in his homeland up til Villa.

[PeterWithesShin]

Some players like to experience different things, for all we know he may fancy playing top level football in another country before he retires.

Isn't he doing that now in England having played his whole career in his homeland up til Villa.

Yes. So maybe he wants to play in another as well. Some player actually like to experience different countries and cultures etc.

It is pointless saying he will go to Manure if they come knocking as though it is fact when we have no idea what he is looking for when thinking of changing clubs.

[old man villa fan]

I thought Man Utd are after Vermaelen and Hummels.  Van Gaal may come back and go after Vlaar if he is unsuccessful with those two but it would be a stop-gap signing and Vlaar may see it that way.

[silhillvilla]

I thought Man Utd are after Vermaelen and Hummels.  Van Gaal may come back and go after Vlaar if he is unsuccessful with those two but it would be a stop-gap signing and Vlaar may see it that way.

That would make more sense. Vlaar isn't good enough for Yanited if they want to get back to dominating the PL. That's why if he does sadly leave us I hope it's to them as they won't prosper as well if he's at the heart of their defence. That's not knocking Ron he's just not on that level in my opinion .

[Toronto Villa]

Some players like to experience different things, for all we know he may fancy playing top level football in another country before he retires.

Isn't he doing that now in England having played his whole career in his homeland up til Villa.

Yes. So maybe he wants to play in another as well. Some player actually like to experience different countries and cultures etc.

It is pointless saying he will go to Manure if they come knocking as though it is fact when we have no idea what he is looking for when thinking of changing clubs.

It really isn't that difficult is it? Honestly it is like I suggested he would never go to Man U over Juventus.

[mr underhill]

after yesterday he might just fancy the chance to play football for anyone

[Villa in Denmark]

I thought Man Utd are after Vermaelen and Hummels.  Van Gaal may come back and go after Vlaar if he is unsuccessful with those two but it would be a stop-gap signing and Vlaar may see it that way.

That would make more sense. Vlaar isn't good enough for Yanited if they want to get back to dominating the PL. That's why if he does sadly leave us I hope it's to them as they won't prosper as well if he's at the heart of their defence. That's not knocking Ron he's just not on that level in my opinion .

I can't quite figure out the disparity between the "He's not good enough for United" with the fact that it was his performances in a more than decent Netherlands team that seems to have got some people more worried about whether he'll stay or not.

I know some people were already questioning where we were with his contract position before the World Cup, but it was his performances over there that have really put those concerns into focus.

He played alongside better players and didn't look out of place playing in a World Cup quarter and semi final.

I'd say he was plenty good enough for them over the next couple of seasons, whoever he would be playing alongside it won't involve babysitting Clark or Baker, which would make most defenders in the league look better.

[olaftab]

after yesterday he might just fancy the chance to play football for anyone

He is part of the team and club. He is also the club captain. It's therefore his job to help put things right  and not think about deserting "after yesterday" if that's what you are saying.