Concrete Ron

[villasjf]

Maybe a two year deal and we can sell him for a few quid next summer if he's not playing enough. But I think as long as you can get at least 20 games a season out of Ron and play him when he's fully fit, then he's worth having around. He's a good player. We now have options at CH and should he be missing it's not quite the disaster it used to be. Clark and Baker have both matured fantastically this season. Okore looks good. Senderos is useful (though even more injury prone than Ron).

I think giving him a deal makes sense. Otherwise we have to spend valuable transfer budget replacing him. Fullback and midfield are the key areas we need to invest in this summer.

Apparently Clark and Baker are out for the rest of the season, so we dont need more injuries, Senderos did 90 minutes with the kids last night.

[Brend'Watkins]

Even if he walked out at the end of the season who else out there is going to give him a 3 or 4 year contract?  His injury record is horrendous and the reason why the ManUs will stay away. He's a cracking player of that there is no doubt, but anyone, us included would need to see him to be available for at least 75% of fixtures to warrant a 3 or 4 year deal.  I'm sure Fox is fully aware of what needs to be done.

[Rudy65]

Has been superb the last two matches.

[supertom]

Even if he walked out at the end of the season who else out there is going to give him a 3 or 4 year contract?  His injury record is horrendous and the reason why the ManUs will stay away. He's a cracking player of that there is no doubt, but anyone, us included would need to see him to be available for at least 75% of fixtures to warrant a 3 or 4 year deal.  I'm sure Fox is fully aware of what needs to be done.

I suspect what Ron wants is to just feel wanted. Obviously the contracts debacle of last summer probably didn't help. After the World Cup we should have been tying him down. Delph signing earlier this year came totally out of the blue as it seemed we'd basically lost him.
We can go to him in the summer. He'll hopefully be sensible enough to know that no one in the top flight is gonna give him a long deal. But as long as we don't take the piss, he'll probably stay. He and his family are settled. I don't think Ron's gonna make silly demands. He doesn't strike me as that sort of player.

[PeterWithe]

Nothing has changed has it, he's a fantastic player when fit as we've seen in the last couple of games but we cant afford to paying the sort of wages he'll want for a couple of great games here and there between injuries.

I'd still thank him for his efforts and move him on.

[RussellC]

I'd keep him. To a man all of our centre-backs are injured. We've been fairly fortunate that we've always seemed to have 2 of the 5 fit throughout the season. If we let him go then we face looking to shell out £8-£10m on a replacement. I'd rather we spent that money elsewhere, to be honest.

[Phil from the upper holte]

Has been superb the last two matches.

Putting himself in the shop window?

[Diablo]

Even if he walked out at the end of the season who else out there is going to give him a 3 or 4 year contract?  His injury record is horrendous and the reason why the ManUs will stay away. He's a cracking player of that there is no doubt, but anyone, us included would need to see him to be available for at least 75% of fixtures to warrant a 3 or 4 year deal.  I'm sure Fox is fully aware of what needs to be done.

I suspect what Ron wants is to just feel wanted. Obviously the contracts debacle of last summer probably didn't help. After the World Cup we should have been tying him down. Delph signing earlier this year came totally out of the blue as it seemed we'd basically lost him.
We can go to him in the summer. He'll hopefully be sensible enough to know that no one in the top flight is gonna give him a long deal. But as long as we don't take the piss, he'll probably stay. He and his family are settled. I don't think Ron's gonna make silly demands. He doesn't strike me as that sort of player.

This is a guy who was one of players of the World Cup. He can play at the highest level despite his injuries, if his head is in the right place, we'd be stupid to lose him. I think he looked really shocked and energised by the effect of the fans. Previously he had a brilliant rapport with the Feyenoord fans (who really get behind their team) judging by the videos I've seen. I think the final and the fans reaction/support might just help sway his decision. It could certainly help make Fox's job easier. To me it shows how crucial it is that we as fans put in a great performance between now and the end of the season.

[Dave Javu]

What's the betting he gets injured against Man City and is out for precisely six weeks?

[ozzjim]

Interesting that Ron was just about last man back into the dressing room and clearly hugely excited after the win. I think he wants to be part of something that is going somewhere. This summer if we do get taken over with the right people it could be a good time to be at Villa.

[ClaretAndBlueBlood]

Has been superb the last two matches.

Putting himself in the shop window?

or fit?

[Phil from the upper holte]

I hope he signs for United now..

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-ron-vlaar-not-9094286

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[LeeB]

I hope he signs for United now..

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-ron-vlaar-not-9094286

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Twat didn't know what to do with himself on Sunday, you could see him choking because he had to give us praise after the match.

Cockwhistle.

[supertom]

Typical Savage guff. In previous years, yes probably a CH like Ron wouldn't get into a top 4 side. But in this league now, if he were fit, he'd walk into any backline bar Chelseas. Easily actually. Chelsea at a push are probably the only solid defence in this league and even they got shown up in Europe.

That said, I hope he stays on.

[joe_c]

The Katie Hopkins of football.