Concrete Ron

[Toronto Villa]

Or maybe a part of him wants to stay because he actually likes the club and his young family is settled in the area, and another part of him wants to move and take his career as far as possible. It's not a completely unfamiliar position for anyone in any industry when faced with a change of company or a relocation opportunity.

Except that whatever he does, he'll end up rolling in money and his family is set for life

Those are the fruits of playing in a profession that pays what it does. There's also a good chance that if he stays he'll get more than any club he joins.

[David_Nab]

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/ron-vlaar-putting-aston-villa-5964702

Out in India at mo helping disadvantaged kids

[old man villa fan]

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/ron-vlaar-putting-aston-villa-5964702

Out in India at mo helping disadvantaged kids

Just read that myself.  It's not all about the money and the high life with some players.

[andyh]

I've given him some stick this season, but you have to give credit where it's due,
Well done Ron, setting a great example.

[ciggiesnbeer]

What a selfish prick.

Spoiler for Hiden:

kidding, obviously. good for him.

[kippaxvilla2]

Reading the bit about playing at a higher level, could it be he was misinterpreted before?  Seems like he's saying he wants to play at a better standard himself following his injuries.

[Mister E]

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/ron-vlaar-putting-aston-villa-5964702

Out in India at mo helping disadvantaged kids

Surely something wrong here: they describe him as the "hardman".
Nice piece - I hope that Villa can cut a deal with him. When fit, he brings some value in the squad.

[alftitimus]

BRILLIANT

Strangely......that sort of eases my anger about a move away from Ron..... I feel less angry /suspicious, now.
...and I now hope that he gets the best deal elsewhere.

Football Players ! 

More like Ron and Dirk Kuyt please.

 

[villasjf]

So he is a free agent now and no news.

[supertom]

So he is a free agent now and no news.

I think he'll be waiting to see what's on the table in front of him. He'd best not wait too long though as he could find our offer being taken away if Sherwood looks elsewhere to replace him.

[Steve67]

Is he not injured at the moment? Calf?

[Malandro]

Is he not injured at the moment? Calf?

Yep out injured. It's his head..




shoulders, knees and toes. Knees and toes.

[CT Villan]

...and another week of deafening silence passes by...no longer will he be concrete Ron, more like tumbleweed Ron.

He's no longer listed in the squad on the official site. I wonder if he is at least training with us in pre-season (despite not featuring in the training photos).

[kippaxvilla2]

He is being linked with Everton now.

[silhillvilla]

He is being linked with Everton now.

Really not losing any sleep