Concrete Ron

[john e]

I really don't think it would help the cause to have our old captain loitering around the place to be honest. He considered himself too good for us, and that would send out the wrong message, and god knows we don't need any more mixed messages.

It would send out a good message to the players,
 your only one challenge away from this so don't fuck about when it's new contract time

[dicedlam]

I really don't think it would help the cause to have our old captain loitering around the place to be honest. He considered himself too good for us, and that would send out the wrong message, and god knows we don't need any more mixed messages.

Agree.

Just when there is a smell of potpourri starting to break through, we don't need Vlaar coming back farting the place out.

[Dante Lavelli]

I really don't think it would help the cause to have our old captain loitering around the place to be honest. He considered himself too good for us, and that would send out the wrong message, and god knows we don't need any more mixed messages.

Agree.

Just when there is a smell of potpourri starting to break through, we don't need Vlaar coming back farting the place out.

I don't think he would.  He is a human being so will want to feel part of something during his recovery (as per maslow's hierarchy of needs).  It is unlikely to cost much, if anything, so it is an opportunity to demonstrate the human side of the club, a positive PR exercise.  I'm not sure how we can lose out to be honest.

[john e]

If I've ever had to help someone I've known for a while out or a mate ive never thought of it as charity,
 just something you do because you can.
I hope the same as applies the other way round

If he needs the facilities a few friendly faces around to help in months of recouperation ahead I  hope we would help out,
no matter what he does or where he goes afterwards, that's what good people/companies do

[Dante Lavelli]

If I've ever had to help someone I've known for a while out or a mate ive never thought of it as charity,
 just something you do because you can.
I hope the same as applies the other way round

If he needs the facilities a few friendly faces around to help in months of recouperation ahead I would hope we would help out,
no matter what he does or where he goes afterwards, that's what good people/companies do

Exactly.  I'd be disappointed if we don't at least offer it.  It's up to Vlaar what he wants to do.

[dave.woodhall]

best news yet

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[Le Lapin]

Even though he has been hit and miss for us over the last few seasons,  he's a guy that gave his all. Hope we as a club can help him out.  We will move on from him.

[Louzie0]

If I've ever had to help someone I've known for a while out or a mate ive never thought of it as charity,
 just something you do because you can.
I hope the same as applies the other way round

If he needs the facilities a few friendly faces around to help in months of recouperation ahead I would hope we would help out,
no matter what he does or where he goes afterwards, that's what good people/companies do

Exactly.  I'd be disappointed if we don't at least offer it.  It's up to Vlaar what he wants to do.

I agree with supporting him like this, as he supports others as we know from the photos of him in India. Not the only reason, though, as other posters have said.

[The Adventurer]

Well paid,professional footballer who doesn't want to play for Aston Villa.

Are you lot for real?

Fuck him!

Go join a gym & renew your private health insurance "Concrete" (Hahaha) Ron!

[berneboy]

If I've ever had to help someone I've known for a while out or a mate ive never thought of it as charity,
 just something you do because you can.
I hope the same as applies the other way round

If he needs the facilities a few friendly faces around to help in months of recouperation ahead I  hope we would help out,
no matter what he does or where he goes afterwards, that's what good people/companies do

Agreed

[paul_e]

Well paid,professional footballer who doesn't want to play for Aston Villa.

Are you lot for real?

Fuck him!

Go join a gym & renew your private health insurance "Concrete" (Hahaha) Ron!

That's fine, but then don't moan when players only look out for themselves.

I really don't care whether he thinks he can do better than us or not, he picked up an injury whilst he was still our player and it means he's unlikely to sign for anyone else until he's fit, it costs the club fuck all to help him out and let him use the facilities so if he wants to then why not?  It could mean that when he's asked about us by other players he says how good we were with him when his contract finished and that could be the difference between a player joining or not. The only reason I can think we wouldn't make the offer is as a bit of a 'fuck you you didn't think we were good enough for you' and I'd really hope our decision making as a club isn't based on petty bitterness.

[The Adventurer]

Well paid,professional footballer who doesn't want to play for Aston Villa.

Are you lot for real?

Fuck him!

Go join a gym & renew your private health insurance "Concrete" (Hahaha) Ron!

That's fine, but then don't moan when players only look out for themselves.

I really don't care whether he thinks he can do better than us or not, he picked up an injury whilst he was still our player and it means he's unlikely to sign for anyone else until he's fit, it costs the club fuck all to help him out and let him use the facilities so if he wants to then why not?  It could mean that when he's asked about us by other players he says how good we were with him when his contract finished and that could be the difference between a player joining or not. The only reason I can think we wouldn't make the offer is as a bit of a 'fuck you you didn't think we were good enough for you' and I'd really hope our decision making as a club isn't based on petty bitterness.

Sorry but totally disagree but hey life's all about opinions!

[Risso]

Well paid,professional footballer who doesn't want to play for Aston Villa.

Are you lot for real?

Fuck him!

Go join a gym & renew your private health insurance "Concrete" (Hahaha) Ron!

That's fine, but then don't moan when players only look out for themselves.

I really don't care whether he thinks he can do better than us or not, he picked up an injury whilst he was still our player and it means he's unlikely to sign for anyone else until he's fit, it costs the club fuck all to help him out and let him use the facilities so if he wants to then why not?  It could mean that when he's asked about us by other players he says how good we were with him when his contract finished and that could be the difference between a player joining or not. The only reason I can think we wouldn't make the offer is as a bit of a 'fuck you you didn't think we were good enough for you' and I'd really hope our decision making as a club isn't based on petty bitterness.

Petty doesn't come into it.  He's out of contract, after being offered a new one, and turning it down because he felt he could do better elsewhere.  Now, he's injured again, he can go and get himself fit elsewhere.  We don't offer other players we've released the opportunity to stay on and keep themselves fit, so why should we do it for somebody who thought he could play for a bigger team?  Far from it being a positive PR story, I think it would be completely the opposite. 

[LeeB]

Well paid,professional footballer who doesn't want to play for Aston Villa.

Are you lot for real?

Fuck him!

Go join a gym & renew your private health insurance "Concrete" (Hahaha) Ron!

That's fine, but then don't moan when players only look out for themselves.

I really don't care whether he thinks he can do better than us or not, he picked up an injury whilst he was still our player and it means he's unlikely to sign for anyone else until he's fit, it costs the club fuck all to help him out and let him use the facilities so if he wants to then why not?  It could mean that when he's asked about us by other players he says how good we were with him when his contract finished and that could be the difference between a player joining or not. The only reason I can think we wouldn't make the offer is as a bit of a 'fuck you you didn't think we were good enough for you' and I'd really hope our decision making as a club isn't based on petty bitterness.

Sorry but totally disagree but hey life's all about opinions!

Everyone has got one, and most of them are full of shite.

[The Adventurer]

Well paid,professional footballer who doesn't want to play for Aston Villa.

Are you lot for real?

Fuck him!

Go join a gym & renew your private health insurance "Concrete" (Hahaha) Ron!

That's fine, but then don't moan when players only look out for themselves.

I really don't care whether he thinks he can do better than us or not, he picked up an injury whilst he was still our player and it means he's unlikely to sign for anyone else until he's fit, it costs the club fuck all to help him out and let him use the facilities so if he wants to then why not?  It could mean that when he's asked about us by other players he says how good we were with him when his contract finished and that could be the difference between a player joining or not. The only reason I can think we wouldn't make the offer is as a bit of a 'fuck you you didn't think we were good enough for you' and I'd really hope our decision making as a club isn't based on petty bitterness.

Sorry but totally disagree but hey life's all about opinions!

Everyone has got one, and most of them are full of shite.

Spot on.....I was being polite!