Fabian Delph - Signed for Manchester City

[VillaAlways]

I was absolutely 100% positive he was leaving. Well done Fab, excellent decision!

[walsall villain]

I don't get it? What's going on?

It all started a long, long time ago.  Then there was this big bang.

Arrrrrrr, now I get it.

[WALTERS WARRIORS]

To all the people who were ripping into Delph. Yes I told you so. Benteke was reported as asking for a "transfer request" last Wednesday. He is now playing in our first friendly match in a couple of hours. Delph is as genuine as you will find in modern day football. The media will jump on anything now so they are a part of a "story" lessons learned doubters ......

[bertlambshank]

But but but Sky Sports News told me yesterday he was having a medical at the wet oil fields of Manchester Stadium.

[Toronto Villa]

Hahaha we look like right tools don't we!!!!! Fuck me this is great news!!!!

[CT]

Did Bobby Ewing just get out the shower?

I wonder what went wrong......


I don't believe anything at all now !

[paulcomben]

Woohoo. Probably be keeping Benteke next.

[PaulWinch again]

I do think that £8 million release clause still looms rather large.

[Toronto Villa]

I'm laughing like a drain here.

Me too Mr Regan. What a stunner!! Almost akin to TSM2 walking out with Benteke and a new 4 year deal. This is literally superb news and everyone now knows clause or not he is committed to the club. Now we must, must build on this and spell out loud and clear to him and Benteke that we cannot ever accept seasons as we have experienced the last few. These lads (and certainly the captain) deserve is in return.

[Walmley_Villa]

Apparently he told the club and team mates he was off so he has either changed his mind or dare I say failed the medical..

[l_mckay]

Brilliant news,didn't see that coming at all!, UTV!!!!

[Toronto Villa]

I do think that £8 million release clause still looms rather large.

Even if it does, where's he going? Man City offered him everything. The fee for any decent size club in the PL or Europe isn't an issue. But Man City would have offered him CL football and a PL title challenge and he turned it down. Something tells me it all didn't sit well with him after what he said and he had a change of heart. As a club we need to make sure we build on this now.

[bob]

Smart boy

[cdbearsfan]

*Engage Smug Mode*

Absolutely fucking delighted he's staying. I would've understood, entirely, if he'd decided to leave but hugely excited that he's staying.

Would it be worth a mod amending the thread title to add on "Update: decides to stay at Villa", for people just logging on who haven't heard the news?

[WALTERS WARRIORS]

Apparently he told the club and team mates he was off so he has either changed his mind or dare I say failed the medical..

Still doubting ?? "apparently" source ?