Tom Cleverley - Loan Confirmed

[ciggiesnbeer]

Did the lad not play in a team that won the league the season before last by 10 clear points

Yes, and well too.

During the Moyespocalypse he was garbage, but then again so were a lot of other ManU players, many of whom are paid a hell of a lot more.

Also, since when did we listen to the opinions of ManU fans? Jesus. Do they even watch football?

[phantom limb]

So after being told that we have no money we're now going to spunk £8m on Cleverley?! Baffling.

[john e]

Utterly ridiculous if true. Lambert and the club owner have lost touch with reality.

Dammed if you do.....

What discernable talent do you see in Cleverley, Clampy?. I cannot see any skills that  would attract you to sign a much derided player.

Because at international level he's not good enough,
For man utd he's not good enough, they just spent 60mill on a midfield option
But he's plenty good enough for us and anyone that thinks otherwise is living in a truly deluded world

[Jockey Randall]

I'm starting to think Lambert does most of his scouting at Villa Park.

[Matt C]

The fact several outlets are reporting completely different fees is evidence enough that nobody knows.

Might not have been the first name I had in mind but he has the potential to be very decent for us and some big game experience is welcome too. Over promoted too soon by Man Utd and England plus injuries stifled his progress.

[joe_c]

It's strange to feel more dispirited about the imminent signing of a 25 year old title winning England international than about a cup exit to a team from the third division but that's my initial reaction.

[Tuscans]

He could be the new Michael Boulding

[Toronto Villa]

If he joins and plays well I'll look forward to reading this thread again and everyone who backtracks their opinion. Probably all of the same cliff jumpers that were on the Senderos thread.

Cleverley is good player. Not international quality but certainly good enough for where we are now. Let's see how he does first. Lots of Man U players struggled last year. Shit they are even struggling this year. He played well enough to get a call up to his country the year before.

[Ron Manager]

Utterly ridiculous if true. Lambert and the club owner have lost touch with reality.

Dammed if you do.....

What discernable talent do you see in Cleverley, Clampy?. I cannot see any skills that  would attract you to sign a much derided player.

Because at international level he's not good enough,
For man utd he's not good enough, they just spent 60mill on a midfield option
But he's plenty good enough for us and anyone that thinks otherwise is living in a truly deluded world

In your opinion!

[Rudy Can't Fail]

I'm beginning to believe there's a major conspiracy going on at Villa Park. My guess is MON is seeking to destroy Lerner and has two agents, Lambert and Keane, working inside to relegate the club.

Paying £8m for Cleverley reminds me of this.. at least Baldrick only spent £400,000.

[kippaxvilla2]

I just don't think we pass the ball sideways enough.  We leave ourselves so vulnerable with our swashbuckling style.  We need Kinsella.  I mean Cleverly.

[django]

Having a chat with a mate I pondered if any Man U players in recent years have gone on to be better after they've left. He mentioned Ronaldo.

Now I'm convinced Cleverldinho will go on to become the worlds best player.

[pav]

Having a chat with a mate I pondered if any Man U players in recent years have gone on to be better after they've left. He mentioned Ronaldo.

Now I'm convinced Cleverldinho will go on to become the worlds best player.👌

Paul Mcgrath did ok

[Legion]

Aston Villa have agreed an £8m fee with Man United for Tom Cleverley. United are set to pay the £8m in instalments.

[Taylor]

If this is true, it's a good buy. Overpriced yes, but a useful addition to a midfield struggling to create any chances.