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Author Topic: Tom Cleverley - Loan Confirmed  (Read 211210 times)

Offline Rudy65

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Re: Tom Cleverley
« Reply #210 on: August 28, 2014, 08:43:22 PM »
Just wait for the announcement that it's a straight swap for Vlaar.

Thats what worries me too

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Re: Tom Cleverley
« Reply #211 on: August 28, 2014, 08:43:30 PM »
Haven't seen enough of him to know if it's good or bad.  At least we're seemingly willing to pay money for players.  Keane and lambert were both top midfielders so should know a player in that mould.  Also, as an unfashionAble player he will have something to prove. 


Offline JPartington

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Re: Tom Cleverley
« Reply #212 on: August 28, 2014, 08:43:53 PM »
Not sure what the fuss is about to be honest. Cleverley would be an excellent signing if he comes. Would certainly improve us. Energetic, technically accomplished midfielder who has become the latest scapegoat for the media and laddish 'banter' sites over the last year or so. As a wiser man than me has just said to me, his biggest problem has been not being Scholes, but then, who is. Join us please Thomas.

Offline JUAN PABLO

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Re: Tom Cleverley
« Reply #213 on: August 28, 2014, 08:44:31 PM »
Is Kagawa out of reach then . they don't want him . wages ?

Offline peter w

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Re: Tom Cleverley
« Reply #214 on: August 28, 2014, 08:44:49 PM »
Maybe at his age he isn't ready for the big pond and isyet to develop from the big fish in the little pond. A good chance for him to move his career on if he does come to Villa. No pressure on him but at a club big enough to allow his caeer to develop at the (almost) highest level.I'd love him to join.
Yes but for £4M or loan with an option to buy in Jan.

We don't get to choose the price Man u will let him go at though.

What if Southampton fans were to say, 'just offer £4m and then say take it or leave it and we'll get him to sign in Jan'. we'd say they'd be mental and the club wouldn't even consider it.

Seems ludicrous that as fans we could set the price and expect the selling club to want to do something that favours, heavily, just us.

Offline JUAN PABLO

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Re: Tom Cleverley
« Reply #215 on: August 28, 2014, 08:45:27 PM »
Haven't seen enough of him to know if it's good or bad.  At least we're seemingly willing to pay money for players.  Keane and lambert were both top midfielders so should know a player in that mould.  Also, as an unfashionAble player he will have something to prove. 


really . you think Lambert knows a good midfielder.

Offline Mister E

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Re: Tom Cleverley
« Reply #216 on: August 28, 2014, 08:46:00 PM »
If he was coming on a free, it'd be different..
Isn't that a summation of our current situation as a club?!

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Re: Tom Cleverley
« Reply #217 on: August 28, 2014, 08:47:32 PM »
Haven't seen enough of him to know if it's good or bad.  At least we're seemingly willing to pay money for players.  Keane and lambert were both top midfielders so should know a player in that mould.  Also, as an unfashionAble player he will have something to prove. 


really . you think Lambert knows a good midfielder.

He's probably got a better idea than you or me.

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Re: Tom Cleverley
« Reply #218 on: August 28, 2014, 08:47:33 PM »
Sorry, but he's shit.

Hopefully he'll prove me wrong.

Offline Tom Stewart

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Re: Tom Cleverley
« Reply #219 on: August 28, 2014, 08:47:43 PM »
Not sure what the fuss is about to be honest. Cleverley would be an excellent signing if he comes. Would certainly improve us. Energetic, technically accomplished midfielder who has become the latest scapegoat for the media and laddish 'banter' sites over the last year or so. As a wiser man than me has just said to me, his biggest problem has been not being Scholes, but then, who is. Join us please Thomas.

Agreed, especially on the 'laddish banter' sites point. I think he'd do very well for us, I only hope Everton don't nip in at the last minute.

Offline WestleyArmsAV

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Re: Tom Cleverley
« Reply #220 on: August 28, 2014, 08:48:39 PM »
A player is worth what someone is prepared to pay. I rate him.

I hope Mr Lambert gets him.

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Re: Tom Cleverley
« Reply #221 on: August 28, 2014, 08:48:59 PM »
Tom Cleverly looks like the kind of person who would go out with your ex-girlfriend.

Fair play to you mate if thats the level of lady you used to date.


Offline SoccerHQ

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Re: Tom Cleverley
« Reply #222 on: August 28, 2014, 08:49:45 PM »
Is Kagawa out of reach then . they don't want him . wages ?

Yep you'd think a season long loan for him wouldn't be out of the question or Nick Powell.

Offline ciggiesnbeer

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Re: Tom Cleverley
« Reply #223 on: August 28, 2014, 08:49:55 PM »
Is Kagawa out of reach then . they don't want him . wages ?

Dortmund just bid 12 million (inc addons) and one would imagine he would prefer his old club.

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Re: Tom Cleverley
« Reply #224 on: August 28, 2014, 08:50:19 PM »
Haven't seen enough of him to know if it's good or bad.  At least we're seemingly willing to pay money for players.  Keane and lambert were both top midfielders so should know a player in that mould.  Also, as an unfashionAble player he will have something to prove. 


really . you think Lambert knows a good midfielder.

He's probably got a better idea than you or me.

Not sure


Our best midfielder was already here

 


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