Tom Cleverley loan watch

[Percy McCarthy]

Not long ago we were saying how desperately we need to strengthen midfield in the summer. All of a sudden Delph, TC, Westwood, Grealish, GG, Gil and Sanchez are looking like a tidy little firm, especially if the latter two can lively up themselves a bit.

[pauliewalnuts]

Outside of the initial saga in deadline day regarding where else gas it been written with quotes that he wants to go to Everton? I've not seen anything recently. Him and his wife were looking at houses in Birmingham, and he looks really happy right now celebrating goals and just being a part of the club. I can't see him leaving if the club make him a contract offer he agrees to.

Think that was Sinclair.

[Toronto Villa]

Outside of the initial saga in deadline day regarding where else gas it been written with quotes that he wants to go to Everton? I've not seen anything recently. Him and his wife were looking at houses in Birmingham, and he looks really happy right now celebrating goals and just being a part of the club. I can't see him leaving if the club make him a contract offer he agrees to.

Think that was Sinclair.

Yeh that's right. I haven't  been able to keep up with all these celebs since eastie departed.

[ozzjim]

Not long ago we were saying how desperately we need to strengthen midfield in the summer. All of a sudden Delph, TC, Westwood, Grealish, GG, Gil and Sanchez are looking like a tidy little firm, especially if the latter two can lively up themselves a bit.

In fairness to Gil he has hardly had opportunity. Strangely I think him and Grealish in those 10 roles behind Benteke would cause sides a whole world of problems.

[eamonn]

Felt a bit sad for Gil in that dressing room video after the match when all around him were going rental. He was sat at the side, smiling and no doubt happy for his colleagues but just gave the impression of an outsider looking-in.

[ozzjim]

Yeah he looks a lost part in it all. I can see a swift return to Spain for a similar fee that we paid, which would be a huge shame. Unless of course he has been spotted by another manager in the Prem who comes in.

[PeterWithe]

How about,

Tom Cleverley, Tom Cleverley
Fucked off Man U
He'll kick you head in if you dare to boo.

[Ron Manager]

Carles Gil is obviously a very talented player. I think we all hope Tim Sherwood can find a use for him. He was on the bench for the semi final
so that is a good sign. I would have preferred to see Gil on the pitch instead of Cole who always looks totally knackered after about seven minutes!

[supertom]

A good pre-season will make a big difference for Gil I think. I also think it'll help Carlos too.

[sirlordbaltimore]

Can someone clear up if Cleverley is actually out of contract this summer and available on a free ?

I thought he was but that tool Franksey on WM keeps saying he's not and would cost 5-8m in the summer

The way his game has transformed under Sherwood is more damning of Lambert's terrible tactics and poor use of talent than any revelation in Tom's actual playing ability. Ditto Benteke

He hasn't suddenly transformed into something new, he's simply getting the bloody ball where he's always needed it

[KRS]

Contract ends in the summer so he'd be on a free:

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/apr/14/tom-cleverley-aston-villa-tim-sherwood-contract

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Not long ago we were saying how desperately we need to strengthen midfield in the summer. All of a sudden Delph, TC, Westwood, Grealish, GG, Gil and Sanchez are looking like a tidy little firm, especially if the latter two can lively up themselves a bit.

In fairness to Gil he has hardly had opportunity. Strangely I think him and Grealish in those 10 roles behind Benteke would cause sides a whole world of problems.

My thoughts too, Oz. The lad has so much class it's only a matter of time before gets his chance. I can't believe Sherwood can't see it, maybe having both Grealish and Gil in the team may seem too lightweight for the end of season fight we have right now.

As for Cleverly, he seems to be loving it all at Villa. I'd imagine he's desperate to stay.

[silhillvilla]

4 months ago, Tom Cleverly looked like Stephen Ireland  MkII (with hair version).
Now I'd be gutted if he didn't stay, he's a very good player.

[Ryu]

Always appreciated his work rate but with movement in front of him from the strikers which he wasn't getting pre-Sherwood he's been very good.  Him and Delph have to start for me, with Westwood and Sanchez competing for the other midfield role.

[tomd2103]

Always appreciated his work rate but with movement in front of him from the strikers which he wasn't getting pre-Sherwood he's been very good.  Him and Delph have to start for me, with Westwood and Sanchez competing for the other midfield role.

Yep.  I still think a top quality defensive midfielder with a better range of passing than Sanchez and Westwood would make a difference, but those type of players cost a lot of money.