Joleon Lescott - GONE

[kippaxvilla2]

Joleon Lescott admits his move to Aston Villa is ‘about 17 years overdue’ after he joined from rivals Albion earlier today.

The 33-year-old, who grew up supporting the club, penned a two-year deal which could eventually be worth as much as £2million.

Lescott, who revealed he failed to impress the claret and blues during a trial as a kid, said: “It’s a special occasion for me and my family.

“It’s 17 years overdue!

“I remember coming on a trial and I was told that I wasn’t up to the grade.”

In an interview with AVTV, the centre-half also spoke of his first memories following the club.

Brother Aaron, who now acts as the former England international’s agent, used to play for the Villa as a youth which encouraged the ex-Manchester City star to take a keen interest.

“He was the main reason why I fell in love with Aston Villa at such a young age," Lescott added.

“He was at the club at schoolboy age and it’s quite strange to see some of the guys he played with like Mark Delaney and Ben Petty here as coaches now.

“I remember Dalian Atkinson and Andy Townsend, players like that were in the team then. Muller was on the front of the shirt, too.

“Back then I was actually a goalkeeper! My brother was a striker.

“To move to a club of this size is great but it’s an added bonus that I grew up supporting this club as a kid.”

Lescott also thanked Albion boss Tony Pulis for allowing the move to go through and added:

"I gave 100 per-cent when I was there and hopefully those who saw me play realised that."


   
 
 
 

[PeterWithe]

From Peter Withe on Twitter.

I have read a few articles about J Lescott saying he did not impress on trail at the Villa when I was DOY at Villa we had his brother Aaron

I tried in vane to get him to sign for the club his parents wanted him to go to Wolves not sure they wanted both at Villa.

[PeterWithe]

You'd think one of the reporters would ask the question of why he seemed to take more delight in scoring against us than anyone else then.

[JJ-AV]

There were some horrible songs sung about Lescott back then too.

[PeterWithe]

There were some horrible songs sung about Lescott back then too.

Yes, it would appear they were inaccurate as well. Presumably 'he got hit by a man-hole cover' was a bit difficult to find a tune for.

[kippaxvilla2]

Well if he was rejected it would explain the goal celebrations.  Anyway, I don't really like this nonsense of not celebrating if you score a goal against a former team, you've scored you should be happy.  Admittedly wildly gesticulating in front of the Holte is taking it a bit far.

[pauliewalnuts]

Well if he was rejected it would explain the goal celebrations.  Anyway, I don't really like this nonsense of not celebrating if you score a goal against a former team, you've scored you should be happy.  Admittedly wildly gesticulating in front of the Holte is taking it a bit far.

As is doing a mock "throw your shirt into the fans" thing in front of away fans at Goodison.

Still, fuck it, who cares about that any more.

[Phil from the upper holte]

Well if he was rejected it would explain the goal celebrations.  Anyway, I don't really like this nonsense of not celebrating if you score a goal against a former team, you've scored you should be happy.  Admittedly wildly gesticulating in front of the Holte is taking it a bit far.

Yes he's done it more than once as well

[john e]

Well if he was rejected it would explain the goal celebrations.  Anyway, I don't really like this nonsense of not celebrating if you score a goal against a former team, you've scored you should be happy.  Admittedly wildly gesticulating in front of the Holte is taking it a bit far.

As is doing a mock "throw your shirt into the fans" thing in front of away fans at Goodison.

Still, fuck it, who cares about that any more.

PWS he's still not forgiven Collymore

[mr underhill]

well let's hope he gets the opportunity to reprise such antics, but this time celebrating with Villa fans having just scored a goal...for us

[silhillvilla]

Certainly a player with a winning mentality which is what Sherwood identified quickly as a problem at the club.

[OzVilla]

Well if he was rejected it would explain the goal celebrations.  Anyway, I don't really like this nonsense of not celebrating if you score a goal against a former team, you've scored you should be happy.  Admittedly wildly gesticulating in front of the Holte is taking it a bit far.

Yes he's done it more than once as well

Not bothered, he's one of us now.

[Hookeysmith]

Certainly a player with a winning mentality which is what Sherwood identified quickly as a problem at the club.

Exactamundo - was only thinking this when he signed

[PaulWinch again]

Well if he was rejected it would explain the goal celebrations.  Anyway, I don't really like this nonsense of not celebrating if you score a goal against a former team, you've scored you should be happy.  Admittedly wildly gesticulating in front of the Holte is taking it a bit far.

As is doing a mock "throw your shirt into the fans" thing in front of away fans at Goodison.

Still, fuck it, who cares about that any more.

Agreed it's time to move on now. I hope he does brilliantly for us.

[Dante Lavelli]

Certainly a player with a winning mentality which is what Sherwood identified quickly as a problem at the club.

Exactamundo - was only thinking this when he signed

Winning attitude or happened to be in the Man City squad?  No suggesting otherwise just wondering how you have to make the call?