Conor Hourihane - thanks and farewell

[Percy McCarthy]

I loved Stuart Gray, I thought he was ace.

my goodness. you are young and were easily impressionable at that tender age, surely. imho opinion one of the most underwhelming midfielders we've had since alex cropley.

I don't know if I'm reading your post incorrectly Bob so apologies if I am but, are you seriously suggesting Alex Cropley, one of the finest midfielders we've ever had was underwhelming?  Again, apologies if I'm reading you wrong.

I want to comment but my brain is having too much trouble processing the concept of a Villa fan not rating Alex Cropley.

[saunders_heroes]

And Stuart Gray was a bloody good player as well.

[The Edge]

Something doesn't seem right here. What's the hold up? It smells to me like Barnsley have other clubs sniffing around and are holding out for more money. If this deals not done today I don't think it will happen.

[brian green]

Alex Cropley was an outstanding player and Stuart Gray was a very good one.

[Villafirst]

Something doesn't seem right here. What's the hold up? It smells to me like Barnsley have other clubs sniffing around and are holding out for more money. If this deals not done today I don't think it will happen.

Players hold all the cards these days. Sounds like Hourihane has made his mind up to join Villa. You can't always force players to play for another club. Dr Xia says 99% done.

[PeterWithesShin]

Steve Bruce is playing this beautifully.

[itbrvilla]

Apologies for the long link, I'm posting from phone so it's a bit of a pain to do the links properly. Looking up Alex Crooley on Google images I spotted the 2 pictures below. One is an original from his Arsenal days, the other, tis the same pic but with a villa kit drawn on top. Found it mildly entertaining.


http://www.sportsworldcards.com/ekmps/shops/sportsworld/images/aston-villa-alex-cropley-289-topps-1977-red-back-football-soccer-trading-card-32906-p.jpg

https://i0.wp.com/aculturedleftfoot.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/kgrhqyokpue6uf95f-bookn7qlkw60_12.jpg

[TheTimVilla]

Hourihane will join as soon as he can grow a lovely beard.

[cdbearsfan]

Anyone else you don't rate, BOB? That Paul McGrath was pretty shit, wasn't he?

[brian green]

Peter McParland only shared the Golden Boot.  Rubbish player.

[oldtimernow]

Gerry Hitchens couldn't be relied on to score more than once

[PaulTheVillan]

Any news on Mr, Hourihane?

No. Probably going to the Premier League

[cdbearsfan]

Hopefully, I can't see us getting promoted this season though.

[Tony Erdington]

I loved Stuart Gray, I thought he was ace.

my goodness. you are young and were easily impressionable at that tender age, surely. imho opinion one of the most underwhelming midfielders we've had since alex cropley.

I don't know if I'm reading your post incorrectly Bob so apologies if I am but, are you seriously suggesting Alex Cropley, one of the finest midfielders we've ever had was underwhelming?  Again, apologies if I'm reading you wrong.

I want to comment but my brain is having too much trouble processing the concept of a Villa fan not rating Alex Cropley.

I was certainly happy with these two, but if you wanted someone launched into row F Eammon Deacy was your man!

[KevinGage]

Mebbe BOB meant Alan Curbishley.