Birkir Bjarnason - Released

[Eiresvillan]

Good player, marked Messi out of the game v Argentina. He should be a regular in the 1st team next season.

[Des Little]

If I was him, I'd play out of my skin in the WC and get myself a move away from here, to a club that will play him. 

[eamonn]

Jordan Lyden is still on our books and would be ideally suited for the defensive midfield role.

You're a consistent champion of this fella, Mark, how come? I've barely seen him play.

[Walmley_Villa]

I think he'll look for a swift exit after the World Cup.

[paul_e]

Jordan Lyden is still on our books and would be ideally suited for the defensive midfield role.

You're a consistent champion of this fella, Mark, how come? I've barely seen him play.

I like him as well, works his tits off, is a good passer and he's scored a decent number of goals (5 in 13 last year).  He's had a few injury problems but without those I reckon he'd be a regular for us by now.  Lyden, Bjarnason and Grealish would be very good midfield at this level.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Jordan Lyden is still on our books and would be ideally suited for the defensive midfield role.

You're a consistent champion of this fella, Mark, how come? I've barely seen him play.

I like him as well, works his tits off, is a good passer and he's scored a decent number of goals (5 in 13 last year).  He's had a few injury problems but without those I reckon he'd be a regular for us by now.  Lyden, Bjarnason and Grealish would be very good midfield at this level.

Agreed. He loves a tackle too and won't go hiding. Not sure how the injuries have impacted on his development but whenever I've seen him play you can't help but see the maturity and potential of the lad. I was hoping he'd have shadowed fellow Aussie, Jedi but Bruce brought in Whelan and like most managers when they buy a player, they feel obliged to play him.

One thing about Lyden is given the chance you just know he won't let you down.

[dcdavecollett]

Good player, Lyden. Versatile as well.

A shame he's so injury-prone.

[Toronto Villa]

[eamonn]

Maybe he could raffle it off on behalf of his employers.

[Risso]

First time I've seen him smile.

[nodge]

Lionel must've left that in his pocket when he climbed out.

[Toronto Villa]

It’s amazing to think that we have or had players who have marked Lionel F Messi out of a game. How many clubs can say that? And neither player barely featured or feature for us.

File under “only at Aston Villa...”

[mr underhill]

well in fairness he only did it with the help of at least one other player - it certainly wasn't one on one.

[JUAN PABLO]

he had a great chance to score as well.  must admit he does get into good positions to score. I cant believe he wasnt used more last season and properly.

[Hookeysmith]

I cant believe he wasnt used more last season and properly.

Because SB has a way of playing and is loyal to a certain band of players - it is that simple. Totally shit but simple