Summer 2022 Transfer Thread

[OCD]

Hell no. That's the worst idea I've seen on a transfer thread since Toronto Villa kept suggesting that we sign Jozy Altidore.

I thought that was playing 3 at the back.

[SaddVillan]

Aston Villa’s released list:

Tristan Goodridge
Paul Appiah
Mungo Bridge
Conor Hourihane
Akos Onodi
Dominic Revan
Finley Thorndike
Ashley Young

[cdbearsfan]

Surprised Young didn't get another year. Still, fair enough, he didn't set the world alight when he played.

[Brazilian Villain]

Aston Villa’s released list:

Tristan Goodridge
Mungo Bridge
Finley Thorndike

That's three great footballer names released there.

Hope all the lads get picked up and make a career of it as Jake Doyle-Hayes has in Scotland. Good luck to Conor and Ash, hopefully we get a chance to welcome them back at VP.

[OCD]

Mungo Bridge was being talked about as being a target for Milan a few years ago.

I think we signed Thorndike having been released from Chelsea and was described as 'Trialist' when he scored for the U23's.

I think we offered Ashley Young a new contract but made it clear that he might struggle for game time. He's obviously decided playing is more important to him, which is fair enough.

[Risso]

Thorndike only signed last year didn't he?

[SaddVillan]

Thorndike joined last Sept after a trial, he was previously with Olbyun.

Mungo Bridge went out on loan to FC Annecy last season but injuries meant he only made 3 appearances before coming home in January. Looks like injuries have done for him.

[Dogtanian]

When I read Young on there I did wonder if he might still sign a deal, but just hasn’t before the deadline.

[Olof's Beard]

Our goalkeeper and two centre halves from the Liverpool cup game both released. They all acquitted themselves well that day but Revan and Bridge both turn 22 in September. Even allowing for late blooming centre halves, they're too old to be hanging around in hope. Good luck to all the youngsters.

Young will presumably drop down a level to get a game. A shame he's not sticking around as Gerrard has made it clear he's a good influence on the squad, plus he's versatile. We saw the best days of his career back in '07-11 even if he won his trophies elsewhere.

Conor will always be welcome back. He, AEG and Trez scored a bunch of our most important goals of the last three or four years between them, they've all paid for themselves many times over and will presumably all leave this summer.

[jwarry]

I’m hoping the Ashley decision is a sign we are no longer putting up with 36 year old stop gaps

[Dogtanian]

Means we defo need to sign left back.

[LeonW]

Our goalkeeper and two centre halves from the Liverpool cup game both released. They all acquitted themselves well that day but Revan and Bridge both turn 22 in September. Even allowing for late blooming centre halves, they're too old to be hanging around in hope. Good luck to all the youngsters.

Young will presumably drop down a level to get a game. A shame he's not sticking around as Gerrard has made it clear he's a good influence on the squad, plus he's versatile. We saw the best days of his career back in '07-11 even if he won his trophies elsewhere.

Conor will always be welcome back. He, AEG and Trez scored a bunch of our most important goals of the last three or four years between them, they've all paid for themselves many times over and will presumably all leave this summer.

I thought Conor was one of our most important contributors to staying up in project re-start. A good servant and seemingly a thoroughly nice bloke. Thanks for everything Conor.

[RamboandBruno]

Our goalkeeper and two centre halves from the Liverpool cup game both released. They all acquitted themselves well that day but Revan and Bridge both turn 22 in September. Even allowing for late blooming centre halves, they're too old to be hanging around in hope. Good luck to all the youngsters.

Young will presumably drop down a level to get a game. A shame he's not sticking around as Gerrard has made it clear he's a good influence on the squad, plus he's versatile. We saw the best days of his career back in '07-11 even if he won his trophies elsewhere.

Conor will always be welcome back. He, AEG and Trez scored a bunch of our most important goals of the last three or four years between them, they've all paid for themselves many times over and will presumably all leave this summer.

I thought Conor was one of our most important contributors to staying up in project re-start. A good servant and seemingly a thoroughly nice bloke. Thanks for everything Conor.

Albion play off semi final home leg, the equaliser when we were struggling. A hugely important goal in the history of this football club and a great goal to boot. Will remember him just for that alone, never-mind all the other good things he did.

[eamonn]

Quite surprised at the release of Young. Gerrard always talked-up his presence. I do think he was a weak link when he played last season. I also wouldn't be surprised if he re-signs for us.

[DrGonzo]

I’m hoping the Ashley decision is a sign we are no longer putting up with 36 year old stop gaps

Rules Suarez out.  A stop gap is just fine as long as you have the gap filler a season or two away.