2023 Summer transfer window - hopes, needs, expectations and rumours.

[eamonn]

I think Digne deserves some credit. He's been linked with a few places this summer and probably knows his time is limited at Villa, but he's stayed, and he's trained, and he's committed to the club while he's still here.

We pay him an obscene amount of money a week, more than almost anyone at the club, the least I'd expect from him is some professionalism.

That's not really how it works though, is it. There's loads of players at loads of clubs who get paid loads of money and when they decide they want out, or are told they're surplus to requirement, they act like petulant children. Digne could have demanded to be let go as soon as the window opened, its not his problem that Moreno is out, he could have sat back on his 120k a week and demanded to be let go, refuse to train, play etc. etc.

Yeah, it's a pretty low bar, but sometimes the bar is just that low. 

It's a very low bar. Moreno is out, now is your time to finally impress and make the number 3 shirt (old-stylee) your own.

[85kota]

I think Digne deserves some credit. He's been linked with a few places this summer and probably knows his time is limited at Villa, but he's stayed, and he's trained, and he's committed to the club while he's still here.

We pay him an obscene amount of money a week, more than almost anyone at the club, the least I'd expect from him is some professionalism.

That's not really how it works though, is it. There's loads of players at loads of clubs who get paid loads of money and when they decide they want out, or are told they're surplus to requirement, they act like petulant children. Digne could have demanded to be let go as soon as the window opened, its not his problem that Moreno is out, he could have sat back on his 120k a week and demanded to be let go, refuse to train, play etc. etc.

Yeah, it's a pretty low bar, but sometimes the bar is just that low.

Oh thank you, Mr. Digne, sir, for being such a tremendously generous fellow and gracing us with your presence. We are truly honoured.

[Risso]

Not sure he deserves that ridiculous comment, surely? I think he's mostly been pretty decent, and even if you don't, I haven't seen anything to doubt his commitment or effort.

[AV84]

I think Digne deserves some credit. He's been linked with a few places this summer and probably knows his time is limited at Villa, but he's stayed, and he's trained, and he's committed to the club while he's still here.

We pay him an obscene amount of money a week, more than almost anyone at the club, the least I'd expect from him is some professionalism.

That's not really how it works though, is it. There's loads of players at loads of clubs who get paid loads of money and when they decide they want out, or are told they're surplus to requirement, they act like petulant children. Digne could have demanded to be let go as soon as the window opened, its not his problem that Moreno is out, he could have sat back on his 120k a week and demanded to be let go, refuse to train, play etc. etc.

Yeah, it's a pretty low bar, but sometimes the bar is just that low.

Oh thank you, Mr. Digne, sir, for being such a tremendously generous fellow and gracing us with your presence. We are truly honoured.

Yeah, because that's exactly what I'm asking for.

I do find it funny that you get more stick on this forum for suggesting a player has earned a bit of respect for how he's behaved, than you do for suggesting the only reason a woman has a job is because she's attractive. But we did say the bar is very low.

[Toronto Villa]

Not sure he deserves that ridiculous comment, surely? I think he's mostly been pretty decent, and even if you don't, I haven't seen anything to doubt his commitment or effort.

I don't get it. Seems a solid bloke, never said a bad word about the club. He might not be the best suited to this system, but that happens. He is getting paid what we offered him. That's not his fault. It's a contract. I don't really understand some of ridicule or vitriol.

[PaulWinch again]

Not sure he deserves that ridiculous comment, surely? I think he's mostly been pretty decent, and even if you don't, I haven't seen anything to doubt his commitment or effort.

I don't get it. Seems a solid bloke, never said a bad word about the club. He might not be the best suited to this system, but that happens. He is getting paid what we offered him. That's not his fault. It's a contract. I don't really understand some of ridicule or vitriol.

I think people conflate him with Gerrard and use him as a target for their ire.

[AV84]

Not sure he deserves that ridiculous comment, surely? I think he's mostly been pretty decent, and even if you don't, I haven't seen anything to doubt his commitment or effort.

I don't get it. Seems a solid bloke, never said a bad word about the club. He might not be the best suited to this system, but that happens. He is getting paid what we offered him. That's not his fault. It's a contract. I don't really understand some of ridicule or vitriol.

I think people conflate him with Gerrard and use him as a target for their ire.

I think today its simply the fact that it's been implied we have a replacement lined up and he'll be allowed leave. So suddenly he's shit etc. etc.

[Clampy]

AV84, you're not getting stick, people are just disagreeing with you.

As for Digne, he's ok. Solid enough defensively but not the best attacking wise.

[AV84]

AV84, you're not getting stick, people are just disagreeing with you.

As for Digne, he's ok. Solid enough defensively but not the best attacking wise.

Nope. People are ignoring what I'm actually saying and acting like I've asked everyone to bow down and kiss his feet. But that's the internet for you.

[Richard]

Digne is probably the scapegoat for people still sulking after Saturday.

[john e]

AV84, you're not getting stick, people are just disagreeing with you.

As for Digne, he's ok. Solid enough defensively but not the best attacking wise.

Nope. People are ignoring what I'm actually saying and acting like I've asked everyone to bow down and kiss his feet. But that's the internet for you.

You are getting stick mate, but you’re saying nice things about Digne so you deserve it
and I won’t be kissing his feet like you suggest


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[Daley’s dreads]

I thought he was our best defender on Sunday. Admittedly, that is a pretty low bar!

[ChicagoLion]

Digne is probably the scapegoat for people still sulking after Saturday.

He was one of the few that did ok.

[SamTheMouse]

Digne's fine, but he's no spring chicken and when Moreno returns he won't be first choice. He's also on a big wedge.

A move would be in everyone's interests. Thanks for your service, shake hands, and move on.

Then hopefully sign a younger version of Moreno, whom I really rate.

[Risso]

Digne's fine, but he's no spring chicken and when Moreno returns he won't be first choice. He's also on a big wedge.

Moreno's older than Digne.