Marcus Rashford - signed on loan (injured - out for season?)

[Demitri_C]

Woke ?

I dont think anyone has mentioned anything  about that. Just utter nonsense and not related to why some fans myself included are not keen on him coning here

[Monty]

Generally speaking, the political leanings of those most against him are in fact known, and aren't surprising in the least.

As are, I should say, those of his biggest supporters.

[cdbearsfan]

Woke ?

I dont think anyone has mentioned anything  about that.

They wouldn't, would they?

[Toronto Villa]

You'd like to think we've done the equivalent of a job interview with him before signing which would give us an idea of his attitude.

It can't be as much research as I've done, i.e. watching a bunch of Man Utd fan videos on YouTube for the schadenfreude.

Are you ok Monty? I wouldn't wish that on anyone. I felt a little dirty and broken just posting videos of Rashford's goals.

Trust me, disgruntled Man Utd fans gruntles you like a tonic for the soul.

Nothing would make me happier than their misery injected into my veins should Rashford prove to be everything they fear he could be.

[Demitri_C]

Probably about right monty. But its not  a factor  for me more about his attitude and application  on the pitch. If he wasnt on such high wages i wouldnt be as bothered.

It does also worry me how long is it going to take him to get fit as hw hasnt played much football for a while

[andyh]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cx2pypyj2g7o

Look at this embedded video.

As a club, what the fuck are we doing ?
Unai needs his bumps feeling.
Monchi is donkey and the owners have pissed on us from a great height.

[Small Rodent]

a decent man.  If his head is on straight.

This is it. Is he a decent man or is he a lazy arse?

As far as football goes he really looks like a lazy arse.

I'm not arsed if we win The Socially-Conscious Cup.

Why am I not surprised.

[andyh]

Probably about right monty. But its not  a factor  for me more about his attitude and application  on the pitch. If he wasnt on such high wages i wouldnt be as bothered.

It does also worry me how long is it going to take him to get fit as hw hasnt played much football for a while

Well, if you personally are having to pay him, then I understand your deep concerns about his wages.

[Abbeyfealeavfc]

I'm quite positive about this. Since when have Villa fans listened to the manure driven media or gloryhunters? A struggling manager (ten hag) scapegoated Rashford,  in an attempt to save his own skin. Amorim is no different, showing weakness already and trying to play billy big bollox like gerrrrard attempted to do with Tyrone.
Rashford may have his issues, but so did McGrath and look at the legend he became.
I have faith in Unai and he will attempt to get the best out of Rashford. A loan deal initially is a no-brainer!
The guy scores goals (I was surprised to learn that he's scored 68 right footed pl goals, even though he seems to have played on the left side most of his career). I feel sure he can play across the front line. He provides assists, so that's an improvement already on the guy who has left for non-league football. He will know that if he performs Unai will help get him back onto the international stage. He has great experience playing in Europe and the world stage and contributing goals. He has pace (something we've been crying out for). He has 4 months to prove himself, despite his record when firing on all cylinders. I can only see positives and I'm certainly prepared to back him fully.

[Monty]

Yeah I'm worried about these things too, and more sceptical of this signing than basically any other yet made under Unai Emery (I'm not 'sceptical' exactly about Dobbin, as I don't think there's any secret what that was about). Just some of the quite mad reactions have made me wonder if I shouldn't be more cautious when predicting his Villa fate!

[SaddVillan]

One question about  Villa signing Rashford.

If he wanted out from Mancland was well known and the fact that Amorim didn't fancy him was an open secret, then why has it taken us 32 days into the transfer window to complete a deal?

4 weeks wasted in terms of bringing him up to our levels and integrating him into the team?

[IFWaters]

My main beef is with those comparing him to God. The only player in our current squad fit to lace Gods boots is Tyrone Mings, a player who was sidelined at his club and has turned out to be a player who has battled through his own issues and a leader in the squad.

Rashford is probably comparable to Dwight Yorke, prodigiously gifted but hasn't always used his talents. Yes he's done good outside football but last time I checked we weren't looking for Mother Teresa to play off Ollie.

[Small Rodent]

Basically. People are basing their “bad attitude” arguments on tabloid newspaper nonsense.

This is why we had Brexit.

[andyh]

I'm quite positive about this. Since when have Villa fans listened to the manure driven media or gloryhunters? A struggling manager (ten hag) scapegoated Rashford,  in an attempt to save his own skin. Amorim is no different, showing weakness already and trying to play billy big bollox like gerrrrard attempted to do with Tyrone.
Rashford may have his issues, but so did McGrath and look at the legend he became.
I have faith in Unai and he will attempt to get the best out of Rashford. A loan deal initially is a no-brainer!
The guy scores goals (I was surprised to learn that he's scored 68 right footed pl goals, even though he seems to have played on the left side most of his career). I feel sure he can play across the front line. He provides assists, so that's an improvement already on the guy who has left for non-league football. He will know that if he performs Unai will help get him back onto the international stage. He has great experience playing in Europe and the world stage and contributing goals. He has pace (something we've been crying out for). He has 4 months to prove himself, despite his record when firing on all cylinders. I can only see positives and I'm certainly prepared to back him fully.

100 % nailed it

[danno]

One question about  Villa signing Rashford.

If he wanted out from Mancland was well known and the fact that Amorim didn't fancy him was an open secret, then why has it taken us 32 days into the transfer window to complete a deal?

4 weeks wasted in terms of bringing him up to our levels and integrating him into the team?

Maybe Barcelona spent three and a bit weeks messing him about?