The signing’s confirmed then and having read the stories about the three-year deal, I have to say I’m very encouraged.
Everything seems to be backing up what we thought, in that he’s a good leader and it’s always pleasing when the previous employer talks about how he was a model professional. We can’t get enough of those types, after all, it would seem.
Even better, was the fact that he cut his honeymoon short, which I thought was a bit above and beyond the expected.
I mean, there’s no way the club would have ordered him to do that at risk of the deal falling through; imagine if that got out to the press, for example.
Elphick made a great statement too, talking about how it was an easy decision coming to the Villa;
“It’s obviously what gives us our living. When a club come calling like Villa it’s the least you can do to give up five days of your honeymoon.
I just think as soon as you hear the name Aston Villa…
Obviously it’s not been such a good time recently but when you see what they’ve done over the summer with the new owner and new manager I didn’t take much convincing at all.
I’m absolutely delighted. It didn’t actually take long. As soon as I heard about Villa’s interest it’s something that turned my head straight away.
To be able to come here and represent such a great club with such great history is going to be a real honour for me.”
And while you often hear this sort of stuff from newly signed players, it just seems genuinely sincere for some reason.
He comes across as a really down to earth type, whose feet are still planted firmly on the ground. Again the sort we need more of.
All I know is he must have a very understanding wife!
I’ve noticed a few “dislikes” in the previous comments about Elphick, but have to confess I’m perplexed as to why that should be. What’s not to like about this signing?
Hence we need a vote, which might fish out what some of us don’t like about the idea of signing him.
For clarity, I’ve seen that he isn’t the quickest of defenders, but I don’t see that as so much of a problem in the Championship.
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116 responses to “Tommy Elphick; A good first signing, POLL”
Westwood is not Pl standard gestede I’d love to see him getting decent service & last season he got fuckall so it’s hard to judge his potential.
has Gabby gone yet. This will be the test. getting rid of tossers on long contracts
Love your wording mate & your bang on.
Gotta find teams that want him. Which is highly unlikely.
i think RDM won’t sell or release anybody until they have been assessed by him and his coaching team.don’t they leave for a summer camp training week or 10 days soon.i think after this get together, we will see players start leaving.
players like gabby and lescott, i just can’t see how they can stay. our club is reborn after years of under achievements and little to no ambitions. hungry players and strong leaders we need and these two don’t have either. IN MY OPINION. gabby has been shadow for many years, wasn’t it against spuds he touched ball only too kick off after goals.
i think both these need to leave for themselves and us
If Lescott gabby bacuna and Guzan r still here then we may as well not bother. All crap
i only mentioned two player. because i didn’t want to name the whole last years squad lmao but your right in the four named but the two i named must be the first to go they are to much of a influence on the other sheeps
I worry we may hear the words ‘gabby is on fire in training’
He should have been sacked last season, along with Lescott and Guzan – don’t give them the chance to infect the squad, get rid before pre-season.
Badger, seems this may have an effect, but could be very positive. Which of us really care about the overblown finances of the EPL? It’s immoral anyway, and could have two consequences: We have to develop more homegrown players, and secondly there is a more level playing field with other European teams considering the obscene TV money deals. Are either of these necessarily bad things?
http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36620201
Bum Bum,
I’ll try and look into this tomorrow, if I get chance.
I’m up to my neck in it atm mate.
Are you busy negotiating Article 50???
That could be true Bum bum, we are out after all.!
Right, I’ve sorted article 50 and it won’t commence till summer ’17 😉
More importantly, that Beeb link is a load of pony, imo.
The Prem pays way more than any other league and that’s how it’ll stay, regardless of if we’re in or out of the EU.
Yes, there are tax breaks in Spain and Germany has signed a better deal, I think, but the dough is still over here, because the EPL is stil the biggest draw overall.
Fluctuation in cable (pound to dollar) isn’t going to make much difference, imo.
We as a country have an incredible knack of bringing the money in, whatever happens and I don’t expect that to change, regardless of any views of whether we should be in or out.
Hence the whole game will still pay loads for over-rated crap.
Well, you did ask! 🙂
Its fortunate we have RDM sorted out as manager because Woy, will be available from tomorrow. Another dodgy keeper might also be looking for the chance to replace ours and he can do something Guzan can’t. Shampoo adverts.
Apparently we’re set to sign a Costa Rica International Midfielder who plays in France, who’s team got relegated from Ligue 1. Apparently similar to Gana defensively, a brute. Seen him a few times Internationally and he looks decent. Never in league play though.
Reports that Villa are interested in signing Ricky Lambert. Not sure what I make of that.
Could be okay in the Championship especially as an impact sub.
Otherwise not much happening is there?
Roll on Aug 7 – actually can’t wait for the new season to start which makes a change
UTV
Optimistic – yes but not getting overly excited until I see what RDM does in the transfer market – out and in.
Ricky Lambert – OK if we are also going for someone like McCormack to iPad the line. Hope that Hepburn-Murphy steps up this season as really highly rated young player. Also Grealish has to contribute more.
*lead the line – predictive text argh
Gayle having a medical at Newcastle . McCormack might be of their radar now.
Doesn’t matter who we sign, we have the wrong manager in place.
Only time will tell if he is the right man or not. He is here now so let’s give him our support .
I have every intention of supporting him, why wouldn’t I?
gutted we are missing out on gayle, but that said, he isnt worth 9mill that’s a price you pay for a established striker. transfer fees are crazy. rather have jon walters leading our front line. also like hitchens, Hepburn-Murphy i am expecting him to surprise our fans load, i really rate him and championship will not see him coming. he will break through this year for sure.