wanderer Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 28 minutes ago, Lion Rampant said: Liam Henderson has signed for Hellas Verona, he'll be playing in Serie B again though. Had hoped that he would have been picked up by a Serie A team. Man of the match in their game at the weekend. Apparently he had the option of some Serie A clubs, but Verona appointed Fabio Grosso during the summer who took Henderson to Bari, and after Bari went bust took a couple of players who were free that he had in his Bari team last season. Suspect he could play his way into a squad place if he keeps up making headlines in Italy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyD Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 8 minutes ago, wanderer said: Suspect he could play his way into a squad place if he keeps up making headlines in Italy. Can you make headlines in Italy playing in Serie B? I can't remember the last time an English Championship player made the headlines in England. I think given the leage, he'll been to have exceptional number in order to make a squad. Center mid is still well stocked with good players at good levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 12 minutes ago, andyD said: Can you make headlines in Italy playing in Serie B? I can't remember the last time an English Championship player made the headlines in England. I think given the leage, he'll been to have exceptional number in order to make a squad. Center mid is still well stocked with good players at good levels. More stuff like this and you would think so (still a reasonable level!) https://twitter.com/VeronaArb/status/1026414831094648832 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borojock Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 26 minutes ago, andyD said: Can you make headlines in Italy playing in Serie B? I can't remember the last time an English Championship player made the headlines in England. I think given the leage, he'll been to have exceptional number in order to make a squad. Center mid is still well stocked with good players at good levels. Greaish making some headlines with his proposed move to Spurs at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyD Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 21 hours ago, wanderer said: More stuff like this and you would think so (still a reasonable level!) https://twitter.com/VeronaArb/status/1026414831094648832 sorry, but any level where you get 3 touches on the edge of the opponents box is not a reasonable level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyD Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 21 hours ago, borojock said: Greaish making some headlines with his proposed move to Spurs at the moment I meant with their play. Did Grealish's assist last week make the headlines? or any of his 8 last season or any of his 3 goals for that matter? Of course they didn't. Probably not even a headline in the Birmingham Gazette. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Reports Hibs and Villa have agreed a fee and John McGinn currently having his medical ahead of a move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JECK Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 We could really do with him in the EPL. Hopefully villa are set properly for promotion this season and are not another Leeds/forest. A move to Celtic would be boringly predictable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazmidd Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 (edited) I'm not sure what the better move is for McGinn here. In the past I would always say test yourself at a higher level, but Rodgers has done a cracking job of improving the Scottish lads at Celtic the last couple of years. A similar route down south via Celtic like Stuart Armstrong may work better in the long run Edited August 8, 2018 by bazmidd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 5 hours ago, wanderer said: Reports Hibs and Villa have agreed a fee and John McGinn currently having his medical ahead of a move. Confirmed. Undisclosed fee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Russell's Lovechild Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 40 minutes ago, Toepoke said: Confirmed. Undisclosed fee. On one hand, I like Rodgers as he gives Scottish talent a chance. On the other, I'm glad he went to AV, just because Celtic were pissing Hibs about with the fee 40 minutes ago, Toepoke said: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Ch Ching!!! Well done Stewart Gilmour and co. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan Chris Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Looking forward to see how he does. Is he box to box or can he play as number 10 (potential Grealish replacement?) Whichever position I'll be a keen observer and give regular updates back on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Stephen O’Donnell to Sunderland being rumoured tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboman Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 2 hours ago, Toepoke said: Confirmed. Undisclosed fee. Much better move for McGinn. Will play more for villa. When you look at the examples of players going to the old firm over the years and just lately... Christie, Morgan, Docherty and soon hendry. young scottish players need to stay away from the old firm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudScot Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 1 hour ago, wanderer said: Stephen O’Donnell to Sunderland being rumoured tonight. Like McGeouch and McLaughlin a league 1 move should also move him out of contention for a squad place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudScot Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Joe Bryan signing for Fulham today - Another left back! His only international exposure is being called up to our under 21s & being part of the squad but withdrawn because of concussion. I guess as he’s only been in our squads we give him the benefit of the doubt that he feels Scottish... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killiefaetheferry Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 We would do well to get Bryan capped. Another who can play anywhere on the left. Would not be disappointed to see him, Tierney and Robertson all starting. Cracking player, with stats suggesting best left back in the Championship the last 2 seasons. 24 yr old, athletic, strong defender, great pace and capable of delivering good crosses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Russell's Lovechild Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 10 hours ago, wanderer said: Stephen O’Donnell to Sunderland being rumoured tonight. Could play against Luton in his first game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceudmilefailte Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 2 hours ago, Bobby Russell's Lovechild said: Could play against Luton in his first game. When he could be playing Livingston instead,still the most depressing move this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotlad Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 13 hours ago, Bobby Russell's Lovechild said: On one hand, I like Rodgers as he gives Scottish talent a chance. On the other, I'm glad he went to AV, just because Celtic were pissing Hibs about with the fee Agreed. It's been quite amusing seeing Celtic fans at work giving it "he's no that good anyway" through petted lips. Should be a good move for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyD Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 48 minutes ago, ceudmilefailte said: When he could be playing Livingston instead, still the most depressing move this summer. Not actually happened yet has it? So i wouldn't get too down about it. From his point of view, i can see why it appeals. He'd probably get a decent pay rise and he's joining a club that's very likely to bounce back to the Championship this season and has the potential to push on. Would be bad news for Donald Love tho. He looked like he might actually get a run as a 1st choice right back for once.. this would crush that and leave him in limbo going into his 24th birthday. From playing in the Europa League for Man Utd to not getting a game in League One.. eesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyD Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 16 hours ago, JECK said: We could really do with him in the EPL. Hopefully villa are set properly for promotion this season and are not another Leeds/forest. A move to Celtic would be boringly predictable. If anything Villa are weaker than last season. Snodgrass was massive for them and hasn't been replaced. Grabban scored a lot of goals for them in the 2nd half of the season, and he's now at Forest. Their first choice keeper was on loan from West Brom and he's obviously not back at West Brom. Onomah played quite a lot, he's gone. And John Terry played more games than not and he's gone without being replaced. If I was a Villa fan I'd be expecting midtable, praying to scrape into the playoffs if they're really lucky. They have no money to speak of any more and if they're not already hit by FFP, they are very likely to be. That leaves McGinn in the Championship for the forseeable future. The problem is that atm he wouldn't get in the side.. and even if Grealish goes.. is he really better than both Bjarnason and Gardner? Feels like Villa may have signed him for a couple of years down the line, when Grealihs is gone and Whelan and Bjarnason are past their best. Hopefully McGinn will surprise me and be in the starting 11 come xmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 14 minutes ago, andyD said: If anything Villa are weaker than last season. Snodgrass was massive for them and hasn't been replaced. Grabban scored a lot of goals for them in the 2nd half of the season, and he's now at Forest. Their first choice keeper was on loan from West Brom and he's obviously not back at West Brom. Onomah played quite a lot, he's gone. And John Terry played more games than not and he's gone without being replaced. If I was a Villa fan I'd be expecting midtable, praying to scrape into the playoffs if they're really lucky. They have no money to speak of any more and if they're not already hit by FFP, they are very likely to be. That leaves McGinn in the Championship for the forseeable future. The problem is that atm he wouldn't get in the side.. and even if Grealish goes.. is he really better than both Bjarnason and Gardner? Feels like Villa may have signed him for a couple of years down the line, when Grealihs is gone and Whelan and Bjarnason are past their best. Hopefully McGinn will surprise me and be in the starting 11 come xmas. I think there is a degree of a transition period at Villa at the moment after just being bought by the richest man from Egypt. I think McGinn and a Norwegian Goalkeeper are the only signings they have made (as well as a couple of loans, inc a keeper from Atletico Madrid), plus keeping hold of Jack Grealish this summer was the top priority to a degree. Would imagine there will be a lot of activity for them today. Maybe not win the league, but will be there or there abouts this season I am sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 12 hours ago, ProudScot said: Like McGeouch and McLaughlin a league 1 move should also move him out of contention for a squad place Don't think we're in a position to be picky. Or does sitting on the bench in the EPL like McTominay etc make you more worthy of a place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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