bobbydazzla Posted August 1, 2025 Share Posted August 1, 2025 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Mike said: 100 percent. Fuck Isak, send a message to the squad, we're not a stepping stone. Given our current status, we can be a stepping stone for some players, I don't think that's the issue But anyone playing for us now or in the future needs to be shown that you can't be a snide cunt colluding with a new club whilst contracted to us, then try to force a move there by acting like a massive cunt and refusing to honour your contract Edited August 1, 2025 by bobbydazzla Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted August 1, 2025 Share Posted August 1, 2025 We'd also be losing any value from higher league finish this season and any potential progression in the champions league. Was reported Villa got upwards of £80m from having a good CL campaign last year. If we write off this season for the sake of £150m that profit will get eaten into by our underachievement this year in the league plus the added tax clubs will add to any players we want to sign in future. Plus we have a shit season and don't finish in European place then you have all our next tier of best players agitating for moves next summer...Tonali, Bruno, Gordon. And we won't be able to attract equal quality just like we can't this summer with Isak. This decision is going to set us back way further than people realise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mike Posted August 1, 2025 Share Posted August 1, 2025 Just now, Kid Icarus said: The other players and staff will also learn that kicking up a fuss to get what you want works. I'm sure Liverpool, Man United, Spurs, Arsenal players were all pissed off with the endless list of players who tried this with them only for the club to say no. This is beyond Isak and the repercussions on the squad now, this is about who we are and want to be. One thousand percent this. There cannot be a blueprint on how to engineer a move away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted August 1, 2025 Share Posted August 1, 2025 12 minutes ago, Coffee_Johnny said: Sustainable success is to a large extent results dependent. It doesn’t preclude the occasional investing for now signing. The occasional investing for now signing, say when you have Champions League and a solid foundation to achieve a third top six finish, is sensible to ensure the right results. That’s a good argument! Because it’s predicated on sustained success (i.e. CL qualification every season), it’s risky though…if we were competing with only 3-4 other clubs for CL qualification, it’d be easier to take a flyer on someone like Watkins, who would give us enough to qualify each season but not bring much re-sale value. But we’re realistically competing against what, 8-9 other clubs for 4-5 CL slots? What might’ve been a CL-caliber season a decade ago won’t necessarily cut it now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronson333 Posted August 1, 2025 Share Posted August 1, 2025 I want every football fan across the country to know he’s a cunt. He can go to Liverpool next season, but I want his reputation to be in the mud going forward. That will hurt him and that’s what I want. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted August 1, 2025 Share Posted August 1, 2025 Just now, Fak said: If this is true those Scouse fucks can get in the Mersey. Tyre kicking rats. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted August 1, 2025 Share Posted August 1, 2025 Sound. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emotic Posted August 1, 2025 Share Posted August 1, 2025 Just now, Fak said: GOOD Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted August 1, 2025 Share Posted August 1, 2025 Just now, Fak said: well done Isak, you stupid cunt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronson333 Posted August 1, 2025 Share Posted August 1, 2025 1 minute ago, Fak said: We have to contact them 😂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Puppets Posted August 1, 2025 Share Posted August 1, 2025 6 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: What do you think is going to happen when we're looking for an adequate replacement and the whole world knows we have an extra £150m in our pocket? I'm not saying we accept it today and move on... I'm saying we can't let the whole thing drag on into late in the window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 1, 2025 Share Posted August 1, 2025 Just now, bobbydazzla said: Given our current status, we can be a stepping stone for some players, I don't think that's the issue Barca and Madrid are logically the only clubs that are not stepping stones. But the snide way the player downs tools and the "bigger" club can use their hooks in the media to negotiate the move pre-bid has to be nipped in the bud. We're like all but two teams are a stepping stone, sure. But we can show we're not fucking mugs at least. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OoOGazOoO Posted August 1, 2025 Share Posted August 1, 2025 1 minute ago, Fak said: Ohhhhhhh boy, here we go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted August 1, 2025 Share Posted August 1, 2025 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpenC Posted August 1, 2025 Share Posted August 1, 2025 1 minute ago, Fak said: I mean, I hope the lad is right and that the "nature of the rebuttal" becomes a matter of public record so we can take a bit of pride in our standing firm but I can't imagine a single lowball offer being knocked back is going to put them off too much. They knew they were tens of millions out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bada Bing Posted August 1, 2025 Share Posted August 1, 2025 PIF were never going to be bounced into a quick sale, regardless of how many toys were thrown. Makes Isak's actions even more perplexing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted August 1, 2025 Share Posted August 1, 2025 (edited) 19 minutes ago, r0cafella said: We would need a definition of sustainable success before discussing, it means different things depending on who you ask. As long as this club continues to be owned by PIF, the wealthiest ownership in world football, virtually everyone here expects this club to become a perennial PL- and CL-title contender. Edited August 1, 2025 by Deuce Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hovagod Posted August 1, 2025 Share Posted August 1, 2025 If that’s true, arm round Isak’s shoulder, some in club media, and get on with the new season with an increased feeling of excitement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted August 1, 2025 Share Posted August 1, 2025 They have no intention of paying the going rate, this little scam was cooked us to try and force our hand. Hopefully whoever answers the call has a red button that says get fucked and they just press it when those dickheads call. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted August 1, 2025 Share Posted August 1, 2025 1 minute ago, Fak said: Let's hope this little gimp is correct in what he's saying. Bounce it back to them and let isak stew in his own mess. Training alone and completely ostracised from the squad and the club. Then ask for £10m more in January Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted August 1, 2025 Share Posted August 1, 2025 £110m. Jokers. Would prefer he rots in the reserves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Puppets Posted August 1, 2025 Share Posted August 1, 2025 2 minutes ago, Fak said: I mean, that would be lovely and all, but I don't believe it for a second. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted August 1, 2025 Share Posted August 1, 2025 Aw, they don't value you that highly Alex mate. Sickna for you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 1, 2025 Share Posted August 1, 2025 2 minutes ago, Fak said: Those absolute gangsters, man. You only get to do this with a complicit media. Cool, welp, see you Monday Alex you fucking rat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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