Corky Posted 23 August 2016 Posted 23 August 2016 Served us well and time to move on. Best of luck to him.
FireFox Posted 23 August 2016 Posted 23 August 2016 He's a Premier League winner. He played a part in the great escape. He got us promoted. Although I hate Villa, I have to wish him good luck.
Vacamion Posted 23 August 2016 Posted 23 August 2016 He was by far the best entry in the "players names that are food" thread a few years ago ("Time for some Angel DeLaet!"). For that, and the goals/assists others have mentioned, he goes with our good wishes and, if ever he comes back, just like and Nugent and Moore, he should be applauded.
ARM1968 Posted 23 August 2016 Posted 23 August 2016 Good last. Did his best. Just wasn't good enough anymore.
LanguedocFox Posted 23 August 2016 Posted 23 August 2016 I'm sorry to see De Laet go, because I thought he was a good player. The day after my 70th birthday last year, I sat in the bar on a Spanish campsite (long story) and watched the comeback against Villa at home, with RDL scoring the first of our three goals. I love his fighting spirit, which is something Villa have conspicuously lacked for years. He'll be good for them.
Guest Col city fan Posted 23 August 2016 Posted 23 August 2016 Just now, LanguedocFox said: I'm sorry to see De Laet go, because I thought he was a good player. The day after my 70th birthday last year, I sat in the bar on a Spanish campsite (long story) and watched the comeback against Villa at home, with RDL scoring the first of our three goals. I love his fighting spirit, which is something Villa have conspicuously lacked for years. He'll be good for them. Spot on. Compare that to the post earlier simply saying 'he's shite' and we're getting somewhere.
Ian S Posted 23 August 2016 Posted 23 August 2016 5 hours ago, m4DD0gg said: if so thats good business as he is shit No he isn't but your post is.
Spicer Posted 23 August 2016 Posted 23 August 2016 He was a major part of gettingus promoted and keeping us up and played a part of us taking the title. Can't ask for more than that. Thanks for everything Ritchie. xoxoxoxo
DB11 Posted 23 August 2016 Posted 23 August 2016 Leaves under a good note Best of luck for the future and he will do well in the Championship
The Doctor Posted 23 August 2016 Posted 23 August 2016 6 hours ago, m4DD0gg said: if so thats good business as he is shit He's obviously not shit, he's a solid top-end championship right back and could cope lower end of prem with the right system. That system isn't ours and where we're going he's not up to scratch, but he's not shit - Alan maybury was shit.
Jacnah Posted 23 August 2016 Posted 23 August 2016 6 hours ago, m4DD0gg said: if so thats good business as he is shit
Nick Posted 23 August 2016 Posted 23 August 2016 He's a fine acquisition for Villa. Wish him all the best. That pass in the Man U game...... Good luck Richie, all the best.
MC Prussian Posted 23 August 2016 Posted 23 August 2016 Best wishes to Ritchie from this part of the world, as well. Very loyal servant to the club, never heard anything bad or unprofessional about him. Kept his head down even in times of trouble and was there when called upon. Villa have gotten themselves a really good deal here, probably one of the best wing-backs in the league atm. Very good acceleration, decent in defending and with the odd moment of genius going forward. I suppose he's going Birmingham so they don't have to fear him scoring against them any longer.
Guest CityFan 06 Posted 23 August 2016 Posted 23 August 2016 1 minute ago, MC Prussian said: Best wishes to Ritchie from this part of the world, as well. Very loyal servant to the club, never heard anything bad or unprofessional about him. Kept his head down even in times of trouble and was there when called upon. Villa have gotten themselves a really good deal here, probably one of the best wing-backs in the league atm. Very good acceleration, decent in defending and with the odd moment of genius going forward. I suppose he's going Birmingham so they don't have to fear him scoring against them any longer. Great post and this is a good summary of Ritchie. He's very useful in his wingback play, the ability to get forward and defend. Villa are getting themselves a very good squad together, and De Laet adds to that.
m4DD0gg Posted 23 August 2016 Posted 23 August 2016 3 hours ago, Ian S said: No he isn't but your post is. Are you on drugs?! If we had persisted with him at RB we would have NEVER won the league. Whilst he has pace he has the premiership defensive capability of a wet paper bag. Exposed virtually everytime.
Charl91 Posted 23 August 2016 Posted 23 August 2016 One of those players where I'm a little sad to see them move on (a la Knockaert and Nugent), but I guess it's best for all parties. I hope he does well at Villa, certainly a great player for any championship side.
1966fox Posted 23 August 2016 Posted 23 August 2016 A very good signing for Villa, good luck and thank you
EGBFitness Posted 23 August 2016 Posted 23 August 2016 Sad to see him leave but best for both parties. Served the club well, especially in the championship... Maybe Premier league is a step to far? But certainly a quality RB to have in the championship, his got to somehow replace Hutton now though...... mm best of luck to him, I'm sure he will be in championship team of the year come May.
Tuna Posted 23 August 2016 Posted 23 August 2016 11 hours ago, stripeyfox said: Memories: 1) The goal v Derby (4-1 at home I think) 2) The beautiful pass to Vardy against Man U 3) The crucial "over the line" goal which kick started our comeback when 2-0 down to Villa 4) Dragging Vards away in the Casino incident.
WigstonWanderer Posted 24 August 2016 Posted 24 August 2016 Looked fine for us in a 532 in the great escape, but our system changed and we needed someone more defensively minded. Will always think well of him.
Mad Dog Posted 24 August 2016 Posted 24 August 2016 Big part in the best period most of us will ever see the club have, should go with all of our best wishes.
CPW22 Posted 24 August 2016 Posted 24 August 2016 You could never question his effort and application, always put a shift in but as the club has moved forward his quality just wasn't quite there. I'll always love his goal against Derby!
Countesthorpe Fox 1884 Posted 24 August 2016 Posted 24 August 2016 Might be time for me to change my Profile Picture now tho
Ian S Posted 24 August 2016 Posted 24 August 2016 13 hours ago, m4DD0gg said: Are you on drugs?! If we had persisted with him at RB we would have NEVER won the league. Whilst he has pace he has the premiership defensive capability of a wet paper bag. Exposed virtually everytime. But that was not what you said so don't change the argument.You made a stupid immature comment that he was s*** which is clearly not the case.He may not or never will be a top end Premier League right back but it does not make your comment accurate. He did a good job for us and should be shown the respect he deserves.He gave us some great moments as other posters have mentioned.However I am sure you know better than the managers that have signed him and selected him.
m4DD0gg Posted 24 August 2016 Posted 24 August 2016 1 hour ago, Ian S said: But that was not what you said so don't change the argument.You made a stupid immature comment that he was s*** which is clearly not the case.He may not or never will be a top end Premier League right back but it does not make your comment accurate. He did a good job for us and should be shown the respect he deserves.He gave us some great moments as other posters have mentioned.However I am sure you know better than the managers that have signed him and selected him. Well of course i know better than them.
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