Merchant_Banker Posted 6 February 2021 Posted 6 February 2021 On 04/02/2021 at 12:14, davieG said: I'm not a big fan of loaning players from PL teams especially young ones in order to help their development. Seems somewhat counter productive to me. But nice to know that Chelsea and Arsenal see us a rivals. Not sure Arsenal are a rival this season. 1
Raw Dykes Posted 6 February 2021 Posted 6 February 2021 5 hours ago, Pliskin said: They didn’t want to let Gilmour leave.... but they let Barkley... who arguably will probably have more of an impact at Villa than Gilmour would anywhere else.... doesn’t make much sense to me. Well, they wouldn't have known Villa would be doing so well this season when they agreed to that. It's clear now that we're standing between Chelsea and the top 4. Makes perfect sense.
Kevin Russell Posted 8 February 2021 Posted 8 February 2021 On 06/02/2021 at 13:44, Pliskin said: They didn’t want to let Gilmour leave.... but they let Barkley... who arguably will probably have more of an impact at Villa than Gilmour would anywhere else.... doesn’t make much sense to me. I think with Barkley they wanted to get him out on a permanent deal, but accepted a loan to get him off the wage bill. At the time Villa looked like they’d be a bottom half side. I can see why they don’t want to loan a promising young player to a side that is above them in the table.
Kevin Russell Posted 8 February 2021 Posted 8 February 2021 Overall, I think this window has shown that loaning players from the Premier League isn’t really an option - we need to look abroad for loanees. I’m actually glad we didn’t get Gilmour - we are struggling enough to get Mendy game time and I think Hamza’s tenacity is important for us.
Scotch Posted 8 February 2021 Posted 8 February 2021 1 hour ago, Kevin Russell said: Overall, I think this window has shown that loaning players from the Premier League isn’t really an option - we need to look abroad for loanees. I’m actually glad we didn’t get Gilmour - we are struggling enough to get Mendy game time and I think Hamza’s tenacity is important for us. Gilmour isn't a DM though. He would have been cover for Youri.
Kevin Russell Posted 8 February 2021 Posted 8 February 2021 47 minutes ago, Foxy_Bear said: Gilmour isn't a DM though. He would have been cover for Youri. Sure - another body in midfield though. He has played as a number 4 on occasions in the youth teams at Chelsea.
Scotch Posted 8 February 2021 Posted 8 February 2021 51 minutes ago, Kevin Russell said: Sure - another body in midfield though. He has played as a number 4 on occasions in the youth teams at Chelsea. Look at yesterday for instance. IMO that was Youris worst game for us, losing the ball constantly, not getting around the pitch too great (which you cant blame him for because he's been a machine and he's allowed to get tired) but we had to keep going with him as we have no one who can come on and do what he can. Gilmour could have offered us that...
ARM1968 Posted 8 February 2021 Posted 8 February 2021 Wonder if this guy plays guitar? Can’t say I’m that bothered, in fact I’m Comfortably Numb. 1
Kevin Russell Posted 8 February 2021 Posted 8 February 2021 7 hours ago, Foxy_Bear said: Look at yesterday for instance. IMO that was Youris worst game for us, losing the ball constantly, not getting around the pitch too great (which you cant blame him for because he's been a machine and he's allowed to get tired) but we had to keep going with him as we have no one who can come on and do what he can. Gilmour could have offered us that... Wow - I thought Youri was superb - controlled the centre midfield as we dominated possession. They defended well and had a threat on the flanks, but the centre of the pitch was ours!!
Scotch Posted 8 February 2021 Posted 8 February 2021 5 minutes ago, Kevin Russell said: Wow - I thought Youri was superb - controlled the centre midfield as we dominated possession. They defended well and had a threat on the flanks, but the centre of the pitch was ours!! I've never saw him lose possession that many times before.... 20 times is alot.
UHDrive Posted 8 February 2021 Posted 8 February 2021 Maybe they rejected the move because we sold them danny drinkwater.
Kevin Russell Posted 8 February 2021 Posted 8 February 2021 1 hour ago, Foxy_Bear said: I've never saw him lose possession that many times before.... 20 times is alot. I didn’t appreciate it was that much. Wolves can be a negative side, but they are well drilled and disciplined, do they are a nightmare to play against for creative players. 1
Wizerud Posted 9 February 2021 Posted 9 February 2021 Maybe this is just planting the seed for a move in the summer especially if Tuchel freezes him out between now and then. I'm sure Chelsea will expect to beat us next year, with or without Gilmour, no matter what happens this season so their stance might soften esp with another 6 months off of his contract by then. 1
sm1 Posted 9 February 2021 Posted 9 February 2021 Gilmour's a gem of a player who fits in with the Rodgers style of football. It will be massive coup if we could get him in the summer.
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