CANARYKING 634 Posted July 9, 2020 Two down at half time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted July 9, 2020 Still really close apart from us Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 5,481 Posted July 9, 2020 Beat West Ham and that result could put pressure on them too especially if Watford beat Newcastle this weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K Lo 221 Posted July 9, 2020 I know our club isn't doing too well but 2 positives: 1 - We're not Villa. 2 - We're not Ipswich. Being relegated having spent hardly anything is far less embarrassing than being relegated having spent £144.5m !! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HazzaJet 252 Posted July 9, 2020 (edited) Just had a look at the halftime score and delighted to see they are losing by 2 goals. Bournemouth have got a point against Spurs as well, though from what it says it sounds like they should have had 3. Hopefully Villa will join us next season, as they don’t deserve to stay up considering their league position in comparison to the amount of money they’ve spent Edited July 9, 2020 by HazzaJet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 5,481 Posted July 9, 2020 Mings is having a poor game. Thinks too much of himself but hasn't got the skills to go with that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 5,481 Posted July 9, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, K Lo said: I know our club isn't doing too well but 2 positives: 1 - We're not Villa. 2 - We're not Ipswich. Being relegated having spent hardly anything is far less embarrassing than being relegated having spent £144.5m !! So, they've spent about 140 times the amount we have?! That's the big relegation story of this season if it transpires that way. Edited July 9, 2020 by sonyc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CANARYKING 634 Posted July 9, 2020 The young boy Greenwood is going to be some player Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,194 Posted July 9, 2020 Yeah bottom 2 looking sorted now. At this stage of the season it's far better to have points on the board than games left. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CANARYKING 634 Posted July 9, 2020 Three down, and out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,920 Posted July 9, 2020 14 minutes ago, sonyc said: Mings is having a poor game. Thinks too much of himself but hasn't got the skills to go with that. Hopefully Oliveria is watching and laughing at him. He meant that and had got previous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,328 Posted July 9, 2020 Regardless of the pen United always looked capable of a different gear. This could be four or five. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich T The Biscuit 562 Posted July 9, 2020 10 minutes ago, ricardo said: Regardless of the pen United always looked capable of a different gear. This could be four or five. Penalty was a joke, albeit funny that it was against Villa but that's now 19 or 20 that they've this season; that's madness Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K Lo 221 Posted July 9, 2020 Ville have conceded more goals than us at the moment too, we we're not bottom at everything just yet ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icecream Snow 761 Posted July 9, 2020 This is what they have left: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,920 Posted July 9, 2020 1 minute ago, daly said: Who really cares Villa fans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icecream Snow 761 Posted July 9, 2020 5 minutes ago, daly said: Who really cares Me, because I can't stand Villa fans and their sense of entitlement. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor Hockey's Beard 526 Posted July 9, 2020 35 minutes ago, K Lo said: Ville have conceded more goals than us at the moment too, we we're not bottom at everything just yet ! As it stands they have spent £1m on defenders per goal conceded, compared with our £ 10,000. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,530 Posted July 9, 2020 That was no penalty, no way. Defender gets to the ball first, Utd attacker stands on defender's leg and falls over. Yet VAR can't see it......oh, but it's ok because it's Man Utd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Fred 526 Posted July 9, 2020 What I don’t understand is if they go down what will happen re financial fair play, they were on the edge when they went up , wil ll they fall foul of the rule unless they have a fire sale? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,079 Posted July 9, 2020 4 minutes ago, Uncle Fred said: What I don’t understand is if they go down what will happen re financial fair play, they were on the edge when they went up , wil ll they fall foul of the rule unless they have a fire sale? Isn’t there a period of time after which it’s too late, like the statute of limitations? Presumably one year is too short though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter72 3 Posted July 9, 2020 1 hour ago, daly said: Who really cares I do. I want them to go down along with Bournemouth. Not bothered about you lot. You have no money so are no threat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HertsCanary93 222 Posted July 9, 2020 That penalty is one of the worst var decisions of the season. Yet to find anyone who seriously thinks that was a penalty. It does look like Villa are set for the drop. They will rightly take a savaging about how much money they spent. However, finances/FFP will not be an issue for them next season with the sale of Grealish for £60m+. If they can keep players like Mings, McGinn, Luiz and Heaton - they will certainly be challenging for the top two next season imo. If they get sold, then I expect massive investment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgncfc 1,221 Posted July 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Nuff Said said: Isn’t there a period of time after which it’s too late, like the statute of limitations? Presumably one year is too short though. I believe FFP applies over a 3 year period and is in relation to turnover. So their turnover will have increased hugely this season because of the TV money - nevertheless, I think they were looking in trouble before promotion. I doubt it will quite be a fire sale but they will have to sell to increase those figures; getting their supposed £80m for Grealish would be a good start though, and without him they are very ordinary. Going forward they will need to reduce wages or they will have the same problem next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 1,547 Posted July 10, 2020 Grealish £60 - 80 million? 😊 They can certainly ask, just as we can for Godfrey ... more like £30 - 40 million. He’s a bit better than Cantwell but nowhere near as good as Maddison. Which top six team would he actually get in as a starter? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,180 Posted July 10, 2020 6 hours ago, lake district canary said: That was no penalty, no way. Defender gets to the ball first, Utd attacker stands on defender's leg and falls over. Yet VAR can't see it......oh, but it's ok because it's Man Utd. To be fair Villa and their fans are bemoaning this one yet have not mentioned when VAR didn’t overrule a decision where the ball was obeying social distancing against Sheffield United. VAR admitted to 3 mistakes last night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,180 Posted July 10, 2020 5 hours ago, sgncfc said: I believe FFP applies over a 3 year period and is in relation to turnover. So their turnover will have increased hugely this season because of the TV money - nevertheless, I think they were looking in trouble before promotion. I doubt it will quite be a fire sale but they will have to sell to increase those figures; getting their supposed £80m for Grealish would be a good start though, and without him they are very ordinary. Going forward they will need to reduce wages or they will have the same problem next year. My understanding is they did the same as Manchester City and Derby amongst others ie they sold their ground to their owners who then put it in a trust ( in Villas name ) that then leased it back for a pepper corn rent. A lot will depend on the Man City appeal today and subsequently what happens to Derby. Personally I believe that should Man City’s appeal not be upheld today then they will be releasing a lot of info on other clubs to show they have been singled out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,329 Posted July 10, 2020 31 minutes ago, Well b back said: My understanding is they did the same as Manchester City and Derby amongst others ie they sold their ground to their owners who then put it in a trust ( in Villas name ) that then leased it back for a pepper corn rent. A lot will depend on the Man City appeal today and subsequently what happens to Derby. Personally I believe that should Man City’s appeal not be upheld today then they will be releasing a lot of info on other clubs to show they have been singled out. Good, by going for Man City for their shennanagins, they've gone after a club with huge resources. If upheld, great ,as it will deter others from following suit and make those that have done similar realise there's no point arguing.....you broke the rules, you pay the price. High profile test case. And if man city have done the legwork for the footy authorities on other clubs , great too, it will save time and money going for them as well. No sympathy for teams buying success and breaking the rules. Makes me even prouder of the way we are trying to go about our business. Would love to see man city stripped of any titles, cups etc that were won unfairly. We'll never be the biggest but have much to be grateful for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icecream Snow 761 Posted July 11, 2020 Todays results pretty much cement the bottom three Could be worse, we could have spent £130m and finished 19th 😝 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
