Fabian Delph

[RichardDunneOwnGoal]

Exactly would rather Delph for £8m then wilshere for £40m, he will come useful especially during afcon season! Looking forward to seeing how he develops in our squad, do feel sorry for villa fans though, 8m for their second best player has pissed them off

See, I don't agree with this.

£8m on a squad player who won't make the grade (hypothetical at present of course), a player who doesn't particularly strengthen the squad, letalone the first XI - surely makes less sense than spending more on a worthwhile player who ticks the same quota boxes, but actually has the quality to strengthen both the squad and arguably the first XI, and has a higher potential ceiling of development.

It's a no brainer for me, £30m or even £40m well spent makes much more sense than throwing £8m down the drain.

I also don't like the message it sends to the academy lads. If we're willing to spend millions bringing in, let's be honest here, bang average players just because they meet a quota and have a few PL appearances under their belt, then what message does that send to the academy lads who have real potential, meet those quota requirements, but simply can't get the opportunities to get appearances under their belt - precisely because of pointless moves like this one?

Really don't get it, frankly.

 

[baildon blue]

Fernando must be going .

 

[Cityisland]

17:26

DELPH MEDICAL SET

Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph will have a medical at Manchester City this weekend, according to Sky sources.

 

[franksven]

medical over w/end ssn

 

[FishFoot]

I can see why you'd think that, and might be right, but nobody will know until he tries - right?
As for Delph himself, what footballer wouldn't want to try? nobody wants to retire and be left wondering 'what if?'
If it doesn't pan out, he'll have no trouble getting another club anyway.

I don't blame him for trying. Playing with class players and challenging for titles. Fair play to him.

It's the "this is my club" quote when he signed his new deal 6 months ago.

Foolish for expecting an ounce of loyalty.

 

[philjoneswho?]

DELPH MEDICAL SET

Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph will have a medical at Manchester City this weekend, according to Sky sources

 

[FanchesterCity]

8m quid is like having a Ford Focus to cart the kids around during the week, whilst you keep the more expensive two seater for yourself.
He'll get used, plenty of runs out, and you'll save wear and tear on your better car.

 

[The Count Of Monte Cristo]

Do we think this is the end for Fernando?

There's definitely something in the air, the stars are bright.

 

[peter barnes ate my hamster]

One down three to go....
Welcome to Manchester Mr Delph... prove your no Sinclair or Rodwell now....
Or at least enjoy the capital one cup. ...

 

[Deleted member 58678]

Do we think this is the end for Fernando?

No offence to the lad, but, hopefully.