Kalvin Phillips | Joins City on a 6-year deal

[1961_vintage]

Not read the whole thread but in all honesty I don't rate him. Not a patch on Sterling who has bucket loads of experience.

Spot on that. Same as that Ortega fella. Not a patch on Razza and the stats show it - assists, shots, tackles, dribbles, goals. Razza beats him on every aspect. Baffling.

 

[come-on-barney]

Honestly it’s a mediocre signing imo.

Honestly believe this lad will be a crowd favourite. Just the type of player we like that can win the ball. Throughout our history we like players with a bit of aggression, this lad will surprise a few under Pep. Can’t wait to see him in blue. I can’t blame Leeds fans for being annoyed as this fee is a steal.

 

[chicagoblue23]

I'm sure he can't against the top teams we face. But against the mid and bottom table teams when we have all the possession anyway he will do a job stopping counters.

Against the top team he can sub on to help close things out. I really think he will be something like a mid field Kyle Walker, albeit less valuable because his deficiencies are harder to hide in midfield.

 

[come-on-barney]

Classy act

The difference in attitude between Leeds and villa fans, despite Leeds getting a much smaller fee is well noted.

 

[Lauz9888]

The difference in attitude between Leeds and villa fans, despite Leeds getting a much smaller fee is well noted.

Many Villa fans thought they were pushing for Europe and we were taking their best player to weaken them because we were worried they were on the brink of becoming our direct rivals. They saw Grealish as a traitor, abandoning the ship of their great project choosing to join success rather than build it.

Leeds fans, by and large, know they just escaped relegation by the skin of their teeth and that playing for Pep, with the PL champions and in the CL is a major draw for a player who's given them his whole career so far and deserves to be tested on the bigger stage.

 

[Palerider]

Phillips is mostly defensive minded so will certainly be an interesting option. Leeds are not a defensive team so he will be used to City's style of play which is a huge plus. He will also be hungry, ambitious and anxious to progress. Good signing if we can get him and at a reasonable price.

 

[jimharri]

Many Villa fans thought they were pushing for Europe and we were taking their best player to weaken them because we were worried they were on the brink of becoming our direct rivals. They saw Grealish as a traitor, abandoning the ship of their great project choosing to join success rather than build it.

Leeds fans, by and large, know they just escaped relegation by the skin of their teeth and that playing for Pep, with the PL champions and in the CL is a major draw for a player who's given them his whole career so far and deserves to be tested on the bigger stage.

Villa; Europe? A few day's break in Guernsey, maybe.

 

[bumbleblue]

I am really interested to see what Pep will do with him. Can’t wait for next season now… C’mon City ffs

 

[SWPISHOME]

The difference in attitude between Leeds and villa fans, despite Leeds getting a much smaller fee is well noted.

Top post. You sir have hit the nail right on the head.

 

[Agueroooo9320]

Hope so

I'd love to see

Walker..Stones...Dias....Cucu
---------Rodri----Philips-------
------Bernie---Kev----Phil
-----------Haaland------------

If we play 2 DM we definitely do not need walker. we need cancelo and his width up top.