Big mistake letting JT leave, i'm sure our Argentine players would have stayed in England if JT had offered t look after their Wives whilst they went away for 10 days
Strange how Marlvelous stuck with Villa but the Argies decided to cause a fuss, I'd be remembering that if I was the manager but of course he's not our record signing or No1 keeper and has to fight for his place.
Shame we aren't strong enough player-wise to give them a seat on the bench for a few weeks .
I understand all that mate, but Marv has been doing a lot for the kids of his country all summer and really cares about it. Martinez has lived in England since he was 17 and Buendia has actually played for Spain u19s so he hasn't lived in Argentina since he was a child.I don't know how much Nakamba cares about international football in general, he only has 15 caps and hasn't had one since 2019.
For Martinez he has just broken into the first team and 'making a stand' would set him out of the picture. Buendia, well, is so desperate to be involved he will jet half way across the world for a training session.
Since both of our players are not established at the international level they are seemingly more willing to take the risk or else be left out in the cold. Doesn't make it 'right' in the grand scheme of things it has to be said but that is probably their thought process.
Could you not refuse to let them go to a match that they could not play in due to covid restrictions?If we had refused to let them leave I'm sure their FA would have done everything they could to have the club sanctioned
Could you not refuse to let them go to a match that they could not play in due to covid restrictions?
They've certainly clearly demonstrated what their priorities areI'm rapidly downgrading my expectations for the season, there's just too much shit going on.
Purslow makes his final statement before being sacked for utter incompetence/being weak/ not being like Manure under Fergie/ lying.and making a hastily arranged statement.
Note during this interview Putslow states that the club came to an micable agreement with the Argies to allow 'our players to play in important (to them) matches.
This will clearly be another hastily arranged statement I suppose
Sack Emi1 and 2 get them.out. .
Brazil v Argentina controversy will make clubs 'nervous' to release players says Aston Villa CEO - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58467766
Not talking about the first game. They could have left after that." Aston Villa did not understand the regulations of Brazil and why it happened." From Martinez. Maybe proper explanation to Martinez and Buendia about their legal situation in all of this might have led to a different outcome. There must also be legal grounds on the basis they would be flouting the actual law (as opposed to speculation on exceptions).No, Argentina still would have wanted them for the first match anyway. We haven't heard the truth of what has gone on here between Brazil and Argentina, some reporters are suggesting they were supposed to be making exceptions for the team as they had done something similar for the Copa America when it was in Brazil. Seems like a lot of political games going on between the two.
At some point, this will come back to haunt you, he's Ex Chelsea and Ex Liverpool for a reason, he's a smarmy fecker but yes he's our smarmy fecker.Eminently sensible comments from Purslow. I am glad we have such experience in charge. I don't think he has put a foot wrong in all of this and if I had my way he should be knighted.
it's been "managed" appallingly by Villa , unless the players went against club instructions which i believe could be the case if the real truth ever comes out. Remember they were airborne before the club rushed an official statement out.Not talking about the first game. They could have left after that." Aston Villa did not understand the regulations of Brazil and why it happened." From Martinez. Maybe proper explanation to Martinez and Buendia about their legal situation in all of this might have led to a different outcome. There must also be legal grounds on the basis they would be flouting the actual law (as opposed to speculation on exceptions).
couldn't agree moreAt some point, this will come back to haunt you, he's Ex Chelsea and Ex Liverpool for a reason, he's a smarmy fecker but yes he's our smarmy fecker.
I have lost faith in people since the Grealish situation My club my home my Ass.
It's a job and money to them all
If Purslow didn't know what the regulations were in Brazil he should have done. Was it simply hubris and expectation that footballers would be exempt? He's hardly cleared things up with this statement.Eminently sensible comments from Purslow. I am glad we have such experience in charge. I don't think he has put a foot wrong in all of this and if I had my way he should be knighted.
Maybe but clubs don't have agents. Put any pressure on players and straight away the agent is in there pushing for a move and another bung for himself.Which shows how pointless it is, but clubs can't refuse.
The whole thing should be rebalanced in a clubs favour but I think folks have been saying that for the last 40 years.
If Purslow didn't know what the regulations were in Brazil he should have done. Was it simply hubris and expectation that footballers would be exempt? He's hardly cleared things up with this statement.
Even if they did go against club instructions I'd like to know why somebody at Villa park didn't Google "Brazil entry requirements covid". It's £60 m of the club's balance sheet on the plane.it's been "managed" appallingly by Villa , unless the players went against club instructions which i believe could be the case if the real truth ever comes out. Remember they were airborne before the club rushed an official statement out.
And therin lies the problem mate. Fifa making more and more demands for their competitions, along with Eufa and their tinpot cups. They are stealing our season bit by bit.It seems to be getting worse season on season at an exponential rate now, certainly "elite" football does
After the AFA contradicted the club on how long the Villa players would be staying I'd be looking after my assets myself rather than relying on them. Common sense.Is that down to Purslow or the Argentinian F.A though ? The players were in the care of the AFA as I understand it.
After the AFA contradicted the club on how long the Villa players would be staying I'd be looking after my assets myself rather than relying on them. Common sense.