petehinton Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Heard the fee is around £2m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 5 minutes ago, Monkeh said: apart from give him a new contract in december 2016 And played him in every minute of every game. Flint needs this, can another team offer him guaranteed football #clutchingAt Straws #StillFeelingSick #MakingFansGutted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSSEL85 Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 1 minute ago, petehinton said: Heard the fee is around £2m For Baker? bargain!! Any idea how long is left on his contract? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturny Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 1 minute ago, petehinton said: Heard the fee is around £2m Very decent if true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 1 minute ago, Phileas Fogg said: Seems to me you're determined to find a reason to 'blame' someone (probably LJ) for Flint leaving. If he goes, he goes. If he does go, I'm sure we'll get a good price for him. Granted, it's going to be difficult to replace him but he's not the first player to leave the club. I do believe we would get a good fee yes, if Mark Ashton has done anything since his time here it's his ability to sell for a good high end price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 3 minutes ago, tinman85 said: Was sent off last game of season for Villa v Brighton. Straight red so will be suspended. Correct - 1 game ban. http://www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/discipline/suspensions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Cigar Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 A quick point about Mags: too many people seem to have warmed to him based solely on his endless "I love this club" tweets. Not saying he's not a decent defender (he improved, and I'd like to see him given an extended run in the team), but I honestly couldn't care less how much players tweet this guff. My opinion of a player is based solely on how they perform on the pitch and not what they say on Twitter. We all know about Tomlin and his Twitter escapades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Just now, RUSSEL85 said: For Baker? bargain!! Any idea how long is left on his contract? So why don't Villa want him, he was with us as returning from injury wasn't he, not unwanted as such. Although I guess it's a while ago and have better now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC_Dan Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 I'd rather have Flint than Baker but I think the club is doing a fine job of managing the situation. Too often in the past they've failed to sell players at the top of their market value because they've never wanted to be seen as a selling club. Just imagine the profit they could have made if they'd sold the likes of Aaron Brown, Marvin Elliot and Liam Fontaine at their peaks. Instead they never made a penny. As far as I can tell they're preparing to sell Flint at exactly the point where his value is likely to peak. It's possible that he goes on to improve and fair play to him if he does, but if he stays at City I'd say his value is at least as likely to decline over the coming years as it is to go up. In Wright and now Baker they're bringing in the right players to ensure he's adequately replaced whilst they're clearly not prepared to let him go cheaply. It looks like the club will end up getting good value for the player and having an adequate replacement where in the past they'd have either kept him and watched his value decline, or let him go without a replacement in place. If that's the case then they have to be applauded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 In France so haven't read the whole thread but just had it from the Villa end that he's having a medical with us today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 3 minutes ago, RUSSEL85 said: For Baker? bargain!! Any idea how long is left on his contract? Has 2 years left, but Villa need people off the books because of squad size after signing Terry/Samba/Whelan etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEyez Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 18 minutes ago, Taz said: Also interesting that the squad numbers have been announced - Flint is still 4, and all the other single numbers are taken. 15 is available though - 1+5=6 - Baker? Gary O'Neil number 30 .... I remember when Ayling went from number 5 to 20 and was sold a month or so later..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 3 minutes ago, RedM said: So why don't Villa want him, he was with us as returning from injury wasn't he, not unwanted as such. Although I guess it's a while ago and have better now? They signed John Terry and Chris Samba this summer so he's obviously been pushed down the pecking order at Villa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Just now, RedM said: So why don't Villa want him, he was with us as returning from injury wasn't he, not unwanted as such. Although I guess it's a while ago and have better now? Villa have about half a dozen centre backs now don't they? Apparently he made 35 appearances last year so his situation seems to have changed over the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangle Foot Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 18 minutes ago, Taz said: Also interesting that the squad numbers have been announced - Flint is still 4, and all the other single numbers are taken. 15 is available though - 1+5=6 - Baker? I think you'll find that Gaz O'Neill has relinquished shirt number 6, and this season will wear number 30. Therefore shirt number 6 is very much available. If we sign Baker, I expect him to be wearing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Completely this. Brought in Terry & Samba this summer, Chester was first choice last season. They would probably prefer to move Micah Richards on but can't find any takers. With Elphick there too, Baker is unlikely to play. Don't forget this works two ways, they are obliged to settle his contract (I've heard £20k a week) and after a lot of spending they need players out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 37 minutes ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: If Flint was to go to Boro, what does that mean for Daniel Ayala? He is a better CB than Flint. It means they're selling Gibson, probably to WBA, but not before getting his replacement in. Just lile we're not selling Flint until we get his replacement in... All depends on whether Stockhausen is correctly, of course. But how we've we got to the point where everyone's believing Stockhausen is beyond me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olé Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Presumably this deal will net off against whatever is still owed from Kodjia or some add ons will be cancelled? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 8 minutes ago, RedM said: So why don't Villa want him, he was with us as returning from injury wasn't he, not unwanted as such. Although I guess it's a while ago and have better now? Having just signed Terry presumably he's been told he won't be a regular starter and he wants first team football? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 35 minutes ago, Moor2Sea said: So a Flint/Baker comparison:- Best Goals Scored - Flint Best Disciplinary Record - Flint Best Injury Record - Flint Best Heading Defending - Flint Best Ground Defending - Baker Best Leadership -Flint Best Red&White Blood - Flint Lets just hope the transfer management committee know what they're doing and it all part of the 'grand plan'. Could not have put it better. Agree 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaw Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 6 minutes ago, LeeTomlin10 said: Gary O'Neil number 30 .... I remember when Ayling went from number 5 to 20 and was sold a month or so later..... Well, as long as O'Neil stays away from balconies, he should be ok..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 35 minutes ago, chipdawg said: But what if Flint wants to go? They've been resisting but have accepted he's leaving and are getting his replacement in first? That may well be the case Chip but it doesn't affect the comparison of their strengths and weaknesses does it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 4 minutes ago, petehinton said: Heard the fee is around £2m I'm not surprised by that. It's the wages that will be astronomical. Dread to think what we're paying him as he must have been on very good money at Villa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 13 minutes ago, Fat Cigar said: A quick point about Mags: too many people seem to have warmed to him based solely on his endless "I love this club" tweets. Not saying he's not a decent defender (he improved, and I'd like to see him given an extended run in the team), but I honestly couldn't care less how much players tweet this guff. My opinion of a player is based solely on how they perform on the pitch and not what they say on Twitter. We all know about Tomlin and his Twitter escapades. I think he is a good defender who is good with the ball at his feet, I don't take much notice of twitter to be honest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 1 hour ago, supercidered said: I seem to be in the minority here but I guess thats what a forum is for. I think hes a liability and always looks like hes going to get sent off. Not doubting his heart but certainly doubting lots about his overall game. You are not alone . Not only was he an accident waiting to happen but equally he was often injured , If memory serves . He is however a big unit and a character. Time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Thank you for all the replies, I didn't realise they had signed 2 new CB's, yes someone will want a move then. But perhaps he could partner Flint not replace him, can BW move across to LB in a 4? Mags as back up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSSEL85 Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Just now, Kid in the Riot said: I'm not surprised by that. It's the wages that will be astronomical. Dread to think what we're paying him as he must have been on very good money at Villa. im thinking he will take a small cut, but then again we have Tomlins wages to offset against Bakers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinman85 Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 14 minutes ago, View from the Dolman said: Correct - 1 game ban. http://www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/discipline/suspensions Ok. Well I guess it's only Barnsley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashtonwurzel Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 10 minutes ago, petehinton said: Has 2 years left, but Villa need people off the books because of squad size after signing Terry/Samba/Whelan etc Suits them with the add ons they potentially will have to pay us for JK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 2 minutes ago, RedRaw said: Well, as long as O'Neil stays away from balconies, he should be ok..... Put him on one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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