LiberalCommunist

Oh no. This never ends well.......

The last two years would have been very painful for JWP. I think this return will ignite a hunger in him, that will benefit us greatly. His experience and understanding also should not be underestimated. At a time we are so clearly lacking on a few crucial elements, adding him to the squad is a massive bonus. And as s side note, what a dreadful football week, right up until his announcement. I really needed that. Welcome back, my favourite son in law.

I've got a good feeling about this. And that is highly unusual.

I'm not a fan of the ex players returning for a last pay day, especially after considering how some of them left. But. JWP did not leave under a cloud, in fact the opposite, we moved him on because we could no longer afford his outrageous wages. So if that is no longer an issue, then I'd happily have him back. We look so weak in midfield, this might not be even a big gamble right now. We need something, and desperation is all consuming. James has lost three years, maybe that manifests into hunger and desire to prove people wrong. Bring him back.

If WHU drop more money than Villa, then I'd prefer him to go there. We need a last minute desperation bid to push this fee up, so I'm not picky where he goes.

If he can't learn and adapt in L1, then it really is over for him.

He'll go in the last hour if Villa drop a real offer. No way we are going to stop him and risk having a very disgruntled player at this sensitive time. No chance. And if anyone is feeling particularly sensitive about this transfer. Its worth remembering that the club have allowed this to happen. I actually feel we've got away with some serious turmoil. Things could have been so much worse.

Verdict. Downgrade expectations. It will be less painful.

I would honestly bully the hell out of Villa after this. Come on, we hold the cards. And the hostage.

Yeah, bin it. had we got away with a slap on the wrist, then it would be hilarious. As it is, I'd like it buried pretty soon.

Downs was fantastic today, back to his best. ----------------------------------------- Yep, he got the kit washed, cut up some oranges and also put the bins out. Best display yet. lol

100% gone though. So nothing to be pleased about.

1-1. A whole host of chances missed. That is the nightmare scenario we face today.

We really are in new territory now. Until they try it with a club big enough to stand up to them, then we are in the same territory.

For me, this feels different to last summer. THB is more critical, and the fees being touted are not as tempting by any stretch. And the fact its been left so late just feels nasty. Hell, if he kicked up a stink six weeks ago we could have just had it as part of a ongoing fucking punishment! If he goes now, we should get 30M, nothing less.