Taylor Harwood-Bellis

[hypochondriac]

1 hour ago, Swaythling Saint said:

At the start of the window they had Martinez and Watkins, now they don't.  If and when THB joins they won't be the same team they were, illustrated by the 4-0 thumping last weekend.  Not compared to us as much as other clubs in the top flight (see Newcastle)

It's a chance to play champions league football against the best players in the world. Compared to the Championship the appeal would obviously be enormous.

[IFHP]

35 minutes ago, hypochondriac said:

It's a chance to play champions league football against the best players in the world. Compared to the Championship the appeal would obviously be enormous.

Is someone seriously trying to say THB would rather stay at a championship club than go to a club playing in the champions league?

The only reason he doesn’t go to Villa is if they don’t match our valuation.

[Badger]

On 25/08/2026 at 07:38, sisi1992 said:

My main concern is if this drags on and THB ends up leaving in the last couple of days of the window then we won't have enough time to get a replacement in.. 😔

Yes, at some point it becomes a case of ‘either shit.. or get off the pot’ for several parties involved.

Perhaps give THB and his agent a deadline to tell the clubs after him we want it agreed by whenever or its not happening. Should have been pm yesterday in my view.

Alternatively, and I can’t see it, we sign another in the expectation that someone stumps up the cash we’re seeking by the deadline. Although this might weaken our hand if Villa or others know we don’t want/can’t afford keeping him.

[hypochondriac]

13 minutes ago, IFHP said:

Is someone seriously trying to say THB would rather stay at a championship club than go to a club playing in the champions league?

The only reason he doesn’t go to Villa is if they don’t match our valuation.

I think what he's saying is that the appeal of villa has lessened because they've sold a load of players. That doesn't kick them out of the prem or the champions league though so I don't see the point.

[die Mannyschaft]

I think hell go this weekend,  Saints will change thier mind and sell him at 2nd bid. If a player wants to go then no point keeping them as won't be committed to team, as already not committed by wanting to go. Just get the sale done and replacement. 

 

[Swaythling Saint]

1 hour ago, hypochondriac said:

I think what he's saying is that the appeal of villa has lessened because they've sold a load of players. That doesn't kick them out of the prem or the champions league though so I don't see the point.

Let's see if Villa will pay a suitable amount before the end of the window or not 

[Harry_SFC]

When you see that Harrison Armstrong is joining Forest for £40m it makes £25-30m for THB look a bit derisory. The market is ridiculous.

[saintant]

54 minutes ago, Swaythling Saint said:

Let's see if Villa will pay a suitable amount before the end of the window or not 

That's fine as long as we have a replacement lined up and can get it over the line before deadline.

[Lighthouse]

15 minutes ago, Harry_SFC said:

When you see that Harrison Armstrong is joining Forest for £40m it makes £25-30m for THB look a bit derisory. The market is ridiculous.

Armstrong is 19, not 24.

[Harry_SFC]

13 minutes ago, Lighthouse said:

Armstrong is 19, not 24.

Not sure why you're so keen to downplay THB's value but hey ho.

[CB Fry]

12 minutes ago, Harry_SFC said:

Not sure why you're so keen to downplay THB's value but hey ho.

It's not downplaying THB's value - we will get what we can and we've been pretty good at it over the years.

Picking out completely different players playing in completely different positions for established Premier League teams and then getting annoyed about it isn't getting you anywhere.

Also the Armstrong transfer hasn't even happened. So dry your eyes mate. Hey ho.

Edited 1 hour ago by CB Fry

[Lee On Solent Saint]

2 hours ago, Badger said:

Yes, at some point it becomes a case of ‘either shit.. or get off the pot’ for several parties involved.

Perhaps give THB and his agent a deadline to tell the clubs after him we want it agreed by whenever or its not happening. Should have been pm yesterday in my view.

Alternatively, and I can’t see it, we sign another in the expectation that someone stumps up the cash we’re seeking by the deadline. Although this might weaken our hand if Villa or others know we don’t want/can’t afford keeping him.

We should have set a deadline at some point last week. This situation is no good for us. Either Villa pay what we are asking, or close to or we tell them no deal. It can't be because they are waiting for other deals tp go through as they've sold well this summer. Only reason I can see is that they are more screwed over by FPP then they originally let on. Possibly explain why they think a centre half from the Championship is the solution to their defensive frailties.