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.