Transfer Rumour January transfer window (36 Viewers)

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

Thank f**k that Windows closed, all the speculation about players we might sign and we only end up with one.

 

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[Shannerz]

Nah, over 30 and the "hate" of Villa was always us. They never seemed to have their hearts in it.

Tbf, in the 90s at least it was reciprocated.

Midlands representation in the Prem consisted of us and them for that decade.

 

[CCFCSteve]

I find it mad really that it's almost a quarter of a century since we were last there

I honestly don’t miss it. I love the competitiveness of the championship and financial benefits aside, I’m really not that fussed about the premier league

 

[sneferu]

Burnley, Hull, Middlesbrough & Sheff Utd had phenomenal transfer windows


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Not sure lots of incoming and outgoings are great. Takes time for players to move and find their feet at a new club. Obviously hoping Matt Grimes adapts quickly.

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

Interesting how far he’s fallen

Where has he fallen from?

 

[Viktor17]

I honestly don’t miss it. I love the competitiveness of the championship and financial benefits aside, I’m really not that fussed about the premier league

Same. Loving the journey trying to get there and want to help secure the club as long as it’s sensibly invested.

Zero interest in PL, hate what’s it’s become.

Guess I’d like us to get there for my kids more than anything also. So I don’t have to bore them of my stories

 

[SlowerThanPlatt]

As well as Thorn being seen as a potential future England manager, at one point Armstrong was touted as a future star striker on here.

Well one of them made it!

Maddison & Armstrong in the England Senior Team Together...

Maybe? Someday? Armstrong looks like the real deal, is Madderz?

www.skybluestalk.co.uk

 

[fernandopartridge]

Tbf, in the 90s at least it was reciprocated.

Midlands representation in the Prem consisted of us and them for that decade.

In fact, there wasn't another West Midlands club in the top flight for 16 years between 1986 and 2002. Cov were the only one for 1987/88 and Villa the only one for 2001/02.

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

Where has he fallen from?

Premier league first choice
Available for loan

 

[skybluecam]

Premier league first choice
Available for loan

He's just another in a long line of strikers that are mustard in the championship and anonymous in the prem

See: David Nugent, Jordan Rhodes, Dwight Gayle etc.

 

[Potbellypig]

Well one of them made it!

Maddison & Armstrong in the England Senior Team Together...

Maybe? Someday? Armstrong looks like the real deal, is Madderz?

www.skybluestalk.co.uk

Interesting opinions in that thread. I do remember saying at the time (not on fora) that I didn't think Maddison would make it either.

 

[Manchester_sky_blue]

Same. Loving the journey trying to get there and want to help secure the club as long as it’s sensibly invested.

Zero interest in PL, hate what’s it’s become.

Guess I’d like us to get there for my kids more than anything also. So I don’t have to bore them of my stories

I'd honestly be happy to do what Blackpool did; Go up for a season, treat every game like a carnival, celebrate every one of the few goals we would score like we've just won the FA Cup, pocket the cash and laugh all the way to the bank.

 

[DazzleTommyDazzle]

Before your time maybe, but not before mine.

VILLA will always be the most hated club amongst any Cov fan I would say above the age of 30.

Leicester, Derby, Sunderland all hated, but Villa on top of that list by a mile.

Depends how far above 30...

When I first got hooked, we were Division 1 and Villa were Division 3.

The real rivalry back then (late 60s) was Wolves as I recall.

 

[Deity]

Depends how far above 30...

When I first got hooked, we were Division 1 and Villa were Division 3.

The real rivalry back then (late 60s) was Wolves as I recall.

I think it depends on what part of Cov you are from as to whether you see Leicester or Villa as your rival, just as it depends on what part of Leicester you are from as to whether you see Cov or Forest as your rival. I don’t think it’s an age thing.

Over the last decade we have barely been in the same division as either.

 

[SleepyGinger]

I honestly don’t miss it. I love the competitiveness of the championship and financial benefits aside, I’m really not that fussed about the premier league

We’re sometimes so desperate to get to the premier league we don’t even enjoy the great seasons we’ve had the last few years.

 

[Calista]

Well one of them made it!

Maddison & Armstrong in the England Senior Team Together...

Maybe? Someday? Armstrong looks like the real deal, is Madderz?

www.skybluestalk.co.uk

Just given Hill83 a laughing emoji for his comeback to Grendel a whole decade ago... is it ever too late?

 

[Sick Boy]

Well one of them made it!

Maddison & Armstrong in the England Senior Team Together...

Maybe? Someday? Armstrong looks like the real deal, is Madderz?

www.skybluestalk.co.uk

I meant a star England striker but you delivered.

 

[SHUNT31]

Before your time maybe, but not before mine.

VILLA will always be the most hated club amongst any Cov fan I would say above the age of 30.

Leicester, Derby, Sunderland all hated, but Villa on top of that list by a mile.

I’m 31 and my first game was 2003 so I’ve never seen us play Villa.

I get the others but why Derby?

 

[JoeCCFCPUSB]

I’m 31 and my first game was 2003 so I’ve never seen us play Villa.

I get the others but why Derby?

They're cunts.

 

[hill83]

Just given Hill83 a laughing emoji for his comeback to Grendel a whole decade ago... is it ever too late?

Still got the same hairline

 

[SHUNT31]

They're cunts.

Insightful.

 

[Chris1987]

Insightful.

Always reassuring to receive a comprehensive explanation

 

[Tommo1993]

Also 31, been going since the mid 90’s, can remember the last 2 or 3 years of top flight and the Villa hatred means absolutely fuck all to me either.

Not sure I hate any club more than the other tbh, all cunts.

 

[Evo1883]

Also 31, been going since the mid 90’s, can remember the last 2 or 3 years of top flight and the Villa hatred means absolutely fuck all to me either.

Not sure I hate any club more than the other tbh, all cunts.

We really didn't like villa back then .. there is also a big thread on villatalk about how much they despise us aswell but it's mostly people from mine to my dads generation talking about matches from the 80s and 90s

 

[Chris1987]

We really didn't like villa back then .. there is also a big thread on villatalk about how much they despise us aswell but it's mostly people from mine to my dads generation talking about matches from the 80s and 90s

I always remember one occasion when we had beaten Villa at home in the 80's. There was a bloke Infront of us with his lad who must have been about 6. The son said " We shit on the Villa didn't we dad ". He'd obviously picked up on the song.

 

[Gibbo]

I don't 'hate' any club. In fact I really don't like the whole 'hate' thing, even for Leicester. I love the City, end of, after that it's pointless, absolutely pointless. Similarly I will always back a British team over other countries - Scotland for instance

I have a few 'second' clubs whose score I look out for, mostly since childhood, notably MKDons (really admire what they have done), Sheffield Wednesday, Alloa Athletic (family connection) and Oldham (first game I saw - v Bradford). Quite like Villa as well as financially they are biggest midland club. When I was growing up everybody else on the estate supported Villa, then Jimmy Hill came along and the rest is history...

 

[TomRad85]

I don't 'hate' any club. In fact I really don't like the whole 'hate' thing, even for Leicester. I love the City, end of, after that it's pointless, absolutely pointless. Similarly I will always back a British team over other countries - Scotland for instance

I have a few 'second' clubs whose score I look out for, mostly since childhood, notably MKDons (really admire what they have done), Sheffield Wednesday, Alloa Athletic (family connection) and Oldham (first game I saw - v Bradford). Quite like Villa as well as financially they are biggest midland club. When I was growing up everybody else on the estate supported Villa, then Jimmy Hill came along and the rest is history...

The second paragraph is one of the worst paragraphs in forum history.

 

[SHUNT31]

I don't 'hate' any club. In fact I really don't like the whole 'hate' thing, even for Leicester. I love the City, end of, after that it's pointless, absolutely pointless. Similarly I will always back a British team over other countries - Scotland for instance

I have a few 'second' clubs whose score I look out for, mostly since childhood, notably MKDons (really admire what they have done), Sheffield Wednesday, Alloa Athletic (family connection) and Oldham (first game I saw - v Bradford). Quite like Villa as well as financially they are biggest midland club. When I was growing up everybody else on the estate supported Villa, then Jimmy Hill came along and the rest is history...

MK Dons? Has to be a wind up, surely?

 

[Sick Boy]

Before your time maybe, but not before mine.

VILLA will always be the most hated club amongst any Cov fan I would say above the age of 30.

Leicester, Derby, Sunderland all hated, but Villa on top of that list by a mile.

I’d say 35 plus. There will be people in their early 30s who’ve never seen us play them.

 

[Sick Boy]

I don't 'hate' any club. In fact I really don't like the whole 'hate' thing, even for Leicester. I love the City, end of, after that it's pointless, absolutely pointless. Similarly I will always back a British team over other countries - Scotland for instance

I have a few 'second' clubs whose score I look out for, mostly since childhood, notably MKDons (really admire what they have done), Sheffield Wednesday, Alloa Athletic (family connection) and Oldham (first game I saw - v Bradford). Quite like Villa as well as financially they are biggest midland club. When I was growing up everybody else on the estate supported Villa, then Jimmy Hill came along and the rest is history...

MK Dons…what?!

 

[lord_garrincha]

MK Dons? Has to be a wind up, surely?

Their 88 Cup Final win was fairytale stuff!

You should have seen how empty the city centre was that day!!!

 

[Jamesimus]

I don't 'hate' any club. In fact I really don't like the whole 'hate' thing, even for Leicester. I love the City, end of, after that it's pointless, absolutely pointless. Similarly I will always back a British team over other countries - Scotland for instance

I have a few 'second' clubs whose score I look out for, mostly since childhood, notably MKDons (really admire what they have done), Sheffield Wednesday, Alloa Athletic (family connection) and Oldham (first game I saw - v Bradford). Quite like Villa as well as financially they are biggest midland club. When I was growing up everybody else on the estate supported Villa, then Jimmy Hill came along and the rest is history...

Must be a joke. Must be. Please be a joke, please.

 

[Razzle Dazzle Dean Gordon]

I’d say 35 plus. There will be people in their early 30s who’ve never seen us play them.

Jesus christ that's a depressing thing to realise.

 

[Skybluekyle]

I don't 'hate' any club. In fact I really don't like the whole 'hate' thing, even for Leicester. I love the City, end of, after that it's pointless, absolutely pointless. Similarly I will always back a British team over other countries - Scotland for instance

I have a few 'second' clubs whose score I look out for, mostly since childhood, notably MKDons (really admire what they have done), Sheffield Wednesday, Alloa Athletic (family connection) and Oldham (first game I saw - v Bradford). Quite like Villa as well as financially they are biggest midland club. When I was growing up everybody else on the estate supported Villa, then Jimmy Hill came along and the rest is history...

 

[JimmyHillsbeard]

Depends how far above 30...

When I first got hooked, we were Division 1 and Villa were Division 3.

The real rivalry back then (late 60s) was Wolves as I recall.

This (context) and geography are inportant I think. For my Dad our main rivals were Wolves - and before that Northampton and Peterborough. For me it was the Vile. They remain an institution that I hate even though I quite admire their manager and even like some of their players atm. They are however, the only team that I always want to lose.


Growing up in Leamington almost all of my school mates who went to watch football followed either us or Villa. If you didn’t attend games you were likely to support Man United, Liverpool or Leeds.