Fabian Delph

[Horton's halftime iceberg]

He had a release clause written into his contract when he renewed last season, that if a club who had secured Champions League football came in for him he could leave for that figure this window.

What a mad release clause assuming any Champions League (CL) club, Man City in this case, would have the cash to pay whatever if they wanted a player who would be named in a CL squad in September, Man City were limited to 21 last year. Perhaps his agent knew this would mean a massive pay deal in wages.

I always see transfers like this in a similar way I see stories about people that win large lottery wins - that should set you up for life.

But Villa - wonder who they will buy with the £8 million, do Leeds get a cut as well.

 

[Rod Marsh]

Great move for him and a great bit of business by Man City. I think he'll play a lot of games centrally. Both the Fernando's are poor in my opinion.

 

[Lurchy]

What a mad release clause assuming any Champions League (CL) club, Man City in this case, would have the cash to pay whatever if they wanted a player who would be named in a CL squad in September, Man City were limited to 21 last year. Perhaps his agent knew this would mean a massive pay deal in wages.

In fairness his new deal was signed in January just gone and the Player (and agent ) were in a very strong bargaining position as his original contract was due to expire this summer - the clause at least guaranteed that Villa received some money for the player.

 

[Jim Van Winkle]

Great move for him and a great bit of business by Man City. I think he'll play a lot of games centrally. Both the Fernando's are poor in my opinion.

I agree with your last sentence. However, this is a team that wants to be challenging for the title and this is the calibre of player they buy. He is there to make up the number of English players in the squad. No more.

 

[Postman Pat]

Decided he wants to stay at Villa according to Sky.

Fair play to him turning down the cash for career.

 

[Ernest]

Weird turn of events, wonder what changed his mind ?

 

[ThePaddy]

Delph is a very, very good player for an average Premier League side. Would have him at Palace in a heartbeat.

 

[Postman Pat]

Wonder which average England midfielder they will turn their attentions to next?

JFC for £10m?

 

[Juan Albion]

I think some people owe Delph an apology.

 

[Rookie]

Much respect to him for turning city down. Chose playing over money

 

[El Presidente]

City are struggling next season. They must have at least 7 home grown players in their squad of 25 and were down to that number at the end of last season.

Since then they've lost Micah Richards and James Milner, so they're desperate to sign some English players, which is why they've been chasing Delph, Sterling and Wilshere.

 

[Jim Van Winkle]

I think some people owe Delph an apology.

Fair play to the lad he deserves kudos for turning down the Citeh gravy train.

 

[Bombadier Botty]

Weird turn of events, wonder what changed his mind ?

Micah Richards for one.

 

[Seagull1989]

Delph gave one of the best performances I have seen from any player against us for Leeds few years back. Think they won 3-1 or something and he played a part in every goal. A very talented player, but City is a poor move for him, he should have gone to a Spurs type team


EDIT - apology , hes staying at Villa

 

[Eeyore]

Weird turn of events, wonder what changed his mind ?

He reads NSC. Or wants to join Crystal Palace after [MENTION=28302]ThePaddy[/MENTION] 's ringing endorsement.

 

[Sheebo]

Delph is a very, very good player for an average Premier League side. Would have him at Palace in a heartbeat.

**** off posting on this thread and bringing your shitty cheating club into talk of a player going to Man City - who the **** do CPFC Franchise 2010 think they are these days

 

[Sheebo]

Just signed for Man Citeh. I bet Chelsea .

I hope you learn something from your mistake

 

[Jim Van Winkle]

I hope you learn something from your mistake

Hey, the BBC are normally fairly accurate. Very rarely do they drop a bollock. I can start a thread about a ex-player if you like.

 

[jonny.rainbow]

I hope you learn something from your mistake

Has Jamie Murphy signed yet?

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

City are struggling next season. They must have at least 7 home grown players in their squad of 25 and were down to that number at the end of last season.

Since then they've lost Micah Richards and James Milner, so they're desperate to sign some English players, which is why they've been chasing Delph, Sterling and Wilshere.

I can see them signing Lennon.