Archer to Sheff United Confirmed
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atypical_boro
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You do have to wonder why Villa are so happy to let him go though.
NoloBoro
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Probably because they got decent money for him? Not being a pr*ck. Just saying, they’ll have spent a few quid themselves won’t they. If we’d gone up I’d have loved to have him here permanently.
The only issue with him is, I think he could get bullied out of games, the only reason I say that is because as I perceived it, it was the only limitation on his game, probably gash in goal also
The only issue with him is, I think he could get bullied out of games, the only reason I say that is because as I perceived it, it was the only limitation on his game, probably gash in goal also
Diego
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Apparently there is a cushty buy back clause in the deal for him and also the Ramsey deal
atypical_boro
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Hmmm fair enough. I suppose as a Villa fan he would likely want too, go back to if his career really takes off.
atypical_boro
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Yeah its “decent” but it’s not like it’s silly money.
atypical_boro
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Suppose it makes sense then. Almost like a semi-permanent loan.
Not sure how well he’ll be able to do in that side though.
Diego
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I know I think it’s obviously great he’s got premier league football. But as you say, it’s gonna be a tough old season for him. More than likely see the best of him next season once they are inevitably relegated.
TheYorkshireTerrier
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Be interesting to see how he gets on.
I like him but I’m not a fan of this Sheff United team and think they’ll struggle.
I have a feeling Villa won’t be buying him back at the end of the season.
I like him but I’m not a fan of this Sheff United team and think they’ll struggle.
I have a feeling Villa won’t be buying him back at the end of the season.
coluka
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The buy back clause is a way round the limited loan player rules, loads will be looking at doing it for sure, it needs stopping imho.
adammarc_98
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He’s an incredible player - think he and Gustavo Hamer genuinely could be game changers in that Sheffield United side. I never expected him to return here once Premier League clubs started being mentioned, futile to expect that we can match that level of investment. Onwards and upwards for both parties, I reckon.
adammarc_98
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Have to be registered by 12pm on Friday (or Monday if midweek) to feature in a Premier League fixture.
ThatFragranceGuy
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Surely with a buy back clause the player has to agree to it unless it's essentially a loan with a commitment to buy if not relegated?
adammarc_98
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It operates *like* a loan in that feasibly the other club could buy him back after 12 months but equally the parent club could, say if Archer scores something like 10 in 20, negotiate a new contract without a buyback option or with an increased buyback clause. Buyback is likely to be higher than the initial fee so either way they’ll make a profit on him unless he seriously flatters to deceive.
Nobby_Barnes
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Another reason why the climax to last season was so disappointing, we had such a great chance to go up.....those opportunities don't come round very often. You have good season in the Champ and all your good players get poached then the following season becomes a battle. See Huddersfield when they nearly did it...
It will take a couple of seasons to get back up there imo....
It will take a couple of seasons to get back up there imo....
uncle_rico
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Good business from Villa. It’s effectively a loan where they make a load of money, and if they turn out to be the players Villa want them to be, they get first dibs on buying them back, no doubt at below market price.