02 May 2026 11:31:16
A mate heard a rumour that there's a friendly against Aston Villa pencilled in for 25th July. Anyone else heard this?
02 May 2026 11:58:33
Maybe a friendly as part of a deal for Bailey Rice. Give Villa an opportunity to see some of our other youngsters up close.
02 May 2026 12:04:51
He probably saw it on Follow Follow 3 days ago.
02 May 2026 13:05:43
I know you've got a soft spot for the Villa EHL. ?
02 May 2026 15:51:13
News to me, SWS.
02 May 2026 16:42:06
I thought it was you a few weeks back who said you liked the Villa EHL. ? Sorry if I got you mixed up with someone else, mate, because someone on here definitely said it. ?
02 May 2026 17:08:40
EHL, how highly do you rate Bailey Rice?
I thought he looked a good young player, but no manager has been willing to give him a chance, so it would suggest he's not ready for first team games.
02 May 2026 17:59:27
Alex, technically very gifted - which meant he didn't have to work too hard through the youth system.
He really needs to get out and get game experience in order to add some much needed physicality to his game.
02 May 2026 20:06:35
I know about this one in depth. It's not happening. A slightly embarrassing episode involving DR and AC. Let's just say, Villa won't be doing us any favours any time soon. Pretty gutted about this one.
02 May 2026 20:08:51
Sws - it was me. I have close ties with Villa.
02 May 2026 20:15:14
So why is it not happening, Ibrox4Me, if you don't mind me asking mate. ?
03 May 2026 07:49:04
Deal was done with contracts in place. Short answer is that DR pulled the plug, as he didn't want to risk a heavy defeat to a high flying team on the eve of the new season. Villa very unhappy, and negotiations have made us look very amateur. Surprising, given the way we are now conducting ourselves off the pitch. I know this to be 100% accurate.