skygod Posted June 28, 2018 Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 (edited) "Defender Tommy Elphick is among a trio of forgotten men expected to learn their Villa future in the coming week. Elphick and midfield duo Aaron Tshibola and Gary Gardner could all find themselves back in the fold as boss Steve Bruce plans for the club’s third season in the Championship. The 30-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at Reading, a move the Royals were keen to make permanent. But Elphick would be happy to remain at Villa if he receives assurances he is part of Bruce’s plans for the campaign. The manager is facing up to a defensive rebuild after the departure of skipper John Terry, following Villa’s failure to win promotion. Elphick made only three Championship starts last term, but featured in a vital December win at Middlesbrough when Bruce was under threat of the sack. The former Bournemouth captain has also impressed the boss with his attitude and dedication, despite the lack of playing time. Tshibola and Gardner, who finished the past term on loan at Kilmarnock and Nottingham Forest respectively, are in a similar position. Villa’s financial position remains precarious. Fan hopes of fresh investment were raised yesterday when documents on Companies House revealed the creation of nearly 70 million shares in the club’s parent company, the Recon Group. But the Express & Star understands the documents, dated May 25, refer to the recapitalisation of existing debt and do not represent new money coming into the club. Owner Tony Xia, who is battling a cash crisis, is considering offers from several interested parties, with a decision expected in the next week." (Express and Star) Edited June 28, 2018 by skygod 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piffer Posted June 28, 2018 Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 I'd take him back. He didnt always show it but there was a really good player in ther 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillieBus Posted June 28, 2018 Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 Definitely have him back! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pompey Repatriated Posted June 28, 2018 Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 Think given regular place he'd be excellent. Showed it end of last season 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewWylie Posted June 28, 2018 Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 3 hours ago, piffer said: I'd take him back. He didnt always show it but there was a really good player in ther Agree 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumack Posted June 29, 2018 Report Share Posted June 29, 2018 no way he'd come for the money we could offer i'd think. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTumnus Posted June 29, 2018 Report Share Posted June 29, 2018 The guy obviously has talent but the number of good games he had for Killie were minimal. We can't afford the luxury of a high earning player that turns up every third or fourth game. Not showed enough for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piffer Posted June 30, 2018 Report Share Posted June 30, 2018 I’m not sure he’d be looking for much. He was a promising talent and it’s gone pear shaped. He’ll have a healthy bank balance no doubt and an opportunity to play honest football and get his career back on track may appeal 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted July 3, 2018 Report Share Posted July 3, 2018 Would like to see him back and would like to see him show the sort of form he did against Sellick and not the sort he showed in the first half against Hibs away... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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