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Re: Leon Bailey
« Reply #4245 on: July 29, 2026, 07:52:29 PM »
Plus £3m if they stay up.... so yeah, half it is.

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Re: Leon Bailey
« Reply #4246 on: July 29, 2026, 08:17:25 PM »
He would get a warm reception from me on his return to VP

a couple of great seasons surrounded by a few "meh" ones

Never disrespected the club

Yup I like Leon, played a key role at times and seems a decent chap.

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Re: Leon Bailey
« Reply #4247 on: July 29, 2026, 08:24:56 PM »
He would get a warm reception from me on his return to VP

a couple of great seasons surrounded by a few "meh" ones

Never disrespected the club
Bar 18 months when Unai arrived he’s been awful in the main

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Re: Leon Bailey
« Reply #4248 on: July 29, 2026, 09:19:40 PM »
He would get a warm reception from me on his return to VP

a couple of great seasons surrounded by a few "meh" ones

Never disrespected the club

Yup I like Leon, played a key role at times and seems a decent chap.

He's a few notches ahead of Tres for me in the cult figure stakes. Def belongs in that sort of conversation with Tres, Franz Carr and dare I say Bert.

You can focus on the weaknesses and failings of that quartet, sure. But that's a shite way to live.

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Re: Leon Bailey
« Reply #4249 on: July 29, 2026, 09:38:29 PM »
I was really excited when we signed him. His goal against Everton only increased that! He was also absolutely brilliant for 12 months under Unai and one of my favourite Villa wingers ever at that point. However, it’s been punctuated with large periods of injury and average form. I’ve never q got the vitriol he’s got but when he’s poor, he doesn’t even try to take his man on. He’ll def go with my good wishes and I’ll hope he does well for them

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Re: Leon Bailey
« Reply #4250 on: July 29, 2026, 09:46:39 PM »
I think he is brilliant. Just watch the deft way he played that ball to Barkley after receiving the pass from Cash for our second goal against.  mancity. Hull are very lucky if they can snatch him away from us.

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Re: Leon Bailey
« Reply #4251 on: July 30, 2026, 06:34:13 AM »
Sky Sports reporting it’s very close this morning.

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Re: Leon Bailey
« Reply #4252 on: July 30, 2026, 07:25:13 AM »
Sky Sports reporting it’s very close this morning.
A definite coup for 'ull if they can close the deal: they have a fine history of playing wingers!

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Re: Leon Bailey
« Reply #4253 on: July 30, 2026, 08:45:03 AM »
I think he'll do OK at Hull. At least he'll be playing every week and has the chance to get some consistency in his game. That is of course, if he can avoid injuries.

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Re: Leon Bailey
« Reply #4254 on: July 30, 2026, 08:48:12 AM »
They don't take cash or card at the Humber Bridge any longer. He'll have to pay online or come across on the M62/A62.

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Re: Leon Bailey
« Reply #4255 on: July 30, 2026, 10:13:36 AM »
Sky Sports reporting it’s very close this morning.

It is quite close, but there may be a bit of rain later which should help.

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Re: Leon Bailey
« Reply #4256 on: July 30, 2026, 10:14:58 AM »
Sky Sports reporting it’s very close this morning.

It is quite close, but there may be a bit of rain later which should help.

This made me laugh.

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Re: Leon Bailey
« Reply #4257 on: July 30, 2026, 10:26:37 AM »
A player I was willing to hit form again - Unbelievable how hot and cold his performances were. Bums off seats when on form, but sadly not often enough. The Everton goal, the 'come on, we still have time' moment against Lille, and the Emirates demolition job will live long in the memory.

No ill will to Leon, hope he recovers his form and confidence. Seems a lovely lad, so it's all the best from me.

Will miss his song too - A banger when it gets going!

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Re: Leon Bailey
« Reply #4258 on: July 30, 2026, 10:41:18 AM »
Sky Sports reporting it’s very close this morning.
It will be a sad moment for all of us. Can someone stop the clock please?

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Re: Leon Bailey
« Reply #4259 on: July 30, 2026, 12:59:23 PM »
Sky Sports reporting it’s very close this morning.
It will be a sad moment for all of us. Can someone stop the clock please?

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