CONFIMRED - Tommy Elphick

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@ChronCourtney
#avfc boss Steve Bruce confirmed Tommy Elphick to #readingfc is imminent. Should be completed today/tomorrow.

[John Smith]

Superb signing. I think I put this in a 'Players you'd like us to sign' thread last season. Captain at Bournemouth and Villa - he's exactly what we need.

Anyone mentioning strikers in this thread can take their negativity elsewhere.

[Henley Royal 1]

Captain Leader at last .

[windermereROYAL]

I was right though, it appears Leeds were in for him too, what is it about those cnuts ? glad he appears to have chosen us. just have to try and keep hold of Moore for a couple of days now.

[Hound]

I was right though, it appears Leeds were in for him too, what is it about those cnuts ? glad he appears to have chosen us. just have to try and keep hold of Moore for a couple of days now.

Sending every team in the prem the video of Weds 3rd goal should do the trick

[Old Man Andrews]

I don't think now is the time to be fussy. We have to welcome any new signing within reason.

Unless it is Jordon Mutch of course.

[windermereROYAL]

Lets hope Stam don't play him on the wing.

[Norfolk Royal]

I think the signing of Elphick will be a Boon for us.

[Victor Meldrew]

SSN have confimred. Don’t know much about him tbh but anything that can help our defence should be welcomed

A bit surprised that he hasn't featured much for Villa.
A steady Eddie old-fashioned no-nonsense centre-back and was captain of Bournemouth for some time.
Seems ideal for a relegation fight-he's probably a mate of Yann's which has led to the deal.
I wonder if he has the same agent as Yann and Grabban and also wonder if Richards is destined for Bournemouth-there have been murmurings for a while about that happening and Eddie Howe has bought 3 players in recent times from lower division (Leeds, Sheff Utd and Blackburn all for in excess of £1 million) that are still very young but had shown potential.

Back to Elphick-pleased about this one as he is a leader, something that our defence needs with McShane no longer up to it and Moore badly in need of help.

[Victor Meldrew]

I think the signing of Elphick will be a Boon for us.

You have to be of a certain age to appreciate that one.

[Norfolk Royal]

I think the signing of Elphick will be a Boon for us.

You have to be of a certain age to appreciate that one.

Indeed, I'm just glad there is someone of a certain age who does appreciate it. I'm wasted on here.

[Victor Meldrew]

I think the signing of Elphick will be a Boon for us.

You have to be of a certain age to appreciate that one.

Indeed, I'm just glad there is someone of a certain age who does appreciate it. I'm wasted on here.

Don't say that Norfolk, you are a boon to the site.
Incidentally, while you are on, do you happen to know why The Duke of Norfolk's main residence is in Sussex and not Norfolk?

[Old Man Andrews]

I think the signing of Elphick will be a Boon for us.

You have to be of a certain age to appreciate that one.

Indeed, I'm just glad there is someone of a certain age who does appreciate it. I'm wasted on here.

I didn't like the joke but beggars can't be Shulzers.

[ayjaydee]

You have to be of a certain age to appreciate that one.

Indeed, I'm just glad there is someone of a certain age who does appreciate it. I'm wasted on here.

Don't say that Norfolk, you are a boon to the site.
Incidentally, while you are on, do you happen to know why The Duke of Norfolk's main residence is in Sussex and not Norfolk?

Possibly the same reason the Duke of Devonshire's gaff is in Derbyshire?

[Horsham Royal]

I think the signing of Elphick will be a Boon for us.

You have to be of a certain age to appreciate that one.

Indeed, I'm just glad there is someone of a certain age who does appreciate it. I'm wasted on here.

Should probably make a Private bid for https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Schulz too.

[surrounded by saints]

Just hoping he,s not being brought in to fill the space currently occupied by Liam Moore.

[Norfolk Royal]

You have to be of a certain age to appreciate that one.

Indeed, I'm just glad there is someone of a certain age who does appreciate it. I'm wasted on here.

Don't say that Norfolk, you are a boon to the site.
Incidentally, while you are on, do you happen to know why The Duke of Norfolk's main residence is in Sussex and not Norfolk?

I would guess because the Duke of Norfolk is also the Earl of Arundel (a higher title) and Arundel is in Sussex I think. I'm not sure that the Duke of Norfolk has any real connection with Norfolk the county. Hundreds of years ago when the gongs were dished out whoever it was probably just got it on the lucky dip principle.

[Old Man Andrews]

With Elphick in the team it might give us to a chance to change the formation slightly. Possibly play 5 at the back with Three up, Two Down?

[Berry]

Could this be a Matthew Upson moment....I really hope so....

[Old Man Andrews]

Loan confirmed.