Quote Originally Posted by LDG View Post
Sorry dude, but RVP has been given a number of new contracts, and off the back of some very long lay offs. You quite rightly point out that he is worth it, as his talent is undeniable when fit.

However, exactly the same can be said with Vermaelen when fit. Everyone has been desperate to have him back and playing, and the reason for this, is that he is a very talented, committed, leader and defender. It's obvious from watching him what he can bring to the side.

So, it wasn't zimm-basing, per say, it was picking up on the negativity he exuded when everyone was actually pleased to have some good news. His point may be valid to an extent, but you can't on the one hand say Vermaelen signing is not positive, yet RVP signing would be, when both players have been injury prone, and both players have talent.
I think RVP's situation is different than Verm's

RVP has a history with the club of which an additional contract extension and subsequant pay rise would have been off the back of performances and longevity.

Verms has been with us 3 seasons and as much as I really like him as a player, he had 1 good season. Im not sure that qualifies as such.

Im glad however that he has a contract extension, but when you hear the club pleading poverty it sticks in the throat.