Championship - Villa issues Derby exit threat

Eurosport - Wed, 25 Mar 16:05:00 2009

Derby County striker Emanuel Villa has hinted that he may leave Pride Park due to a lack of playing time under boss Nigel Clough.

FOOTBALL 2008-2009 Championship Derby Country Emanuel Villa - 0

The Argentinian, signed by former Rams boss Paul Jewell for £2 million last January, has found first-team opportunities hard to come by due to the form of Rob Hulse, Kris Commons and January signing Chris Porter.

And the 27-year-old will seek pastures new in the summer if he cannot force his way into Clough's side.

"I don't know what will happen next season. Of course I want to play. I haven't started for a long time but I will wait for my chance," Villa told the Derby Evening Telegraph.

"Everyone wants to play. I want to play, too. But if I can't play in this team, obviously I have to follow my career somewhere else, probably in another country - but I don't know where."

He added: "I am always waiting for my chance but there is a lot of competition for places and the manager will pick the best team for each game. I will just keep working hard. I have done that my whole career and it is my only option at the moment."

TeamTalk / Eurosport

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  1. Maybe if he scored occaisionally he might get picked­ but he has had many chances now

    From STEVE, on Tue 30 Jun 8:23PM

  2. No threat just a sensible reality check by Emanual V.

    From rober8on, on Sun 29 Mar 4:15PM
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