A number of Aston Villa supporters have been giving their thoughts on Jaden Philogene-Bidace’s loan move to Stoke City via social media.
The 19-year-old, who can play on either wing, officially completed a temporary move to Michael O’Neill’s side on Friday and made his debut from the bench in a 3-2 defeat to Fulham 24 hours later.
Philogene-Bidace has made four Villa appearances this season, one of which came under Steven Gerrard against Manchester United in the FA Cup earlier this month. However, he will now spend the remainder of the 2021/22 campaign in the Championship, looking to gain regular first-team action in order to catch Gerrard’s eye.
The 41-year-old has already brought back defender Kaine Kesler Hayden from his impressive loan spell with Swindon Town, so Philogene-Bidace now has a chance to stake his claim with the Potters and, in the longer run, to his parent club.
Villa fans react
Villa shared the news of the loan move on their official Twitter channel. Here is what these fans had to say in reply, with one left ‘confused’ due to O’Neill’s 3-5-2 formation where wing-backs rather than conventional attacking wingers are preferred.
“Confused by this. Joining a Stoke side who don’t play with wingers?”
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“Why’s he playing for a team that doesn’t play wingers?”
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“Great side for his development, such a talent”
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“it’s go time!”
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“that’s a naughty signing”
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“Another exciting prospect”
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