Unfortunately for both, FFP concerns meant Villa needed income and the £5m offered by the Tigers helped to balance the books.
Two months on, it’s not hard to see why fans were so disappointed, nor why Emery spoke of “potential and possibilities” for the 21-year-old winger during a string of stellar pre-season displays.
Pre-weekend, Philogene had scored three goals and made four in his nine appearances for the Tigers this season, the latest a sublime winner against Preston that showcased the speed and close control that have made him an instant hero on Humberside.
“That’s what he’s capable of,” said Hull boss Liam Rosenior after watching Philogene weave between two men before slamming an unstoppable finish beyond Freddie Woodman. “If he keeps working hard and showing his ability, he has the potential to go right to the very top.”
Possibly with Villa, who insisted on a buyback clause in the deal that took Philogene to the MKM. The Premier League side signed Philogene at the age of 17, when he was attached to the Pro:Direct Academy in London.
Released by Brentford at 13, he’d also been rejected by Watford, Wolves and Southampton before a spectacular trial game at Villa in December 2018 left youth coaches rubbing their eyes. He was signed on the spot.
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SCHUEY TIPPED FOR PILGRIMS RETURN
STEVEN Schumacher is the odds-on favourite to take over at Plymouth Argyle following the departure of Wayne Rooney.
MAT'S SUPER SADDLERS GO MARCHING ON
DELIGHTED Walsall boss Mat Sadler praised his troops for an 'incredible victory' after the runaway leaders came from behind to stun Notts County.
CAM'S GOAL LEAVES MIKE FEELING BLUE
CARLISLE manager Mike Williamson said he could understand the frustration of the traveling fans after his side were booed off following a narrow defeat to Tranmere at Prenton Park.
MOORE WANTS SOME MORE
DARREN Moore hopes the win at promotion rivals Doncaster Rovers will prove to be a turning point for his Port Vale side.
SHRIMPS BID TO STIR THINGS UP
DEREK Adams wants his Morecambe side to build on a 'really big result' against Tranmere on New Year's Day when they visit Newport this afternoon.
'Don't blame this all on Freddie'
PAUL Heckingbottom leaped to the defence of Freddie Woodman after the Preston goalkeeper's mistake so nearly resulted in defeat against Oxford.
FORSON DOUBLE STUNS SKY BLUES
NORWICH head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup told goal hero Amankwah Forson to enjoy the moment after the substitute scored twice in injury-time to earn his side a scarcely believable win over Coventry City.
MCNALLY FIRES IN AS ROBINS FLY HIGH
LIAM Manning predicted a quiet transfer window in terms of signings after seeing his improving Bristol City side move up to eighth in the table - just three points off the playoff zone.
Danny downcast at wasteful Owls
FRUSTRATED Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl admitted he was \"more disappointed than happy\" after watching his side waste a succession of first-half chances before scraping a draw against Millwall.
ALLEN NO ORDINARY JOE, SAYS WILLIAMS
SWANSEA boss Luke Williams paid tribute to supersub Joe Allen after his injury-time goal claimed a point against West Bromwich Albion.
