Aston Villa Banter Archive July 15 2015

15 Jul 2015 22:37:55
Hi all, first post but have been reading these pages for a good few windows now.

Actually think I am ready for Benteke to go now as I think having that money to spend is more appealing.
Would love Remy in but also be happy with Austin plus I have a really good feeling about Kozak.

Not sure what to think about a director of football being brought in, hasn't been a great success at other clubs in the prem. wonder if TS is happy with the appointment?

{Ed007's Note - Welcome aboard buddy.}

15 Jul 2015 23:24:45
Welcome GlasVilla
I disagree with you mate. As Sherwood has said himself, it's alright thinking you have all that money (from the sale of Benteke) but you try spending it .
It's surprisingly easy to fritter away even that amount of cash on poor players
Tottenham did it with £80 million !
In Benteke we have the real deal and need to try and put better players around him

16 Jul 2015 10:57:22
I see your point Mendax and don't get me wrong, I wouldn't be upset if he stays but I do think he can be inconsistent and have a tendency to sulk if not going his way.

The players that we are being linked with (especially the British based ones) are tried and tested and would be low risk acquisitions.

Personally, I would prefer Austins constant flow of goals throughout the season to Bens more prolific, but sporadic periods.

Basically, I am happy either way! :)

P.S Really enjoy your balanced viewpoints over the last couple of seasons Mendax. And Ed, I am Glasgow based so always had a soft spot for your comments!!

{Ed007's Note - Thanks mate, I'm just outside Glasgow in deepest darkest Hamilton.}

15 Jul 2015 20:33:26
TS wants up to 7 more players to be sold this transfer window, who would you get rid of?

For me: Senderos, Sissokho, Cole, Nzogbia (no chance anyone stupid enough to take him) Tonev, Richardson and Steer (probably a loan)

15 Jul 2015 22:31:09
I basically agree with that list, but I've just got a feeling that Tonev may come good this season.
One player i would add to the list is Westwood. Mediocre at best IMO.

16 Jul 2015 00:17:13
I wouldn't sell Richardson, good utility player and he made some crucial goal line clearances last season. There are plenty I would have out before him.

16 Jul 2015 16:00:45
Agree Richardson aswell as Cole are worth hanging onto. Its true Westwood is mediocre but I'd hang onto him as a replacement.

14 Jul 2015 22:53:03
Nothing surprises me being a villa fan we never have good luck you think wot it could of been had abramovich bought villa because he looked round vp b4 he bought chelsea an that's a fact chelsea fans will till u that its gutting that a club of our stature has fallen so much gone are the days of winning league or challenging let alone winning cups footballs getting a joke just all bout money now an rich owners who don't care bout your club does everyone really think randy cares bout villa like deadly doug did its utter s. t we will never win the league or get in the top 4 while iam still alive an i'm 35 been waiting for a trophy since96 i woud walk down the steet naked if that happen sorry bout the essay

15 Jul 2015 19:16:00
Would you like me to send you the pills or razor blades.
For gods sake cheer up mate.

16 Jul 2015 00:32:22
Im sure plenty of other clubs around the worlds divisions feel the same way. Success goes in cycles, eventually some fall away and some come good. Of course I want to us perform at the highest tier but I don't support this club because I want them to win the league or trophies every year (although it would be nice) - I support them because they are my team, always have been always will be, irrespective of ownership or financial backing.

I feel sorry for the glory hunting City fans who have only known them under the Sheiks ownership because as soon as he gets bored and wants to do something else their fall from grace will be massive. Then we see who the real fans are.

I do think Lerner cares about the club - but I think he cares about his money just as much and rightly so. He came in and invested millions, we got 3 consecutives 6ths and hit the wall. The level of constant investment needed was too much for the clubs revenue streams so he reduced his funding and tried to sell at a level where he would get his investment back. You don't become a billionaire by needlessly throwing money away. He gave it a go and it didn't work out.

I believe that a sale is taking as long as it is because Randy genuinely wants the club to go to a custodian who has the best interests at heart.