Aston Villa Banter Archive June 17 2013

17 Jun 2013 10:10:45
Out of the players villa have signed or signing who does everyone think willmake an impact I reckon okore and tonev

I hope they are all successful, but I also hope that the exhisting lad's Gardiner, Carruthers, Johnson, burke and others get the same opportunity as the new boy's.

Okore looks like he could make a huge difference to us
I think his pace alone will have the effect of making Vlaar a more effective player for us
Mendax

For once I agree with mendax's comment.

Just the once?
Mendax

17 Jun 2013 07:08:05
I know I'll be in the minority here but I don't think such a mass exodus is required from the club as I think it could get rid of some definite quality and experience. For example, I think the likes of El Ahmadi & Holman are good players for the youngster to develop off of. Secondly, I feel that whilst in for much criticism and rightly so after an abysmal season, Bannan still has the potential to be a decent and reliable Premiership star, I think it would be a grave error to sell him especially to a Premier League rival such as Swansea for only £2 million. And as for the players released, I know you can't change the past but I'd of been inclined if I was Lambert to have given Makoun a chance as he's never had a real shot at the Villa team and I think would've fit the mould of the level headed and experienced midfielder. Also, Lichaj would've been excellent cover for the first team as he's me versatility, and had it not have been for the extortionate wages I'd have retained Dunne simply because of his quality and experience which Baker, Clark & Okore would've benefited off.

However, I think there is some much needed deadwood which needs shifting. I'd sell given and drop the £2 million asking price and sell to the highest bidder, apparently both Celtic and Hull are interested. Hutton, need I say anymore, he's said to want a return to Mallorca whether they want him is another matter, would you? Whilst I think Ireland is a complete joke and has an awful attitude I'd be inclined to sell him to the continent as I think selling him to a Premiership club such as Cardiff could bite us on the a**. Similarly to Ireland, I think under the right management the same could be said of Bent and N'Zogbia.

Makeup failed 3 times tongues a permanent work visa as a condition was to learn English which never bothered to learn that's why villa did what they've had to with him

Just because a player can't speak the language it doesn't atop him from being a quality player and farming him out on loan to non English speaking countries will hardly help him.

Cmon man, are you having a laugh?

These so called experienced players did nothing.

Holman - works hard, but has no quality

Ireland - not interested, doesn't deserve the shirt

NZogbia - quality when he cares, but seldom does. dribbles the ball regardless of players open ahead

KEA - poor

Makoun - lightweight and is a non factor

Dunne - useless now, old cow out to pasture

Like it or loathe it, we are adopting our own version of "Wenger strategy" meaning we spend small amounts on promising players, so the loss is minimal on the ones that done work out and the upside can be massive if we nail it - Benteke.

We cannot compete any other way in todays game. If we manage to get even three of these new signings to come good we will make a decent profit if we end up selling any of them.

Hopefully the young guys war to prove themselves and that pushes our younger guys like Burke, Curruthers, Drennan, Johnson etc etc.

Sit back and enjoy it. we are a fun team to watch again!