Aston Villa Banter Archive July 20 2013

20 Jul 2013 21:51:29
is gomis signing for the villa? I have heard we
have had a bid accepted
where is Darren bent going to end up this season I think Newcastle could be the place but from what I have read there are 4 to 5 options for him

Bent will choose Fulham he stated months ago he wants a London move

So that will be Fulham or even palace

Shmiggles

Not sure we need a player like Gomis anymore now that Benteke is staying.
So I would not put money on it.

And yes according to reports today, Bent would prefer a move to London, Fulham look to be one up on Newcastle on that score.

"Desperate measures by Spuds might yet crop up" with Bent

villadave

Gomis was in advanced talks with newcastle two days ago and said he would be interested in a move

20 Jul 2013 12:25:24
So CB tied down (never doubted it from the start), we've got to talk about who and how many we want in now? Deadwood still delayed on departures and lingering around, but I'm hoping they will develop sooner rather than later. I think we need 2-3 players, RB, CM and AM. Names mentioned and likened to: Sadio Mane, Chadli, Kiyotake, Serge Aurier, Rolando. and the list goes on! Any views and rumours to tell? Kick off with them to share with all :)

Az

Really think we need a cam. Would love all the names mentioned, but I reckon nick powell of man united on a season long loan would be equally effective. In response to needing a cm, I believe 5 will be enough (westwood, sylla, delph, gardner, el ahmadi). Personally, I think herds best position is rb and is good enough to cover for lowton. Desperately need a cam though.

Lambert would rather develop his own players not man utd's

Powell's no better than any of our current squad, or even the under 21s.

20 Jul 2013 00:45:11
I would like to add and support to what villadave is saying.
In recent years it has somewhat irked me that there is a portion of Villa fans who are prone to moaning, and many friends and colleagues who support other clubs will always note the negative atmosphere amongst the villa faithful. Whilst it is has been frustrating in recent years in particular the Mcleish era, playing negative football and with a lack of passion it is a shame we have at times not really shown our true backing and support. I am not belittling any of the posts here that are at times negative as this is a forum and it is great for fans to communicate their ideas and frustrations, and I will be prone to a few moans in the future, (when we lose to a league one side in next years FA cup run) but it is with great pride that there seems to be a new era at Villa park even with difficult moments last season and supporters are starting to realise their is claret and blue in our veins.

I'm with you, under houllier and especially mcleish everybody I know were saying we would get relegated and even this season villa fans have said it, but I guess there will always be pessimists. Its a great thing we are building, and what makes it feel special for me is when fans, players and managers of other teams talk about how great what we're doing is. Its a proccess, and last season did show there is none stop improvement. All I ask for now, is for us to start the season how we finished last season, then improve on that as much as we improved last season. If we keep doing that we'll be a top 5/top 6 team in a few years! Norwich fans said lambert could only go so far, he would never take a team to the top, but we all know that was just with norwich, lambert is a truly great manager that will get the greatest out of any team in the world and I really hope he stays at villa for years and decades to come! UTV

Paulmcgrathmylord.

Well said mate, straight from the heart.
I am glad you feel the same way, I am sure thousands more do in truth.

A new era is upon us and PL should have a new contract offered "NOW".

Just look at the whole Villa set up now, its brilliant, Stadium, Training facilities, and players who could be together for 8 years or more.

"If that does not excite us nothing will"

villadave

You guys make me recall the quote by Antonio Gramsci:
'Pessimism is of the spirit, optimism is of the will"
I reckon we should adopt it as a Villa fans maxim

I agree too. Good call

Blimmey Mendax.
Whats with the Philosophy mate.

Had to look all this lot up first, thought you were Insulting me.

Wouldn't dream of it Dave (insulting you that is)

How about "Prepared?" Been good for over 125 years for the club.

Yep, that's good too
Hey, I'm not going to fall out with anyone over it mate. Just thinking out loud

Mendax, only joking mate,
Not used to big words like that.

villadave