Aston Villa Banter Archive August 23 2015

23 Aug 2015 18:22:53
Bottom line, a striker , a CB and RB, love our energy but unless we can convert to goals then there is no point. Love my Villa, always will but we are just a few key players away to give us balance

23 Aug 2015 11:34:33
Maybe a little controversial but why are we still talking about buying a striker. We have 5 at the club and between them we can score goals. Once our new midfield and wingers get used to the premiere league they'll supply and I have no doubt that if ayew, Sinclair or gusted get chances they will put them away. I think Adama will really help us in that dept. my major worry is our defence. There is no point in having a striker who cost £15m that scores 15/20 goals if defensively you're letting in 50/60 goals a season. You will always lose more than you win if you can't defend properly. Our defence has been shocking for years and for some reason Micah Richards comes in and all our prayers are answered. This lad hasn't played regular football for over 2 years and somehow he is now our captain and the Marshall of our defence. I rate Micah, Okore and Clark but they all need a rock alongside them and we don't have that. I don't want to come across as negative because I think our signings this season have been good if we don't sign a quality proven defender before the window closes I still see us struggling because no team can concede the amount of goals we do and obtain mid table. I know we'll score goals as the season goes on, I'm sure of it but can anyone tell me we look good or solid defensively? Bacuna is not a RB. 2 solid defenders and I think we'll be ok. Sorry if this post seems negative, but we all know what it's like, if Villa win its a great weekend and when they don't. Well it's just a bit crap. VTID

23 Aug 2015 06:59:54
I really hope Gestede still isn't fully fit and has a bit more in the locker because if that was him at his best he doesn't offer enough movement for me. I'm surprised Kozak hasn't been given a chance yet as Gestede, Ayew and Agbonlahor have looked unimpressive so far. On the plus side Grealish and Adama looked sharp.