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31 Aug 2015 20:43:45
Would love us to end the window with 2-3 more proven prem players
31 Aug 2015 21:45:44
its clear we all want a striker and maybe a cb. think the keeper might need changing but guzan i think can do the job as long as he stays focused and don't panic
31 Aug 2015 18:15:24
It makes me laugh some people saying that our season is going to be no better that last. People have very short memories. This time last season we had 9 points, however we only had 3 shots in total with 3 goals. On the weekend we had 22 shots 9 on target in one game, also with 2 key attacking players out. For me it is early but we are definitely looking heaps better, with a lot more potential.
31 Aug 2015 19:33:09
Even if we finish 17th again this season, I would rather watch Sherwood's team go out and compete every week than watch Lambert's team go out and get turned over every week never looking like we are in the game. With the amount of chances we are having, the goals will come eventually.
31 Aug 2015 21:02:02
i can see peoples point when they say its no better, but i think they looking at it the wrong way, yes we still not beating the little team but what we are doing now is attacking and look like we can play again, its ok having 22 shot and 9 of which are on target but that stat much jack if the next stat you can give is we drew 2-2 with one of the worst teams in the league.
just remember gabbys shot vs palace was classed as a shot on target. we need to put them away
31 Aug 2015 14:05:45
Having watched Ayew for Swansea against ManU yesterday afternoon, now I know how Prince Harry's girlfriends feel when they wake up and realise they got the wrong brother .
01 Sep 2015 20:57:06
Considerable difference in the price. Did we think that we were buying the older brother?
31 Aug 2015 12:48:49
Ha Just heard a rumour that the baggies are renaming to West bromwich UNITED.
31 Aug 2015 08:20:39
A few weeks ago this site was full of optimistic Villa fans thrilled with the signings we'd made and life in claret and blue was good.
A few weeks on and reading a lot of these posts some fans have gone back to just moaning about everything. Even though I'm
a villa fan I've never known fans like it. I was at Villa park against Notts County and Sunderland and everytime a villa player lost the ball or missed a chance or got tackled calls fans would just get on their back straight away. Every season for a few years we've lost good players and moaned about their loyalty but where's ours? We are 4 games into the new premier league season. 4 games gone in the best league in the world. We practically have a new team of players that are finding their feet and trying to click. Some will click straight away and some will take time but at villa park you're given ONE game by some fans and if you're not Lionel Messi then you get moaned at. Why do we feel We have the God given right to beat every team. Currently we're above Chelsea on goal difference, above Spurs and only a win away from arsenal, Manchester Utd and Liverpool. We all want new players in but what's the point of when they come in we're straight on their acts as soon as they lose the ball? I remember going a few seasons ago and watching Marc albrighton play. Everytime he got the ball he was under so much pressure by our fans and he knew that if the pass or cross was bad he'd get moaned at and that pressure got the better of him. Now he's at Leicester where the fans get behind the team and look at him now. Turning in good performances. We have Ayew that has played just a couple of games in a new league and because he's not got any goals yet some fans are already on his back. What a lot of "SUPPORTERS" need to remember is we have a role to play too. Apparently we're the 12th man. Well I imagine the villa players don't feel that. I actually heard 2 people in front of me against Sunderland say that TS had to be sacked as we were as bad under him as Paul lambert.
I'm sorry for the rant. I appreciate that every fan that pays their money has a right to their view and I also appreciate that our players are paid a hell of a lot of money, and some of those wages are paid for by us, but if we back our players to the hilt. Win lose or draw and drive them on instead of constantly moaning we may see a difference on the pitch.
Let's get a new CB in and let's get behind the players. Let's drive them
up the league. I know we've had a tough time of lay but we're called supporters for a reason. And we used to be the best in the land, so let's get behind them, I thought that's what we went to Villa park for!
UTV
31 Aug 2015 09:51:20
Best post ever on here, I feel ashamed of us when we boo our own team, & the toasters who leave early when we're a goal or 2 down when they probs needs us the most. If I knew you & saw you in The Holte, I'd buy you a pint mate 👍🏻
31 Aug 2015 10:38:14
must admit before the first game i was hoping it would be different, just beat bournemouth and looked good vs utd, but since then we have been poor, as we all can clearly see its goals that are the problem.
31 Aug 2015 10:42:20
Great post mike
Well said
I end up arguing with villa fans every time I go which is only on average about 8 games a season as I'm from Lancashire I obv want us to win every game but I'm afraid in this league that ain't going to happen it's tough now an it's going to be tough for a long time it's even tough for the biggest of teams so as mike says let's get behind them!!!
31 Aug 2015 11:16:46
Villafanmike
Spoken like a true Villa fan ,all that you say is all to true .
The doom & gloom brigade start every season ,sometimes before we've even kicked a ball .the players they moaned & groaned about last season ,are replaced ,but still not good enough .They moan about RL , not spending ,when he does still not good enough .Randy realy cares about this club ,he could of sold us off to one of the asset strippers if he didn't .iv supported this club for over 50+ years & it's never been any different ,it's as you say players should be given the chance to settle in
31 Aug 2015 11:20:53
Mike.
I have to say you are spot on mate, a very good post indeed.
My recent posts should prove I am with you all the way on this.
31 Aug 2015 12:05:21
Spot on Mike!
I totally agree with every word, and there a more of us out there then not!
Prob is these doom and gloom merchants wouldn't know what to do if everything clicked and hit the ground running!
I must fall out with at least 5 people every home game!!
Why pay to come, just to moan and then leave on 80 mins?.
31 Aug 2015 17:46:44
Spot on Mike. It was fair to moan about Lambert's team after 3 years
To do the same with whole new Sherwood team after 3-4 games is ridiculous. I actually beleive will see the best of this team next year
31 Aug 2015 19:58:14
I agree with you mike that we should be the 12th man and support the team. however, people saying that "the team needs time to gel" yeah I understand that but how long is that going to take??? let's say they haven't gelled by christmas, by then we could be bottom of the table which means we won't be able to attract any decent players with team morale being very low. all I want as a villa fan for this year is stability, I want to go into the later months knowing that my team won't be dragged into the relegation fight, I agree that some fans are being too downhearted already but they do need to start getting results and seeing out games. personally I think we should be on 8 points right now with a win against sunderland and then two draws against United & palace but our team couldn't cope and in a sense threw those points away. I know it's a project but you can tell if something is going to work early on(except Leicester last year) and I want the confidence that my team will be able to see out results.
thoughts???
30 Aug 2015 16:58:18
Ha ha would love to know what Delph is thinking now man city have signed Kevin De Bruyne i can imagin there's a lot of swear words going on in his house right now.
30 Aug 2015 17:18:39
looking at the city roster if they get the majority of them fit he's not even making bench
30 Aug 2015 21:23:20
I wish him luck , good player even though a snake !
Whats peoples views on gana ?
31 Aug 2015 11:16:27
Delph - back on-loan to us by Christmas?
30 Aug 2015 12:29:01
Lots of agreement that we still need an additional prolific striker before the window closes. Anyone think that Berahino may not want to move out of the Midlands . ?
30 Aug 2015 12:18:15
Honestly think Hutton played well. He was creative and solid in defence while making some good runs in attack. I think for the Leicester game bacuna comes out and Gil starts. He was electric when he came on, great passing and good work rate. Can't believe he didn't start. I also think gestede comes out for kozak. They've got to give him an opportunity, he's proven he has goals in him. Other than that I think the team sheet should stay the same. So frustrating we couldn't find the goal in those last 20 mins. Barely left our half.
30 Aug 2015 11:51:04
just read online this moring that LVG has told hernandez he can leave as he's not required. i hope someone from the club actually read these pages and if so can one them please go to the boss and say that's what we need, if he was to get game time i think he could get at least double figures
30 Aug 2015 09:10:16
48 hours left of the transfer window and I believe we seriously still need a 15+ goal a season striker, who would you go for?
30 Aug 2015 10:06:35
In my opinion there is a perfect player who would fit the style we now play, would score us 20+ goals a season, and would kick us on to the next level.
Not sure we would get him, but, benteke would be perfect.
30 Aug 2015 10:44:07
Austin
30 Aug 2015 10:45:48
Callum Wilson
Austin
James Wilson
Hernandez
Defoe
Adebayor
Any of them
30 Aug 2015 01:11:28
We needed Gill & Kozac on .Bacuna had bad game & the ball just wasent being held up by Gesteade . Kozac con hold the ball up, plus he's more mobile .I thought Gesteade was out of his depth today, a shame because he has all the attributes needed, just dosent know how to use them yet . Hurry up back, Jack & Adama !
30 Aug 2015 01:09:17
A case of 'work in progress' unfortunately PL can be unforgiving so really disappointed we didn't beat a dreadful Sunderland team. Super Jack would have made a big difference. I can see team clicking around November so still happy with progress to date UTV
30 Aug 2015 00:52:09
did a post earlier about the game and received a few replies and saw general discussion on social media, with many fans being pleased with the result today because we "had loads of possession" or "looked in control and made chances"
yeah we had 22 shots but yet only scored goal (other goal was a PK) against the worst side in the BPL!
don't know if I'm the only one who is upset by this result but come on we should be putting sunderland to the sword and steaming over them- also seeing many fans saying that westwood is "class" and is amazing as the holding midfielder.
I mean really what does he bring to the team because his passing is hit and miss, his tackling is laughable at times and never contributes with goals or assists and he always gets in the side while veretout and others don't get a sniff. people who compare him to barry are completely deluded because barry was a different beast entirely.
don't wanna come off as being a moaner but come on guys we can't beat the worst side in the BPL at home. in need of a real ST desperately.
thoughts????
30 Aug 2015 04:04:22
Well, apparently Sherwood has done his hamstring by kicking a stack of water bottles, so I guess he is not entirely happy with the result either. I think it will take a little time after the window closes for Sherwood to really figure out his best squad and get everyone on the same wave length. I think your point about the fans being happy with the result can be taken both ways - No, we should not be happy with a draw at a struggling side, but I think after the years of misery under Lambert where we created nothing most games, 22 shots is shock to the system. I would rather the results not go our way and have a host of chances than just get turned over every week like before. Progress will be slow but I think Sherwood can do it and the results will come.
30 Aug 2015 12:16:03
I agree with you schmitts about Westwood.
I also agree with you Andy about the way things are going, it will come in time.
We still need a striker though, we could be waiting for Austin as a last minute steal ??
29 Aug 2015 22:21:01
Another brace for Sinclair - for me he's got to be given a chance up front. If he was up front instead of Gestede, and Grealish was in behind dictating the play we would have slaughtered Sunderland today.
30 Aug 2015 09:20:30
I just don't think Scott has enough presence to play as a lone striker I'd like to see him play off Austin wit jack an adama creating in the wide areas Scott an grealish swapping all time would cause defenders havoc wit gana an Westwood holding. Micah an amavi full back okore an lescott centre halves an a new keeper
?
Micah okore lescott amavi
Gana Westwood
Adama. Sinclair. Grealish
Austin
29 Aug 2015 20:23:54
Gutted we didn't win today but we are getting. There slowly renember thou no grealish n adama they would av made a difference don't no bout rudi an ayew wr will b fine but we need a proven striker to pkay with sinclair i think we might finish top ten but woud take 13th as steady improvement .anyone agree
29 Aug 2015 18:33:25
I've been having my doubts about us but we can't even beat the worst team in the league at home. disgraceful that we can't beat sunderland at home because let's be fair they are favourites to go down. lack of leaders, lack of finishing and lack of general ideas from sherwood again. extremely frustrated - NEED A ST
thoughts???
29 Aug 2015 19:50:43
21 shots on goal is great, especially with no Grealish or Adama and with other creative players benched. However, that only 6 of those were on target is not good enough as that is less than 30% accuracy. Also conceding two goals from six shots is poor. I think we are on our way to becoming a good team again but a new striker/central defender would not hurt.
29 Aug 2015 20:49:39
Defo need new striker right back centre half an keeper
29 Aug 2015 22:02:06
I agree that a striker is needed but we could have won this game with the players we have. I've said it before and il say it again Ashely westwood is over rated and needs dropped. gana and sanchez controlled that midfield today while Ashely was non existant and popped up every now and then with a bad pass. one which led to their second goal. I wouldn't mind if he played some games because Sherwood and most fans see something I don't In him. but playing 3 in midfield against a side like sunderland especially limits our attacking options. very disappointed this result is worse than the 2 defeats in my eyes. so frustrating to watch
29 Aug 2015 17:48:17
I see lescot played today, can't see that transfer happening. players don't usually play if they are days from a transfer. and gestede words fail me could'd hit a barn door, we need a good striker as in c austin come on randy sign him now or someone else will
29 Aug 2015 17:06:17
Need lescot in asap and we would of had 3 points today. Clark not good enough. And a out and out goal getter. Come on lerner stump some cash you have only really spent 7 million so far.
28 Aug 2015 23:30:12
Do you guys think we will be active on deadline day - ins or outs? I reckon Tim will get us one more signing before the window shuts.
29 Aug 2015 08:59:05
I think it's obvious commander worf is on his way!
I also don't see the adebayor deal being over!
Love him, or hate him, I think this time next week he will be wearing number 10 at villa
28 Aug 2015 10:28:05
Apparently Demerai Gray has a £4m buyout clause and is very highly rated. Does anyone know anything about him? Doubt TS is looking at him but if he is as good as I've heard we could do a cheap bid and let him join a big club
28 Aug 2015 10:57:46
Dim is a great talent and works hard constantly to improve. He applies himself to every challenge and will always give 100%. He is an asset to any team he is in.
That was his school report that I wrote 4 years ago.
28 Aug 2015 09:04:49
So what do we think? After the sale of Delph and Big Ben, but with a number of players coming in do we think we are stronger than last year ? If you could choose just one realistic player to add who would it be ?
28 Aug 2015 23:17:57
If we have only spent 7mil then a top quality striker to fill the squad (and us suffering villains) with confidence would b money well spent. And PLS no Jonny Evans don't we hav a talented CB in the academy that could b promoted? (Works on Football Manager!)
27 Aug 2015 15:54:45
I see Gabby as starting alongside Gestede up front against Sunderland. Ideally Tim would love that partnership to pay dividends. If it doesn't this weekend, Sherwood needs to look at other alternatives. Why buy Ayew if he's not up to it and Sinclaire knows where the back of the net is.
Sunderland game is a big game for Gabby. He really needs to prove he's still got it, we can't hold players like Adams back!
27 Aug 2015 17:20:03
BicC.
I agree with what you are saying mate but Gabby has been at the club for 10 years +, it is also the club he supports, so to prove he has still got it is a bit late for me, he hasn`t had it for 3 years.
In my opinion he is a very poor excuse for a premiership footballer, if you can`t produce the goods for the club you love you have no chance, I truly believe that it is pace and pace alone that has got him through his career, and to call him a legend is a joke.
A football legend is a player who hasn’t just played for the club, but is someone who gave there all towards Aston Villa Football Club and wore the Claret and Blue shirt with pride.
To be honest I do blame the management at VP over the past few years for continuing to pick him, so I am hoping that Tim will see sense and do the best thing for Aston Villa and drop him now, I just hope making him Captain does not get in the way !
27 Aug 2015 20:56:03
I just roll my eyes and shake my head when I hear people talk about big games for Gabby or how he has another chance to prove himself
As Viiladave says, he hasn't done it for years now
This is one dead horse we should just stop flogging
(Unless we could flog him to Albion for 5 million, for a laugh. )
Gabby is never going to do it now. Let's accept it, get him out of the side and move forward
27 Aug 2015 09:27:31
People keep saying we need another striker and those were my thoughts until recently but with Sinclair in such good form goalscoring wise, do we?
Much better finisher than gabby and offers the same pace
Thoughts???
27 Aug 2015 10:50:08
I agree, always rated the player. Think we should give him a chance, played well with Grealish.
27 Aug 2015 12:28:21
Gabby should be taken out the first team
27 Aug 2015 12:30:06
Defo VillaRich, Sinclair has scored more goals for us in less showings so your right he is worth a pun in place of Gabby, who is beginning to annoy me with his lack of skill displays.
26 Aug 2015 21:49:54
Didn't Lerner say he will be resigning as chairman? Maybe he hasn't because their will be a takeover soon???
26 Aug 2015 11:42:52
Reports saying Tottenham are willing to loan out Yedlin. Might be worth taking him on. Quick player. likes to get forward but better defensively than Bacuna in my opinion. Could give us more strength and depth at right-back without consuming funds that could be use on a striker.
26 Aug 2015 16:40:57
100%, potentially a right sided Amavi, would probably cost a small loan fee freeing up cash for a decent striker, then I think our buisness would be done
VTID
26 Aug 2015 09:16:51
Guys,
I don't know if I am a bit of a pessimist but when I looked at our first three games - away to a newly promoted team, always difficult as newly promoted teams are extra pumped up at the start of the season, home to United who always beat us, and then away to a solid Palace side - I thought we would get 1 point in total but we have 3!
26 Aug 2015 08:48:54
So now Celtic are out of the champions league and van djik could be off to Southampton, I wonder whether we could resurrect interest in Fonte?! I have no insider knowledge just am desperate for another decent centre back, and think Fonte is much better option than lescott!
26 Aug 2015 02:12:50
also I want to make a comment on mr joe bennett. when I saw him play in the 2012-2013 season I honestly thought he was the worst full-back I had even seen in BPL history and couldn't actually name a strength to his game. happy to see the back of him when he went out on loan, was very surprised that sherwood kept him considering all the dead wood being sold and very very surprised to see him being given the number 3 shirt especially seeing the arrival of amavi. might seem like I'm jumping on his wagon now he has scored but he seemed more of a "man" and more grown-up when playing tonight and sherwood must like him to keep him around especially when looking at his horrible record and performances for us. I think that we should play him at RB and see what he is about and give him another chance but in a different position.
thoughts?????
26 Aug 2015 07:27:17
No. He's a left back so he needs to play as a left back. Be that a back up one. Why play him at rb then slate the guy if he does not cut it as trying to put round pegs in square holes. A big no no.
26 Aug 2015 18:25:44
Spot on Kingvilla
26 Aug 2015 21:01:38
I know amavi is a left back but after seeing him play i think we could give him a go at rb, if you watch him most of the time he's using his right foot, whether its to control the ball, dribbling or passing it, only time I've seen him use his left is to cross it in after he's gone past a player using his right.
Just a thought as i know how dodgy bennett has been in past seasons, but i do rate bacuna i just think he's better elsewhere on the pitch other than rb
26 Aug 2015 23:25:39
I wouldn't mind seeing Bennett tried as a left winger - he always looked reasonably good going forward, it was the defensive side of his game that wasn't great.
26 Aug 2015 02:02:57
interesting game tonight and very happy that we have pulled the zulu's, been too long since a proper derby happened. (they are playing well which makes the tie even better)
good to see grealish having more influence on our play but I wanna see him start hitting some goals. his composure and control with the ball reminds me of david silva(I know it's a high comparison but he is just silk on the ball) but got the feeling he is a bit timid in front of goal and doesn't wanna take on the responsibly of shooting at net. love the bloke to pieces but do want him to march on now cause he is the key to whether this project will be successful - the catalyst
thoughts?????
25 Aug 2015 23:54:43
Well that's another hat-trick for Sinclair, and he's created very little for others when playing out wide so I'm in favour of giving him a run up front. Bring Grealish left and have Gil or Veretout in the number 10 role with Adama on the right. Have Gana and Sanchez sit deep to break up the play and cover the defence when Amavi and Bacuna get forward. Its got to be worth a shot, the lads proven he can finish.
25 Aug 2015 22:47:54
What a very strange team put out tonight .no midfield HaHa, couldent get to game so spent a very strange 2& half listening to AVTV, that Jack aren't I interesting Westwood must be the worst commentator in the world .He rambles & waffles, in I'm sure a language that he's made up, he gets that involved, he forgets about the game .
Just seen the draw BLUE NOSES next,
That should be fun .
25 Aug 2015 21:28:19
Not botherd if we lose tonight only adama ayew vertorouigt start anyway leagues more important like i said a few days ago u don't win the league in the first three games an u don't go down either jesus everyone chill i don't even look at table til after tenth game
25 Aug 2015 21:38:46
It's important for new players to get that winning feeling no matter what the game or opposition. Ayew looks out of his depth. We need another CF desperately.
25 Aug 2015 20:57:18
OMG!!! Losing at home to Notts County!!!
Anyone who comes on here and says "It's only the 2nd string" or "Capital One Cup, it doesn't matter" is in denial. Big time! We are a club in trouble guys and have been for a while.
These are the players who have been bought to improve the team, club. This is no better than last year, the year before, the year before that.
This was an opportunity for the new players to show that there is hope for the future. I'm afraid I do not see it.
25 Aug 2015 21:21:35
.and conceding 3 goals at home!!!! Just not good enough. TS, the honeymoon period is well and truly over. This is now your team fella.
Kozak replacing Ayew says it all.
25 Aug 2015 23:48:31
For chrissake calm down mate
Slagging the team off before the game has even finished
Give it a rest
25 Aug 2015 20:19:45
We definately need an out and out goalscorer up front, i'd go for hernandez, any thoughts??
25 Aug 2015 23:57:41
Yep, would be happy with that. Can't see that United can afford to let him go though
They are as short up front as we are
25 Aug 2015 19:29:36
How bizarre tonight with all these LC home games!! How come this has been allowed, never happens for league matches for very important reasons!
25 Aug 2015 19:13:17
I ment signing off jobseekers alowance for paul lambert soz bout mistakes got fat fingers
25 Aug 2015 19:10:13
Wot is paul lamberts problem he needs to concentrate on sigbibd off jobseekets an try an find a job he was useless he couldn't motivate a bunch of monkeys never forget them two leg semi fibals against bradford we should of won that cup i still ain't recoverd from that but anyway in sherwood wr trust give the team time to gel an we will b fine oh one more point everyone calling for tims head are idiots an don't know a clue bout football
25 Aug 2015 19:14:40
Defoe wants to come back down south. I know it's not London but I can see us making a swoop for him. Proven premiership goalscorer and english
25 Aug 2015 14:29:41
seeing how people are writing what they feel are best team is i thought i would have a stab at would i'm looking at. think 4 5 1 suits
guzan GK
bacuna RB
richards CB
okore CB
amavi LB
traore RW
gueye CDM
sanchez CDM
grealish LW
ljajic AM (if he signs)
gestede ST
only think i would look at is maybe a different ST can't decide who i think suits best Austin, Adebuyor or keep Kozak and if we didn't get ljajic in then put ayew LW and grealish AM behind ST
25 Aug 2015 13:53:09
I think Llajic is a quality player, but with Grealish and Gil already on the books shouldn't a priority be a proven goal scorer instead of another creative midfielder? Ayew looks like he has about as many goals in him as Gabby does. Kozak had a good preseason but looks like he's on his way out and Rudy doesn't exactly look prolific. I'm really wondering where goals will come from.
25 Aug 2015 17:02:24
I'm assuming with Kozak going out another forward will be coming in as well as the lad from Roma
25 Aug 2015 17:19:55
SP, I agree we need a goal scorer for sure, but to have such strong opinions on Ayew and Gestede this early into their Villa careers is a bit premature mate, no offence meant.
Give the blokes time to adjust, Gestede needs quality balls into the box on a regular basis from both sides, that does not happen as often as it should just yet.
And Ayew looks a bit lost at the moment because we are not creating through midfield, most of this I feel is because Gabby does not have the slightest idea when to move, where to move, and has no technical ability at all, therefore our midfield are stuffed not knowing when to play through balls.
How often do we see balls played on the ground through the gaps, hardly ever, Gil and Grealish can do this and I think we will see a different Ayew when this happens
Confidence will come when Gabby is dropped, you can`t win games week in week out with 10 men, he now offers nothing as far as I am concerned, if he continues to be selected I see no point in signing the players we have signed, times up Gabby mate.
25 Aug 2015 18:22:57
Villadave - I wasn't meaning to be harsh on them (realize may be it sounded that way). I suppose a better context is, neither of them have a history of scoring a lot. Gestede get 20 in the championship last season, but that is one season, and at a lower level and Ayew has never really been prolific. I guess ultimately, I'm not convinced as of yet, and we don't want to find ourselves in the same position as last season, going into January having scored a whopping 11 goals.
25 Aug 2015 18:24:07
I agree with every word of this Villadave
25 Aug 2015 19:39:30
I understand SP, it`s hard to put what we mean into words at times and we all get misunderstood from time to time.
Thanks Mendax, I think we are all really p----d of with Gabby to be honest, he is shot mate.
25 Aug 2015 12:48:29
New keeper
Richards okore lescott amavi
Westwood gueye
Traore Grealish ljajic
Austin
Guzan
Bacuna
Clark
Sanchez
Veretout
Ayew
Gestede
I'd be happy if we could field this squad next week!!!
Thoughts ????
25 Aug 2015 15:58:29
as soon as we stop playing the ball backwards to guzan he will be fine, and from now on he needs to lump it forwards rather than trying to be clever
25 Aug 2015 12:42:29
Ljajic
What a coup this would be!!!
25 Aug 2015 12:23:55
reading many sources linking us with adem ljajic with not many people knowing what type of player he is. my football team is obviously aston villa but I've also followed and supported roma for about 3/4 years due to my love towards totti. ljajic is a weird one because when roma bought him in he was used mainly as the number 9 but didn't really score enough to inherit the position. as I've stated before I actually watch a lot of roma games and he is very versatile having seen him play LW,ST,RW and CAM on occasions. but I have to admit if we are talking 11 million that isn't good business, seeing that destro was available for about 7 million(reported) think we missed a trick there. obviously I would welcome him in and think he would be a good addition but the price tag is a bit steep for the player from what I've seen at roma.
(was very good at viola before his move however)
thoughts???????
25 Aug 2015 11:09:10
was not happy to see this morning we letting kozak move to celtic, never really had a chance at villa due to injury but if its making way for the roma lad ljajic cool
25 Aug 2015 10:06:36
There is an online petition doing the rounds trying to get an inquiry into West Ham getting the Olympic stadium for only £15m. Hugely unfair advantage for them and why should the taxpayer pay £250m for it. Needs signatures to be reviewed:
https://goo.gl/7YTwfy
25 Aug 2015 08:41:46
Looks likes lescoot is comeing maybe 3 years to like but I think I could be still a good deal for that sort of money, I think we are in massive need for a striker I would love to see a hernandez type his movement is second to none, or defoe not sure of his age but his movement for his goAl on Saturday was great and that's what we are missing somebody to start pulling defender's around the pitch, Austin doesn't have the movement of these type of players but I still think we will go in with a late bid along with a number of other clubs and I can see lennon comeing in aswell
24 Aug 2015 18:14:18
Supporting Villa as I have for over 50 years, I am not surprised at all that you have people calling for TS to go .For all those years thre been the DOOM & GLOOMERS, who will never be happy .These people are not prepared to wait & see, they just love the God given right they have to moan .
I don't know why they can't give TS & his new players the chance they deserve .
You have to remember, TS is new to management, but he seems a quick learner .Villa for ever !!!
24 Aug 2015 19:25:55
Davedean, the people who are calling for Tims head are not Villa fans in my opinion.
They are more likely to be young foolish morons who are clueless about the game we love.
I have met them in the past as I am sure you have, and I give them the amount of time it takes me to wipe my bum mate.
24 Aug 2015 19:50:19
Couldnt have put it better myself. Well said villadave and davedean !!
24 Aug 2015 21:11:08
i almost chocked when i read a few twitter comments today about sacking him, i thought if it wasnt for him last year we would have gone down. as I've said today on here other than second half of palace game we been ok, yes we clearly missing a player or two but what we have is plenty good enough we just need a goal scorer. some creation from the center 3 would be good but other fans say veretout could solve that
24 Aug 2015 17:12:26
it may only be twitter talk but have i really read today that some fans are already calling for sherwoods head??
are these people for real? yes its not kicked off great but other than second half of the palace game i can't see what he's done wrong, i'm the same as most people and feel all problems will be solved by a goal scorer,
only other area i have slight concern is we don't seem to have a creative CM all 4 that we have are simple sit and win the ball and play it few yards,
24 Aug 2015 17:49:40
No reason for TS to be sacked atm. I think he has done a okay job so far for us this season whilst the team is gelling and will need time. My only concerns are the use of Gabby and not fully utilising subs to affect the game or replace tired players on a very hot day. Things which will hopefully improve as his experience grows. I think he has done very well in his first ever transfer window in shifting dead wood and reshaping the team with potential. I would like a new striker to join whilst Ayew and Gestede continue to adjust, partly because I do not want our new spend not to be almost the lowest in the league yet again.
As for creative CM, I think Veretout will become this given time. He was one of the best in Ligue 1 last year and has a lot of potential.
24 Aug 2015 21:15:51
i don't really know much about veretout all i know is what I've seen so far which is not mucch in first two games, (i get he needs time to adjust). we really need that goal scorer and right about now as much as i'm going to hate it adebayor might help plus gabby either needs selling, dropping or loaned out to a championship team to catch abit of form and confidence
24 Aug 2015 22:06:45
Veretout won the under 20 world cup a few years ago playing in a central three with Pogba and Kondogbia. He got 7 goals and 6 assists in a poor Nantes team last year and 5 assists the year before. Also heard that he topped the Lique 1 charts for most chances created (72 apparently) but not sure if that's true or not. He has been likened to Aaron Ramsey in style of play.
24 Aug 2015 23:02:47
didnt know all that, fair enough then maybe once he get hang of the game over here he can be usual, just seems when I've seen him play he don't get out our half, must just be sherwood asking him to hang back for now till his fitness is right or we have the right mix of players
24 Aug 2015 15:15:22
Why are we going for lescott? Yes he's a villa fan and relative cheap, but for not a huge amount more cash, Jonny Evans is available and being linked with WBA! He'll bring more experience, is better, and has several more years ahead of him.
And let's not let januzaj go to Everton. Rather than go and get more unknown players from abroad, let's get a few tried n tested players from here - januzaj, remy.
24 Aug 2015 15:36:07
Totally disagree!
Lescott would be a great signing, experience, still quality, 2 years at top flight at least, also, being a fan, it will mean that little bit extra, also. Knows Richards from Citeh dats, no brainier for me.
24 Aug 2015 17:08:01
Evans is better than Lescott ?
Maybe at netball but certainly not footy
24 Aug 2015 17:35:48
Mendax!! Love your posts!! Always crack me up!!
24 Aug 2015 19:31:51
Happy to oblige Flackie
23 Aug 2015 21:08:16
Come on Gabby stop kicking it straight at the keeper, this is why Andi got the flick, all promise no delivery
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 16:15:59
Any 1 else concerned about tactics why did ts not use any other subs
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 09:36:30
I think we need to sign Austin or afobe or embolo to score goals and someone like preat to create and one more solid cb
23 Aug 2015 12:39:58
A new keeper might be an idea too. As much as I like Guzan's shot stopping his decision making on his distribution is poor. He put Amavi under instant and unnecessary pressure yesterday and that caused the goal.
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.
23 Aug 2015 06:33:09
I remember Paul lambert asking for patience with young players who were inexp now sher woods doing the same well he should have brought some exp players then and sorry today's loss was down to his tactics and not putting players on when needed looks like another Paul lambert to me
24 Aug 2015 15:02:55
Didnt QPR buy loads of experienced players and now they are in the Championship
22 Aug 2015 23:42:14
Does anybody agree that we have bought too many midfielders. Should av held back on veretout and bought Austin
22 Aug 2015 19:25:55
Agree with all the posts, we had them first half and should have gone for the kill. TS needs to wise up we ain't going to do anything with dead wood Gabby, some poor sub decisions. We definitely need a proper striker in stats don't lie 1 goal in 3 is a massive worry.
Love the energy and pressing mentality but unless we get a striker in we will struggle. Hate to say it but Adeybayor will make the difference. We should have done em today and that's a fact
24 Aug 2015 15:04:45
isnt it 2 goals? Yer it was a OG but he made that goal
22 Aug 2015 17:15:56
How agbonlahor still manages to get in the starting eleven I'll never know
22 Aug 2015 17:11:22
So everybody is worrying about a right back, I think after today use will all see we need a goal scorer and very quick, played 3 scored 1+og it's not good and there's no point complaining 10 games in when the window is shut, get it done now TS please
22 Aug 2015 17:08:08
Desperate for a goal scorer austin scores for fun again we need to drop gabby a ts needs to play at least 1 attacking midfielder rather than 3 defensive ones
22 Aug 2015 17:02:21
Another poor result, its becoming a habit again. 3 goals scored today all by palace players. another late goal, they don't seem to be able to see games out. lack of concentration is punishing us terribly. sorry i just can't see anything but another relegation scrap.
22 Aug 2015 16:55:37
Shabby played the whole game again! can't remember seeing him touch the ball.
Why on earth is he still playing, its getting beyond a joke now
22 Aug 2015 15:01:14
Just seen the team this afternoon, has Gabby got some compromising pictures of Sherwood ? In the team in front of Ayew, Sinclair, Traore and Gil ? Really. ? I know its early, but if they can't get in the team in front of Gabby, it does raise questions.
The team selection overall is interesting.
The defence looks significantly better than last year, but I just can't see how the front 6 selected today is better than the last season which struggled so badly. Westwood, Sanchez, Agbonlahor and Grealish, plus Gueye and Gestede. I know we have strong hopes for those 2, but they really aren't better than Delph and Benteke.
Hope I'm wrong, but just don't understand the thinking. Come on Villa !!!
22 Aug 2015 16:35:46
i would love to know what sherwood is seeing in gabby that we are not. 3 games in and its clear we need a striker who scores and too many sit and play a 5 yd pass midfielders
22 Aug 2015 17:01:49
Gabby clearly has photos of Lerner in a gimp suit or something
How can he get in the side ?
Another shocking, anonymous performance today
We have to buy a striker before the window shuts
22 Aug 2015 17:31:00
If we had had Charlie Austin in place of useless agbonlahor we would have won today come on tim get rid, he as had to many chances now
22 Aug 2015 22:32:30
Doom & gloom after 3 games. ? Could've gone either way today but it wasn't to be for us. It's a work in progress, the reality is that you win some & lose some, got faith in TS to sort it out but with the amount of players we've got in, it was going to be tough. Get behind our team, we'll come good
22 Aug 2015 12:55:27
First time on, but when I read the Flackie piece on Ricky ( fat boy Hatton ) I just had to put write to agree .These clubs like City, all money but no history, think it's a God given right that they get success .as Flackie said if & when we get new owners, they put the club first & the people who pay good money out year after year .To the fans it's a lifetime of giving support .
22 Aug 2015 13:40:43
Thank you davedean!
22 Aug 2015 10:47:26
Just something I've been told.
Tom Huddleston is having major works being done on his 2nd home in Nottingham area, maybe a move to a Midlands clubs is happening, 40 mins from Bodymoor Heath?
22 Aug 2015 18:13:31
I hope not
21 Aug 2015 20:49:26
Ricky the fatman Hatton.
'Citeh fans deserve success. !'
Why??
As their owner buys the league, players go there for wealth - non footballing reasons,
They given a huge arena for next to nothing to play in.
Jesus, to justify this makes me boil with rage. Every fan who watches their team, through thick and thin, yet remain loyal, goes if and when they can afford, (luckily I'm a season ticket holder, but I know people who wish they could go, but the expense stops them) deserve success, to buy it, throw money at pumped up 'superstars' with no loyalty, to either club or fan, does not give you a right, a place at the top table.
You earn that, and I'm sorry all Citeh fans, including any has been ex boxers, who can't control their mouth let alone what they put in it, you are, and will remain a second rate club.
Remember, you earn the right. You can't buy it.
I pray, who ever comes to buy our GREAT club remembers our history, our fans, our traditions, and last but not least. OUR ACADEMY.
22 Aug 2015 15:30:33
Well said flackie, agreed.
21 Aug 2015 18:03:21
Interesting article on BBC sport by ex-Villa 'star'Jermaine Jenas ;). He is talking about Charlie Austin and what type of player he is. Compares him to Shearer in style and Bent in goal scoring obsession. Reading it has made me rethink him for Villa.
21 Aug 2015 01:08:40
throughout this window, I've been calling for a new RB to be called into the club with bacuna being moved into the midfield. was very surprised today to see his new contract agreed and must give him confidence for villa to give him this new deal out of the blue. I honestly reckon if the bloke can improve on his one on one defending & defensive decision making he could be a real force. bacuna got 5 assists last year I believe which is good for any RB/LB yet alone one who is playing in a team that finished 17th. bacuna has always been strong at passing the ball and his crossing is normally very accurate with him being a dead ball specialist. think us as fans have been very harsh on him & should focus more on his positives. believe we should rally around him and hopefully see him improve with this new confidence boost. just imagine a wing back partnership of amavi & improved bacuna
thoughts?????
22 Aug 2015 06:25:20
100% agree, all our players need our support, pisses me off big time when we get on any players back (unless it's a useless ex nose) or boo the team off at half time if we're a goal down, whoever we're playing. TS compared Bacuna to Cafu after the Sunderland game & i'd have to agree on that performance, he's got it in him & if his form dips, like any player, for the 1st time in forever, we have cover in all positions. The Amavi/Bacuna wing backs idea is a good 1, get them crosses in for Rudy & let the opposition worry about us & not us trying to stop them like Lambert would, good times ahead for Villa
GET BEHIND OUR TEAM!!!!!!
VTID
20 Aug 2015 15:16:55
TS interested in Michu. Thoughts??
20 Aug 2015 15:44:00
I wish!
20 Aug 2015 17:37:31
Michu has lost a bit but with game time could be a good addition to our squad, will need to stay clear of injuries.
Would still be a good move for small outlay.
20 Aug 2015 12:51:06
Kevin de bryne liking more likely to sign for Man City. I wonder if Delph is now having regrets
20 Aug 2015 12:58:40
He will be fine, loaned to Middlesbrough at Xmas!
20 Aug 2015 13:03:18
who cares
20 Aug 2015 16:17:55
Here's hoping Westwood gets his place in the England squad, wonder how much Citeh would pay for his passport as well.
20 Aug 2015 12:28:53
Got to go for Charlie Austin 15m English great signing
Him am lescott would do for me on deadline day
20 Aug 2015 11:28:37
Unrelated post. Anybody know how you can watch villa games live in Australia online? There's fox sports online here but only shows 4 live games a week and since there aren't too many villa fans here they never show their games. Any ideas please let me know.
{Ed001's Note - is Bein Sports not available down under? They show every Premier League game.}
20 Aug 2015 12:59:51
Download infusum mate.
20 Aug 2015 14:02:11
Hi Villa boy.
Not sure if you can get CricHD out where you are, just type in the search bar.
That's what I use here in UK, hope that helps mate.
If not just try typing in live English football streaming and see what comes up.
Best not to download anything if you can help it, I don`t and still do ok.
Best of luck, let us know how you get on ??
20 Aug 2015 16:49:01
Myp2p is a good source once you get around all the various ads
19 Aug 2015 11:45:13
i know we have been very active in transfer window and seem to brought in a few good looking players but i'm starting to wonder at what point (supposedly) lower rep teams became a better option than us. now is it a wage cap thing? is it manager just not looked at that player? or did we bid and the player just laughed?
cabaye, wijnaldum, clasie, caulker, steklenburg (remember southampton only been back few years in prem), shaqiri, afelly, m'vila, ayew (big bro), diamanti, capoue, lambert, rondon, ogbonna. all as far as i feel are highly rated and could boost our team,
19 Aug 2015 12:39:00
i also this don't include players that have gone to bigger teams like begovic, or moved to poor team from the prem and as i was writing i forgot inler has signed for leicester for about 3 mill, solid midfielder would have loved him to sign
19 Aug 2015 14:08:57
My local pub team took on a new player this week, why did he not sign for villa??? Did you think TS didn't want to sign the players you listed?
19 Aug 2015 14:39:25
Maybe, just maybe, we didn't want them??!
I bet you as a child looked at everyone else's Christmas presents and wanted them.
19 Aug 2015 15:23:52
I bet fans of teams who consider themselves bigger than us look at several of our signings this summer and say 'why join them not us?'. Several of them were linked with other teams. Look on the bright side and just wait for TS to hypnotize Ronaldo into joining us.
19 Aug 2015 17:27:54
How many other clubs are looking on enviously at our signings of Amavi, Traore, Gana and Richards ?
Quite a few I reckon
19 Aug 2015 19:38:50
as i said at the start would like to know if we was even looking at said players other than internet rumour just out of curiosity
19 Aug 2015 21:05:45
Where??
20 Aug 2015 07:18:58
What difference would it make? I don't understand what you wanna get? We've signed 9-10 players yet it seems your still not happy. just get behind the team
20 Aug 2015 09:43:00
Of those players listed, many of them have issues - mainly excessive transfer fees, excessive wages and age meaning there is no sell on fee potential. Compare them to the player we have brought in. Richards is at a prime age and cost nothing and has gone on to be given the armband, so well worth the high wages. Amavi, after only a couple of games has garnered universal praise and when he moves on, we will make a massive profit.
We have a framework in which we have to work (Basically the player sales money and maybe 15-20 million extra) and I can only see maybe one more signing coming in this season - If we had gone in for some of the ones listed we would not have been able to bring in as many recruits as we have, and we really did need the 10+ players in to begin the rebuilding process.
19 Aug 2015 00:40:42
I was just going through the transfer odds on a few online book makers and it's surprising who they have us linked with. I thought I'd write them below. Would be good to see if anyone thinks they're realistic. I'm sure some if not most are.
Aaron Lennon 7/4 2nd fav
Andros Townsend 6/4 fav
Ben Marshall ?? 12/1 4th fav
Callum Wilson 6/1 2nd fav
Charlie Austin way out at 33/1
Berbatov 4/5 odds on fav
Adebayor 8/1
Llorente 33/1
Grant Hanley 10/1 3rd fav
Jeff Hendrick 2/1 fav ????
Fonte 6/4 fav
Klass Han huntelaar 16/1 (yes please)
Kyle walker 4/1 fav
Jonny Evans 2/1 2nd fav
There are more with remy, crouch, van djik, bolsasse, barton but all 10/1 or worse. Anyone fancy us getting any of the above or anyone up there you just wouldn't want?
19 Aug 2015 07:28:26
Personally I would love lennon, Townsend, fonte, and believe or not adebayor!
Get his head right, and he would score more goals than Rooney.
I don't care if he doesn't live in area, if he turns up for training, and gives his all in a match.
I know I'll get shot down for this, but hey ho!!
19 Aug 2015 09:32:40
townsend, austin, huntelaar and remy i wouldn't say no too.
austin may only have had one good season but i think he's got a future if he can get the games, same as townsend,
huntelaar is a proven goal scorer but given his age think he could still bang in a few.
remy is being killed at chelsea he needs out before he's careers over
19 Aug 2015 17:59:37
Would love
Kyle walker
Townsend
Austin
Fonte
18 Aug 2015 11:50:45
Dream team.
Guzan
Yedlin Richards Clark Amavi
Gueye Westwood
Traore Grealish Gil
Gestede
That would get us out of our seats.
18 Aug 2015 15:20:59
Possibly Sinclair in for Gil an Sam Byram in for yedlin
18 Aug 2015 17:50:23
Deffo need a right back, I've got 3 No10's there, Sinclair could replace any of them, Gueye too with Sanchez back as a holding midfielder (who did well when he came on Friday) 1 of Gestede/Ayew/Gabby up top, horses for courses, we've got so many attacking options it's crazy
18 Aug 2015 11:50:45
Dream team.
Guzan
Yedlin Richards Clark Amavi
Gueye Westwood
Traore Grealish Gil
Gestede
That would get us out of our seats.
18 Aug 2015 08:10:17
Although we have recurited well this summer, I still think we need some more signings e.g a right back, another centre back, an attacking mid and another striker!
Also think gabby should not be in the team and is only playing cause he's been at villa his whole career
I believe ayew will come good just think he needs time to develop!
18 Aug 2015 09:22:26
I think we are okay for AM. We have Gil, Grealish, Veretout who can play there and Gardner as back up. I'm not sure on CB as I want Clark and Okore to get games and develop and think Richards has potential there, would love Eder Balanta to sign though. I agree about RB and a marquee striker would be nice but doubtful.
18 Aug 2015 09:23:55
with a fully fit team i think we fine in defence but do need a RB, and also agree we need a goal scorer or we need to push the 2 we have in kozak and gestede,
17 Aug 2015 10:54:35
Benik Afobe????? Thoughts anyone??
17 Aug 2015 12:29:25
Yes please!!
17 Aug 2015 14:31:55
Not saying he's a bad player but would much prefer the proven Charlie Austin
Think defence / keeper should be priority now though
17 Aug 2015 20:48:08
Hey Flackie is he any good. Would prefer that Lazio lad myself.
17 Aug 2015 21:13:47
He looks great mate.
I know a much lesser level, but, prolific!!
16 Aug 2015 07:50:57
Paul Lambert was interviewed on the Qatar coverage of the Villa vs Man U game and likened managing Villa to being on death row. Now I know he’s not the most popular guy with the members of this site but I did find myself agreeing with a lot of what he had to say - but let's just say he neglected to cover everything.
He correctly asserted that AVFC is far too big of a club to have been in the position it has for the last 5 years. He was also very critical of Lerner’s lack of media presence and supposedly told him on multiple occasions that he needed to be more open with the fans, as he was the one taking the flack week in week out, which I think most of us would agree with at least in part. He also still thinks that Lerner is desperate to sell up, and claims to have ‘protected’ him from the press by saying he was supportive when really their relationship was quite frayed. Make of that what you will, but I am willing to take his word on this. Don’t get me wrong, we absolutely had to sack Lambert (sooner than we did) but I always liked him as a manager away from the field, and I wish him well in the future.
Now, he was asked whether things would have been different if he was given more money - it’s a stupid question really because you would expect that you would build a better team with more cash. He cited Martin O’Neill as proof of this - the man who caused a huge part of the financial issues he was brought into resolve. Bonkers. He also claims that due to a lack of financial backing from Lerner his hands were tied and that you need to spend just to stand still in the Premier league. Money helps but I would argue otherwise giving Swansea and Southampton as examples.
The final major point he made was when he was asked about the style of play when he arrived at the club he said "I'm thinking I'm going to have to build a team here and you’re not going to do that when it's not viable to spend and I thought we are going to have to dig in here. The crowd was never going to put up with that’ - do we really buy this. In his first season, we were one of the best counter attack sides in the league and scored a decent number of goals and Benteke was close to top scorer, even if we did concede a lot. Then it got worse and worse and worse each season until he got fired. Sherwood came in and within a few weeks we looked a totally different team, with a different style of play. He had the exact same talent pool (to use the phrase loosely) to work with and got significantly better results. In a sense, unless we spend even more this window, Sherwood has probably had a lower net spend than any season under lambert and I think we have started well with some difficult fixtures.
Sorry for the long post, but I thought it was interesting and wanted to share.
16 Aug 2015 10:05:16
I kind of agree with you Andy. Although lambert should of lost his job possible months before he did, I like the bloke, like what he says, (when I can understand it) and think he can hold his head high for the way he has not slagged a single part of the club since being ousted. I wish him well.
However, I think he was tactically naive, and the going into a game, to hold out for a point before kick off, is an outrage. With this mentality you will always lose more than you win, all Tim had to do, was show them where the other teams throat was, and tell us to go for the jugular!!
All that he said re Lerner, finance, and MON was spot on, but, his blind faith, and constant backing of his under achieving playing staff gave them a comfort blanket that nearly suffocated us.
I hope for his own career he learnt lessons, or he will always always fail and nearly destroy another club.
16 Aug 2015 17:59:49
Totally agree Flackie on his tactics, its was a point I wanted to make more explicitly in my original post but I must have glossed over it. The way Sherwood came in and within weeks had the squad playing much better shows that Lamberts tactics were at fault.
The thing about his interview I wasn't impressed with was he claimed that with more money from Lerner he would still be the manager today - how can he say that so matter of factly when his replacement came in and got much better results with the exact same resources?
16 Aug 2015 18:34:35
He knows that deep down he wouldn't be.
But, I do think that Lerner has perhaps realised that we eventually had to get relegated buying poor players, so being devils advocate, maybe if he had available to him a better quality player, results might of been better?!.
But, if ifs and ands, where pots and pans!!.
He doesn't know!! He's trying to deflect from the fact he failed, which in all honesty is ok, you can't be a success all the time.
We as fans need to look at the here and now, and realise that, in my opinion, this could be a special year.
If we can get vp rocking again, using an old cleche turn it into a fortress, we will be at least top half.
16 Aug 2015 21:03:46
Well, it could be argued that if he knew the funds weren't there then he would have to generate the funds himself to overhaul the team. If we had of sold Benteke to Spurs after his first season for 25 million, surely he could of brought in some better replacements to strengthen the squad overall. I really don't think Lerner has invested any more this season than in any previous season under Lambert, its just that we have had the Benteke money to bring in a 4 or 5 better quality players to improve the first team.
Now it could be said that Sherwood is reaping the rewards of the ground work Lambert put in, but realistically would Liverpool have bought Benteke for 32.5 million if Sherwood hadn't got him firing again. I think Sherwood new the score coming in, in that to have a significant war chest to overhaul the team he had to get top money for Benteke and it already looks promising for the season ahead. By setting up the team to give Benteke the ball as much as possible, was really just an exercise in increasing his saleability. My point is Lambert had the same opportunity 2 years ago and didn't take it, and I think that really that was the turning point for him, as it prevented him from taking the team as a whole forward.
I think Sherwood has got the right idea, and it wouldn't surprise me if some of the players he has brought in are 'investments'; they have one good season with us, double in value and he flips them for a big profit so he has funds to play with next year. Which from a financial standpoint is the way we need to operate until Lerner finally sells up.
As fans of course we need to look at the here and now on the pitch, but in order to understand the present and predict the future, you have to have a detailed understanding of what was wrong before. I think Sherwood has seen that Lambert had this opportunity to sell Benteke big and failed to take it, which doomed him in the long run. His statement at the start of the window revealing Benteke's release clause was to generate interest and get him sold early so he would have the cash to work with. And from the look of things so far, I think Sherwood is bang on in his approach, which gives me great hope for not only this season, but for the future of the club.
16 Aug 2015 21:51:31
Andy I couldn't agree more!
Totally spot on.
16 Aug 2015 23:31:58
I was never a fan of Lambert and was glad to see him gone
However, there has clearly been a shift in attitude this season by Lerner, largely prompted by the fear of missing out on next years TV money
Although we have probably broken even this season in terms of transfer fees, we are clearly paying a lot more in wages in order to attract a much better quality of player. This was equally clearly, not happening on Lambert's watch
I like Sherwood, I think he will do better than Lambert would have, But let's not kid ourselves that we are now comparing apples with apples. Lambert would never have been able to bring in Richards on 65 k a week or pay 9 million for a full back like Amavi, whether Benteke had been sold or not
17 Aug 2015 00:27:58
Maybe you were never a fan of Lambert Mendax, but many people were when he first joined and would have been a good percentage of people's first choice. He certainly had a much more positive reception initially than Sherwood did.
I agree with you to a point regarding the wages but he was allowed to bring in players like Benteke, Kozak and Vlaar who I can't see being on less money than most of Sherwoods signings. Another thing to consider is that ticket sales have gone up massively since Sherwood arrived which may have contributed in part to the willingness to pay higher wages. I'm not entirely convinced either that Lambert was forced to only get in players on low wages, I think it was dependant on him getting rid of the bomb squad who were on ridiculous contracts. You mention Richards 65k per week under Sherwood, well Lambert had 65k per week on Bent, which I'm sure he could have repurposed as he wished if he could get him out of the club, which he failed to do.
So whilst I agree with you in part that there has been a bit of a change in the wage structure, I can't see it being quite as bad as Lambert makes out. I think if we had Sherwood for the 2 and 1/2 seasons we had Lambert for, we would be in a stronger position now than we are and the last few seasons wouldn't have been quite so dreary and miserable.
Anyway I wish Lambert the best for the future, even if I think he could have made a better fist of his time with us, and onwards and upwards under Sherwood - UTV
17 Aug 2015 19:00:21
I was abroad for the ManU game (thank god re M6!!) I watched the match in a bar and Lambert was pundit with Andy Gray an Kevin Keegan. I was amazed how young lambert looked !! Since leaving he looks 10 yrs younger so could tell what a hellish time it was for not just us but him too. He also sounded more coherent and even laughed a joked!!! Most of us wanted him and his two great experiments of build a team from the lower leagues and play the Barca way both failed miserably! Glad he's gone but wish him all the best and on a human level am pleased he has his life back!!
17 Aug 2015 21:49:25
That's good to hear Nick, I hadn't seen the interview, I had only read about what was said - the constant pressures of being a manager always at the bottom of the table must get to you after such a long time of struggling. Like a few of us have said, we like Lambert as a guy and I for one would like to see him get another crack at managing in the Premier League - if he wants it of course!
16 Aug 2015 02:52:35
Listen we have only played two games its going to take ten games for the pkayers to geli its we r doing ok we did ok against man u who looked awfull aswell no one looks good at the mo part from city wait til gil greslish n adma comes back in in the team along with rudi n we will b flying beleive that also we need one more player a striker
15 Aug 2015 21:20:04
Showing my age now, but does anyone else remember an article in the birmingham mail. Or evening mail as it was then that Villa were going to use west brom as a feeder club where we could blood our younger players. Was around 1991. Anyone else remember this???
15 Aug 2015 21:17:02
Only bar talk. While sitting having a glass or two of gods nectar I got talking to the barman who happened to be wearing a villa shirt. I expressed my disappointment that we weren't signing praet. He said that we were and it was on good advice. To be honest I was fairly sozzled so is there any truth in it????
15 Aug 2015 18:07:33
Why are we reading so much into yesterday's performance??
All the new signings need time.
Gabby, although I totally agree, should not play from start, actually had a half decent game, he was in my opinion marking carrick out the game. Yes going forward he didn't offer enough, but that wasn't his role yesterday.
Also we matched and at times out played a top four team, and deserved at least a point from yesterday.
If we had played anyone other than a top four team, would of been 3 points.
Give them time, how after two games can we be on the players backs??
15 Aug 2015 20:56:05
from the highlights for Bournemouth and watching the utd game the only problems i have so far are 1, a times richards looks like a headless chicken but hopefully this will change after more game time. 2, we need to either buy a new RB (i keep saying this as i fell we are weakest there) or play a RB and not an attacking mid there. 3,i realize its only 2 games but not 100% sold on venetout yet but as plenty have said already is they may need time to adjust
15 Aug 2015 01:24:36
First game of the season at home i thought we looked good. Yeah we lost but wasnt dominated by a "top 4 side". a lot of new players that will take time to gel so have to be patient. Nearly all players looked to give 100% chasing the ball etc. Gabby tho? I love him villa through and through but he's just not good enough. Hope tim will sub him next game. Clark and richards look solid at the back and amavi looks to be a great player. Midfield looked improved aswell. Got to admit even though we lost i enjoyed the game, great atmosphere aswell. So much more positive to lambert tactics.
UTV!
15 Aug 2015 11:44:09
enough said about gabby,
ayew very disappointing so far,
need to see more from veretout.
Gana & Amavi great starts.
For me we have a number of players who can weigh in with a goal, what we lack is a genuine goal threat (like tekkers).
15 Aug 2015 13:02:12
I think we have a goal threat in rudy just creative side let us down, but with gil grealish adama and okere to come in I think we have a solid foundation, amavi looked class, gana looks good , veretout maybe a bit of time to settle along with ayew but that is to be expexted but i'm happy to be fair
up the villa !
15 Aug 2015 13:52:00
Why why why is Kozak not playing,2 seasons of nothing from gabby and Libor has looked decent,might not be the quickest but at least he can score,very impressed with TS signings this summer but for me we need to start with Rudy and Libor
15 Aug 2015 01:11:12
People are whining about Gabby, and while he's not the player he once was, I'm very disappointed in Ayew. He's basically a slow Gabby, another Baros, he really just can't do much. Amavi was brilliant, best player in so far. Can't wait to see Traore. Gueye was solid, Veretout wasn't all that. Gestede looked sharp.
14 Aug 2015 23:00:21
I know I'm a villa fan and this is a villa forum but I don't think I have seen a ST decline as much as gabby(except maybe torres). gabby hit 45 BPL goals in 4 seasons which I know isn't amazing but that is good if you ask me- I know he is considered a legend at our club cause of his roots and coming through the academy but he hasn't been good enough and want to see him replaced - I know he is quick but with the ball he is erotic and slows down the general play.
thoughts????
14 Aug 2015 23:19:27 I love footie as much as everyone,the thrills,excitement, passion, sweat, ups and downs but erotic and gabby in the same sentence is just wrong ! xxx
14 Aug 2015 23:31:22
Gabby time at villa coming to an end. Doesn't suit the play. And doesn't speak French like the rest of the team lol
15 Aug 2015 09:30:40
Schmitts I believe the word you were looking for was erratic when describing gabby lol
{Ed001's Note - don't be so sure, it might be a crush being revealed.}
15 Aug 2015 12:06:43
I have to be honest! I've never thought of gabby as erotic, with or with out the ball!.
15 Aug 2015 12:07:20
There are probably specialist sites for people who think Gabby is "erotic" but I don't think this is one of them mate.
14 Aug 2015 22:02:03
Back to the drawing board. That was pretty dull. Need a focal point up front and get Traore in the team quickly.
Grealish is missing also.
Disappointed we couldn't beat a poor Utd side though.
14 Aug 2015 22:00:46
Few chances if any against Man U, personally Amavi yet again great atleast 2 crosses were class if only Gestede was on pitch at that time, (capt) need to sort def set pieces better as we would have been punished big time if they were on there game, but bacuna haters he had really good game I think, ayew struggled in match, Westwood was okay and gueye broke up a lot and looks better and better, we need grealish ASAP and bring on the barca signing but overall although Man U tho off game we gave them a a hard physical game but we ran out of steam and it's not been along time personally we been able to push UTD physically, we will get better and better just need creativity and we will have number of options soon IMO
14 Aug 2015 23:34:26
Thought amavi was incredible. Richards hates united. Showed that tonight. Gabby needs to be gone ASAP. Was in a bar in Lanzarote watching tonight's match surrounded by mancs. If Traore had lead the line who knows what result may have been.
14 Aug 2015 20:34:41
Why is shabby starting again?
14 Aug 2015 22:10:29
hahah said it all when they was talking at the end and souness says to yorke that "theres a good player in agbonlahor" and yorke basically laughed in his face
14 Aug 2015 19:59:15
Really noticeable already that our defense looks a lot calmer, still too many long balls tho
14 Aug 2015 18:55:52
Really surprised Gabby is starting over Gestede.
14 Aug 2015 16:56:02
Adama takes number 20. Now, not to get bogged down with squad numbers again BUT from what I've read Traore is very self-confident/ a little egotistical. I think he'll be a great player, but that leads me to believe, if he'd have had the choice he'd have taken 10 over 20. so is TS holding onto it for another, more established signing?
14 Aug 2015 18:49:13
There will be another striker and defender come in yet so I'd say the number 10 will go to the striker. We have a bid on the table for diao from lazio and I'm hearing ts is looking at babacar and embolo as well as options.
14 Aug 2015 15:55:03
Am delighted villa signed traore. If TS pulls off Lazio signing would be incredible. got to admit I'm disappointed we are not signing Praet. He would have completed the midfield. Plus point he told baggies to go do one lol
14 Aug 2015 15:48:49
Great signing said a few weeks ago he is a real talent glad we have him on five year contract he's better than stokes signing shaqliria we just need a striker because we only got big rudi n kozak everyobe says wr need a rightback on this site we don't bacunas quality reminds me of danny alves he's going to be good
14 Aug 2015 18:34:35
Agreed. I think we are ok at RB. We have Bacuna,Hutton, Richards and Crespo uf needed.
14 Aug 2015 12:46:15
So pleased we have Traore. We can now actually play 4-3-3 the way it should be played, with 2 goal scoring wingers rather than 2 forwards played as wingers
My Line up would be :
Guzan
Hutton Richards Clark Amavi
Gueye Veretout Westwood
Adama Gested Sinclair
At home we could go even more attacking and have Gil or Grealish in place of Westwood. This is of course assuming we don't sign any more quality players before the 28th.
14 Aug 2015 13:07:50
You beat me to it Mendax, that is the exact side that I would field, and also the same options with Gil and Grealish.
It will probably be a couple of weeks before Traore gets his first 90 minutes though.
I haven`t soiled yet but I am getting a couple of dribbles mate.
14 Aug 2015 13:23:43
That's a good line up and we have some quality on the bench too. I'd play Bacuna over Hutton to provide crosses for Gestede but would hope TS has a new RB in mind.
14 Aug 2015 13:51:40
I've got to say I'm really starting to get excited for this season now - My only slight reservation with Adama is that he's not called Jordan! Joking aside I worry about the defensive game down the right if Bacuna is playing RB behind him. I think we could be the surprise package of the season already but if we get a solid RB I think we could really shock some people.
14 Aug 2015 23:35:15
AT the game tonight ,this has to be man u most boring side villa should have got a point saying that I know players need time to gel, but we were boring too Veretout Westwood Bacuna were poor, I can see why Gabby played Gestede did nothing when he came on, I hope these new players live up to expectations ,A fit Gardner would be better than all the players I have named, apart from watching these players on you tube ie Praet he could be good, how do you no they are good agree with villafanatic
14 Aug 2015 12:46:15
So pleased we have Traore. We can now actually play 4-3-3 the way it should be played, with 2 goal scoring wingers rather than 2 forwards played as wingers
My Line up would be :
Guzan
Hutton Richards Clark Amavi
Gueye Veretout Westwood
Adama Gested Sinclair
At home we could go even more attacking and have Gil or Grealish in place of Westwood. This is of course assuming we don't sign any more quality players before the 28th.
14 Aug 2015 15:58:29
Would love to see Praet in that starting 11.
14 Aug 2015 11:45:08
Have watched this kid traore on YouTube and wow what a talent, barca must really rate him to exercise a buy back option for 3 years, let's hope it's way more than the 7 mill we have paid, I for one am excited with our side now, gone are the days of boring lambert, in Tim we trust!
14 Aug 2015 15:42:15
He has signed a five year contract mate no back because we paid twelve mil for him mate no sell on clause n all up the villa n up the table we come
14 Aug 2015 10:34:16
OMG Am I dreaming !!! Traore in great news!!! UTV!!!! bring on UTD
14 Aug 2015 08:11:16
Anybody got a pen they can give to Traore.
13 Aug 2015 19:56:00
I can honestly say that this is the first season in a long time I am excited. In seasons before we have been linked with free agents, has beens and dross. To be linked with half of the names this summer has been exciting enough. If Sherwood can sign 3 new players and load off Senderos, Bennett, N'zogbia.
If we can sign keita and Traore. happy days! Also Adebayor fancies a move to West Ham in order to stay in London. suits me fine!
13 Aug 2015 21:19:08
Looks like Senderos is off to Turkey.
14 Aug 2015 08:26:54
Embarrassing that we once signed this guy, always been a car crash of defender.
14 Aug 2015 09:27:39
He looked good at start partnered with Vlaar, but got injured
14 Aug 2015 11:12:40
Also we signed him for nothing and are getting a couple of million out of him 12 months later - so not bad business overall.
13 Aug 2015 19:17:01
Very late in the day so guessing the ITK's weren't very ITK, hopefully Traore confirmed tomorrow before the game and massive 3 points follow! Can't wait for the atmosphere regardless of the result!
13 Aug 2015 20:54:39
Am I being stupid??
ITK??
{Ed007's Note - 'In The Know'... 99.99% of the time it's some sad wee to$$er who sits and makes up stories on social media to try and make themselves look important.}
13 Aug 2015 22:36:57
Thanks ed!
I was sure it was someone's initials!! Lol
13 Aug 2015 23:19:34
I think they'll announce the signing of traorè tomorrow night and parade him at villa park at half time or before the game to get the crowd buzzing.
13 Aug 2015 17:57:20
I can't take it anymore . Please confirm one signing.getting worried now
13 Aug 2015 16:43:01
Sorry been abroad and have tried to keep up!!! So we are looking at centre halves, centre forwards with odd THS winger thrown in?? What are we doing for a right back???? Are we going to rely on LB, with Hutton and Baker as back up or move MR out of centre? Surely need to sign a right back. Come on TS need a solid RB!
13 Aug 2015 12:56:57
Guzan
Richards fonte clark amavi
Westwood
Gueye. Veretout
Sinclair Traore
Gestede
Bunn okore baker Sanchez Gil grealish ayew
Back up Hutton Bennett bacuna Gardner
Gabby kozak
We are on the up!!!
16 Aug 2015 20:34:48
Would love to see praet in that starting line up.
13 Aug 2015 12:56:57
Guzan
Richards fonte clark amavi
Westwood
Gueye. Veretout
Sinclair Traore
Gestede
Bunn okore baker Sanchez Gil grealish ayew
Back up Hutton Bennett bacuna Gardner
Gabby kozak
We are on the up!!!
13 Aug 2015 13:14:51
Surely Kodak would at least be in your subs, should be starting if you ask me.
13 Aug 2015 18:37:49
I think gestede offers more than kozak bit more mobile but yes probably warrants a place on bench
13 Aug 2015 07:50:40
Hi it my first time here, i think we will a unsettle team in few months if we buy all player link to us. player like gadner, robonson will never get a time to prove them self
14 Aug 2015 04:27:21
Welcome to the site Heravilla - I can sort of see your point but Sherwood has always talked about the youth he brought into the Tottenham side - so I'm sure he will find plenty to work with in an academy like Villa's. I wouldn't be too worried, they will get the chance if they are good enough.
12 Aug 2015 22:36:49
Not being funny but people you seriously need to watch Adama Traore on internet this kid is off the chain we sign him unbelievable business UTV!!
16 Aug 2015 20:43:22
Watched him on YouTube. Looks like he will tear defences apart. Maybe start get a few penalties as he get dragged down in the box. Big worry is can we hold on to the amavi's and traores if we have a good season?
12 Aug 2015 21:17:39
Need to get this of my chest.
This time last week, we sat 2nd in the league, qualifying for champions league football.
One week later we sank to 5th, struggling for Europa.
I say enough is enough, sherwood, it's time to go.
;)
13 Aug 2015 09:17:43
If we beat Utd we go top of the league!
For a day.
12 Aug 2015 19:32:48
Let's not forget guys although we've spent what we've gained on market remember benteke fee, and traitors fee originally to get them was it 8-9 mil Ben and Delph 9.5 mil which learner out laid so deduct that off profit we as club already spent over what we've received really, math Matition, either RL new lease of life regards new prem cash influx 16/17 season or buyer ? But if we do secure Adama barca player still think we need 1 quality CB if move Richards to RB or both respective then IMO working progress we will be fine with our attacking prowess, we will not be worrying come April/May this year
12 Aug 2015 02:44:18
Someone mentioned when the squad numbers came out that the #10 had not been claimed. Praet wears #10. just sayin'
12 Aug 2015 06:55:48
So does embolo and we not sorted the striker role yet. !!
12 Aug 2015 10:56:45
so does wayne rooney don't mean we signing him hahaha
12 Aug 2015 11:25:26
Messi wears 10 too
12 Aug 2015 11:45:31
I wear 10 for my pub team. Just waiting for the phonecall!
12 Aug 2015 14:38:02
Is that the same pub team as Curtis Davies?
12 Aug 2015 21:46:02
Ha, yeah, but he's usually on the bench!
11 Aug 2015 20:30:19
seeing that our local rivals have both completed marquee signings with shaqiri & rondon I pray that we can bring in our own marquee signing. very excited to see the new winger come in but wouldn't cm consider him as that "marquee" signing. bringing in a marquee defender or praet is what I want for villa in the upcoming weeks
thoughts??????
11 Aug 2015 21:08:08
Schmitts, Andy Carrol was a marquee signing for Liverpool and West Ham, and never amounted to much did it.
We are getting in several quality players that will do us just fine, Our marquee signing might already be at Villa Park, any one of our signings could turn out to be world class, who knows.
Spending 20, 30 or even 40 mil on a player will not guarantee anything.
11 Aug 2015 21:51:36
Rudi gustede.
Selling benteke for 30+ and gustede for 6??? Would take that everyday of the week, and twice on a Sunday!
Stop looking at everyone else, and get behind who and what we have. If we sign no one else, I bet we finish above both our neighbours.
11 Aug 2015 22:06:20
Got agree with Flackie on this one
11 Aug 2015 22:52:24
Well said Flackie
12 Aug 2015 00:57:58
I completely agree with you guys - the signings we have bought in have come with highly rated backgrounds and I do believe we have been very swift in the transfer window. I'm just saying that stoke city have signed shaqiri who has won a treble and would have been a perfect buy for us playing on the right side. I'm very happy with our business(mostly with amavi because believe he fills that LB void we have had since bruma) just I wanna see more. so far as I'm speaking we haven't spent any actual money and just wanna see the club show a bit more intent and go out and sign that "woah" player. don't wanna come off as if I'm moaning but just want that signing that makes everyone else take notice that we can push on to that higher level and attract higher caliber stars still.
(chelsea with gullit - everton with lukaku - middlesborough with juninho)
{Ed007's Note - Shaqiri brings a lot of baggage that AV don't need at this time. AV need to become a well organised hard working team and build from there, they don't need another self-serving ego disrupting behind the scenes.}
12 Aug 2015 13:06:03
Well said the ed
11 Aug 2015 19:40:09
The Daily Star are saying Adama Traore done deal ? This guy is the real deal trust me he is like a young Cristiano Ronaldo, ok I know he will probably go in a couple of seasons if he signs but he will give us top service while he is with us and he will make massive profit when he leaves. I have a really good feeling about this player and can't wait for the deal to be confirmed. :-) :-):-D
11 Aug 2015 19:25:05
Told every one that we would get adama wot a signing he's going to b a star that's a coup well played ts done well son
11 Aug 2015 15:49:29
Just a thought but has anyone looked at the owners of Intuit software (Quickbooks)? I did wonder if they could be potential buyers. I know they sponsored Albion but stranger things have happened.
11 Aug 2015 22:55:16
They don't have enough money to own Villa. Even the asking price would take a big chunk out of their revenue
11 Aug 2015 09:23:05
So far I think our business has been pretty good I still think we are a fox in the box sort of player, hernandez type I know he would carry a big price tag and I have seen him being mentioned here before on posts, but was shoot down because we were saying he wouldn't go from United to Madrid to us but why not papers today are saying west ham are putting in a bid, surely he is the type we are after young hungry scores goals has a bit of pace aswell, I don't see any new rb coming in until the next window, and I think lennon will be here in the couple of days before the window closes he will be our next and last signing in this window, hope I'm wrong, but I'd still be fairly happy even so
11 Aug 2015 07:25:36
Have seen that Forest are close to letting Henri Lansbury leave for Burnley for around £4M. This guy was best player on pitch during pre-season friendly & has good football pedigree. Anyone think he fits TS's conditions for recruiting English players? Could see Forest wanting Gary Gardner in return but for all his promise, can he actually spend an entire season without significant injury?
11 Aug 2015 16:32:56
Would happily take lansbury!! Why arsenal let him go is beyond me, think he deserves a chance in the prem and think he could flurish.
Wouldnt get rid of gardner for any amount of money, was probably one of the best young english talents around at one time, petrov raved about him, wilshire and a lot of the other ex england u21 squad said he was the best player theyd played with, i just think he's been very unlucky with his injuries and with some confidence and game time I believe he could be one of the best players villa have had in time to come
11 Aug 2015 17:59:27
to true about Gardner
11 Aug 2015 18:46:56
am i the only person who hasn't seen gardener play a decent game?? the few games i have seen he didn't really stand out, i got a felling most people are just reading everyone elses hype and adding to it. or they just spent too much time on fifa
11 Aug 2015 19:35:20
You do have a good point there strikes, same here to be honest.
I put it down to a lack of long runs in the side.
11 Aug 2015 20:04:20
did you watch any next gen he looked by far the best player in the tournent .do you think you no more than Wilshire and a lot of the other ex England u21 squad said he was the best player they'd played with, just a thought, give him a chance
11 Aug 2015 21:56:31
hey i'm not saying he's not going to be that player people say he is, i'm just saying I've seen him play handful times of forest and other loans and a few youth and them games he never stood out. and every time it sounds like he's about to get a go *snap* something gets injured.
12 Aug 2015 07:16:37
Did you guys not see him play for forrest either? They loved him! I thought you were villa fans, I look out for all our players and gards is the one that's stood out the most over the years, even more than grealish i dare say.
10 Aug 2015 21:07:35
seen a figure that over the last two years taking in net profits and buying players we have literally spent no money at all. I think the signings so far have been very positive but I wanna see a marquee signing with others coming in. I hope that 1st day win doesn't get to lerner's head and I pray we bring in more players.
11 Aug 2015 07:06:37
We should try and hijack Stoke's deal for Shaqiri, 12 million is a bargain - if the Bournemouth game showed us anything is that we needed more pace and cutting edge down the right side.
10 Aug 2015 13:43:35
TS: "Any further transfers would probably be from English market" Doesn't mean they have to be English, Just playing in EPL or Chumpionship.
10 Aug 2015 15:34:16
The key word is 'probably' not definitely. He will go for an English core but will still look for bargains from abroad.
10 Aug 2015 13:40:23
I wonder what Delph thinks now that city look like signing de breyne for nearly 50 million
10 Aug 2015 13:08:05
Praet available for around £7m go get him TS
10 Aug 2015 17:23:18
Totally agree great player just go and get him in
09 Aug 2015 17:48:39
I thought we were poor first half.
Second half was better with the introduction of Gestede.
Amavi is very good going forward but like Bacuna is going to get caught out defensively.
Our midfield 3 were ok, good at keeping the ball and a lot of energy, but I'm worried they are all too similar and don't have the imagination nor the passing ability to open up defences and that's been a big problem for us over the last few years.
I'd really like Gil (when fit) to play in a midfield 3 with the freedom to get forward and be the playmaker we're desperate for, I think he'd be brilliant in that role and would make a massive difference.
10 Aug 2015 12:48:54
I think veretout has the ability to unlock a defence with a killer pass. Also with Gil and grealish to come back the creativity within the team should be ok.
Looking at our forward line you could argue it looks better this season as we are not relying on one guy. But in general the squad as a whole seems to have better dimensions for various formations that can be deployed.
Certainly need a winger. I believe ts will hold out till January before making any further decision on the RB solution.
11 Aug 2015 07:19:25
You say Amavi got caught out defensively but I'm not sure he did really. Its just his style of play, he plays defensively on the back foot almost all the time but is an incredible slide tackler. I was also very impressed by how well Sinclair covered for him - give them a few games together to learn each others game better and they will be a lethal combination. let's also not forget that he was covering Matt Richie, who is by far their best player. I think I read that over 40% of their attacks came down that side rather than the left or centre. So overall I was very impressed.
09 Aug 2015 16:28:30
I have to say I'm not massively excited about the idea of Lennon
Yes, he's fast and can stretch defences but too often there is no end product
Sound like anyone else you know ?
09 Aug 2015 17:23:37
Let me guess Mate does his name begin with G.
I tend to agree with you Mendax, I am not mad about Lennon either, reports are circulating that he would prefer to go to Everton ?? lazy journalism I expect, if that’s the case let him go.
If there is any truth about Adama Traore I would pull out all the stops to get him, the guy looks very good and would be a plus for any side that get him.
09 Aug 2015 17:28:04
I agree entirely. He looks really exciting. Would love him at Villa
Need another forward as well though
09 Aug 2015 19:18:58
Agree again mate, but I don’t think it will be Austin.
I would like someone who is very mobile and runs into spaces between defenders, someone like Gary Shaw playing off a big man.
09 Aug 2015 21:17:29
I think we was on the the subject this time last with lennon. I agree with mendax. lennons final ball has always been dreadful. He quick hasn't got much else to his game tbh. never done enough for me.
09 Aug 2015 10:57:30
Another winger (Lennon or Townsend) and I believe we need another target man up front. Austin or someone else. Not EA. Maybe even destro but I doubt we would get him. I think if we can do that and Gil+grealish get fit again we will be set. I think bacuna can do the job, let him probe himself in the coming weeks. Big game coming up against Man U this week will show how the new players are settling in.
09 Aug 2015 16:55:05
I think if Gil had played yesterday instead of Agbonlahor and Grealish instead of Bacuna we would of looked a more accomplished side, IF FIT OF COURSE
We just needed someone who could hold the ball and pull people out of position, Ayew will be a better player when we can feed him from midfield, he is a player with good movement and an eye for goal, but if he is not getting the ball what else can he do, don’t get on his back already the bloke has been here 5 minutes.
We will improve as the season progresses, 3 points yesterday was a good result to be fair.
09 Aug 2015 23:55:56
I'm not sure Grealish would be a good choice at RB Villadave but I agree in principle. I thought the combination of Sinclair and Amavi down the left looked really promising and we need to emulate that on the right.
I really don't think we need another striker Villa_boy_22. Especially a target man. We have Gestede and Kozak to do that job, with Ayew and Agbonlahor for pace. It looks like we are favouring a 1 up top style of play so I would rather we spent any more money we have on strengthening our defence and right side.
10 Aug 2015 13:14:11
Sorry Andy, my fault I didn’t mean grealish at RB, That makes no sense at all.
Its an age thing mate, just completely forget what I said.
10 Aug 2015 13:15:29
Thinking about it today and have to say I think you're right about not needing another striker. What we need is a player who is comfortable in the prem and ready to fire down that right side. Whether it be Lennon or Townsend or whoever else ts is thinking about I agree we need them. Sure both of these players can have problems finishing but I think they will add pace and are capable of opening up the play a bit.
I agree it would be good to strengthen the defence but it doesn't seem ts is at all looking for anymore defenders, at least that's not his priority. I do agree with you on that though and hopefully we can pull in somebody.
10 Aug 2015 22:03:06
I think Gestede looks like the way forward this season and its obvious that Sherwood really rates him. What we need is to get him the service - Sinclair, Grealish, Gil, Veretout, Ayew will provide from the midfield and Amavi will from LB. I do think you have hit the nail on the head by suggesting we need pace on the right Villa_boy_22, from both RW and RB. After his error on Saturday, I would throw in a cheeky bid for Kyle Walker just to test Spurs resolve. I agree Lennon's final product can be subpar but I think we need the pace and he is at the right money - Obertan is crap and his pace alone created that Newcastle goal.
And Villadave - I know you didn't really mean to put Grealish at RB, everyone has a brainfart now and again :)
09 Aug 2015 10:57:22
I have been reading my paper today and I am a bit miffed to say the least.
Player ratings in one Sunday paper give Amavi 6 and then go on to give Agbonlahor 7, how the hell doe`s that work then.
Gabby would not be in my starting line up end of, and if Lennon does come to VP I can`t see any hope for Agbonlahor at all.
Thoughts lads ???
09 Aug 2015 13:35:26
I genuinely don't think they watch the games Dave. The go off their own preconceived ideas about a player and then make stuff up. The guy who wrote it probably wasn't at the game
09 Aug 2015 16:40:46
You are probably right mendax, the problem with that is these are the guys who are trying to influence England managers on who should or should not be in the side.
09 Aug 2015 10:14:04
Buzzing to get the 3 points yesterday, Amavi was unreal imo. Anyone know where Kozak was? And with Gil and Grealish injured think it highlights we need another attacking player, as were still in profit from sales and buys Randy should loosen the purse strings and go all out for Austin or Townsend
09 Aug 2015 07:57:28
After watching us yesterday I still think we need 4 more players. A rb a cb a creative cm and St. Don't think bacuna is no where near good enough nor Hutton. Need another cb so we have quality in numbers. My main two worries are we don't seem to have that creative spark in midfield to spray passes though and set up goals. Ayew to me I know it's early to judge him but he looks like gabby like he won't get many goals. There for we need another St as can't put all the pressure on rudy to deliver week after week. Thoughts guys and who would you choose to fill the positions.
09 Aug 2015 08:35:55
I said to my mate ayew is another gabby.
Fast and hard working but quite frankly not good enough.
Think we will be more creative when Gil and grealish are back fit.
09 Aug 2015 08:37:35
And yes we need a commanding centre half in my opinion to play wit clark or okore an get Micah at rb where he can bomb forward. Amavi gueye gestede an veretout look very good additions
09 Aug 2015 09:19:58
I think as far as The midfield is concerned we will be fine baring in mind we've still got Gill and Grealish to come back, both adding the creative spark we need. Also Veretout is a creative attacking mid who will add goals and assists once he's settled. Can't really judge Ayew off one game as he was playing out wide and as a team we were creating very little in the first half. Agree we do need another striker though as Gabby needs to be kept well away from the starting XI
11 Aug 2015 07:11:05
I think we got shafted with Ayew to be honest. Swansea got the good Ayew for free, and we get the rubbish one for 10 million! I hope Sherwood is right about him having potential and he can get him firing quickly, but I don't recall him touching the ball in the Bournemouth game. He's really the only signing we've made that I'm not that impressed with so far.
08 Aug 2015 18:40:49
Not a bad start, 3 away points great and improved as the game progressed.
Expect TS relieved tonight as am I, think we can push on from that.
09 Aug 2015 14:09:57
Well said talcum!
08 Aug 2015 16:56:46
Great start, clean sheet away from home, new striker hits the net just what the doctor ordered :-)
08 Aug 2015 14:25:08
Gabby starting up front with ayew, no kozak, not even on the bench?? Have i missed something??
08 Aug 2015 15:48:54
Exactly how totally awful does Gabby have to be before any Villa manager will consider leaving him out of the starting line up ?
08 Aug 2015 16:04:07
Done nothing all 1st half, non existant! Won a free kick after running into trouble with some poor dribbling, we've got nothing on the bench attack wise other than gestede who i want to see
08 Aug 2015 16:05:32
Then passes it backwards yet again when he had a decent chance in the box!!!
08 Aug 2015 13:47:34
So frustrating that with the fantastic business we have done, these so called experts expect us now to be in the bottom 4 at best.
I do think with what we have already, we are good enough for top half, a couple more and I seriously think we could really be on the edge of an incredible season.
Yes these players have to gel, hit the ground running early on, but why not ??
We have only lost, except for an injury proned self proclaimed world class defender, two first teamers, and I think they have been replaced well.
Any way, good luck today boys
08 Aug 2015 09:25:25
Just wanted to wish the boys good luck today. Tough game today. no doubt 3 points though.
07 Aug 2015 18:12:11
Im happy with the signings so far but forget that waste of time from spurs. I'd be happy with lennon but I still think we need a proper quality goal scorer and I'd love us to sign praet. Fingers crossed for tomorrow
08 Aug 2015 07:11:30
Hi all 1st post even though I've been following the sight for ages. I agree with kiddyavfc that the type of signings are good as they are all have good technical ability and Gestede is just a battering ram of a player. I think we still need a proven premier league goal scorer to add to promise we have signed. Would also love players linked in Praet, Adama and the young Columbian CB. Walker or Yeldin from Spurs would be icing on cake. Good luck 2day Villa boys let our season roar.
07 Aug 2015 16:43:24
I agree with schmitts comments earlier today about Benteke.
Benteke throwing his toys out of the pram over Tims efforts to get him scoring again.
The guy wants to man up a bit, If Sherwood had of compared him to Shearer or Van Nistelrooy rather than an old fashioned centre forward would he of reacted the same "NO"
Grow up Tekkers, it's a comment that most of us will use in this country about someone, not a character or personal attack.
Prove to people you are a top player, after all Tims comments and actions were meant to help you and above all Aston Villa.
07 Aug 2015 18:10:10
Guzan
Hutton richards clarke amavi
Baccuna westwood gueye sinclair
kozac ayew
Bunn baker sanchez veretout nzogbia
agbonlahor gestede
getting closer and with what we have available that's what ill go for, think it too soon for veretout and gestede to start !
COME ON YOU LIONS !!!
07 Aug 2015 08:40:46
Forget that januzai we want that Adama traore he looks like a really good player get him to training ground and give him wat he is asking for last of all tell him about viva revolution !!!!!
07 Aug 2015 06:21:57
Howzit boys, I'm hoping as someone who celebrates/abuses the mighty villa in the middle of the night on the other side of the world this is a site I can vent on instead of pissing the missus off? Appreciate the transfer rumours as well they have been fairly accurate, cheers.
07 Aug 2015 00:36:20
Marshall
Richards okore ballanta amavi
Veretout Westwood gueye
Sinclair Townsend
Gestede
Bunn clark Hutton Sanchez grealish gabby
Kozak
I'd be happy wit this at end of transfer window
07 Aug 2015 09:22:59
It seems unlikely that we will sign Marshall as TS has said Guzan will be our no1 next season.
07 Aug 2015 00:06:29
just seen benteke's comments on sherwood and complaining about how TS was trying to give him advice and now he has thrown his toys out the pram. CB was probably in the top 5 most talented players we as a club have had in the BPL and feel like it is a bit of a silly attack against sherwood who got him back into form. wish him well at liverpool but am slightly dissapointed for him to be saying that.
07 Aug 2015 16:38:58
Do not care about anything cb20 snake have to say or do !
07 Aug 2015 19:36:44
JB19 - that's a bit harsh on Benteke. He shouldn't have commented on Sherwood especially after he got him playing well again but its unfair to lump him in with Delph the Snake. Are Gueye, Amavi, Veretout, Gestede et al all snakes because they moved clubs?
07 Aug 2015 22:38:19
My bad andy villa I meant to say and the snake , I agree cb20 went and went the right way, great striker and I hope keeps improving and takes liverpool by storm , but they have gone and all I want to focus on is our newlook squad and I hope it all gels quickly !
{Ed007's Note - That was my fault mate, it came through as 'fdsnake' and I wasn't sure what you meant.}
07 Aug 2015 23:18:09
Doesnt matter just want a great season , hope can only take so much lol its now or
Never for us but feel its a step to great things ! A neutral squad , positive manger, a driven ceo, owner out the picture
06 Aug 2015 20:59:07
I'm happy (I think) with the type of players we have bought in this window, and money we are spending. However, when you compare the money we have spent to the money received from sales, there can't bd much difference. Also lost a number of big earners, so if like to think we still have scope to spend another 20 odd million on maybe 3 players. Transfer window is a way off, but I'd be happy with Lennon for five as a start.
06 Aug 2015 21:44:42
i keep saying this but we really need to boost that defense i think. for me we still don't have a good enough right back. hoping they use richards as a centerback
06 Aug 2015 20:23:30
very disappointed in adebayor, shame he believes he is better then he is actually is.
personally very excited to see us linked with rondon, he is a perfect benteke replacement due to their same stature and athleticism. reports saying they have received a bid from a "un-named BPL club" , the veretout deal we were also referred to as the un-named club and seeing rondon & another RB come into the club I would call it a very successful transfer window maybe the best in the BPL overall
thoughts????
06 Aug 2015 20:07:35
Just goes to show all e a cares about is sitting on his backside and picking up his money. Good riddance.
06 Aug 2015 13:13:23
BBC has us down to finish 15th. I think we might be a little slow to get going whilst new players gel but ultimately we will surprise people. Other people's thoughts?
06 Aug 2015 16:09:57
Most pundits have got us down for a relegation battle again this season but I have to disagree!! I'm not just saying this because I'm a villa fan but I really do think we can push for that top 10 finish. UTV!!
06 Aug 2015 18:57:14
I think half the BBC pundits haven't got a clue of what they speak, a five minute research will tell you all you need to know.
Research alludes most of these so call pundits.
05 Aug 2015 22:32:30
Agree with all the posts regarding EA.
£100k a week would have been ok to swallow if the lad wanted to fight for the Lions, if he don't want to leave the smoke and is worried about a relegation battle, stay where you are mate. Our club is steeped in standard and history and I personally would go for someone like Hernandez to play off Rudy, I still think a right back, centre half and a marquee winger/ striker is still on the cards, my mate reckons that Tim has another £25m up his sleeve so can see something happening before TW closes
UTV
06 Aug 2015 15:24:08
Apparently the hold up is just the fact he refuses to live in Birmingham
05 Aug 2015 20:46:01
Let him rot in north London, he's more interested in bags of money than playin for a great club on the up with Tim stearin the wheel.
05 Aug 2015 20:34:14
I’ve been listening to an interview on the radio talking about Bournemouth and generally the consensus was from the panel including Harry Redknapp and Tony Pulis that Bournemouth would beat us 2-1 on the opening day - I don’t know about you guys but I disagree :)
04 Aug 2015 23:29:18
Lots of Tw@tter gossip saying we will sign adebayor by Saturday. That we're in pole position to sign traorè from Barca and also Italian playmaker diamanti from A Chinese side. Diamanti is 32 now but I remember him when he had a season at West Ham and he was quality. I think these would be 3 decent signings. Also read Ray Wilkins saying that TS knows so much about so many players and that there aren't many players he doesn't know about in world football. He says that allow the players have been chosen based on the intensity of how we'll train and play football. Hopefully he then finds a RB and another CB. Cissokho off to Porto too.
04 Aug 2015 20:08:26
My team for Bournemouth
Guzan
Hutton Richards clark amavi
Westwood gueye
Sinclair Grealish ayew
Kozak
Bunn baker bacuna Sanchez veretout gabby gestede
04 Aug 2015 19:01:12
Would love to see adama at the villa only seen a little of him but I think I would rather him than Townsend very tricky player to predict thrives on running at defenders. Anyone know what's happening with him seeing a lot that villa are favourites? Any truth?
04 Aug 2015 17:51:00
Don't know about the rest of you but i'm getting fedup to the back teeth with this Emmanuel Adebayor saga
04 Aug 2015 15:11:34
My team for Bournemouth, If we are finding it tough in midfield we can change to three at the back and form a five man midfield without any problems, just bring Amavi forward he would slot in no problem with his ability.
GUZAN
RICHARDS SENDOROS CLARK AMAVI
GILL GUEYE VERETOUT SINCLAIR
AYEW GESTEDE
SUBS: BUNN, GREALISH, BAKER, BACCUNA, KOZAK, WESTWOOD, SANCHEZ.
Sendoros would be replaced by Okore when he is fit,
04 Aug 2015 18:00:15
We did do well with him in the team last season with his vocal skills , good shout villa dave and with gil injured can't see him making the game , maybe a change of system, either way we do have options maybe require a rb rw cf to rewlly push us in to the top 10 ?
04 Aug 2015 18:29:50
Yeh forgot about Gil jb.
04 Aug 2015 16:20:46
Is it just me but does anyone else see the resemblance of Ray Wilkins and uncle fester!!?
04 Aug 2015 15:47:37
Traore is n amazing talent he's fast strong two good feet scores an provides an stays on the wing if villa get him its a massive coup an with adebyor an a cb top ten i reckon this season anyone agree
04 Aug 2015 15:35:08
Just sin adebayor in my kitchen eating crumpets !!!!!!
A hour ago!!!
04 Aug 2015 15:11:34
My team for Bournemouth, If we are finding it tough in midfield we can change to three at the back and form a five man midfield without any problems, just bring Amavi forward he would slot in no problem with his ability.
GUZAN
RICHARDS SENDOROS CLARK AMAVI
GILL GUEYE VERETOUT SINCLAIR
AYEW GESTEDE
SUBS: BUNN, GREALISH, BAKER, BACCUNA, KOZAK, WESTWOOD, SANCHEZ.
Sendoros would be replaced by Okore when he is fit,
04 Aug 2015 14:46:17
I think it's good that we are intrested in signing players like traore but I think we need some prem experience I.e Townsend
04 Aug 2015 11:19:52
Is it just me wondering why we are not urgently lookin for a decent centre back? I'm pleased with our development but at the moment it looks like a case of us needing to score at least twice per game to win as defence is so leaky
Talk of traore an Adebayor are all well an good but let's get a solid defence first
04 Aug 2015 11:32:11
Okore, sendoros, baker, Richards,
We have a solid base.
Don't read into pre season, other than fitness it means nothing.
We now have the best defensive team we have had for years!
04 Aug 2015 11:36:31
What makes you think we aren't desperately looking?
04 Aug 2015 16:17:55
i agree all this running around gettting attacking players and for me we still need another RB and help at CB. richards didn't really shine when he was at city as a CB, okore can have his moments of madness but quite solid, baker other than his height i fee he's not good enough and makes too many mistakes, clark up till last year most villa fans I've spoke to have slated him and don't rate him and sendoros??? are you kidding me that man is awful, when he is fit he played one good game so far.
04 Aug 2015 08:02:51
Any thoughts on the best starting 11 for the Bournemouth game Saturday guys??
04 Aug 2015 10:06:53
Guzan
Richards Clark Okore Amavi
Gueye Westwood
Sinclair Veretout Ayew
Gestede
04 Aug 2015 10:38:32
Okore is injured
04 Aug 2015 12:48:29
Guzan
Hutton richards clark amavi
Gueye Westwood
Ayew grealish sinclair
Kozak
04 Aug 2015 13:03:22
Guzan
hutton richards clarke amavi
baccuna Veretout gueye sinclair
Kozac ayew
subs bunn baker westwood gestede agbonlahor sanchez nzogbia
04 Aug 2015 08:02:51
Any thoughts on the best starting 11 for the Bournemouth game Saturday guys??
04 Aug 2015 07:52:34
Hope he gets this praet and imbollo I know we have spent a lot already think if we get them two we will b fine for the next few years and because we got these new players for 5 years our team got time to gel let's be honest it isn't going to work straight away
03 Aug 2015 23:05:18
I tend to agree with Micah Richards who I think is a good signing you just never know with injurys so yes a commanding centre half is a must and with gabby he is a villa boy all the way but I just think he has had is day I would have liked Defoe in January but somebody like that is what we need I for a goal and plenty of pace
03 Aug 2015 20:54:37
Rafael united rb I'd av loved him at villa better than Hutton dressed as lahm
03 Aug 2015 21:40:19
Joined Lyon today for up to £2.5M, definitely missed out there, if we'd got him or Trippier in, I'd say we wouldn't need to buy anyone else, maybe hold on till deadline day & grab a bargain
03 Aug 2015 22:18:04
Kyle walker would be nice or a experienced centre half to play wit okore an push Micah to rb
03 Aug 2015 18:22:39
This is my first post but have been on site many times I think this summers dealings have been good and shows the club are moving forward however all these players we are linked with including has beens we now need to buy one or 2 experience players to balance things out what are your thoughts
{Ed007's Note - Welcome aboard mate (yes)
03 Aug 2015 21:07:49
Welcome aboard mate. I think an experienced centre half would be a good idea.
However, I know this sounds mad what with us seemingly going for Adebayor, but I think we need another pacey forward. In short, a replacement for Gabby; someone who can stretch the defence and gives us something on the counter attack.
Embolo would be my choice
I also think an out and out wide man, for the same reasons
03 Aug 2015 15:38:29
Adebayor passed a medical last week villa in negotiations with spurs over paying his wages. Deal should be concluded by weekend
03 Aug 2015 11:05:12
It does worry me me how we are leaking goals but takes time for a back four to gel so have faith just think we look like we are in a much better situation this time round compared to last year and also feel like other clubs around us haven't done much such as West Ham Everton Sunderland we won't know till January if it is a cb we need I just feel like they need games together and we will be a solid team
Prediction 12th
03 Aug 2015 10:28:26
Keep reading that gary gardner will be sold, personally i'm not happy about this at all, he's a class player and think he would bring more to the team than any of our current midfielders given the chance, were light in the centre of the park anyway! Really hope he stays, don't know if it is the media stirring it up or that tims not keen, either way it would be bad if he left
03 Aug 2015 11:00:31
I think selling him would be a mistake. He does need game time this season and I'm not sure how much he will get behind the new additions. Another loan move might be an idea and bring him back in January.
03 Aug 2015 15:58:26
Gary Gardner should get a chance will be another G Cahil if we sell, I don't rate Westwood at all as stated midfield too small
02 Aug 2015 22:02:22
I think RL should release a statement saying what going on before the season kicks off so everyone knows where the club stands and can then focus on the league
03 Aug 2015 04:33:29
I agree, but I would want him to release it close to or after deadline day, in case there is a takeover on the cards and teams bump the prices of players up.
03 Aug 2015 09:41:59
Why? What difference will it make? I'm sure the players don't care as they either already know or are not bothered as they still will get paid. As said before he's probably not saying anything as it could bump the prices up
02 Aug 2015 21:55:54
Hi all,
Definitely think we need a couple more defenders, and hoping Kyle Walker comes with Adebayor. Shawcross would be nice but never going to happen.
Question for everyone, who do you all think we should start up front against Bournemouth?? I would love to see Gustede, alongside Adebayor, with Sinclair just behind!
Cheers all
03 Aug 2015 15:28:40
I'd go 4-3-3
Guzan
Amavi Richards Clark bacuna
Gueye Westwood veretout
Ayew gestede sinclair
03 Aug 2015 20:21:14
I'd go 4-2-3-1
Guzan
Hutton, Richards, Clark, Amavi
Gueye, Westood,
Ayew, Grealish, Sinclair
Kozak
I don't think he will throw Veretout and Gestede in straight away as they will have had very little time to train with the squad.
02 Aug 2015 21:22:17
Great post, agree 100%.
Villa at mo' need to sort out our defence, centre half and right back and I think we will be fine. Richards will go wondering as he did against Forest, not sure about his centre half credentials to be straight with you unless we decide to pay 3 at the back and 2 wing backs.
02 Aug 2015 18:45:25
Hi I'm new to the site just want to coment on what you said edd about ki Adam Matthew and Joe ledley getting in the villa squad last season ki yes really good player but Matthew and ledley championship players at best so glad there not in our squad
{Ed007's Note - Welcome aboard, it's sweet that I've enticed you to make your first post :) Joe Ledley played more than 30 matches for a team that finished 10 points and 7 places ahead of Aston Villa so he's established himself in the PL.
As for Adam Matthews, two words - Alan Hutton! Without question Hutton is a top candidate for THE worst player in Europe over the last 10 years and if you don't think Adam Matthews is a better player than Hutton then you're either Alan Hutton or on the wind up. You've obviously not seen him playing that often but if Matthews can stay fit he won't be at Sunderland long before there are other teams sniffing round him.}
02 Aug 2015 20:56:21
Upset about Huttons Rangers link Ed?
I like him, isn't a world beater but he does a job
{Ed007's Note - Rangers link? Hutton's more like missing link but it's nothing to do with that, I actually loved him playing for Rangers because he was utter muck back then as well. I have never spoken to anyone who rates him unless they support a team he's played for and then it's a 50/50 split.
Look, I understand the mortal embarrassment of having a diddy like Hutton in your team but don't try to kid me that you think he's a decent player. There's a rumour that Spurs used to train with a ball with a bell inside it so that Hutton knew where it was...
How bad must you be to be one of the worst players Scotland's EVER produced?}
02 Aug 2015 19:05:34
Ok, no-one will believe this, but if this rumoured US takeover happens, a big player could come in.
Ibrahmovic last week said that his next move would be a massive surprise.
Seems nailed on to me.
You definitely heard it here first.
02 Aug 2015 21:53:53
Haha. that's great. comedy gold that!
03 Aug 2015 18:18:19
You definatley heard it here last aswell thanks for the laugh though😆
02 Aug 2015 14:32:27
With de gea seemingly stayin at old Trafford an signing Romero could go for valdes on loan
I also like the young Newcastle lad Karl darlow an kasper schmeical
02 Aug 2015 14:28:44
I would have liked to av seen us take scezney on loan from arsenal
What keeper would you lot like to see its obviously an area sherwood wants to strengthen in ?
02 Aug 2015 09:54:21
Don't get to excited about quesses in the press, Lerner will have his eye on next years TV deal so could be protecting his investment!
Either way it's good for us!
02 Aug 2015 15:28:21
Always the voice of reason and depression!!
I come on here to get motivated, excited, and to look forward for the new season, and you even haunt me here!!
(Malju1945 is my father!!. Allegedly!!)
02 Aug 2015 19:07:56
Use the force Luke!
02 Aug 2015 22:02:50
Wow flackie some big words there! Spelling getting better, lol
02 Aug 2015 09:06:47
With next years TV money in mind this summers spending is protection money to be part of it!
I can't see a third party putting any cash in until the sale is signed off so I am not getting excited on the press report that is only in one paper!
It's exciting times though
02 Aug 2015 06:40:00
Flackie
We will just sing
He stopped a bus wiv his head
He stopped a bus wiv his head
Joleon lescott he stopped a bus wiv his head
02 Aug 2015 08:31:37
Haha!! Quality
02 Aug 2015 08:53:16
I like Lescot let's hope we can (Klingon) to this deal!!!!
02 Aug 2015 12:42:12
Uv had that one ready for a while now since the last two times his snubbed us lol
01 Aug 2015 23:21:56
right back is a position I also think we need upgrading seeing someone come through the door but I wouldn't mind seeing cissokho being given a chance there. yes I know it's quite controversial and ambitious but last year when he played he was actually decent at defending but his outsourcing and forward runs were suspect. place him at right back with some cover and I think he could do a shift for us. also. I've been impressed with cissohko since his Lyon days in 2010 and was over the tony moon when he joined. people know of his potential with his CV showing he's been at liverpool & Valencia but he just needs moulding.(if we don't bring in a RB during the window)
thoughts on the idea??
02 Aug 2015 04:20:37
The guy can barely play going forward on his favoured left foot - how do you think he's going to do on his weak side! I agree he is solid defensively and he will provide good cover for Amavi if Sherwood needs it, as well as the option of playing more defensively. I just can't see it working well with him on the right - sorry.
02 Aug 2015 09:50:31
I'm pretty much with Andy on this one mate. I think you are overthinking this one
01 Aug 2015 21:11:55
How many more signings do you guys think we will make, and roughly how much more investment do you think Lerner will put in. From the figures I have seen we have spent almost to the penny exactly the money we have got from selling players.
IN OUT
Gueye - 9 million Delph - 8 million
Amavi - 9 million Benteke - 32.5 mil
Ayew - 8.5 million Wiemann - 2.75 mil
Veretout - 7 million Lowton - 1 million
Gestede - 6 million Sylla - 1 million
Sinclair - 2.5 million
Crespo - 500k
Total - 42.5 million Total - 45.25 million
Obviously these figures are probably not entirely accurate and there will be sell on clauses and things to be paid, but we have removed a lot of unnecessary wages too. Any further investment we see now must be coming from directly from Lerner, so now we get to really see what his intentions for the club are.
01 Aug 2015 23:05:58
Not sure to be honest, maybe another couple.
We definitely need another Centre Half so that Richards can go Right Back his best position, we also need a good winger who can switch wings if need be, Gestedes strongest point is his power in the air so we need plenty of crosses into the box.
20 mil should just about do it I think, or should I say I hope, squeak squeek
01 Aug 2015 19:55:57
Bring in commander warf. Sorry joleon lescott ASAP. Just what villa need a intergalactic hard man Klingon.
01 Aug 2015 19:53:54
Will someone please tell TS to get a new goalkeeper. One that doesn't keep letting in goals. We will suffer this season unless we get a good keeper. Good keeper could be would an additional 10-15 points?????
01 Aug 2015 21:32:31
Our number one has not played pre season as away at international comp.
In my opinion we have one of the best number 1s in league in guzan, perhaps we should get behind him, and be positive instead of finding constant fault.
A keeper is about stopping goals, he is as good as anyone at this. I agree his kicking is not great, so we should stop playing at the back, and use his strengths.
Remember bosnich?? Could kick a cows ass, yet now rated as a villa great.
If a striker misses a shot, not mentioned, a midfielder misses a pass, no mention, a defender miss times a tackle, no mention. Keeper makes a mistake, he is hung drawn and quartered.
Give him a break
01 Aug 2015 23:01:19
Couldn't have put it better myself Flackie - Bang on!
02 Aug 2015 07:10:35
Has everyone forgotten that the guy was allowed to leave the club a couple of years ago for free. Nobody wanted him and we had no money to buy a decent keeper so took him back.
02 Aug 2015 18:05:12
Actually he had offers around Europe, and we changed managers, and our new manager wanted him.
If you have an argument, be factual and do research.
01 Aug 2015 17:15:32
Disappointing result today. 3-1 up with 10 minutes left! Got to do better than that. Know it's only pre-season but these are games to put things right. Defence looks all over place.
Another CH needed. Someone who can command back four.
Great to see Sinclair scoring hat-trick though.
01 Aug 2015 17:00:31
don't wanna seem like jumping on the bandwagon due to his hat-trick today but I wouldn't mind sinclair being turned into a ST. he is the type of player who plays of the shoulder of a defender and his finishing has been better then expected. I don't feel his crossing is strong enough for him to play out wide so a move inside to a more central spot would be welcomed by me. don't wanna mention the possibility of a "Henry" transformation but he could develop into a good ST with the right development and service. given the number 9 as well for his shirt wasn't a convenient choice either??
01 Aug 2015 19:38:22
I wouldn't mind this either, but we really don't have many other options on either side at wide midfield. I see him more in the mould of this modern style of winger that the top teams have - where the emphasis is more on goal scoring than providing. Like Robben and Neymar, they play more as wide strikers than wide men. But I guess where he fits in is down to Sherwoods preferred formations.
I think he could be a real gem this year, especially if he is as clinical as he was today - Paul Lamberts parting gift.
01 Aug 2015 14:58:29
Team vs Forest. Bunn, Crespo, Richards, Clark, Amavi, Bacuna, Gueye, Westwood, Sinclair, Ayew, Koziak.Subs. Watkins, Cole, Hutton, Vertout, Robinson, Kinsella, Sanchez, Baker
01 Aug 2015 08:01:21
Still talk of berba signing up along with adeye anyone else in shock of all this activity?
01 Aug 2015 09:29:49
Surely can't sign BOTH. Is Adebayor deal off?
01 Aug 2015 01:21:34
Who is funding all of these transfers? I know we got money from benteke and delph but we have already well passed that and the signing continue to flow.
if it is randy and he still wants to sell then I have to say thank you sir. I know he has to protect his investment but i'm sure he could have sold to a unstable bad owner by now he seems to be holding out for a good positive deal for villa and continuing to invest.
just think he also deserves some credit instead of giving it all to Tim. although I love tim
01 Aug 2015 11:55:47
I think that RL is giving some of the extra TV money to TS for transfers.
01 Aug 2015 23:04:13
From the figures I've seen I don't think we have spent more than the money we have got from player sales yet - The business we do from now until the end of the window will really define Lerner's intentions.