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31 Jul 2015 19:55:38
Villa to bid for 20 year old Morgan Sandon. Another good young french player with a eye for a goal and can play and tackle. Be another good addition.
31 Jul 2015 20:37:31
Ment Morgan sanson bloody text lol
31 Jul 2015 18:25:52
Heard nzogbia going baggies
31 Jul 2015 19:30:03
If carlsberg did transfers that would be it lol
31 Jul 2015 19:52:17
Even they ain't that stupid m8
31 Jul 2015 21:32:59
Irishvilla that has to be the best lager in the world and your story,would be a great addition to WBA lololol :)) hope so :))
01 Aug 2015 20:01:39
Swap insomnia for lescott???????
31 Jul 2015 18:08:55
Nathan Baker is staying with villa just saw an Internet ! Really pleased because if can stay fit still has some potential! Too good for Burnley and Championship!
31 Jul 2015 17:10:42
Seen that we may be going for praet again
31 Jul 2015 18:45:35
Where have you seen this? If this is true I think he would probably be our best signing. He was incredible in the champions league last year.
31 Jul 2015 19:49:03
I have seen this to. And another midfielder from France. Starting to think ts snapping up all the young talent about for a strong future as Chelsea do.
31 Jul 2015 16:18:19
Not sure how real the interest was in Florian Thauvin (if at all)
But, I'm assuming that with a forward line comprising Kozac, Gestede and Adebayor, we are going to looking for an out and out winger ?
Exciting times
31 Jul 2015 16:55:11
I still think we will go in for townsend or ballasi
31 Jul 2015 17:03:52
Guzan
richards okere clarke
Baccuna veroute (c) gueye amavi
gil grealish sinclair
gestede
Exciting times indeed !
31 Jul 2015 17:12:29
That would be a fantastic starting 12
31 Jul 2015 17:12:38
Haha so excited adding players lol
31 Jul 2015 17:49:20
Take baccuna out ! Roll on man u game !
31 Jul 2015 16:17:41
Great transfer business by TS !! One very happy viĺla fan.
31 Jul 2015 22:20:11
do you think that is us done with signing strikers?
i would have liked to see another possible star like embolo or martial
i don't know much about gestede only he didn't make it into cardiffs premier league team and he had a good season last year in championship. doesn't sound amazing.
still fear the right back position too. would like Richards just to slot in there when okore is fit to play with clark. but from what i hear he really wants to be a centre back.
31 Jul 2015 15:40:58
Veretout and Gestede signed, pretty sure veretout signed yesterday as pictures of him all over twitter on pitch yesterday is exactly the same photo as today. Remember you heard it here first folks!! Lol UTV!!
31 Jul 2015 16:17:53
Gestede On the Villa website.
31 Jul 2015 16:46:56
So he is . 'Aston Villa is very pleased to announce Rudy Gestede as our ninth signing this summer'
31 Jul 2015 15:20:54
Picture of Jordan veretout holding up a villa scarf on the villas official site!!! Get in!!
31 Jul 2015 15:29:20
Great news this, Timmy boy is doing us all proud.
Squad looking really good.
31 Jul 2015 15:34:52
Great news on the above signing and the almost complete gestede signing. Does any one know what is happenning re ade
31 Jul 2015 21:58:08
He will be coming. Berbatov will also be at the Villa on Monday.
31 Jul 2015 15:20:14
Veretout just announced on villa web site
31 Jul 2015 14:01:50
Pictures of Gestede holding up a villa shirt on social media
31 Jul 2015 14:43:19
Just seen it myself pic is outside bodymoor
31 Jul 2015 16:42:05
Apparently put up on Twitter by former Metz team-mate Gaetan Bong - and then very rapidly taken down. Must be a done-deal though
31 Jul 2015 13:50:57
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31 Jul 2015 12:48:20
Another rumour circulating Social networks Koziak is close to going on season long loan to Forest once Gestede signs deal, bit of shame if true he has had good pre-season :)
31 Jul 2015 13:11:18
Won't happen, not the right age for loan deal and we don't need him off the wages, I'm sure he will be an impact player off the bench this season.
31 Jul 2015 13:53:34
I hope so too Kenye he would be better off with us and I want him at VP but what I've read is very similar him and Gestede and Forest loan once the latter signs,but let's hope your right :)
31 Jul 2015 11:49:57
Heard were linked with van dyke of celtic
31 Jul 2015 11:33:00
West brom reject an approach for lescott from villa
31 Jul 2015 12:03:40
Anyone else think this is just to annoy them because the bid £2m for Clark?
And lescott being a villa fan might kick off about a move whereas Clark wouldn't leave?
Or a replacement for Baker whose Burnley bound?
31 Jul 2015 12:20:42
Lol maybe, 2 sources,1 saying we bid 1mill offered 2 yr contract source 1 saying WBA rejected,source 2 saying again that deal is still on table :))
31 Jul 2015 11:13:45
The Joleon Lescott to Villa rumour appears to have started up again.
31 Jul 2015 01:09:18
A few new signings to be officially confirmed later today I'm thinking.
31 Jul 2015 02:49:05
Should be at least two signings today
31 Jul 2015 08:14:57
Looks like a triple signing today!
Nantes midfielder Jordan Veretout will have a medical at Aston Villa on Friday ahead of a proposed move to Villa Park, according to Sky sources.
It promises to be a busy day for the Villa medical staff with Rudy Gestede also set for a medical at the club after a deal was reached with Blackburn.
Adebayor medical and terms all agreed.
I think Sherwood has done well so far, but have a feeling this is the end of his transfer business, what does anyone else think?
31 Jul 2015 08:58:22
Looking forward to triple signing later on today maybe or just the double :)) and Kenye think you could be right business concluded,bring on Forest sat more idea starting 11,then a week with whole squad prep for seasons opener,first time long time bit excited this year :)) UTV!!!
31 Jul 2015 09:10:38
I think villa have done extremely well so far. My guess is that we are all filled with optimism now. A fresh start, the loyal fans have been rewarded. In terms of transfers, I wonder if Tim has a new gk lined up.
I know many have been suggesting n'zog should be sold, but I wonder if it's worth hanging onto him as the new look attacking villa might be more suited to him. I know he has been poor over the last 3 seasons, but that was in a team based around defending from the front and having no possession. We could sell him - but how much would we get ? 1-2 million ? May as well hang on to him
31 Jul 2015 10:37:06
That's true about NZogbia but he's had 3 seasons with us and done nothing spectacular.
On 50k a week, I would prefer to sell him and bring in a replacement, or give Gil a solid chance this season.
A new Goalkeeper is also a good shout. I am a big fan of Guzan, but worry about our back ups if he gets injured or has a bad run of form.
Sherwood bid £8m for Begovic, I'm sure he didn't have Bunn as his second choice, so maybe he will go for another if more funds are avaliable?
I hope the signings continue but even if they don't Sherwood has done excellent business before the season kicks off, agreeing with Jayz they have a week together before the season opener against Bournemouth.
That will be tough, there well up for it and fans expecting a lot this year, I live in Bournemouth, so see the expectation, all be it a bit deluded, they play attacking football and will score goals, it's there defence we need to exploit.
We need to get a winning start so Sherwood finding his starting 11 is key for us.
31 Jul 2015 11:27:11
Agree get rid nzogbia a.s.a.p looking reading about him taking to Twitter venting is the last thing we need in dressing room,we need harmony,happy players and togetherness. I see Bournemouth being the Blackpool of old having good games shocking top teams it won't be easy,but for once in a long time I see we have players capable of technical abilitys,skill,creativity if TS gets I hope what he expects after buying these players we will see nice football for once,there will be highs and lows but it's a work in progress,but I know what us villa fans get like,remember start last season W4 D1 L0 we where all talking about champions league,so let's be patient and enjoy the football I think/hope we will witness this year :))
31 Jul 2015 11:44:42
I'd love to see Gil,Sinclair and grealish playing behind a striker and two hard working CM behind them. Play attacking football and I'd reckon that a lot of games drawn over previous years would suddenly become wins. Let's set up to win games rather than playing for draws/respectable score lines like we did under lambert and MacLeish before him.
31 Jul 2015 12:07:27
I still think after the 3 players today tim will still want another 3 by the end of window. This may depend on players going out as well but I think we will get a Gk cb rm . Don't think he fully trusts guzan as num 1 bacona ain't the answer on the right and if baker goes a player like lescot or of similar quality to go with richards and compete with clark. Could use gil on right though.
30 Jul 2015 19:43:04
no idea how true it is but apparently we've offered to pay all of adebayor's wages in exchange for then having Kyle walker on loan for a season. This is the only thing holding the deal up. We either pay all his wages and take walker for a season or pay 50/60% of his wages. Spurs want rid of all ades wages but want walker as back up/competition for trippier but walker wants guarenteed 1st team and villa have offered it.
30 Jul 2015 21:45:06
Think walker would be quality, would be nice to have him back just don't see it happening though
31 Jul 2015 00:38:20
We should be looking to do it the other way round. We should buy Walker and as a gesture of good will take Adebayor on loan for the season and pay all his wages.
31 Jul 2015 08:40:42
We have just signed a rb
30 Jul 2015 17:48:23
Veretout has signed folks. Been snapped on the pitch having his picture took! UTV!!
30 Jul 2015 18:01:51
Quality :)
Starting to get a real buzz for the start of a season for the first time in a whlie. :)
30 Jul 2015 18:16:12
Expecting announcement soon, single, double or triple is the next question lol
31 Jul 2015 02:52:20
Looks to be the real deal
30 Jul 2015 17:25:06
I'm estatic about Gestede close to signing, he was my second choice behind Austin. Think he is only getting better. This transfer window is really looking good
30 Jul 2015 13:38:12
French journalist is tweeting that both Adebayor and Veretout are currently at Bodymoor Heath and set to sign by close of play today.
As with all VIlla transfers it's not done until it's done, but looks to be very close now.
Gestede in tomrorow and then one more central defender and we're looking good. an established winger in the mould of Townsend, Young etc would be the icing on the cake!
30 Jul 2015 14:58:28
Totally agree hopefully cissoko nzogbia Bennett tonev all go too
30 Jul 2015 15:39:33
6 million for gestede is a bargain. One third the price of Austin and he is more physical. Only thing Austin has is a years prem experience.
30 Jul 2015 16:00:35
Personally speaking, from what i've seen of Gestede i think he'll make a great target man but won't offer much other than that until/unless he develops his link up play and ability to work the channels. He's only 24 so its not out of the question that he could get a lot better in those areas, but he's never going to offer much pace or the abity to run at defenders. That's fine though as long as we have the players around him to feed off his strengths and supply ammunition. which are that he is an absolute beast in the air. he's right up there with Andy Carroll and Benteke for ability in the air!
Lets just hope we complete the deal now!
30 Jul 2015 16:16:17
Sorry - turns out he's 26. so a little less chance of him developing his game. but not impossible!
30 Jul 2015 16:55:47
Sorry DBS, I think overall as a player Gestede will contribute more to the side than Benteke did, Gestede is very much a team player, target man, runner, Hold up player, and striker and does not sulk.
Its only my opinion though, and we can all be wrong, but from what I have seen he will be just Dandy, I know I am going to get slatted but that is what this site is all about we all differ in some way.
Speak to other teams supports an see what they say about him.
30 Jul 2015 17:13:33
Totally agree, bar cissoko leaving! Without him Bennett is back up left back as crespo played prodominantely CB/RB last season. Don't understand where the hate for cissoko has come from, was brilliant when he got his chance last season.
30 Jul 2015 18:45:53
Cissoko was far from brilliant. he was ok defending wise. his attacking play terrible.
30 Jul 2015 20:49:12
I agree on Cissoko - he is solid cover for Amavi and offers a very defensive counter style if Sherwood ever needs it.
30 Jul 2015 11:14:46
Blackburn and Aston Villa are in advanced talks over Striker Rudy Gestede. He is set to sign tomorrow.
30 Jul 2015 13:52:44
Really hope this one happens. Looks a gem. Big strong and good in the air. Really pleasing to see so much cash splashed. UTV VTID
30 Jul 2015 10:13:02
Gestede fee agreed the 20 goal Blackburn striker on his way to villa
30 Jul 2015 11:18:56
The odds suddenly shortened the other day; Norwich and Watford both considered more likely until then. Can't see us signing Berbatov as well now, surely?
30 Jul 2015 11:22:54
Great signing. I'm feeling so much more optimistic.
30 Jul 2015 11:49:43
Apparently jordan veretoute will be in the country tomorrow aswell could be a triple announcement on signings
30 Jul 2015 07:39:38
I've seen a link with us signing Yoann Gourcuff on a free transfer.very good player if you can get him fit. Has struggled with injury last few seasons but may be worth a punt for free. Thoughts guys.
30 Jul 2015 08:25:49
where was this rumour
30 Jul 2015 09:20:34
I've only seen his name mentioned in a 'Great players available on a free' article. No mention of the Villa. More injury prone than 'Concrete' Ron these days, so I doubt there's anything in it.
30 Jul 2015 09:35:30
Good signing that would be
30 Jul 2015 13:20:25
Once considered by all the top teams in Europe then injuries ruined his career. Not worth it even on a free
30 Jul 2015 06:57:10
I heard Villa are looking into Jonathan Soriano.
29 Jul 2015 19:28:43
Berbatov deal done!! Not sure what to make of it?
29 Jul 2015 19:44:02
Where has this been confirmed?
29 Jul 2015 19:44:25
He's defo another option upfront, is that a definite? ?
29 Jul 2015 19:51:15
I'm not seeing this confirmed anywhere.
29 Jul 2015 21:05:31
Link?
Not seeing it anywhere either.
Nice to have options, but confused by him AND adebayor. Kozak has looked good in pre season, worry he won't get a game with these 2 and Ayew in.
Maybe Ayew will be played wide right?
30 Jul 2015 01:51:38
LeTa give it a go . One season of berba and adebayor could be exciting. On top a newly fit kozak Plus ayew . Equals, to me at least, the best striking option we have had in years. Having said that we have a good track record of turning the worst out of these players (there you go I'm a villa fan)
30 Jul 2015 08:30:09
Well I hope Adebayor is announced today, with her a I think a 1 season pay as you play deal would be good n i'd like gestede to come in but at the min the min I see ayew struggling to get game time
29 Jul 2015 16:09:56
Burnley will sign Nathan Baker from Aston Villa. Burnley are hoping to have the deal finalised before Saturdays friendly against Bradford.
29 Jul 2015 17:35:22
Great news
29 Jul 2015 19:20:22
I think it's a shame to lose baker, and wish him well.
Might not be best at reading a game, but both he and Clarke would happily put their heads where it hurts to try to stop a goal. Might not be the most cultured defender, but one if the bravest.
29 Jul 2015 20:44:13
Sad to see Nathan 'man of Glass' Baker leave. Shame were not more LFC away man of match memories. I thought he could be another Southgate eventually except the injuries have held him back. Good luck to the lad and hope he still gets to see Worcester Warriors from Lancashire.
29 Jul 2015 14:55:54
Nantes have NOT accepted Leicester`s bid for Veretout.
Their president is still stating that Villa should stop haggling over parts of the deal, and he will pull the plug if it continues.
Nantes president seems to me to be a very honourable man, and should be admired for his loyalty to the player, by not standing in his way over the move.
29 Jul 2015 11:38:54
Florian Thauvin subject of an €18m bid from Aston Villa, but player rejects move. Wants to remain at Marseille
29 Jul 2015 13:47:16
He'd be an excellent signing. Staring to wonder if TS isn't the next Wenger, not from a success perspective, but from the point that we're going to be a French team.
29 Jul 2015 14:21:19
Reports villa didn't even bid for him, all paper talk
29 Jul 2015 14:34:44
Apparently we spoke to his representatives and the player said he wasn't interested so no bid was placed. At least it shows TS is still looking and there's money there to spend
29 Jul 2015 10:38:07
Reports in French media suggest that Veretout is still set to join Villa and flying in today for talks. Links to Leicester are due to Villa haggling over the final few details with the chairman of Veretout's current club stating that if Villa do not agree the deal tonight, it may well open up the door for Leicester or another club.
29 Jul 2015 14:26:09
Yeh, I have been reading this as well DBS, we need to learn when conducting ourselves over transfers that when we are presented with a good deal to shut up and make it happen.
We have the chance of obtaining a very good player for peanuts in todays market, I say shut up and stop haggling Villa, get the deal over the line or rue the consequences.
We have lost players for decades because of a quid hear and a quid there, Deadly Doug was the master at it, learn from it.
We are building a new squad why loose an obvious target because of minor issues.
29 Jul 2015 14:55:34
Exactly villadave, let's hope Villa have learned their lesson and can get this one over the line!
Generally speaking, i like what Sherwood is doing with the squad in terms of replacing 'deadwood' for what hopefully turns out to be higher calibre players. Still think we need two or three proven players who can hit the ground running (CB, CM and a number 9) and improve our starting eleven, but that might just be me being greedy after all of the recent activity.
29 Jul 2015 15:38:45
I think you’re a bit like me DBS, we are like kids in a sweet shop at the moment with all this activity going on, we want everything on show.
Its great though and makes us all feel good.
29 Jul 2015 15:56:22
agree with dbs 1983 and villa dave this is an old tacktick used by us for many years and we have lost a great many top players if we don,t wake up we are going to loose veretout next who I have read really wants to join us have a go tim will ya put the suits right and leav,e tim to get em in top ten or better anyone carbisbay.
29 Jul 2015 21:50:37
Remembering us lose robbie keane to coventry ! Lol
29 Jul 2015 22:25:46
jb19, I remember us losing Keane to Coventry too, over half a million. Also, apparently we lost Falcao to Porto over some other similarly stupid number, I think it was we decided he wasn't worth 5 million pounds.
30 Jul 2015 07:33:22
We lost out on being owned by city's owner due to dilly Dallying about. Villa were the team they first approach to buy but doug thought it did not sound right lol bless him.
28 Jul 2015 22:38:14
Adaboyor at bodymoor having a medical.
28 Jul 2015 22:58:21
Medical tomorrow Fordy.
28 Jul 2015 23:09:30
Ok well he was a bodymoor today anyway.
28 Jul 2015 22:12:15
Just seen tweets, and news outlets stating styillan petrov has convinced TS to go in for free 34 yr old striker berbatov ex Spurs, Man U, Monaco and that were supposedly in advanced contract talks, he believes he has one more fling to show in PL make what you want of it, I think I would prefer addy on loan instead :)
28 Jul 2015 22:58:32
ive seen the links on Berbatov, not allowed to post foul language so just no, please. NO
29 Jul 2015 05:07:59
I have to disagree. I think Berbatov is a class act and when I heard Monaco were not renewing his contract I was really hoping that we'd pick him up. He's the sort of player that clan pull a rabbit out a hat and for me, we've not had one of them for a while. His age doesn't bother me either as he's never played with great pace anyway. For a season or two I think he'd do a good job if TS played him regularly.
29 Jul 2015 07:34:42
Berbatov yes plz, Berba has real class he' a footballing master class. Yes he's nearing the end of his career but class is permanent & he oozes class, never been the quickest but knows where the goal is & can turn any defender inside out.
29 Jul 2015 08:14:39
Noooo the slowest lazyiest forward line in the prem after a week of highs,then finally accepting adebayour could do well for us under TS as has been proven already,but berbatov seriously!!! Waste of wages No thanks
29 Jul 2015 09:00:38
Berbatov is all of the above. let's hope he is more "world class" than "slowest, laziest" if/when he joins. Benteke had his lazy moments pre-Sherwood.
29 Jul 2015 10:06:57
The last player we signed on Petrov's recommendation was Tonev. Just saying.
29 Jul 2015 13:44:19
Have to agree with mattwilko. That is the first thing that came to mind. Stan recommended Tonev. Petrov was a great player, but may not be the greatest scount/ when it comes to evaluating talent/potential or whether someone still has it.
29 Jul 2015 21:36:38
See it a bit like when we signed Chris Sutton! First thought what are we thinking of and he is past it. In the end he put in a shift and gained our respect be it for only a brief spell. Berbatov could be a good small by of business to come off the the bench but could be another Grant Holt? Worth a punt all the same
28 Jul 2015 20:53:23
Bunn, Hutton, Clark, Richards, Amavi, bacuna, Westwood, gueye, Sinclair, gabby, koziak strong line up starting, hoping get to see ayew from bench get a glimpse, don't think it would be starting 11 vs Bournemouth but not bad really :)
28 Jul 2015 21:45:55
Bacuna and Hutton are muck, just not good enough in my opinion.
28 Jul 2015 22:04:49
Bacuna had solid game to be fair,Hutton was okay whole team was strong,organised,had pace,speed really should of won easily but baker Jeeez yet again another gift,how many more chances will he get :)
28 Jul 2015 22:13:59
Muck hahaha,i agree mate
28 Jul 2015 23:01:10
If we looked that good tonight, how did we concede 2 goals against a mid table championship side.
A lot of room for improvement and still more players needed.
Another centre mid, a right winger, a striker, and a goalkeeper for me, Guzan us good but what happens if he gets injured?
29 Jul 2015 07:01:42
Hutton was unreal last season, Holte end loved him, take it upon himself to drive down the right because no one gave him an option
29 Jul 2015 07:32:15
I was at the game as well and I agree bucuna and Hutton were pants never sure what they have to do for me I like Sinclair and he looked sharp at times but he's not a number 9 for me we defo need two strikers taking nothing away from kozak he worked his socks off and scored a lovely goal but it ain't good enough for prem, there was some good points amavi was class, Richards got into the game,guey was really ropey at start looked like Sanchez when he first started but then he game into the game really impressed we still need a lot of improvement though
29 Jul 2015 10:43:08
I'm sorry, but you can drive down the right all day long, but if you can't put a decent cross in what is the point. In defense we was constantly getting turned on the right.
28 Jul 2015 20:40:28
Just watched 1st half vrs Wolves, koziak looks like a free quality signing after his torrid injury season, Amavi wow he looks the real deal bombing up and down flanks, Richards looks little bit rusty but on a whole strong line up, with pace, speed, should be 2/3 up but 0-1 koziak, I know it's only wolves but still a Derby and both teams treating it like league game which is good to see :)
28 Jul 2015 19:31:46
Leicester have apparently offered between €13-14m for Veretout, more than Villas bid. Sure we'll at least match it but a bidding war isn't great
28 Jul 2015 19:55:51
The bid will not always secure the player, if he does not fancy Leicester then we have a good chance.
Surely if he looks at history, ground, fan base, etc etc he would choose Villa, wouldn’t he !!!!
It is up to him after all.
28 Jul 2015 19:58:00
Quite annoying this as he's been given permission to speak to us already
28 Jul 2015 20:10:46
Surely there is only one winner if it's a choice between us and Leicester ?
28 Jul 2015 20:54:40
Exactly what you all said. Who are Leicester! Seems like he'd be our most promising signing so I'm sure we'll match the offer and get it wrapped up. If it was straight forward it just wouldn't be a villa signing
28 Jul 2015 20:55:43
Mendax - the only factor that decides the winner is money, and I don't blame the players if the clubs are willing to pay it. I'm sure Sherwood will have a huge list of targets he's looking at, its just nice to be linked with players of this value for a change.
28 Jul 2015 21:16:39
Apparently it's all wrapped up he'll be playing in the claret and blue this year
28 Jul 2015 21:36:03
I agree Andy. If I rephrased what I mean't, I'd have added " all things being equal"
28 Jul 2015 16:51:27
Ade seen at Villa training ground today, skysport confirm.
28 Jul 2015 12:35:57
Got to say I am very impressed with TS transfer activity with these players he is bringing in, it's nice to see 9/10mil players arriving instead of 2/3 mil these players really look like they can make a big improvement for villa this season just waiting on the news of a striker or two. What do people think?
28 Jul 2015 13:32:50
I'm well over the players that left, and now looking forward with optimism. If you had told me at christmas that this season we wouldn't have Delph (which we wouldn't due to contract anyway), Vlaar and benteke then I wouldn't have been surprised. But, with the addition of Richards, Sinclair, amavi, ayew and the other cm 9m lad I'm more optimistic now than I have been for over three years. I'm also hopeful that we could see more of Callum Robinson and gardener, and actually gabby might do better with more support around him.
28 Jul 2015 14:32:47
Got to agree Alby and Woods I feel with business concluded and players in so far I'm more excited about this season than have been for few years now,still not sure over sale of club as most these players brought from selling,one good thing if no sale RL seems to have got his love back for us and I put that down to TS passion and winning mentality flowing in his veins,although never ever forgive Delph for giving us promises then kicking us in the nuts week later,which totally ruined my weekend,but what a difference a week makes,quietly optimistic that come business end we won't be worrying like many a season now,NEW era,New squad,Sherwood may become a legend. :))
28 Jul 2015 14:34:49
We've been piss poor for the last 3/4 years. A complete squad revamp was what we needed at it's what we're in the process of getting! Hopefully exciting times ahead
28 Jul 2015 15:33:55
Must agree with you lads, starting to feel way more optimistic about villa than I have for a while. Excited for the new season to start and hoping TS brings in a few more players.
28 Jul 2015 02:04:53
Jordan Veretout to join villa within next 2 days. Another box to box midfielder that has an eye for a goal and a pass. Around 11 million will be the fee. looks a good player.
{Ed002's Note - I wouldn't hold your breath.}
28 Jul 2015 07:24:36
If we get him be a class signing. Also linked with Liverpool and spurs though so ain't reading much into it but he is a talent
28 Jul 2015 08:16:10
Positive as usual ed. I think we might get darder instead.
28 Jul 2015 08:21:49
I believe there is a rule about signing more than 2 Jordan's in one window, so can't see this one happening.
28 Jul 2015 10:00:53
Nantes president has confirmed the deal
{Ed002's Note - Certainly unexpected.}
28 Jul 2015 11:04:32
Trust me he will be a villa player in next 48 hours.
28 Jul 2015 11:46:09
I'm holding my breath and it seems like it is happening. Think it will be a cracking signing.
28 Jul 2015 14:01:09
What's with all the jordans? Apparently we are after Jordan cousins too. perhaps bowery will make a come back ha
28 Jul 2015 14:35:24
Trouble is Brendan Rodgers has got jealous now and feels he's missing out so he has put 2 bids in. One on jordan speith the other on Michael jordan lol.
28 Jul 2015 15:45:56
I hear Sherwood is also after Amer Deeb from Al-Wahdat. He's not very good but he's the captain of Jordan. He has also heavily invested in a new activity centre at Bodymoor Heath. It's Dwight Yorkes Ex. You can see where I'm going ;)
28 Jul 2015 00:45:52
I believe the takeover is progressing nicely. We have signed three of the most expensive players we have ever signed in quick succession over the last few weeks. My thoughts are that we are trying to do most of our business prior to announcing any new owner as it's well known a takeover could encourage selling clubs to increase their asking price. So I'm not panicking yet. Thoughts ?
28 Jul 2015 01:55:56
Given NOTHING has been announced, and the cash is being splashed, you might be onto something!
28 Jul 2015 06:59:02
If you have a car you want to sell and is in need of extensive repair do you spend a few quid on doing it up to keep it road worthy, to get a good sale price for it? We are still for sale and need this injection of players to keep us on the premiership road as with TV money we would surely devaluate if any buyer thought we would crash out of the PL. RL is a business man so won't get too excited about any take over until the maths of spend are so high they go well over £40m CB and FD and the £20 plus we would have spent probably to try and stay up!
28 Jul 2015 07:11:40
I think the new owner is being clever & has a agreement with Lerner, I may be well off but this is what I thinks actually happening.
I think by Lerner spending a lot of money say £50m before the takeover then selling the club for say £200m and not £150m will be a way around the Financial FairPlay rules.
Man City got around it by renaming their stadium the emirates for £500m.
Like I said could be wrong but seems very odd how Lerner has gone from a penny pincher to splashing the cash during a take over.
In theory that £50m then becomes money made by club turn over eg self sustained meaning the new owner could spend even more.
28 Jul 2015 07:28:08
Think we have cut a shed load of wage bill and players in so far wouldn't be on that much
28 Jul 2015 07:47:04
I'm hearing we have been sold to a consortium led by Henry leconte, we are apparently changing name to Aston le villa and will in a shock move that will shake europes foundations take our place in ligue une next season turnin our backs on the EPL
28 Jul 2015 09:59:31
We still haven't actually spent anything jus reinvested the money from Benteke and co's sales
{Ed002's Note - That is "spending".}
28 Jul 2015 10:50:02
While I do agree the takeover is still progressing am I the only one that thinks the money we are spending is coming from the sale of players?
So far this window we have made around £35-£40m in transfer fees and shipped out massive wages with these going.
Delph, Benteke, Bent, Luna, Given, Lowton, Weimann, Vlarr, Cleverly, Sylla.
That's probably £350k a week in wages saved!
So with roughly £28m spend on players and all on lower wages than the players going out, Lerner is by no way making a loss.
As much as I am excited about our new signings, personally I think if they were being funded by a new buyer with mega money we would be going for already established premier league players who would push us towards top half football, not keeping us in the league. The likes of Townsend, Bolaise, Austin.
Looking at the sales compared to buys I think we need at least 4/5 more players to come in.
Hopefully there is more money to spend and the buying continues!
28 Jul 2015 12:38:12
Haha Ed what i meant was Lerner hasn't actually invested any additional funds yet but at least he's allowed all the money earned to be reinvested in the squad
28 Jul 2015 16:27:36
Lerner wanted the club to be self sufficent which it is , no new owner imo
28 Jul 2015 00:22:21
still reckon that we need a "safer" bet of a striker if adebayor does come in - no denying that the bloke has quality but he isn't guaranteed to turn it on. also find it weird how austin hasn't moved yet, reckon tim has something in place with QPR due to his relationship with the higher powers at that club
28 Jul 2015 08:49:33
I think Austin is yet to move because £15m and £85k a week is a lot of money for a player with limited top level experience and only 12 months left on his contract. I would happily have him join but not at those figures, which will likely drop as the window starts to close.
27 Jul 2015 23:42:46
Looks like N'zogbia might be off! Would love to see the back of him! (Sorry if it looks like I'm spamming just thought it's worth sharing)
{Ed007's Note - You're not spamming mate, you're posting rumours and sparking debates which is what the site's for.}
28 Jul 2015 01:50:47
Really? I haven't seen anything. where might he be off to?
28 Jul 2015 02:06:57
He will be off as part of the Jordan Veretout deal.
{Ed002's Note - I wouldn't hold your breath.}
28 Jul 2015 07:24:04
N'Zogbia is utter garbage we should give him away for free get him & his crazy wages off Villas hands.
27 Jul 2015 22:53:42
Darder will be at BH tomorrow for talks
27 Jul 2015 22:50:03
Villa are joing the race to sign Jordan Verretout. Liverpool and Spurs also interested
27 Jul 2015 23:40:15
So now we are being linked with anyone called Jordan, Jordan Amavi, Jordan Ayew, Jordan Verretout :)
28 Jul 2015 06:50:28
Hope it doesn't include Jordan Bowry aswell;)
28 Jul 2015 08:01:20
Rumour has it, he's going after Katie Price next
28 Jul 2015 08:25:09
Wouldn't mind Jordan Rhodes from Blackburn
28 Jul 2015 08:25:10
Maybe our new owners are Jordanian and this is a stipulation from them.
Michael Jordan to replace guzan??
27 Jul 2015 21:43:33
I've seen we've been linked with Tom Carroll again I'm a big fan of his but think it could just be lazy journalism with the tim sherwood Spurs link
Anyone else a fan?
27 Jul 2015 21:09:04
Hearing that we are in a fight with Everton for Van Dijk from Celtic, backup plan is George Friend from Boro. Expecting Ade to complete loan deal in next 48 hours especially after RW declaring he thinks he is coming, paying 50% of his 100K salary.
Gone a little quiet on the Cambiasso signing but hoping it will go through. Still think we need a good out and out winger (Townsend/ Balaise?) and a Jordan Rhodes / Charlie Austin type upfront then can use Ayew as a winger come striker
27 Jul 2015 22:10:21
I'd still love to see ryan shawcross at villa park! I know it might be hard to prize him away from stoke though,any thoughts??
27 Jul 2015 19:22:07
I think Sherwood has done his homework with Crespo. He has a Europa cup winners medal in his locker which is more than most of our squad. He's such an odd player to go for u less he's scouted him. Had a look at him on you tube and he looks decent. I know a 2 min selection of clips doesn't make him good but he can play anywhere along the back line which will be useful, especially with the likelihood of players like cissokho, Bennett going having already lost Vlaar, lowton and Luna. He could now also lose either senderos or baker too. It just goes to show just how many players we had in the wage list that we could lose. We've been paying millions a year for players nowhere on the first team radar. I wouldn't be surprised to see him go for Van Dijk from Celtic. We've gone in from 50/1 to 6/1 to sign him. That's some money.
Sherwood also said that Ayew is perfectly suited for the premier league. Yet again more homework. I think there's more to come too. It's about time is Villa fans had some transfers to get excited about. £8/£9m players rather than £2m hopefuls. VTID
27 Jul 2015 20:28:42
Things really hotting up now and agree villafanmike looking more promising with purchasing players between £8m -£12m!really looking forward to the start and really optimistic that villa will catch a few out with such a team change. Have been worse than predictable for last few seasons and with so many new faces could be a great early part of the season. As long as they settle in of course. Someone already mentioned feels a bit like when BFR came in with sweeping changes, Staunton, Mortimer, Atkinson, Richardson and Saunders. Of course we knew most of them already!!! Lol
27 Jul 2015 20:41:33
I have to agree with you Mike, these players have been watched.
We have to give Timmy and the new players a chance, we are in a better place at the moment and I feel it will only get better, the guys he is buying are all capable of playing more than one position.
That has to be good surely
27 Jul 2015 21:12:32
I have to agree with you all, for the first time in a long while we are buying players and plenty of them, the quality of these players we will have to wait on to see if they suit premiership football but on paper all looks good, I feel sure that Tim would of done his homework and that many of these players have been in his mind for some time. However it may take such a lot of new faces time to gel as a team so let's not all get negative if the first few games don't go as well as planned. Having said that I for one am looking forward to the start of the season and feel like positive progress is at last being made and who knows there may be more signings to come before the close of the window. So let's get behind Tim and the squad and give them the support and time needed to turn around the fortunes of this great club for I think we may all be witnessing a new beginning.
27 Jul 2015 22:12:14
Well said wise one.
27 Jul 2015 18:56:08
What happened to buying andros townsend? We still need 2 or 3 more, leavingit a bit late in my opinion, the team need to gel before the season starts
27 Jul 2015 19:07:45
I can still see Townsend leaving, whether its to us or another London club i'm unsure but not until end of the transfer window as spuds asking price is way too high.
27 Jul 2015 19:11:28
He doesn't want to leave Spurs apparently happy to stat and fight for his place
27 Jul 2015 19:23:54
I read in lots of press that he wants to fight for his place at Spurs. So Sherwoods alternative is a player called Ntep or something like that.
27 Jul 2015 18:03:09
Been reading Adebuyor is set to join us on loan, to be announced in the next 48 hours.
27 Jul 2015 18:15:52
Loan deal is good didn't really want TS to buy out right,and if we get the best out of him as Sherwood did things looking even better,sceptical about addy with his track record but can't hurt us really having him I suppose :)
27 Jul 2015 21:19:37
I agree AVFC.jayz, I must say I'm not a great fan and feel he is past his best, however having him on loan at least means that we are not stuck with him should it turn pear shaped he may even prove all us dis-believer's wrong and become a great hit. So I guess it could be a good move only time will tell.
27 Jul 2015 16:23:50
It's my first time writing on here, I think if it is true about being offered Borini we should take him as a better version of Weiman
27 Jul 2015 17:23:27
Big fan of borini, I feel he would fit in very well
27 Jul 2015 15:07:07
Ayew officially signed! Hopefully more to follow, Crespo looks a definite. Still need a striker and a central midfielder after that in my opinion, Adebayor looks likely but as everyone else would much prefer Austin!
27 Jul 2015 09:51:33
Aston Villa have reportedly agreed a deal to signJose Angel Crespo.
Aston Villa have agreed a deal to sign defender Jose Angel Crespo
27 Jul 2015 14:26:53
Who's he?????
27 Jul 2015 19:09:36
Can assure fans he's much more useful than Luna ever was. Good bit of business as a versatile squad player me thinks.
27 Jul 2015 09:23:27
Aston Villa have reached an agreement with Cordoba for the transfer of right-back Jose Angel Crespo, according to the Segunda Division side.
27 Jul 2015 10:22:51
Looks like another Luna to me but can play left and right side so looks like a squad player incase of injuries so not to bad two for the price of one lol need another attacker as well ayes
27 Jul 2015 13:24:16
Seriously we are a league 2 average Spanish defender. Not heading in the right direction gents.
27 Jul 2015 18:12:47
Well I can't say I agree with that tbh,there's obviously something there for TS to reportedly make offer,especially with the seasons signings so far,Amavi,Richards,ayew,gueye,sinclair,bunn excellent business so far potential excellent signings and we still have 5 weeks left of transfer window,I don't expect qualifying euro's but certainly can't see villa scrapping as bad like last few seasons Sherwood we trust :)
27 Jul 2015 20:41:43
Re Irishvilla comments
How anyone can start slagging off a player they've not seen yet and know nothing about, is beyond me
It's a big old world out there football wise and just because you don't know a player, it doesn't mean he isn't any good.
I'd never heard of Luna and yes, he was poor
I'd also never heard of Azpilicueta and he is superb
27 Jul 2015 09:09:24
Aston Villa reach an agreement with Córdoba for versatile full back José Ángel Crespo. He will travel to England for a medical.
27 Jul 2015 09:30:15
Don't know much about him. Hope he's not another tony moon.
27 Jul 2015 09:08:58
Cordoba have accepted a bid for Jose Angel Crespo. From Cordobas official Twitter feed
27 Jul 2015 07:11:57
I've seen a link to alen Halilovic for about £4.5 million off barca. He is a young attack minded midfielder who as also been linked to Westham. Be another good young addition if this one comes off. Thoughts guys.
{Ed002's Note - I would not hold your breath about a move to AV.}
27 Jul 2015 07:40:46
You recon he will go to westham then ed or a no go to either.
{Ed002's Note - There is interest in Halivic from West Ham, Sevilla and Everton. Sevilla are ideally looking for a loan to buy whilst Barcelona are likely now looking to sell.}
27 Jul 2015 09:14:04
with halilovic on the right and grealish on the left and praet in the hole then that would be a villa attacking line i'd like to see.
pity only 1 out of 3 is a reality. if Jack stays in it of course :)
26 Jul 2015 20:29:22
So, who's going to get the armband to start the season? Know Richards had it against Swindon. but who do we really want to lead this team? Share your thoughts? To kick it off, while its hard because we don't know TS's preferences regarding starting lineup of say Richards or Westwood, although a part of me would go for Grealish. Westwood captained Crewe, but Nesta captained Lazio at a young age, same with Terry at Chelsea. Grealish is Villa thru and thru and giving him the captaincy at a young age might take him to a new level. Anyway, curious to hear who people want to lead the team.
26 Jul 2015 21:09:57
Richards or Clark. Grealish is too young and I prefer defensive captains to offensive/creative ones.
26 Jul 2015 21:21:06
Richards, or even guzan for me, In My opinion, someone who watches all play in front should be captain, never understood how an attacker could be a good captain, unless they are world class, shearer for example.
I'm also a believer you earn the right to be captain, to command respect of men is saying, 'I've been here, done this, follow my lead'.
I don't see grealish being able today or do this.
Westwood is an unsung hero at villa, and would be a fair shout. But, not one I would pick!!
26 Jul 2015 21:38:10
High SPfister9, Grealish is too young and inexperienced, he has only played a handful of games so is very naïve.
My choice would have to be either Richards or Clark both very passionate and focused.
26 Jul 2015 21:47:58
Meant to say .
'Able to say or do this!!'
26 Jul 2015 23:10:18
Clark for me Westwood would not make the team
26 Jul 2015 23:22:16
Definitely not Grealish, let's get some perspective on the lad! A great prospect for greatness but a long way to go to perform at a high standard consistently. I would choose Richards as will command respect. Would love Gabby but I fear too much bench and treatment table time there?
26 Jul 2015 23:49:24
My vote would be for Clark. But in the end the captains armband is nothing but a piece of cloth. There will always be natural leaders in a team, but its up to everyone to chip in and drive the team forward whenever they can, whether it be from the defence or the attack.
27 Jul 2015 00:25:50
Definitely appreciate all the responses. Wasn't advocating Grealish, I just think it's interesting that some sides have made a kid captain and its paid dividends. My struggle was/is who will be in the starting lineup consistently. To me, that rules out Gabby, Westwood and possibly Clark too. To be fair, if Richards plays centre back, Clark is battling Okore, Baker, Senderos. I don't see him starting consistently. Guzan, therefore, might be a good shout. Richard might be too, I'm just not overly keen on a player walking straight in and being captain. Anyway, great debate, we'll see who it is soon. Bring on the new season. UTV!
27 Jul 2015 06:56:05
I think the captain will be cambiasso who will sign today or tomorrow. Great leader and experience on the field and would be a great choice short term with someone like richards vice captain ready to take over in a year or 2.
26 Jul 2015 18:09:02
Jordan Ayews signed, player made it happen!
26 Jul 2015 18:29:17
Nice to see a player hungry to come to villa.
26 Jul 2015 18:44:20
Has he Defo signed?
Can't find details anywhere! :(
{Ed007's Note - There's nothing official yet.}
26 Jul 2015 19:42:29
Thanks ed
26 Jul 2015 16:17:02
Looks like it is Ayew's agent that's now holding up the deal demanding extortionate agent fees
26 Jul 2015 11:10:35
Villa transfer round up linking us with Ayew, Ntep, Bolasie and Tom Carrol, I'd be happy with that to start the season. Could swap Bolasie with Austin to be more protected in all positions tho
26 Jul 2015 14:19:38
Cant see bolasie going to villa to be honest??
26 Jul 2015 18:38:31
Totally agree, could easily go to Tottenham or Liverpool however papers reported we have enquired
26 Jul 2015 07:59:47
Papers say Ayew finally signed for €14???? Any truth in that?
26 Jul 2015 10:24:35
Hope so, but not seen it anywhere
26 Jul 2015 11:55:13
Deal done I heard 9.9 million flying in for medical.
26 Jul 2015 12:09:40
Looks like a done deal, read a few times his been in Birmingham for a few days
26 Jul 2015 12:11:32
Due to sign a 5 year deal according to Birmingham Mail
25 Jul 2015 13:35:42
Tom Sherwood to move for Islam Slimani a power house striker from Sporting Lisbon to replace Benteke.
26 Jul 2015 08:02:32
It looks like we are reading the same web pages. He is supposed to be exactly the same as Benteke, a third of the price. Might be what we need. Would still prefer Ade and Austin up front to start the season.
26 Jul 2015 11:12:58
Austin wants 85000 can't see many paying that for one good season in a relegated team, another French lad linked today rennes striker ntip
26 Jul 2015 12:04:29
More like Austins agent wants 85,000. I say let him rot where he is then, there are plenty of other strikers who don't demand outrageous wages. After all what's he had a couple of decent seasons, it's not like he is a well proven top goal scorer. These players and agents get to far above themselves when it comes to wages and transfers. Let him play Championship football i say. !!
26 Jul 2015 18:58:28
I would like Austin but see Slimani as the best option finacially, he is very similar to Benteke very strong great in the but also has good feet.
Kodak is more your target man lone striker where as we need a big man who can play in a strike partnership I think the possibility of Slimani & Ayew up fornt with Grealish tucked in behind would be exciting.
25 Jul 2015 13:30:36
Anyone know why Bennett isn't listed on the official site squad anymore? He's not on the released list and doesn't appear we've sold him. Also, anymore on Cissokho's move? I really wouldn't mind keeping one of them as back up to Amavi, but also think we should move Richardson and we certainly don't need 4 left backs. Also, Herd is on the prem's released list, but is still listed in the squad on our official site. Still think we need a new keeper and it would be nice to see us move a few more on as well.
25 Jul 2015 16:43:48
Why move Richardson. was the only player to turn up to the cup final.
25 Jul 2015 17:47:26
Richardson has played his career as a left winger so when he came to villa they dropped him as a wing back for some reason.
{Ed001's Note - he played left back many times before joining Villa mate, most of his Fulham time was at left back.}
25 Jul 2015 21:41:27
ED001 I agree he spent most of his 2/3yrs at Fulham left back/left wing but most if not all his 5yrs at Sunderland was at left wing.hes a reverse of a gaz Barry I guess.LB=LM.dont think Richardson is good enough to play in the prem
{Ed001's Note - I would agree on your final assessment, he was initially shunted to left back by Man Utd because he wasn't good enough on the wing. The last few years have just mostly solidified that.}
25 Jul 2015 23:19:50
He spent most of his career at left wing
25 Jul 2015 09:41:34
Reports today ayew gone on strike as lorient are demanding more money as,we are a premiership side
25 Jul 2015 07:33:28
American striker Dom Dwyer is on trial with Cardiff City and may feature in the Development Squad game at Cheltenham.
Meanwhile, Everton and Aston Villa are to test Cardiff's resolve for David Marshall and young midfielder Reece King may also be joining Cardiff.
King played for West Midlands side Malvern Town last season and is tipped for big things in the game.
25 Jul 2015 08:34:03
Imo we should be putting in a bid for Chico Hernandez drom Man U
25 Jul 2015 19:16:47
Bluebirds, not sure what your ' ' style information is telling us. Nice to 'play' journalist sometimes though.
24 Jul 2015 22:48:24
Ayew in the uk for medical on Saturday! Will more than likely sign over the weekend but reports saying he us not the benteke replacement but the wieman one.
24 Jul 2015 22:41:07
Ayew has arrived in UK, said he is happy to be here
24 Jul 2015 22:14:53
Ayew has arrived in uk for talks with villa, quoted as saying very excited about joining aston villa
24 Jul 2015 21:52:56
I think we will get Gestede, he is a great target man and team player with plenty of skill for a man of 6` 4"
I think a lot of these other players mentioned tend to be smoke screens and used tactically to throw teams
Having said that I would not rule out getting Ayew, these things happen, remember Amavi there were so called problems there.
We will be OK.
24 Jul 2015 20:49:57
I'm a bit gutted to see the ayew bid rejected! Hope we go back and up this. Saw some highlights on youtube and he looks a decent replacement for benteke. Still like us to go for embolo as well. As for austin, maybe. But can see this being a late deal as so many clubs are looking at him. He apparently wants a top half club but if he hasn't got a move on the last few days, can see him moving anywhere to get back in prem and keep his England hopes going.
Even with the wages we've freed up i hope we don't go for adebayor. Much rather we look at rhodes, gestede or joel campbell
24 Jul 2015 21:17:45
So many contrasting reports on this, bid excepted, not or haven't made a,decision, his agent said they were flying in for talks, £12m, £8m. No one knows
24 Jul 2015 22:22:13
“I’m delighted to have arrived in the UK and to have the opportunity to join a club the size of Aston Villa,” Ayew told tv
“I’m looking forward to meeting the manager and I am very excited about the prospect of playing in the best league in the world.
“I’m sure with the new players that Aston Villa are bringing in that we can all work together to make it a great season for a great football club.”
Basically a done deal then!
24 Jul 2015 20:12:34
According to reports aywer deal been rejected is it true
24 Jul 2015 19:26:54
Bloody hell, Gardner injured again.
Hope he ain`t going to turn out like Darren Anderton.
Gutted for him.
24 Jul 2015 19:58:37
Was a nasty tackle to, so much for pre season friendly
24 Jul 2015 20:16:58
Saw Gardner kicking off about this earlier on a social media site. Said it was the worst tackle he's ever being on the receiving end of
24 Jul 2015 18:14:21
Does anyone still think villa will go in for charlie austin if all goes to plan signing jordan ayew???
24 Jul 2015 18:50:45
I don't think Tim will put in a bid for Austin, I think he is looking elsewhere for players at the moment. But you never know what might happen on the last day of the window :-)
24 Jul 2015 19:09:34
I wouldn't rule it out and its certainly a signing I'd like to see us make. Remember that we have also lost Weimann and Bent as well as Benteke so I would expect us to bring in at least one more striker to compliment Ayew.
24 Jul 2015 19:59:54
I agree andy,think that might be adebayor though.Unfortunately
24 Jul 2015 17:32:12
A website has said that contrary to reports, Aston Villa's bid for Ghana international Jordan Ayew has been rejected by Lorient.
The west Midlands club are thought to have bid in the region of £8m, but the Ligue 1 side want around £11m. He also suggests Lorient are unhappy with Villa's terms of payment, calling them 'completely unacceptable.
24 Jul 2015 18:30:35
Think it was reported 8mil initially but was changed rumour I heard 12mil offer accepted
24 Jul 2015 18:37:50
It's definitely not as far along a suggested, he's been named in Lorients squad for tomorrow's game but obviously things can change quickly
24 Jul 2015 18:33:53
Have you seen what website is reporting it though? Pinch of salt springs to mind. I'm sure that site is ran by the brum. Nothing but negative talk about the villa.
24 Jul 2015 18:59:53
I read he was due to have a medical tomorrow that should shed some light on the situation.
24 Jul 2015 19:16:54
Just read via a french source, journalist close to Lorient that fee still hasn't been agreed. Original offer of €12m but they want more because Marseille have a sell on clause
24 Jul 2015 19:11:46
The website you are in about, is the same website that 3 weeks ago said benteke had already joined Liverpool, and his agent has said it's progressing quickly, he will be 1 of us by monday
24 Jul 2015 19:31:58
It was stated on a famous radio station, sorry don`t think I can name it lads.
24 Jul 2015 19:39:26
Sorry lads it was a website quoting a Radio station.
All this activity is doing my head in.
24 Jul 2015 20:15:31
Why is nothing straight forward when it comes to villa? I thought this deal would fly through! Even the work permit should be simple as all background checks were done for Andre to Swansea so it should hopefully be a case of copy,paste,submit. Lorient supposedly wanting €15m
24 Jul 2015 22:18:06
It's all back on don't worry! Could be finalised by tomorrow
24 Jul 2015 22:33:37
Just been reported on tv that's his Birmingham, even got a quote from him
24 Jul 2015 15:41:55
Have you heard that the WBA buyout as now fallen through, Interestingly enough their chairman as made a statement in regard to the failed takeover which can be found on the web. My point being that there as still not been any statement of such from Lerner in regard to our own takeover which I would of expected as soon as the deal supposingly fell through. This is one of the reasons that i'm still thinking that it's not a dead deal !
24 Jul 2015 16:47:12
Or because Lerner rarely says anything that would shed any light on anything we might be interested in
I reckon he thinks his own lack of interest is shared by the rest of us
24 Jul 2015 17:58:34
Agreed mendex RL never been 1 for the lime light,so wouldn't read to much into WBA and to be honest who gives a crap about them anyway :)
24 Jul 2015 18:57:33
I was just pointing out the fact that how business should be conducted, It's not that I am concerned with WBA unless of course the Chinese spotted the opportunity to turn their attentions back to purchasing Villa. You would of expected a similar statement from Lerner when it was suggested that the Villa buyout had failed was the point I was making AVFC.jayz
24 Jul 2015 19:35:42
I agree with WOVF. You would expect a formal statement to come out if it had fallen through, not least to alert other suitors.
I agree RL isn't the most prolific communicator in the world but you would expect a statement either from him, Tom Fox or the Press Office. I suspect there are ongoing discussions still.
24 Jul 2015 13:56:04
Doesnt anyone rate kozac he's a good player could save us millions any obe agree
24 Jul 2015 14:18:40
He's to slow to be the main striker like a sloth!!! But good in the air and can score goals
24 Jul 2015 14:24:51
Agree with thomo, a bit pedestrian for me,and not the most technically gifted.
Would be a good squad player though.
24 Jul 2015 11:44:34
A fee has been agreed for 24 year old Henri Lansbury who will join burnley for around 2.5m. The man captained Forest last season and struck the net 11 times pulling off 5 assists.
Burnley also linked with a move for Nathan Baker from Aston Villa as a replacement for Jason Shackell
24 Jul 2015 14:03:18
Yes we know my friend, but what is your point exactly
24 Jul 2015 14:31:37
I think he's clicked on the wrong page by accident.
Don't confuse our claret and blue for your championship side!
24 Jul 2015 16:21:14
Guys, he has probably just cut and past this from the post he made on the Burnley site, to let us know they are interested in one of our players. Don't be harsh.
{Ed001's Note - it is the Nathan Baker bit that is relevant.}
24 Jul 2015 12:02:00
Just seen on the net that tim sherwood an sports director are planning on making eight signings for the team an squad any truth in this does anyone no
24 Jul 2015 12:15:27
I read the same article - it was a speculative article naming 8 possible targets, all of which have been rumoured on this sight already. Take it witha large pinch of salt!
24 Jul 2015 09:44:01
Bid accepted for ayew in the region of 12 million
24 Jul 2015 10:41:13
Happy to see that we have bid more than 10m for a player. We have spent quite a lot this season compared to the last few so could this mean that RL has changed his colours? Or is he trying to make the club more attractive for potential buyers?
24 Jul 2015 11:02:40
Yes I can confirm Jordan Ayew bid accepted :-)
24 Jul 2015 11:32:46
I think the close call last year has woken him up also the fact if olyou have a healthy looking squad its more attractive to new buyers
24 Jul 2015 12:21:49
Now Villa look like that they are dipping into the transfer market does this now mean that we are now a buying club ? because every time a player leaves the team the club is instantly labeled by the press as being a selling club. Just a thought.
24 Jul 2015 12:16:09
£8m, Sky Sports made a cock up for a change
24 Jul 2015 13:38:07
£8m? Where has that come from? I saw £12m on sky sports news.
Any truth in the Cambiasso approach? I think he would be a good signing, kept leicester up last year imo
24 Jul 2015 15:11:02
I think it may be €12m, which is about £8m.
24 Jul 2015 08:00:47
Sherwoods interested in Islam Slimani from Sporting Lisbon.
Slimani is a quality power house striker great in the air a very similar style striker to Benteke.
Slimani has a very good strike rate looks built for the Premier league & is 27 years old should be hitting his prime.
My only concern is we're getting linked to big strikers Adebayor, Slimani, Austin so where does that eave Kozak is that a sign TS wants to move him on as well?
24 Jul 2015 09:19:31
Seen that we've been link with the lad from blackburn. Tbh we're linked with every other striker at the moment. but would be well piss off if we replace big ben with him.
24 Jul 2015 10:43:27
Just researched this lad and seen that he has scored 45 goals in 47 games for Sporting Lisbon! Surely that means he'll get quite a few in the Premier League?
{Ed002's Note - Sporting Lisbon are open to selling Islam Slimani with interest from Fiorentina, Leicester, Aston Villa, Norwich and Bordeaux who would like him on loan. Spurs, Fenerbahce, West Ham and Napoli appear to have dropped their previous interest. Crystal Palace are likely to have dropped their interest as well.}
24 Jul 2015 04:43:11
Reports saying we're close to signing Jordon Ayew, flying in for medical soon
24 Jul 2015 09:40:07
Turning in to a very strong rumour this, wouldn't be a bad signing, would still like another striker tho, like everyone else says Austin would be good as he has premises experience
24 Jul 2015 09:49:06
On sky sports now,12m bid accepted
24 Jul 2015 10:12:10
According to newsnow.co.uk, Lorient has accepted a £12 million bid from Aston Villa for Ayew.
24 Jul 2015 10:16:13
bid accepted
24 Jul 2015 00:39:20
Anderlecht are reported to have said that they are prepared to sell Praet for 10 million. Should we go in or him?
24 Jul 2015 07:15:15
Yes he is a quality prospect
24 Jul 2015 10:10:17
I'd love us to snap him up! Can't see him being anything other than a quality signing with decent sell on value.
23 Jul 2015 18:53:40
Hi first post here what do people think of the rumours of an Ashley Young return? Also the bolasie link I can't see happening didn't pardew slap a £40 mil price tag to fend off Liverpool
23 Jul 2015 20:46:56
Would love to see young return. Can't see t though
23 Jul 2015 21:11:03
Would be a long shot, would., welcome back but going back rarely works out! Milner was an exception perhaps. We also haven't been too friendly towards the scuba man/submariner!!!
23 Jul 2015 16:59:03
I think the Embolo/Oulare links are good. I think one (or both of them) would be good replacements for Benteke. That said, with the Rolan link looking stronger now, may be TS wants to change the style/focus of the team. May be Rolan and Austin? I like the idea of Embolo or Oulare regardless, even if it is just another case like Benteke, buy and make a stellar profit.
23 Jul 2015 14:40:13
I think we should put a bid in for ryan shawcross!?!?
23 Jul 2015 14:31:33
£14m fee agreed for Rolan!
23 Jul 2015 15:02:05
Bordeaux president has denied any approach for rolan and didn't you say villa,won't spend more than 10m on a player
23 Jul 2015 15:46:00
Agree JFVilla4life, man speak with forked tongue. Not sure about the bid though I've read myself that a bid as been made so not sure at the moment.
23 Jul 2015 16:33:42
JFVilla4life
Your right I did say they won't spend more than £10m on a player as that was my personal opinion, however I have just seen this on twitter.
Le président d'Aston Villa et Jean-Louis Triaud, heureux d'avoir pu trouver un accord à 20 millions pour Diego Rolan.
23 Jul 2015 16:55:15
Read similar myself Kenye32 in some foreign news papers, Although an offer appears to of been made I'm not sure if it as been agreed upon yet.
23 Jul 2015 11:45:51
Apparently we've enquired about Bolasie. Rate him much better option than Townsend in my book
23 Jul 2015 12:59:38
Would be a great signing
23 Jul 2015 13:10:37
Not a chance
23 Jul 2015 13:27:57
Awesome signing if true, can't see it happening though.
Crystal Palace are starting to build something and he's a big part of it, would take a big offer to sell
23 Jul 2015 13:47:26
Yeahh i know it's highly unlikely but at least TS is showing interest in quality even if he is pissing in the wind. Probably rated at at least £15-£20m so doubt it anyway
23 Jul 2015 14:31:40
yes please!
{Ed007's Note - I seen this this the other day from the Celtic Graves Society and thought you might be interested in it if you're into your AV history mate.
23 Jul 2015 18:55:59
Thank you for that Ed, what a smashing story.
Signed for £70 hey, I bet he gave Celtic and Villa blood for that, they don’t make them like him anymore Ed.
{Ed007's Note - They certainly don't. The CGS do some great work in tracking down and tending to the graves of past Celtic players and staff.}
23 Jul 2015 07:38:25
I've herd villa hope to get two new players in before Tuesday s trip to play wolves. Austin is the one I'm being told along with a so far unnamed midfield player who scores goals. From what I've seen I'd go with dardar he looks a good player who gets goals but we will see. Maybe it's townsend I'd be happy with that also. Just hope rl gives ts at least the 40 mil to spend as I still think we need another 5 players at mo. I'd say we need 2 strikers a wide player a cm and a cb.
23 Jul 2015 08:33:56
We won't get all the money as genk and Leeds had sell on fees in the deals it's more like 35m but that should still be enough with TV money, we can't get left behind, we have bid for the lad who plays for bordaeux, and have option for praet so let's see what happens next,
UTV
23 Jul 2015 08:46:04
Austin or Townsend will not be joining Villa. Sherwood won't be spending more than £10m on 1 player. £25m is left for him to spend on players and he wants 4/5 more.
23 Jul 2015 09:02:54
heard villa have bid for oulare
23 Jul 2015 10:43:38
Austin, Townsend and one other I have heard!
22 Jul 2015 21:03:01
According to the BBC it's now official - Benteke is a Liverpool player
22 Jul 2015 21:16:10
Yep all done now, let's move on and build new villa, sellars looked good tonight . It's not all doom and gloom. In tim sherwood we trust
22 Jul 2015 21:21:12
Good, let's move on.
22 Jul 2015 21:40:02
Definitely dragged on a little to much this one
22 Jul 2015 22:08:57
Agree time to move on, what kind of reception will CB get do you think when turns out for LFC at VP???? Can't see it as a Peter Crouch return reception!!
22 Jul 2015 22:21:54
Not as bad as fd's will be, would like to think he will get a warm 1 ashe deserves it
22 Jul 2015 22:27:09
Be better than the snakes!
23 Jul 2015 00:04:12
Personally I don't have any probs with BEN his agent has stirred a lot really,he was our saviour and kept us in Prem last 2 seasons,bit moody,lazy at times but he just needed the love,i wish him luck but we know it's a mistake lol,BR will be sacked by October and team be in disarray,surprised he wasn't sacked end of season but pressure is really on him now
23 Jul 2015 07:03:31
Benteke deserves a heroes welcome, if it wasn't for him we'd be playing championship football and a hell of a lot worse off than we are now
23 Jul 2015 10:34:36
I have to disagree Villan, Benteke as never had Villa at heart, he was looking to leave last season and he as just used Villa as a stepping stone team from day one, Yes you could argue that he scored some important goals for us but isn't that why he was paid thousands of pounds a week, I grant you he was a decent player whilst we had him but to portray him as some sort of Villa legend or hero is ridiculous.
23 Jul 2015 14:31:07
Yep agree, top player on his day and if you can get him to perform consistently could be one of the best in europe.
But
He put in for a transfer request
He would of gone last season if he hadn't got injured
He gets injured
He spits the dummy when not going his way rather than trying harder
He has a tendency to go missing
Yes, he is a good player and yes we relied on him, but he is no hero and far from irreplaceable. Just read some of the scousers mixed thoughts on his arrival, what does that tell you?
Bye bye, all the best. next!
23 Jul 2015 15:32:34
He at least left us a best wishes and thanks message on social media so I feel less on the fence and may even clap him when he visits VP?
22 Jul 2015 20:55:12
What peoples opinion if we went for Jérémy Toulalan he's experience good leader ??
22 Jul 2015 21:20:58
Very good player would love to see him at villa
22 Jul 2015 21:38:19
I think TS would convince him to join Jérémy Toulalan is a classy player he perfect for what we looking for and need to keep the team ticking
22 Jul 2015 15:56:48
Diego Rolan
22 Jul 2015 17:29:08
Hi WOVF.
We are linked to every striker out there at the moment, I just want us to put in a concrete offer for Austin and see how it pans out, he would be great for us.
If he refuses fine, get the irons out of the fire and bid on other targets.
We need TWO strikers that is a certainty and should be rectified ASAP, I have just done a quick check on our striker targets that we are being linked with, 18 is the figure, that tells me that most of it is guess work by all.
I want to hear of money on the table and firm bids, clubs treat us like bloody housewives in days gone by, they tell us nowt
22 Jul 2015 18:16:36
Looks like there is something in this, reported to have bid €18m (£12.59m) but they want €20m
22 Jul 2015 23:16:47
I agree Villadave I have been waiting for an offer to go in for Austin and Townsend myself but there does not seem to be much happening at the moment and I fear the opportunity to do so will be lost if Tim is not careful, maybe now the Benteke saga is finally over we may see some action on the transfer front.
22 Jul 2015 23:31:17
Just watched YouTube clips of Diego Rolan looks like a great hot prospect reminds me a sort of young Jermain Defoe great speed,eye for goal,plenty skills not so great aerial power but looks bags of potential and will only get better hopefully,so personally be pleased if the rumours,papers,net reporting €18 bid think he will be a big hit at Villa,finally lost big BEN agreed time to move on but should we be targeting a Target man aswell? If so I can only see Adebayor coming and not Austin
22 Jul 2015 15:52:33
I've just read that sherwood is interested in Bordeaux striker Diego Nolan for around 14 million.
21 Jul 2015 22:38:09
Anyone else think Cambiasso would be a decent signing on a free? He was excellent for Leicester last season and at 34 might have 1 more good season in him if used at the right time.
21 Jul 2015 23:56:36
Quality player, be good to have around, worth a punt
22 Jul 2015 00:14:43
I heard Ranieri has given him an ultimatum to sign for Leicester very soon or else they will sever ties. So he is either holding out for money or because he wants a step above Leicester. I wouldn't mind us going in for him so long as his wages are reasonable.
22 Jul 2015 00:18:05
Not for me
22 Jul 2015 19:21:25
Got say this can only see loan deals coming in. No more buys all paper talk. Relegation looks a dead cert for me hope I'm wrong but everything going wrong this pre season.
22 Jul 2015 21:30:00
I agree mate we won't go down thou another dog fight
21 Jul 2015 16:26:59
Been seeing a few posts that Randy Lerner is in Birmingham, anyone know if there is any truth to this and if it's to do with a possible sale or the naming of a new chairman?
21 Jul 2015 16:52:51
We are still being sold
21 Jul 2015 17:27:41
Seen nothing at all that would confirm Lerner is in Birmingham other than posts. So I'm not taking too much notice of any stories written about this at this point, when he is confirmed as being in the UK then maybe I will sit up and take notice but not until.
21 Jul 2015 15:55:53
New chairman will be appointed I'm the next couple of days all is being finalised as we speak .
21 Jul 2015 16:42:00
Yeah i think we'll get one more announcement from Randy about failed takeover and unveiling the new Chairman and that will be the last we hear from him until he finally shifts us
21 Jul 2015 17:13:44
Probably doug
21 Jul 2015 17:31:18
Signing more back room staff than players! Hopefully TS laid out his demands and has been given the green light to get recruiting
21 Jul 2015 11:11:26
According to another websiteAston Villa join Arsenal and West Ham in the race to sign Italy international striker Mattia Destro.
21 Jul 2015 14:06:35
I don't think we will attract his services to be honest.
21 Jul 2015 07:17:02
Apparently Sherwoods interested in Alassane Plea from Nice same club we got Amavi from.
Looks a good young player but I'm not sure he's ready for the Prem, 3 goals in 33 apps is pretty poor for a forward.
20 Jul 2015 16:21:02
Does anyone know if there is any truth, (tekkers) stalling on liverpool move hoping for utd to come in for him?
20 Jul 2015 16:44:56
It seems abit strange this v1ll4n, BR has come out and said he knows nothing about Benteke transfer to Liverstool or he's just stone walling.
20 Jul 2015 17:24:30
I've got a hunch that he might fail his medical, still got the lead in his boots that stopped him jumping or running in the final.
20 Jul 2015 18:20:47
Just a managers way of saying "I don't wish to discuss It" and nothing more, he will be a Liverpool player by the end of tomorrow.
{Ed001's Note - Rodgers does not handle negotiations, mind he probably still knows more about them than he does tactics, so maybe he should do??}
20 Jul 2015 18:26:19
Great clause because the FA Cup final would surely have knocked £5m at least off CB. I have thought Man Utd were going to hijack this deal all along with BRs track record with transfers?
20 Jul 2015 19:05:39
Hey first time posting on this site. been following for years every transfer window.
Im living in Vancouver Canada at the moment so find it hard to follow these rumours and stories as closely.
Is there actualy any evidence that Benteke is leaving the club? I mean the story has got blown up just because of the sale of Sterling.
It seems like everything is happening soon with Villa at the moment. sale of the club / sale of benteke wish all this business would just get wrapped up
Benteke be a fool to leave for Liverpool too. especially with United in need of a striker. Much bigger club.
Just for fun my team for next year
Amavi-Okore-Richards-Bacuna
Grealish-Gueye-Sanchez-Sinclair
Gil-Austin
20 Jul 2015 19:44:25
Bacuna isn't prem league
20 Jul 2015 19:54:40
well its all over the papers that a deal has been agreed an that benteke will complete a medical on tuesday so seems pretty certain he's going
20 Jul 2015 21:05:36
Hi nivekavfc
Hope your team is for fun, we would lose every game, NO KEEPER.
Just kidding mate and welcome nice to have you.
20 Jul 2015 21:53:20
Benteke is in London having a medical for Liverpool bit random it's in London but looks like he will be gone this week
20 Jul 2015 22:20:47
Hopefully he will be gone tomorrow, so we can spend the money on 3 or 4 players
20 Jul 2015 23:08:38
Would love to see Austin , Townsend, darder and ade on loan
21 Jul 2015 09:31:34
I see a lot of people prefer hutton to bacuna.
Interested to hear your opinions.
bacuna puts excellent balls into the box although I admit looks afraid on the ball at times and dodgy in defence. hutton on the other hand ends up somehow being our only outlet in attack and he delivers shocking service. lowton used to put a great ball into the box too.
21 Jul 2015 10:16:28
Will you aim higher than Austin and Townsend, I certainly wouldn't want them at Aston Villa, because I don't think that they are worth the money.
Recently Aston Villa had an offer from Roma to sign both Destro and Ljajić.
Tim made an offer to sign Embolo. Romero can also be signed on a free transfer. These are decent quality players, and are worth the money.
Tim would have all the players he needs if he signs them.
Lads, let's aim for these players instead.
21 Jul 2015 12:17:30
Destro,Ljajic,Embolo and Romero ??? Are these de players because they have foreign sounding names ???
20 Jul 2015 14:03:53
Hi, Heard on the grapevine, that Sako is going to join; whilst using delphs wages for him. Great addition!
20 Jul 2015 12:26:29
Austin odds on to sign at villa apparently!
i can't tell you how much i hope this is true. i honestly think with the addition of austin and maybe 1 or 2 more we are set for a good looking season. i'm not expecting a miracle this year but i do expect a significant difference in our win ratio. mid table i can be happy with this year next year we need to start climbing.
20 Jul 2015 14:15:46
Really hope u r right
20 Jul 2015 15:36:24
I think we need more than 1 or 2
20 Jul 2015 11:36:07
Anyone heard anymore bout this Basel stricken looks perfect in my eyes to replace cb just don't like the sound of us going into the loan market or is this ts double bluffing to keep prices down on our targets because they know we have 40 mil just don't know what's going on 😤
20 Jul 2015 10:42:25
Aston Villa are targeting a lot of strikers to replace Christian Benteke, who will leave the club after Liverpool have agreed to pay out his entire contract release fee. From what I know, Emmanuel Adeboyar, Charlie Austin and Callum Wilson are top of Tim Shirwood's list. All have the potential to be great signins. Let's not forget Shirwood got Adeboyar scoring again at Spurs, Wilson is a great, young, English talent and Austin was one of the top scorers last season despite being in a failing QPR team. Let me know your thoughts.
21 Jul 2015 18:42:16
The Charlie Austin signing is the way to go. Why mess around. If new midfield signings work out, we won't miss Delph. Gil is better going forward. Delph just gave us one decent season. At least Gil and the new lads want to play for Aston Villa. Austin got the same amount of goals as Benny, but playing for QPR. He'd be a massive hit at AVFC!
20 Jul 2015 11:19:32
Does anyone know what is happening with takeover or if that is dead when leaner is setting down and getting a new chairman like he said??
20 Jul 2015 12:09:54
The exclusivity period finishes today so it is either off or the announcement is today.
20 Jul 2015 13:09:55
No statement as come from Lerner that I know of, I feel sure that Lerner would of released a statement by now if talks had indeed broken down. That's why I believe that talks are still on going and that we will hear something before the new season. Lerner never uses his managers to pass on messages and if he has news to tell he usually does by way of a press release. Just an opinion of mine and I am certain that others have their own.
20 Jul 2015 20:21:26
I'm not sure the takeover is going to happen anymore, if it was I don't think FB and CB would have left maybe another season from them. I think the money TS has spent already has come from the sales of FB and CB I personally think we are going to have another season of thinking where are the next 3 points coming from. I really hope I'm wrong. UTV
20 Jul 2015 06:49:42
Seen a few reports about over the last 12 hours linking us with babacar. I feel he would be a much better option than this oulare guy who has not done nothing yet. Only played 11 matches getting 1 goal. Babacar came into his own last season getting 20 in 40 so 1 in 2. He would be a great cheap option costing about 8 million and I also like martial who we have inquired about.
20 Jul 2015 15:37:01
Martial and embolo for me would be 2 good signings young talented good eye for goal!!
20 Jul 2015 00:15:54
Keep seeing reports saying adebayor is top priority after benteke leaves, is it just me because i really don't want this to happen! There surely must be some other hungry strikers out there with age on their side!
20 Jul 2015 07:35:29
Absolutely Shawtvilla, I don't think that Adebayor would be good for the team, I don't rate him that much and believe him to be lazy and well past his best so let's hope this don't come off. I'm sure there will be those who think differently but it's just my opinion.
20 Jul 2015 11:33:28
Agreed. Given a choice I would greatly prefer Charlie Austin to Adebayor. One is a potential investment in the future, the other possibly only a one season gap filler.
20 Jul 2015 12:01:45
Also seen an interview gueye has had, says "I wanted a change of scenery," he said. "The most important thing was to come to England to improve and aim for a big club later.
Im already pi**ed off with the guy, another money grabber has come to our great club!
Cant wait for lerner to go then maybe we will finally regain our status as one of the big dogs in the league and players will want to come here and not be persuaded!
21 Jul 2015 01:20:06
I reckon his comments may have been taken out of proportion by the media , but if true then really it should push him on to give his all for our club which may lead to a high consistant rate of energy and hopefully quality.
19 Jul 2015 20:20:31
Guzan could be on his way for 3m? Would love to see tim krul in goal for the villa
19 Jul 2015 20:47:25
I think if TS want winning mentality he should try a cheeky bid for valdes because LVG don't want him
19 Jul 2015 21:32:10
This a real strange one Tim must have someone in mind because if guzan leaves we're left with bunn and steer would not be impressed
19 Jul 2015 21:52:04
Strange indeed with Villa official site main headline singing Guzans praise in USA team gold cup?? Mad to sell and splash cash on a keeper when too many other priorities for the spine!
19 Jul 2015 23:28:31
Tom Heaton all the way would be best GK,burnley relegated he was top 5 stopper in PL last season,would love him to sign VP contract :)
20 Jul 2015 07:42:05
I agree with Villan_1985 & NickB6, this is strange the only thing I can suggest is that perhaps there as been some behind the scenes fall out between Guzan and Sherwood as the papers at the moment seem to be singing nothing but praises for Guzan. Sherwood must have a replacement in mind I would of thought so interesting to see how this pans out.
20 Jul 2015 09:25:59
Valdés is going to Valencia last time I checked.
20 Jul 2015 10:15:22
How about Sergio Romero, the Argentinian goalkeeper. On a free transfer, played in the World Cup. Cheap option if he wants a new goal keeper?
19 Jul 2015 13:08:40
Aston Villa are highly interested in signing Adnan Januzaj on a season loan
19 Jul 2015 12:31:07
I am hopefull of seeing plenty of activity this week with the boys being bk from Portugal. I just hope to god tim doesn't panic buy. In my opinion Adebayor is exactly that. Yes it makes sense to buy an experienced premiership striker but Adebayor will be like uncle Albert from only fools and horses ("during the war"). he was lazy even in his arsenal days so god only knows what he will be like now. Mr sherwood please please spend that money wisely. I have faith.
19 Jul 2015 16:29:12
For a player Tim Sherwood got the best out of I for one would welcome Adebayor. Villa fans are deluded to think we'll go and get another Christian benteke.
Aswell as this signing we would still need another striker, bamford whether it be a loan or permanent signing ticks the boxes for me.
19 Jul 2015 18:53:54
Yeah Bamford would be a good signing but I wouldn't want Adeybayor he's the type of player who thinks he's doing Villa a favour by playing for us. i'd much rather someone with a point to prove like Lambert.
{Ed002's Note - AV is not one of the clubs looking to Bamford.}
19 Jul 2015 20:46:32
Finch, who has mentioned another Benteke ?
I've not heard anyone talk in those terms. We won't necessarily get another Benteke style player, that's true. But if we are smart and maybe a little lucky, we could get a player or two for similar money to what we paid for Benteke, that make a similar impact.
It's a risky strategy but what transfer isn't a risk
What we mustn't do is throw our hands in the air, accept we will never replace the big man and do Tottenham the massive favour of taking a massive problem off their hands in Adebayor.
My preference would be to buy Austin plus one of the more speculative signings that have been mooted
2 reasons for this
1: We needed another striker even if Benteke had stayed
2: A seasoned goalscorer in the Prem such as Austin would take the pressure of the more risky purchase by giving them more time to settle
19 Jul 2015 22:37:16
Agreed mendax. Thing is I feel we've got good business out of benteke. We payed what 7 mil? No one had ever heard of benteke really when we brought him in. He was without a doubt a massive player for us but the only reason is because the team was built around benteke and how he plays. Sherwood is building his team the way he wants to play football. No one has had the Gaul to do this since Martin oniell let's just hope it pays off. From what I've seen so far tim knows what he wants
20 Jul 2015 11:52:27
Austins not a proven premier league goalscorer. he had one good season as did grant Holt for Norwich! Seen it happen many times.
I just don't get the negativity surrounding Adebayor when ts got the best out if him, if a cut price deal was put in place with spuds I see it as good business.
I think we all agree we need 2 strikers.
20 Jul 2015 20:09:22
I take the point about Austin, Finch.Aalthough I think he is a class or 2 above Holt
The point I was trying to make is that he does have some pedigree in this league when compared to the more speculative names mentioned from abroad, who all seem young and promising but by anyones book, would represent a risk
You'll never convince me on Adebayor, mate
He performs for new clubs and therefore for new managers then goes off the boil and becomes a problem
Sherwood had him for a short time so this constantly spouted theory that Sherwood has the formula to get him to play for him is overstated
They couldn't wait to get rid of him at Mancity and they've been desperate to offload him from Spuds for a long time. There has to be a reason for that
20 Jul 2015 22:32:09
What do you think of the 6m signing Sam Brennan looks good on YouTube?
21 Jul 2015 19:32:08
Sorry mate, I have no idea who you are on about
Who is he ?
19 Jul 2015 12:13:07
Apparently we in for Obbi Oulare, just have a look at him on u tube, I like him a lot, see what you guys think.
{Ed002's Note - Brugge's Obbi Oulare has been watched in the first team and reserves by a number of English clubs in recent months according to a director of the club. Stoke, Manchester United, Spurs, Aston Villa, Norwich and Crystal Palace were all cited as having him watched. But apparently it was Dortmund who opened discussions with Brugge over the player - who recognise they could lose him this summer. Brugge are looking for another club or two to become interested in order to push up the price. His agent has been keen to advertise clubs having him watched in recent months and has noted a couple of French sides (Nice and Rennes) also showing an interest.}
19 Jul 2015 12:10:20
Sunday Mirror -Austin
Sunday People - Ade Loan
19 Jul 2015 11:32:26
Been reading that Sherwood is interested in Callum Wilson the Bournemouth striker, I can't say that I know anything at all about him myself, thoughts anybody ?
19 Jul 2015 14:38:14
Scored 20 goals in there promotion last season is quick strong not as good in the air but a good finisher. Not proven in the prem though so for me no better than martial who would be my number one choice
19 Jul 2015 14:59:18
I live in Bournemouth and saw a lot of Wilson in the championship last year.
He is starting to be a quality act!
He's got pace, good first touch and excellent finishing.
He scored 20 goals in 45 games in championship last year.
23 year old English and home town is Coventry so don't think it would be a problem for him.
If Bournemouth are willing to take £7m for him then I think it's a bargain! He will only improve and increase in value.
In my opinion he's better than Ings, Vardy and will be on par with Austin within the next 12 months!
19 Jul 2015 11:15:45
Praets name is being thrown around again, would be very happy if this were to be true!
Also vague reports linking us with Alex Song as Delphs replacement
19 Jul 2015 19:48:18
If Song replaces Delph I will be ecstatic!
Honestly believe we will end up with Huddlestone instead though.
19 Jul 2015 09:55:16
Charlie Austin???? Any truth in this. Nice prospect of him and Ade up front.
19 Jul 2015 10:25:21
Truth in what??
19 Jul 2015 10:29:32
I would love those two up top! But can't see it anywhere!
19 Jul 2015 11:20:19
A newspaper mention the Austin deal using his contact ts to smooth over a deal
19 Jul 2015 09:24:21
Rumours around cb is holding out for a top 4 club, do we know if there is any truth in this
19 Jul 2015 11:26:54
None at all mate !
18 Jul 2015 19:44:56
Rumours circulating that Villa have offered £10m for Basel forward Breel Embolo.
18 Jul 2015 20:37:41
Would be a good gamble this one, again a very exciting prospect, I do think we need some experience as well,
18 Jul 2015 21:20:13
Yeah I'd be quite happy with this at 18 he can still develop massively. Agree with the experience comment and as much as he splits opinions it wouldn't suprise me if it is Adebayor who provides that
18 Jul 2015 23:31:43
I hope we go in for this kid, bags of potential he's already a beast and is only going to get stronger. 10 million sounds like a lot for an 18 yr old unproven in the Prem but it could prove to be a bargain.
19 Jul 2015 00:09:20
Be a great signing but i think he would cost more, maybe 12-15m, get him or martial and praet (9-10m) and think we're looking good - almost 40m with gueyye and amavi
Also need a bit of experience maybe remy or adebayor (on loan) til january
19 Jul 2015 09:08:44
Agree adebayor would add much needed experience experience, and he does score goals
18 Jul 2015 14:02:08
Just Read Amavi to Villa done deal :-)
18 Jul 2015 15:25:01
Really looking forward to the new season now most of the deadwood and ingrates have been cut loose or jumped ship. We didn't achieve anything with any of them " the Good the Bad or the down right Ugly". Fresh faces with ( fingers crossed) passion, enthusiasm, belief, ability and a bit of pride for the club they are plying there trade for!. I'd love to see this line up at VP next season: 1. Guzan 2. Richards 3. Amavi 4 Okore 5 Clarke 6 Darder 7 Praet 8 Gueye 9 Embolo 10 Gil 11 Grealish.
18 Jul 2015 16:40:58
That team would be very good!!! We need at least 5 would love Townsend also
18 Jul 2015 16:49:44
For once I'd love not to be looking at the last three fixtures in May trying to work out whether we can stay up. Why can't we be looking a Brom and laughing at them in that position instead.
18 Jul 2015 18:47:51
I think we need a right back aswell,richards to play centre half
18 Jul 2015 22:27:10
And if we can't find another RB?
18 Jul 2015 23:39:49
I know Richards is set on playing CB but for me he is one of the best RB's around when fit and would form a solid back four with Amavi Clarke Okore (Richards) so why shell out to get a quality RB when we already have one
18 Jul 2015 13:22:17
Completed the signing of Jordan Amavi! Hope he's the answer to the left back problems we've had since Bouma
18 Jul 2015 17:30:21
I told you he would sign today when you said yesterday he wasn't coming, I think sherwood will look more into the French market as they have some very exciting youngsters there
18 Jul 2015 18:21:10
Yeah fair enough I'm glad he has! I just wrote what I'd seen. Still managed to hold out till his wages were raised from £45k to near £60k
18 Jul 2015 18:29:24
Yeah we tripled his wages to get him, but we got him, hopefully we can expect more signings over the next week or so
18 Jul 2015 19:26:39
Only thing I've seen on sky sports is both Villa and Nice agreed fee,with all the BS over Delph and proposed Ben medical Monday Liverpool wouldn't surprise me Amavi changes his mind as widely reported was difficult to convince him to come VP in 1st place,Jeeez I hope not we need a lift,awful weekend thanks Delph,BEN always knew he would leave it was inevitable :)
18 Jul 2015 19:41:50
He's signed a 5 year contract mate, all done.
18 Jul 2015 20:21:23
Well I do remember the David unsworth incident lol
18 Jul 2015 13:18:05
Just heard Amavi done deal announcement soon
18 Jul 2015 13:00:26
Bit of good news jordan amavi has signed!! And gueye ready to be unveiled.
18 Jul 2015 12:56:36
Apparently French papers reporting Nice have confirmed Amavi has completed the deal to Villa.
18 Jul 2015 12:24:48
Anyone else notice Helenius isn't with the team? He was on loan at AAB, did we sell him back to them?
18 Jul 2015 13:05:18
Keep up he's been released
18 Jul 2015 13:23:10
Yeah we let him go on a free
18 Jul 2015 13:43:55
he left on a free, joined AAB
18 Jul 2015 14:06:44
We released him about 3 weeks ago.
18 Jul 2015 09:31:45
Herd a rumour that if sherwood doesn't get all the 40 mil he could resign an that's come from one of my mates who works at villa wot do we think bout that we woold really be in the mess then
18 Jul 2015 09:58:52
Whether Randy Lerner completes the sale of the club or if he intends to retake the reins himself, one thing still remains certain and that is that the club now needs to show their intentions over the next few weeks by the way of massive investment in new players. A quality strike force is definitely now needed unless we are to suffer the humiliation of another goal drought as we witnessed last season and I’m not talking about end of career strikers. We will find out for sure before the start of the new season just by what players we have bought whether or not we are genuinely moving forward or if we are all going to be condemned to watching second rate football for another season followed by the all too familiar relegation battle. It’s time now to do the right thing for the club whoever may be in charge so let’s see the colour of your money and put back the long awaited smiles on the oh so many loyal fans who have stood firmly by the club through these torrid years and unlike many of the players us Villa fans are here long term.
18 Jul 2015 10:07:25
Well it looks like Sherwood's gone if this is true because there is no way Lerner would give the entire 40m
18 Jul 2015 10:16:15
Think that sounds like a rumour that's come from small heath just to get a reaction until TS says otherwise i'd take it as what it is a pile ov poo. new team new villa in TS we trust!!
18 Jul 2015 10:24:39
He won't get all of it because of sell on fees to both Leeds and genk
18 Jul 2015 10:46:29
do you mean 40 mill of delph and benteke sale?? well sure that won't happen as we have to pay 3.5 to genk from the benteke sale half .5 mill to leeds for delph don't we??
{Ed001's Note - under the new transfer rules, the team/s who developed a player during his youth will get 5% of any future transfer fees, as well as any sell on clauses they are entitled to.}
18 Jul 2015 10:49:11
I've supported this great club for about 45
years, I've seen good times and bad times
ranging from the humiliation of seeing us
having to play in the 3rd tier of football to
the heights of seeing us raise the European Cup
but of late it's beginning to become evermore
difficult for even myself to keep the faith,
every piece of good news seems to be followed
by twice as much bad news. It's time someone
started to get a grip of this football club and
move it forward or I'm afraid to say the club
will very soon become doomed to a point where
it would take many years to put right.
18 Jul 2015 19:37:40
Heard that rumour also that TS will leave if the money doesn't get re-invested and who would blame him to be honest,he came here although I was sceptical that something wasn't right at Spurs because he left with the best win/loss ratio for many year there,but I'm wrong he is young,energetic,looks good man manager of individuals,showed Ben the love he craved which turned our fortunes last season in fact the whole squad,with all this crap who knows what to expect anymore. dammm hope not about this rumour
18 Jul 2015 06:34:08
Just been reading that Benteke has a medical booked at Liverpool on Monday.
18 Jul 2015 10:32:02
Still not that far in proceedings aa Liverpool can't afford to give full fee upfront, they trying to stagger payment over 3 seasons, needs to be sorted very soon though, so we can rebuild our great club
18 Jul 2015 23:27:35
Can't afford Ben's fee ??? Just got 40mil with QPR sell on fee for Sterling covers 32.5mil,Liverpool talking S*** as usual,I'd be happier Man U executed fee release maybe go talks with season loan for Wilson and although hatred towards Delph for screwing us from behind we've always known Ben wanted to leave from day 1 considering he thought we was arsenal lol,so I think he would be better addition to Man U than Liverpool and we could get half decent striker back up,surely Hernandez would laugh at prospect but again another option would be great
{Ed001's Note - Liverpool did not get £40m up front, it would be best if you didn't get involved in financial talk as you clearly do not understand it. Liverpool have more than spent any money they are receiving for Sterling before the deal was done.}
19 Jul 2015 11:24:25
What was that you were saying AVFC.jayz, looks like my post is very likely going to turn out right mate, then again I am pretty wise Lol
17 Jul 2015 22:30:18
The evidence
17 Jul 2015 22:50:16
He looks so happy NOT!!!! Great move eh a Leeds lad to Manc land
17 Jul 2015 22:25:51
Definitely a done deal now
Picture of Delph leaving the facility published on twitter by a City fan
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17 Jul 2015 22:12:46
Posted before but Darda is coming
18 Jul 2015 12:43:13
Could do with some good news. Would be a quality addition
17 Jul 2015 21:03:05
I know we don't really need any more negative news but I wouldn't get my hopes up regarding Amavi. Everything I've seen has indicated he isn't keen on the idea of joining Villa and the only thing that could tempt him is if there are no other options and high wages. In which case he doesn't deserve us. It could still happen because Nice want the money but his hearts not in it
17 Jul 2015 21:47:41
Once sherwood is back from Portugal they will start rebuilding, they did say there wouldn't be many signings while he was away
17 Jul 2015 22:07:50
We need to step it up now and get some business done feel like we are looking at the right players just need to get them signed
We have got rid of these money hungry c. ts
Hope we get deals done 🙏
17 Jul 2015 23:20:07
Being reported he is to sign this weekend and report to training along with gueye next week, still need attacking options tho, praet Townsend and Hernandez would all fit the bill
18 Jul 2015 13:38:33
All being reported now deal close
17 Jul 2015 17:51:25
Does anyone know if we have signed Jordan Amavi yet? Seems to be dragging on!
17 Jul 2015 21:05:07
Not sure,they don't want to leave it too long,must be other teams sniffing round. looks like a quality player!!
17 Jul 2015 20:16:07
Complete Villa spine removed, we need some quality additions and Lerner needs to splash some serious cash, I heard we are not interested in Austin and are going for Embolee, Praet, and the Senegalese lad was to play The bull s:::ters role in midfield. Less than 3 weeks to go and we need some serious deals done. Scoring goals is a massive issue for us so we need to act quick.
Fear for us guys, we will need time for the newbies to bed in when or if they arrive. Hernandez I would take in a heart beat.
20 Jul 2015 09:01:25
Villian, Hernandez doesn't want to play for Aston Villa. I think that Tim received enough money from the sale of Delph, and Benteke will be sold to Liverpool for £32,5 million when he passes his medical today. He is trying to sell Guzan for £3 million as well. That is £43,5 million combined. Plus if Steer, N'Zogbia, Hutton, Westwood, Cissokho and Bennett are sold, there would be more money for transfers. But like you said we need to act quickly.
I would sign Embolo for £7,7 million, Destro for £11 million, Ljajić for £8,7 million and Akinfeev for £9 million.
These are the players I want to see in Villa shirts this coming season.
17 Jul 2015 19:33:43
During his time at the Villa, Delph made 128 appearances, scoring eight goals. When you look at it this way not too down hearted. How much of a loss will he be, come on TS work some magic and get us a goal scoring midfielder
17 Jul 2015 20:08:49
I hope we bring in praet and townsend I'd also like little pea as our main striker
17 Jul 2015 20:25:18
Perfect time to buy Townsend. !
17 Jul 2015 20:57:22
Heard that palace was looking at remy, not a bad shout if we can sneak in there,I think if we've got £40million from the sales then splash a little on 3/4 players meaning we will be strengthening the team.dont think there is a chance of signing Hernandez,Man Utd, Madrid then villa?? Big step down but we can dream
17 Jul 2015 21:48:36
This dardar guy if we get him has scored some cracking goals and all sorts of goals. Looks like a gerrard in his prime. I hope we get the guy I think him and the work rate of gueye would make a excellent midfield if they could both settle and adapt to the league. Also martial is a quality player and I really hope we get him. This could be a fresh villa if lerner gives tim the 40 mil at least to spend and don't bank it. I'd like him to give him that and a bit more but can't see it.
17 Jul 2015 18:51:46
Looks like we need a new captain I choose N'zogbia because the big teams always take our captain so hopefully they will take him lol
17 Jul 2015 19:32:07
Lol, seriously though, who do we make captain now? I'd go Richards
17 Jul 2015 20:17:46
Well we all expected Delph, Benteke and Vlaar to be gone by the time the new season begins so as long as we continue to buy new players and replace those that leave with quality players then it's all good. Better off without a player who harbours false loyalty and there is plenty of talent to replace him so let's see what the next couple of weeks brings. :-)
17 Jul 2015 20:29:10
I agree think Richards would be a solid choice, always prefer captains at the back
17 Jul 2015 20:06:44
I agree he's a winner and a villa boy,
17 Jul 2015 20:39:34
Cole should be our new captain, Guzan can be vice-captain and the 3rd captain should be Clark.
17 Jul 2015 23:06:34
Cole as captain what planet are u on . Guzan as vice captain these are the players we need out of the club.
18 Jul 2015 07:37:18
Im guessing our captain will be gabby, longest serving player in the villa squad, he's villa through and through. Its either him or ciaran clark i would think.
20 Jul 2015 09:19:40
Then I would go for Clark as Villa's new captain. For me, he is the right choice.
And I would keep Cole and Senderos as substitutes. After all, they were signed for free and they have good amount of experience.
But do we all agree that the rest, who are Steer, N'Zogbia, Bennett, Cissokho and Hutton we should get rid of?
17 Jul 2015 18:50:30
It's official then. Maybe I'm not quite the Columbo detective I always dreamt of being, I must say I'm not completely excited about him going but I do believe that money will be spent wisely. I was wondering why we was being linked with more midfielders. Hopefully be able to bring Townsend in now. Would like to see why he changed his mind though? Maybe it was the benteke thing.
17 Jul 2015 19:44:29
I think he believed a takeover was happening dannybronx and that benteke would stay and we would push on. Now none of that is happening he's off for the money.
17 Jul 2015 20:11:30
Well it looks like Gardner will get the chance to impress now that Delph has gone
17 Jul 2015 22:27:13
The evidence
17 Jul 2015 18:48:58
TV said Delph will fly out to join his city team in Australia. Thought the reason he didn't go with Villa was because he Mrs is due, but he can go the other side of the world.
17 Jul 2015 19:24:10
You took the words out of my mouth Ruggerz.
Players today are full of BS.
17 Jul 2015 18:38:05
Delph has officially signed for Man City - confirmed on TV.
17 Jul 2015 19:38:47
Gutted,,,really. Delph what a fool you look now and embarrassment to football world loyalty no such thing,ohh well Villa will always be bigger than you. looks like 40 mil ish deducting Genks 15% sell on fee,hope we get players that want to wear the badge with pride,interesting rumours about Roma players rumoured recently,be happy over those 2 signings if true,who knows anymore we have been through so much as fans its ridiculous
17 Jul 2015 18:03:46
The likelihood is that they're both off then so we've roughly got £40m to spend, assuming there's no takeover, & money we've spent so far won't be taken from that £40m, who do we want? Austin for CB? Dembele for FD? Prem experienced players that would cost around £22m leaves us £18m, Amavi £9m, leaves us £9m without any more sales, not that gutted because squad would be better than last year & we've got a better manger too
UTV
17 Jul 2015 18:49:35
We've been piss poor for the last 4 years maybe starting from scratch is exactly what we need. Just a worry we've got 3 weeks to do it. At least thrres no key players left to leave lol
17 Jul 2015 19:44:38
In Tim we trust
VTID
17 Jul 2015 18:00:30
So it seems Benteke's medical is held up because Liverpool think we are a short term loan facility and don't want to pay for Benteke upfront and rather do a payment structure type agreement. Having a laugh for sure.
17 Jul 2015 17:17:02
Its true!! Delph at man city having a medical, just been on sky sports, very very disappointing. no loyalty!!!! Realy hope adebayor doesn't end up at villa park
{Ed002's Note - So will you bleat about any players joining AVFC this summer? No loyalty to their former clubs?}
17 Jul 2015 17:59:53
No just adebayor,think we can better players in,would like hernandez or embolo.thats my opinion
17 Jul 2015 17:52:13
No i will not bleat about players joining aston villa if they improve the team let's see who we sigh ,I think Delph is over rated,and what he said about loyalty makes you cringe
17 Jul 2015 17:40:14
Ed that's not fair, the guy just committed his future to Aston Villa a week ago publicly. I'm going to bleat till the cows come home. That really is not on. He should rather have just kept quiet until he had made his choice, instead of messing with all us emotional fans. If he hadn't have done that, I would have wished him well.
{Ed002's Note - Soccerball fans like you will always find a reason to whine. It is exactly the same as a player moving to Aston Villa - no different. Nothing he or the manager says (e.g. "not for sale") matters at all.}
17 Jul 2015 20:40:48
Come on Ed, you know it's not about him signing that is making us "bleat" as you rather unfairly put it. Had if happened last week I would agree entirely with your point but you must see this is a little differently and cut us all a little slack, surely ?
{Ed002's Note - It really is no different - if you hang off every word of players, coaches etc., there would never be any transfers at all.}
17 Jul 2015 21:32:10
I know where you are coming from Ed and as a cynical bugger myself I would generally agree. I suppose what I'm trying to say is that even the brutal, disingenuous, self serving, greedy world of football, there is generally a longer shelf-life to the kind of statement Delph made this week
If this is now to be the norm I think I am going to lose interest in the game all together.
I don't think I'd be alone
18 Jul 2015 04:31:27
Bang on Mendax - many of us assumed he would leave this window and if he had gone when City first came in for him then we wouldn't be overly concerned. The fact that he reeled off a bunch of rubbish saying he was loyal to the club only to leave a few days later - that's what annoys us. I don't blame Delph for going, I would do the same thing if it was for that level of pay increase. But the needless speeches are just not on. You don't see us whining about Benteke going. Why? He never said repeatedly and publically that he wanted to stay.
18 Jul 2015 09:44:52
Pretty much the way I see it Andy
What miffs me most, is that as a perfectly intelligent bloke, I swallowed all his loyalty and love for the club and fans pony and trap completely !
I was going around telling people what a "proper, down to earth lad Delph came across as"
Maybe I'm more annoyed at being made to look an idiot. I dunno
18 Jul 2015 13:40:32
I very rarely whine bud, football is my life and I can't bear to see it become anymore of a circus. I see many other rival fans actually and a few players at other clubs being critical of Delph's behavior so I can see some objectivity. You have to draw an ethical line somewhere and I am glad everyone is vocal that this line has been crossed. Anyway got to sleep on it and I am over it, Villa means more to me.
18 Jul 2015 15:47:46
I copped for a few disagrees on my comments when Delph decided to 'stay' by suggesting that he wasn't in fact loyal - because he had made his interest in leaving known and he had obviously spoken to City and not reached an agreement. So maybe I'm even more of a cynic than you Mendax!
We shouldn't forget though that Delph did do something for us so he is not all bad. By signing a new deal with us last season it gave the fans and players a boost and probably helped us stay up. In addition to that we got 8 million for him when we would have got nothing. The way I see it playing out is that City didn't offer him the wages he thought he would get the fist time round so he played off last seasons loyalty speech to net himself a more lucrative contract.
I would rather it hadn't of panned out that way but we stayed up and have 8 million, and Delph has his move and a lucrative contract - win win.
18 Jul 2015 16:09:14
Well put VillasSa
The line has well and truly been crossed
Anyway, onward and upwards
17 Jul 2015 15:20:43
Guys I believe that picture is of raheem sterling with Delphs head photoshopped on.
17 Jul 2015 15:35:48
Guys. my be way off the mark but his wifes pregnant. Maybe something to do with that!!!
17 Jul 2015 15:46:20
Danny you could be right fella. Just googled sterling city medical. Looked at images and outfits are identical. Could it be a hoax? Check it out guys
17 Jul 2015 16:04:18
Look at the guy in the black suit and white shirt, dressed exactly the same at both delph and sterling a medical and present at both about suspect if you ask me. Also on another note I feel that with this new guy stepping in from arsenal he apparently is a buisness genius. Could all of this be publicity stunts to divert attention away from other affairs? Just like the whole benteke to Man U thing? Just thinking outside of the box a little
17 Jul 2015 16:31:23
He's just come out of the medical centre, he's off simple as that!
17 Jul 2015 16:43:00
Guys this is absolute rubbish, the guy in the suite is the same guy in both photo's, shoes the same, the jeans are darker but that's easy to photoshop and the delph's photo shopped head looks strange. If fans are going on twitter rampages and insulting him, I think it's only fare this rumour is given a day or two to be explained.
Fans mean a lot to the guy, as it was one of the reasons he changed his mind in the first place. No some fans are turning on him.
17 Jul 2015 17:07:29
Its him it's done deal, not the end of the world there is a lot of money available now, we can build a new villa, a better villa, a united villa
17 Jul 2015 16:56:40
its him its all over skysports news so give it a few hours and will be confirmed
17 Jul 2015 17:04:27
Upon further inspection even the cars in the background are the same, excuse for journalism is all have to say.
17 Jul 2015 22:17:34
Definitely a done deal now
Picture of Delph leaving the facility published on twitter by a City fan
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17 jul 2015 14:26:01
delph is having a medical at city!!!
17 Jul 2015 14:45:23
It must be so boring supporting other clubs!!! Feel like sitting in a wifi free darkened room for next few weeks!!! I just hope this is way off target and confused with a take over story?? TS said was all paper talk but did Delph say anything to deny like he previously announced his loyalty!?? Given up on CB but pray FB stays!
17 Jul 2015 14:50:15
So tekkers and now Delph r going. So what is TS going to do with that 40 mil
17 Jul 2015 15:27:09
Let em both go if they want to chase the money and have a career sat on the bench cus Delph will definitely do that if he goes to city and so will benteke when the scouse style don't suit him and sturridge is fit. We want lads that want to fight for the villa game in game out and a will to win so move em on and bring in the next stars of the villa. Onwards and upwards. No player is bigger than the badge.
17 Jul 2015 15:31:14
Villa will honestly be a laughing stock if this whole delph saga is true. Its a joke man. if I didn't laugh i'd cry.
17 Jul 2015 18:00:50
big fan of the sight and the community and i've made an account to get my opinion & thoughts across- what is going on with our club? we look like complete fruit loops with this whole delph situation & with benteke most likely leaving also. we have a depleting squad with all these exits occurring and the whole positive vibe going into the new season surrounding the club is slowly decaying. we need serious change or else next year could be a long year
17 Jul 2015 14:24:46
What's all this about Delph doing a u u turn to Man City anybody no if this is true
17 Jul 2015 14:28:44
A guy for Manchester news tweeted it's back on
17 Jul 2015 14:42:38
Wouldn't like to say for sure but the pics I have seen have him dressed very similar to Sterling when he went for his medical
17 Jul 2015 14:53:25
The "Delph" photo has dealer jeans than the sterling photos.
17 Jul 2015 14:53:38
*meant darker!
17 Jul 2015 16:32:12
It would appear that TS probably told Delph that Benteke was staying and his decision was based on this fact.
Ben going so Delph is on his way.
Answering a question about the 40m we will get for the two
18malready done and another 9 for another rumour and that leaves 13m which will need another 2m to get Austin. Hope it's not Adebeyour.
In the past when he was at Gunners many players stated that a 25 was a disruptive in the dressing room. Whose number was it?
17 Jul 2015 14:13:46
Just heard Delph having medical today anyone else heard this?
17 Jul 2015 19:02:43
So he's signed then. Anyone else think he was banking on a takeover and when it didn't come he decided to move?
17 Jul 2015 13:53:12
According to the Express - the Delph move to City is back on due to Benteke going to Liverpool.
It can't be true, it would be ridiculous. surely not?!!
17 Jul 2015 14:38:12
Possibly why villa have been looking at so many midfielders. they new fd was still goin? Words fail me I can't believe it and chery going to the championship? what's that all about looks decent aswell can jus see us ending up with a pile of poo and has beens!!!
17 Jul 2015 13:46:07
Id rather take Conor Wickham than Adeybayor. He's only 22 and looked decent at times under Poyet.
I see we are Berbatovs most likely next club according to paddy power
17 Jul 2015 13:42:44
So according to reports TS reckons Austin is not a target, he is more keen on Adebayor. Really doesn't make sense to me.
17 Jul 2015 12:47:06
Just read Chery is having a medical at QPR. The lad really prefers Chanpionship football over Premiership? Or were we ever really in for him?
17 Jul 2015 13:09:11
Just read the report too. Can't believe it. I'm speechless. He's 27, it's now or never to prove yourself in the premier league.
17 Jul 2015 13:26:56
Maybe TS is swerving that 1 because he's got mates at QPR to smooth things if we buy Austin? & Gil seems to be back in favour
17 Jul 2015 13:38:14
Got a good point there, would've been a bargain though. Especially if we could off load Nzogbia.
17 Jul 2015 10:37:47
See we have been linked with Monco striker and U/21 French international Anthony Martial. Looking in the region of 6 Mil might be a bit risky but would be a cracking signing if it pays off.
17 Jul 2015 11:05:49
I heard he had signed a contract extension after Spurs made an approach for him earlier this month.
agreed he would be a great signing
17 Jul 2015 11:20:43
I think we are going to get linked to a whole host of strikers now, I still think destro for me, he's quality, but we will have to wait and see. Just hope they invest the whole fee
{Ed002's Note - Roma are trying to find a buyer in England because they can get more money than they can from the Italian side who will become interested after a sale - with interest gone from others he was hawked around in January. To be honest, and I shouldn't say this, but if a deal can be done with either of the interested English sides, you should hope it is not AV as the player is a complete flake.}
17 Jul 2015 13:03:03
Yes, i am also not too keen on Destro, but I hope we could snap up Ljajic he actually made Destro look a lot better than he is.
17 Jul 2015 13:13:48
Martial would be a quality signing and I'd go for another as well even if it is adebayor as long as he took a big pay cut. Some experience in our league would be a bonus. The guy from roma ain't much good. The winger on the other hand is a good player.
17 Jul 2015 20:17:44
With the £40,5 million, I'd rather sign Destro, Ljalić and Embolo. Then Villa will have no need to sign Townsend and Austin, I think.
17 Jul 2015 08:10:08
In Switzerland on a business trip and there's massive talk of breel embolo coming to villa Basel want £10-£12 mill. 18 years old 18 goals last season. 3 caps for the Suisse got to be a bargain!!!
17 Jul 2015 09:26:51
Hope this is true would love to see him at the villa like I said in earlier posts goals wasn't spectacular but always seemed to be there strong fast and can head a ball knows where the goal is and gets stuck in to me every bit as good as benteke. hopefully were on the up!!!
17 Jul 2015 12:30:47
The kid is very very good!! 18 yo, full to skills, strength and power. Ideal replacement for benteke.
16 Jul 2015 23:06:53
We've agreed a deal to sign malaga midfielder sergio darder for 7 milion.
17 Jul 2015 02:20:32
Hey Guys, remember me saying that Tim Sherwood's comment that Benteke would stay at Villa was just kidology to get the right price. Don't like to blow my own trumpet but now you see. All i say now is take note of my other comments on the takeover and Tim's comments regarding that, sit back relax and wait for news to break because like i stated this ain't over.!! ;-)
16 Jul 2015 19:11:08
Heard a rumour of villa looking at Bradley wright-phillips not concrete tho
16 Jul 2015 19:22:37
No no no no no please
16 Jul 2015 23:16:52
I think we're going to have too many centre mids-delph, gueye, Westwood, Gary Gardner, Sanchez, herd, Cole. and we're looking at more?
Who's going to play Number 10? Gil, super jack, nzogbia (who I hope leaves)
As for strikers, not the end of the world. Sell him to its and do a deal for Hernandez or Wilson. Remy probably available too. Much rather him go to Utd than Liverpool!
17 Jul 2015 08:36:44
I'd rather ian Wright come out of retirement than him.!!!
17 Jul 2015 13:20:14
I'd prefer the concrete to Bradley Wright Philips.
Like to see us get Townsend, then a quality defender and 2 quality forwards. Not much to ask is it? 😁
16 Jul 2015 17:43:48
Well it looks like LFC are about to sign CB20 and Newcastle are signing Austin. If we had trouble scoring goals last year, how bad will it be without Tekkers and no decent replacement. I'm always optimistic at the start of a season, but with Tekkers gone and no takeover, I think this year might be the year we go down.
16 Jul 2015 18:34:37
Totally agree missed a trick not signing austin
16 Jul 2015 20:51:59
Austin gone no where nothing been agreed wot you on about
16 Jul 2015 21:13:52
He's not gone yet. though it is slightly disappointing that on the official site today's pics from Portugal don't show him involved.
16 Jul 2015 22:14:43
Long time reader of this site and a few others of yours. Thought I'd share a murmor I heard through the grape vine.
Being from swindon and seeing as it's all about inbred everyone knows someone whose either married too or siblings. Or both!! Anyway long story short Charlie aistins wife is a local girl and heard through her father she is in no way moving to Tyneside !!!
May be a load of rubbish but thought I'd share.
And can I just take the time to say good job edds
{Ed007's Note - Now that's a good old fashioned rumour. :) Thanks buddy and welcome to the site.}
16 Jul 2015 16:40:22
I see we have been linked with the striker Destro from Roma as well has his team mate Ljajic
{Ed007's Note - Ljajic would be a cracking signing for AV. I don't watch much Italian football but I've been impressed with what I've seen of him.}
16 Jul 2015 17:08:19
Ye, he terrorizes defenses down the left, cuts in well, good on set pieces and strong on his feet. Would work well with a natural finisher like Austin, valued around 8 - 10 mil.
My only wonder is my have Scott Sinclair on the left already, don't see either one of them happy as squad players.
{Ed007's Note - Ljajic can play through the middle as well so perhaps that's where TS sees him.}
16 Jul 2015 17:29:42
Would great to have that versatility then, especially with the amount of injuries we racked up last season. Also only 23 years old. If we get Townsend on the left and possibly Austin that is some serious speed on the front line. Might be pushing the budget though based on the money we may get from Benteke sale.
{Ed007's Note - Don't get bogged down thinking about the finances, it'll just fry your brain :=D
16 Jul 2015 17:47:40
Ha ha for sure, think all us Villa fans brains' might be fried already.
{Ed007's Note - It's onwards and upwards for Villa this coming seeing season.}
16 Jul 2015 17:57:10
Always staying positive! When CB20 was purchased how much did we know about him?!! After say 10 games many would have sent him out on loan somewhere! Local radio were very critical of his touch and nose for goal. I look forward to another lesser known overseas striker becoming the next villa giant! Shame about Austin all the same
16 Jul 2015 16:21:11
Could be an interesting situation.
Both LFC & MUFC both showing more than a passing interest in Benteke. We just might get a bit more than 32.5m if they get into a bidding session.
Could Gunners or Chelski also join in then the value might rise significantly.
Benteke would go to either and we end up with a bit more to spend providing Lerner does not close his purse as he has done in the past.
16 Jul 2015 16:44:32
I am also hoping on a bit of a bidding war, how high could it possibly go though considering Liverpool have been stalling so much. If there are any trades involved I would rather have hernandez than Lambert, if that is an option.
16 Jul 2015 16:47:52
I don't think it works like that i think it's just a case of everyone bids £32.5m and Benteke chooses where he goes
16 Jul 2015 17:33:09
Yeah I agree with the villian. the fee obviously has to be accepted. Then benteke chooses his desired destination.
16 Jul 2015 16:05:03
With benteke looking set to leave I think we should be looking to replace him with two strikers, almost a safer bet rather than putting all your eggs into one basket.
As far as the whole Austin interest goes I'd be looking for a joint deal with QPR which would include Phillips too, a cheaper option than pursuing Townsend who's a great player but overpriced.
16 Jul 2015 16:25:22
QPR have priced Austin at 15mil and Phillips at 10mil. I would rather the 25mil go towards Townsend 15mil and walker 8mil
16 Jul 2015 16:43:59
Would need a striker really, for me praet and townsend, and try for Austin as well
16 Jul 2015 15:53:55
Now bentekes going I'd go in for David lafata of sparta Prague, scores goals for fun. Thoughtso anyone
16 Jul 2015 16:12:03
Bit old now. He's 33
16 Jul 2015 15:22:10 suspending bets on benteke to move to Liverpool. As much as I don't want to see him go, we could spend the money on Austin and Townsend. Good business. VTID
{Ed002's Note - Aston Villa are being kept informed by Anderlecht of any approaches for Dennis Praet and I suspect they might be first to put an acceptable offer on the table.
16 Jul 2015 16:10:17
Quality player. I hope we get him. Fingers crossed.
16 Jul 2015 10:34:14
Cissokho to Fiorentina, good move for him if it happens and another one off the books.
15 Jul 2015 22:47:51
So the latest in the preseason saga is now Benteke to ManU! Suppose fits with VP leaving and LFC stalling and stalling and stalling?? Well will help with the coffers? Got this from a national broad sheet that isn't bias
15 Jul 2015 23:09:10
Apparently he'd had his heart set on Liverpool. Think he'd just move to any top four side just to get out personally. i'd be happy just to cash in on him now.
15 Jul 2015 23:19:14
Could do part exchange for Hernandez?? Just a thought, I like the idea!
16 Jul 2015 06:43:45
It has been reported man utd don't have intrest in benteke they want to sign cavani or lewandowski
16 Jul 2015 07:34:46
His agent denied any interest in man utd
16 Jul 2015 12:02:21
Hi wants to go to a top 4 side but has his heart set on Liverpool!
Well which one is it Benteke? As it stands no one has even bid for you so you don't have many options!
16 Jul 2015 13:43:58
is that Liverpool have just triggered the 32.5m clause.
15 Jul 2015 18:37:11
Villa appoint new sporting director Hendrik Almstadt make of what you want, not looked into yet :)
15 Jul 2015 18:48:37
Well we could clutch at straws and say it's a new owner putting his staff in place but let's face it its not its randy staying and putting staff in to run it so he don't have to bother.
15 Jul 2015 20:19:05
you have changed your tune king villa thought you were confident of a takeover
none of us have a clue just heard howard hodgson talk about he was an advisor for the group that were in second place everything was agreed but the chinese stock market was the cause of the breakdown he says they are still interested but don't know how long it will take also says the group who were ahead of them were further along and due to finalise but pulled out but he don't know who they i think when complications are sorted out a deal will go through but not as quick as we would all like .so it is not completely dead as tim says just delayed so tbd to learner he is getting a good structure in place for the time being . I'm confident we will bring in some quality in the meantime . just think a year ago we had paul lambert now we have a young energetic manager who is very ambitious and won't take no mess .
15 Jul 2015 20:27:52
I think it is a good appointment actually, TS is still fairly inexperienced as a manager even though I reckon he has a good future ahead of him. At this point TS strength is working more closely with the players and getting the best out of them. A sporting director will take a lot of the other managerial pressure off of him.
According to my research Almstadt has got some good pedigree and is not one of those image based retired 'star player' director appointments.
16 Jul 2015 02:05:16
Villa1986 I have give up hope m8 to be honest. The takeover was close and I thought it would be done by now. Could be problems to iron out and lerner is readying the ship incase it don't happen but I just fear it won't happen now and this will roll on another season. Don't get me wrong I'm happy with sherwood and the players we going for so that's a plus point and lerner if stays and is willing to spend on the playing staff is not a bad owner just needs football people round him which he is now starting to get. I'm hoping this will still play out nice for us but not holding my breath now in terms of the takeover.
16 Jul 2015 11:25:16
Totally get where your coming from just fingers crossed we get some quality in and as long as we are getting results on the pitch that's what matters to me .
15 Jul 2015 18:21:14
Villa appoint hendrik almstdt as sporting director. I'd sat that confirms lerner is staying. Oh well onwards and upwards.
16 Jul 2015 01:32:52
Maybe Usmanov is planting the seeds (this guy plus Tom fox) before swooping in. Mind you he'd have to sell some of his arsenal shares first
15 Jul 2015 17:57:59
If we are to sell big ben I would hope to see it spent wisely Austin and townsend would be nice but I really feel we should try and nail a no.10 to link up between the midfielders and forwards
15 Jul 2015 20:01:38
Jack Grealish will be a good number 10 in my opinion especially after having gained some experience last season
16 Jul 2015 01:35:34
Can't see my previous post but I believe the number 10 will be Denis praet ( hopefully spellcheck got the name right ;) )
16 Jul 2015 11:21:13
Praet would be a great signing I agree and yes grealish could play I that position it I don't feel his ready to perform like he has for a full season so more option 's needed
15 Jul 2015 17:34:05
Hearing Gil is impressing in Portugal. Does anyone else feel that this would be like a new signing if he played?
15 Jul 2015 21:10:53
Deffo, give him a good pre season & he'll be a big player for us, Kozak the same, in a team that goes for a win rather than not try to lose like under PL
16 Jul 2015 01:21:14
Denis parent will be the number 10 your talking about ;)
15 Jul 2015 16:35:07
So guys, I can't say I would be happy to see Big Ben go but in the same respect I don't think I would be overly disappointed. Money generated from his sale would pay for Townsend and amavi. All we need is a good priced striker. What we need to remember is that Big Ben isn't irreplaceable. There are strikers available (Austin) with a bigger work rate and better consistency than Ben. Let's remain positive.
15 Jul 2015 16:42:31
Agreed!!
15 Jul 2015 17:12:44
I don't mind the idea of signing Townsend, as long as it's nowhere near the £15m Spurs want
16 Jul 2015 01:30:26
Townsend would be good for £10m if we could get him, if Spurs want him off their wage bill we should try a bid, as much as I like Austin I think he has knee problems and would show up in a medical. Would be a gamble to pay the £15m asking price
15 Jul 2015 16:24:53
Benteke talking to Liverpool as we speak, guys.
15 Jul 2015 18:24:14
Um no he isn't
15 Jul 2015 13:35:23
I really can't understand why we are not pushing for an Nzogbia sale to fund a higher bid for Chery. Yes I know the Dutch league is not the PL, but 15 Goals and 6 assists in 35 games.
Even if he scores 2 goals and registers 2 assists he is already better than Nzogbia.
15 Jul 2015 14:03:43
I have been waiting for Nzogbia to spark into life ever since he joined us but he has continually flattered to deceive I am hoping with a good run in the team under TS he has one more class season in him !!
15 Jul 2015 14:21:07
I reckon he has had enough chances, but if TS wants to try, in my opinion he's got till Jan that's his last chance. We have to recoup some money from him.
16 Jul 2015 01:27:17
Some players are happy to sit around picking up their wages every week, Sherwood has said today that he needs to shift them on in order to free up wages for new signings
Maybe zog is one of them, add Bennett, sissokho, tonev any maybe even Hutton then hopefully make another 2-3 signings - amavi (done?), praet and Townsend would be nice, keep benteke and we're looking good :)
15 Jul 2015 11:31:48
Big big transfer coming!
Word on the street is that a big signing is being unveiled on Friday along with the expected Amavi.
Established international striker, totally from left field this one.
Don't know about numbers but in the region of 20 million and Benteke stays!
Boom!
15 Jul 2015 12:41:33
I'll believe that when I see it
15 Jul 2015 13:12:35
my first post as I am struggling to believe this one no word on any other sites regarding this but I really hope its true as I can't imagine we will start the season with Big Ben up top but if we do I think we will be in the top 8!
15 Jul 2015 13:25:17
Adebayor is big (tall) an established international striker and once sold for £20m
Wouldn't be suprised if it's him and you say I told you so on technicalities haha.
No deal can be done in secret nowadays because the agents search for a better deal and money constantly so like above, I will believe it when I see it!
15 Jul 2015 13:38:02
Hard to believe, but it seems Villa have the knack of being the best secrets keepers around to all of our frustrating dismay.
14 Jul 2015 22:23:19
I hope so guys, but I don't think we are being sold, more than happy to scoff humble pie but Sherwood said it was dead, guess it's being a part of being a Villa fan, lots of false dawns in our time.
Fingers crossed I am wrong.
UTV
15 Jul 2015 03:28:00
Put it like this did Randy Lerner use Tim Sherwood to announce that he had given exclusivity to a potential buyer or to pass on any other information regarding the sale of the club "No" is the answer,so why would he use Tim Sherwood to pass on that the deal had fallen through. I don't think Lerner would of done that he is a respectable business man after all who conducts himself likewise and feel certain that he himself would of made it public knowledge long before the story broke.
15 Jul 2015 09:25:17
You are Wise indeed Old Man! :-)
As you say, you wouldn't expect Tim to announce news like this, or even have that much knowledge about it. If it was definitely off, and Lerner was keeping control, you would expect an statement from someone like Tom Fox or Lerner himself, or maybe even a Press Officer rather than an off the cuff comment from the Team Manager.
I suspect that there is a little bit of 'gamesmanship' going on. Either, Villa put Tim up to it to rattle a few cages with the potential buyers, or TS is being a little mischievous and decided to stir things up a little himself as it must be a frustrating situation for him.
I won't believe it is off until we get an official statement.
15 Jul 2015 10:05:34
Or as someone else said, he probably said its off so the players transfer fees we want won't go up an extra few mill because the teams know we have a rich owner etc, for example Sterling cost City 49mil. to anyone else he would have been 30mil (not even worth that tbh)
15 Jul 2015 11:10:36
Exactly my thoughts, I can't see Randy saying " by the way Tim, when you next have an interview just slip it in that the deal is off mate " I think it may have just been said as a bit of sarcasm either aimed at the press for continually questioning Tim about the progress or aimed at Lerner because the deal is taking so long.
15 Jul 2015 21:34:27
Hope your right fellow Villains, but as already stated TS is a bit new in this business and says it how it is, a big money buyer does not mess about and stumps up the odd million which is being squabbled about.
6 weeks is up in my reckoning on 20th July, so maybe hold on until then. It's next Monday after all.
Either way if RL is staying he must understand that he needs to invest to get the mighty Villa rousing again, the TV money has to be speculated.
14 Jul 2015 21:16:09
I don't think takeover is off at all and will be done within a few days same thing happened when lerner bought us and Tim says he thinks it's dead but that's not come from randy and it's never done till its done. !! guys. By Saturday I think new owner in
14 Jul 2015 22:11:20
When randy bought villa we were a public limited company and it was reported all the way through the takeover, the fans knew what was going on, we will have to wait and see if it is dead or not
14 Jul 2015 20:54:40
According to Newsnow, Amavi deal is very close to being done.
Just tidying up a few loose ends, I would be chuffed with this one if it happens as I was not sure he was happy coming to B6, appears he has had a change of mind.
Now we need to get Austin, even if Benny Boy stays, would give us options and potency.
14 Jul 2015 19:40:11
Have you ever thought about what would happen with all these players that Villa are bidding for at the moment should a super rich buyer were to be announced. Instantly their asking prices would shoot through the roof so I am not too surprised that we are hearing that the deal as fallen through, it could possibly save millions. Also making it appear that we are prepared to keep Benteke makes other clubs realise that they will have to pay 32 million if they want him. There is a lot of games played within football these days, just a thought.
14 Jul 2015 20:13:43
Totally agree.
Watch this space!!
14 Jul 2015 20:40:57
I seem to recollect Randy getting getting back on his jet and flying home when a deal with deadly fell thro, only to fly back a few days later to complete. I am sure there is an element of bluff going on from one party or the other so I wouldn't be too surprised if something contrary were to be announced.
The 6 week exclusivity period was released by the club, timmys comments, albeit maybe 100% accurate, don't hold the same gravitas.
My gut feeling - keep watching this space, because it ain't over till its over.
14 Jul 2015 20:45:42
My thoughts are this Flackie,the deal itself as been shrouded in secrecy since day one with people neither being told anything at all about it's progress nor indeed the buyers identity, so now all of a sudden how is it that everyone is stating that it as fallen through. I have not read anything of this coming from Lerner himself or from anyone who is directly conected to the deal, so until such time that an official statement is released concerning the deal I myself will be remaining sceptical on what I am hearing.
14 Jul 2015 20:47:27
My thoughts are this Flackie, The deal itself as been shrouded in secrecy since day one with people neither being told anything at all about it's progress nor indeed the buyers identity, so now all of a sudden how is it that everyone is stating that it as fallen through. I have not read anything of this coming from Lerner himself or from anyone who is directly connected to the deal, so until such time that an official statement is released concerning the deal I myself will be remaining sceptical on what I am hearing.
14 Jul 2015 21:28:37
Sherwood said "I think it's dead now, to be honest." Please note the use of the two words "I think" which is not really stating that he knows anything for sure and the press just fill in the blanks to make the story how they wish it to be perceived.
14 Jul 2015 21:40:50
I reckon you may have a point there, I think Sherwood is pretty clever with his press releases, taking pressure of players etc. I think his statement about Benteke's release clause at the end of the season was masterful. Chased away all the jokers and laid it out straight, either you pay or forget it.
Maybe this is another ploy of his, as you all have mentioned above.
14 Jul 2015 19:09:46
Just listened to Tim sherwoods interview on Fabian Delphi staying and Christian Benteke. He says there was no way delph failed a medical and it was just his choice to stay. He then went on to say that it's up to Villa now to buy in the QUALITY to build a team around Fabian and others. I do actually believe that Tim will only look at quality too. He looked very confident. He also said that Benteke would stay but I just get the feeling he's sending a message out to Liverpool saying if you want him it's £32.5m or no deal, and I get the feeling if Benteke does go he's relaxed as he can get a replacement.
So, let's see this "quality" come in then.
14 Jul 2015 18:48:39
Very disappointed that the takeover deal has crashed. Has Lerner been stringing us along to flog season tickets or am I being a little too cynical ?
14 Jul 2015 19:16:16
I would be very concerned if there wasn't at least some genuine interest from others looking to buy the club with it being publically up for sale for so long, but who knows?
14 Jul 2015 20:10:50
I'm hoping that now most of the bomb squad have gone, RL might throw a bit more money at it, & if Tekkers goes, he would trust TS to spend wisely on 2/3 quality players that'll make a massive difference, & let's not forget, we're still owned by a billionaire, he's made some mistakes for sure but I think his heart's in the right place, maybe the takeover fell through because whoever was trying to buy couldn't take us forward any better than he could
UTV
14 Jul 2015 18:33:19
Wot a surprise no takeover it was all bs randy l should sell for wot he bought us for 75mil that's a good price were going to struggle now got sell players n all another dog fight yet again we are going to get further behind bottom half teams soon if were not carefull n can't beleive someone wants to buy wba over us
14 Jul 2015 20:48:41
Randy Lerner not on paid 75 mil he has also invested a lot of money into the club finishing what Ellis started. Lerner is a Villa fan and wants the best for the club appointing T S and Fox are massive steps forward he can only invest on the players what the fair play rules alow so if players go so be it I HOPE LERNER STAYS and has some success with our great club. You should support Villa no matter what.
14 Jul 2015 18:01:50
On a positive note, looks like we've finally convinced Amavi Villa ent too bad! Expected to be completed by Friday. £9m again, not too shabby for Lerner
14 Jul 2015 19:18:30
Would love to see this transfer come off. I've only seen a youtube vid of him (and we know how deceiving the highlight reels can be) but he looks to have it all; pace, power, trickery, a pretty vicious slide tackle and a willingness to get forward and make the play happen.
14 Jul 2015 17:33:03
Sherwood expects Benteke to remain at Aston Villa for the upcoming season.
14 Jul 2015 16:43:19
Takeover has crashed, buyer pulled out its back to Randy now. Can see the Beast being sold and another long hard summer for us die hard Villa fans.
Gobsmacked
14 Jul 2015 17:13:04
Wouldn't be too upset even without a takeover our transfer budget seems to have improved judging by the players we've bid for, been linked to and purchased. Randy will take a back seat now anyway and a new chairman will be appointed, just hope it's the right person
14 Jul 2015 17:16:07
I read the same thing - Randy will be the owner for the foreseeable. Apparently Sherwood also said that 'due to financial fair play' we have to sell before we can buy - so that basically means Tekkers is as good as gone. At least he seems to be putting a little bit more cash in this time around, so at least that's a plus.
14 Jul 2015 18:19:49
He also said he expects benteke to stay
14 Jul 2015 16:39:12
Just heard takeover is dead. Looks like we sre stuck with Lerner.
14 Jul 2015 16:50:08
From who?
14 Jul 2015 16:54:24
What a load of rubbish!
It's all but finished and waiting to be announced to press.
14 Jul 2015 16:57:06
German radio station
14 Jul 2015 17:09:20
Tim sherwoods mouth, he has said all dead
14 Jul 2015 17:13:29
Tim Sherwood stated it earlier too
14 Jul 2015 17:17:27
I'm hearing the same things guys - and apparently we have to sell players to buy too - so Benteke clearly won't be staying. Disappointing, I really hope the info is wrong, but I doubt it.
14 Jul 2015 18:25:07
Tim also said he don't see tekkers leaving and that was in a interview!
14 Jul 2015 18:59:06
Sherwood as also stated that he expects Benteke to stay, think it's just a bit of kidology myself, don't know about the takeover though it seems a little bit strange to pull out completely at this stage, although possible I would of thought unlikely.
14 Jul 2015 15:16:10
this will get shot down to hell but am i the only one that's not happy delph is staying?
hes added that stupid 8mill tag to his contact, soon as one the big clubs comes along he can't jump ship quick enough and from what I've read the only reason the transfer failed was his medical not the fact he want to stay and play football, its only going to take another bid from a big team and we going to have same again
14 Jul 2015 15:26:57
Well I've heard that he asked for a really low release clause in his contract at City so he could leave if he didn't get game time. They rejected so he pledged his future to the Villa.
14 Jul 2015 15:38:02
I don't think he even went to the medical, but maybe if someone like arsenal came in for him then yes I think he would leave.
14 Jul 2015 16:46:13
I think the chances of delph doing another u-turn is unlikely now no matter who comes in now. Not sure him failing a medical is true but if we do have a new owner come perhaps we should try an offer a bumper deal an get rid of the release clause. More money for him an we can ask what we want. win win really.
14 Jul 2015 14:02:13
I've just been told by a close friend who has liverpool links that benteke to Liverpool is done for 29 million and lambert coming to us. He says this will break later today.
14 Jul 2015 14:57:35
Kingy, I have been reading the same rumour mate, its all over the web and on Newsnow as we speak.
14 Jul 2015 15:34:54
Not looking good for us keeping him then. Can't believe no news on takeover yet either. I fear it's off and lerner is staying.
14 Jul 2015 16:18:58
Don`t say that Kingy, let's hope its soon, its dong my head in.
What`s bothering me, is that if Ben goes we need Austin or the likes, and Newcastle are getting closer to signing him.
We need to move fast, another striker is needed anyway even if Benteke stays or goes.
14 Jul 2015 16:41:39
Big Ben gone and lambert in plus lots of extra cash to spend???? Swinging towards a good deal for me as long as we strengthen the other areas we need,is Austin the complete player we need?? Remy?? Townsend has to be brought now as TS highly rates him. plus where is the takeover?? Just a little info to easy are minds as its getting close to the start of the season and we don't even know who will own us!! Fingers crossed everything falls into place as I'm 100% happy with the way sherwood is looking to build the team
14 Jul 2015 13:46:11
Benteke to liverpool is agreed, 40 euros! Lambert coming to us.
14 Jul 2015 16:35:24
Why on earth would villa want lambert he's washed up.he wouldn't get 2 goals all season
13 Jul 2015 18:16:54
Anyone heard anymore about the takeover ???
Just want to know what the plans are this season and where the money is for these players we are linked with probably use benteke money 😤
13 Jul 2015 16:38:48
Anymore on breel embolo? Seems a decent buy his goals didn't look spectacular but he seems to be always there or abouts strong fast can head a ball would be excellent along side the beast knows where the goal is even if benteke leaves I reckon he can do the job!! Thoughts?
13 Jul 2015 15:53:45
Spurs willing to pay part of Adebayors wages and drop fee to £5m if villa agree to take him.
13 Jul 2015 17:13:30
Not for me tbh rather we look else where
13 Jul 2015 18:29:12
I would snap there hands off.
With the right coach this guy is awesome, yes he has at times been a dcik but we all have!! On his day, as good as anything in league.
He could be what we been Crying out for, I would take in a heart beat!
13 Jul 2015 18:57:34
Agree Flackie! If he could rediscover the form he showed at Spurs under Sherwood he would be a great signing. Even more so if he is signed as a additional striker rather than Bentekes replacement. Those two up top together would terrorise defences.
13 Jul 2015 21:11:11
There's a reason why they are so desperate to get rid of him, so much so they are willing to pay pat of his wags to play for a different team - These cast-offs are definitely not what we need to be looking at.
14 Jul 2015 00:25:30
I would be a lot happier leaving this one alone, I'm sure there are better options than taking on end of career players.
13 Jul 2015 14:47:08
The German international Mario Gomez looks to be available for around £7 mill, a few years back I thought he looked the complete striker, 30 years old now, worth a shout?
13 Jul 2015 15:07:39
Totally agree!
13 Jul 2015 15:30:37
A lot of rumours flying about if benteke goes would certainly like to see any of the 3 strikers linked Hernandez Gomez and ayew, Townsend aswell!!! But ain't seen nothing concrete other than amavi really
13 Jul 2015 12:47:33
Seen reports we have bid €10m for Malaga's Sergie Darda. Not sure how many CM's we need
13 Jul 2015 10:54:00
My source tells me striker moussa konate is a target
13 Jul 2015 00:44:06
I've just been reading that Villa are close to signing the Barnsley youngster Mason Holgate. The 18 year old defender as refused a new contract offered by Burnley.
12 Jul 2015 18:22:05
Seen a rumour linking us with Jordan Ayew
12 Jul 2015 18:26:59
I have to, good young player, just seems we being linked to everyone at the moment
12 Jul 2015 19:07:11
Looks like we're sign am amavi this week and in for ayew as well as defender milosovic.
12 Jul 2015 19:49:40
thomo88 have just been reading Amavi not really sure about the move to VP, I would not build hopes up too much on that one.
Would be a great signing if it happens ????????
12 Jul 2015 19:54:04
I can't find this link!
I do hope so, but would love Austin
12 Jul 2015 20:22:40
Hi Flackie, the link is on a site called Newsnow find Aston Villa and it has a load of pages ie Inj&Suspensions, Transfer news and Aston Villa, loads of Links on there.
Hope that helps
12 Jul 2015 20:41:25
Posted before regarding Amavi, completely down to Lyons stance on the player if they look elsewhere we'll sign him
11 Jul 2015 22:17:32
My Citeh mate says there are strong runours in Manchester that Delph failed his medical.
Sour grapes? Or a legacy of his old injuries?
11 Jul 2015 22:40:34
I've seen this rumour floating about online, not sure how true, hope it isn't and that he just had a change of heart and realised he would be jeopardising his England place. Now we can move on, well chuffed kozak played and scored today, great to see him back in the claret and blue
UTV
{Ed007's Note - It sounds like sour grapes to me but I'll try and find out from Ed002 if there's any truth in it.}
11 Jul 2015 23:11:20
Can't see how a regular player would fail a medical ( I suppose it's possible)
However, anyone else find it odd that Lerner was in town and he changed his mind?
Maybe Lerners had a word in his ear, hopefully good times around the corner for us fans with regards to a takeover
UTV
12 Jul 2015 06:56:55
I read somewhere earlier that Delph changed his decision because of fan threats, I think this is just gutter press and I don't think that was his reason for staying as I suppose most players that leave a club receive a certain amount of unsavoury comments.
12 Jul 2015 09:04:22
I very much doubt that it would have been because of fan threats. If he was worried Citeh,s owners could afford bodyguard for him! As for the comment "cant see how regular players would fail a medical", if that were the case, why would clubs spend so much money and effort putting players through them if there were no chance of failing them?
I think we should just take it at face value that FB looked at his options including money, playing time, England prospects etc: Weighed all that up against leaving a club he likes and is respected as a player, (and maybe knows there are brighter days ahead for us), and chose to stay.
Well done him because you can be sure the advice from agents would have been to leave. I am delighted he is staying, we were definitely a better team when he was playing last season.
12 Jul 2015 13:50:39
1st time poster, give Delph more money, scrap any buy out clause, build team around him, Richards, Clark, Guzan (not getting credit he deserves, form is temporary, class/desire is permanent) Grealish, Tekkers or Austin, good spine of team, thinking of probable buys for other positions, waiting for takeover 1st. What does everybody think?
12 Jul 2015 13:58:02
Guzan
Walker Richards Clark Gibbs
Bacuna Gueye Delph
Chery Grealish
Tekkers or Austin
👍🏻? 👎🏻?
12 Jul 2015 16:59:52
can any one shed any light on what is happening re the proposed transfer of chery or the takeover
11 Jul 2015 20:40:07
Great to see Libor Kozak on the score sheet be it just a friendly defeat! He has such a torrid long journey back let's hope will be the start of something positive for player and club!
11 Jul 2015 18:08:39
Absolutely chuffed that Delph is staying. I will eat a piece of that humble pie. I do think he'll only be staying this year as he knows he'll have to be a regular to stay in the England side for the Euros but credit where it's due. He could have just took the money. Fair play Fabian. Now that's the sort of guy I want wearing the captains armband. Let's build a team around him this summer so that we can have a decent season and make it even harder for him to leave.
UTV
11 Jul 2015 19:31:33
If delph is staying then something BIG is going down.roll on next week!
11 Jul 2015 21:32:25
I'm glad he is staying too but if you think he is only going to be here until next season why should we build a team around him. What's the point if he goes before the side is even finished. Better off building a team where any player can leave and there is quality cover for the position.
11 Jul 2015 16:27:29
With reports saying Delph is staying now is it likely to be still the case that he will have the 8 mil buyout clause - or would it be a dynamic thing and increase if he chooses not to leave is season?
11 Jul 2015 17:03:49
Wouldn't surprise me if he's offered fresh terms woth the buy out either removed or increased
11 Jul 2015 17:14:09
And a further pay rise no doubt - glad he is staying though.
11 Jul 2015 17:23:27
Happy days eat our words boys he is loyal!! great professional if he stays
11 Jul 2015 17:35:44
Was proper gutted last nite and this morning, and I'm actually buzzing and over the moon now, really hope benteke follows suit and the rumours of townsend are true
Utv
11 Jul 2015 18:45:03
Great news again feeds into new owner due soon where wages, new players and optimism will be a reality. Must have been part of negotiations whilst staying behind from Portugal!!
11 Jul 2015 20:51:53
He stayed behind because his wife is expecting. Glad he staying.
11 Jul 2015 21:30:11
Again I don't want to sound a killjoy but he is not loyal - he considered going to City. We heard the rumours that he spoke to Micah Richards and from what I heard he wanted a low buyout clause at City as an escape route - probably from the advice Richards gave him. They wouldn't play ball so he didn't sign for them.
12 Jul 2015 20:30:19
I have to agree. He was off, failed the medical and is now staying.
To be fair though, he did sign a new contract in Jan with a buy out clause would have given us £8m instead of nothing had he let the contract run down. So I think he gets credit for that.
I don't think anyone can really expect a player to turn down a massive pay rise, even if it means bench time.
This is something to put behind us all now and look forward to next month.
A final note. This tale, and others like it, should make players wary of the actions they take on the road to a new club. Can you image the situation for Sterling should his move to Man C also fall through. By comparison, the actions by FD are positively upfront and honest.
11 Jul 2015 16:26:57
Delph staying, phew !!
Well done son, was feeling low yesterday with the news he was off to citeh,
Good lad, stay with us and be a legend for the biggest and most original club in England.
Loyalty is king 👏👏👏👏
12 Jul 2015 09:49:50
Don't know what stopped him if it was a medical because I was told we have changed how he trains because of his knees but all I know it was a no brainier staying at a club where he is loved and could be a legend like Paul McGrath just think he is not good enough for a top four club great player but just not there yet what do you lot think ?????
11 Jul 2015 16:13:31
Delph statement saying he is not leaving on ITV
11 Jul 2015 16:32:03
Buzzing with that! Apparently it was more or less done yesterday and he's woke up with a change of heart! UTV
11 Jul 2015 16:38:40
Well our midfield is starting to look pretty strong if you ask me. Delph, gueye, Westwood, Sanchez, Sinclair, nzogbia hopfully add Townsend. To be fair boys that looks pretty decent. A good balance between ball winners attacking and holding midfielders as well as some decent passers of the ball. Sign amavi and another CB keep Big Ben and i would be happy
11 Jul 2015 16:49:45
Well I must eat humble pie but am glad to do so FD to remain at the villa hopefully tekers does the same and with the new TS signings we will be flyin up the prem hope they still go for chery n embolo
{Ed007's Note - You better pass that pie around because I think there's a few on here needing a large slice of it :)
11 Jul 2015 17:16:45
I will have a slice. but to have both delph and gueye in the heart of our midfield I'm buzzing. Happy to keep Guzan in goal most of the goals we conceded last season was due to terrible defending. A poor defence can make any goalkeeper look poor. I think we need to seal the amavi deal and if tekkers goes get in a replacement. Possible Austin. Oh and Townsend. I would be a happy man then.
11 Jul 2015 17:22:14
Fantastic news about Delph, still cannot believe that he would change his mind so late in the day, makes me wonder if Delph as perhaps been told something about the takeover, when it looked a done deal and a big money move for Delph and then to pull out at the last moment I can only assume that something major changed his mind.
11 Jul 2015 18:41:50
Yep. well said ed. Including myself.
11 Jul 2015 21:55:05
I gave delph some stick last night on here and to my sons, understandably but this seems like a new signing!!!
11 Jul 2015 16:09:02
Delph announced he staying at villa. Now just for benteke
11 Jul 2015 17:47:09
Very happy with the news regarding Delph. I wouldn't be surprised if he has been advised against a move by Richards and Sinclair, also would not be surprised if he has spoken to Mr.Hodgson regarding his Euro 2016 chances with restricted game time at City.
11 Jul 2015 14:14:02
Been told an announcement to press is 14/7
Apparently staff at meeting where told all jobs through out vp are safe.
I'm hoping the announcement will be a certain Mr Ellison. But I'm also hearing that that fell through, and that Mr Lerner may be now staying.
I hope this is duff info, and I'm just passing on
11 Jul 2015 17:25:54
Flackie do u work at VP? Or is it someone you know?
11 Jul 2015 17:36:51
I don't think that anyone who does not need to know actually knows anything about the takeover and surely if Lerner was staying he would of announced it by now having no reason not to. I think the buyers identity is based on individual guess work and the that the best thing to do is wait and see instead of starting discussions based on speculation.
{Ed007's Note - You want people on a rumours site to stop speculating? I can't see Ed001 being too happy with that - it's kind of the point of the site mate.}
11 Jul 2015 23:17:59
Danny, no I don't work at vp! Although I wish I did, but I do have a very good friend who works in the press office.
Over the past view years 90% of info passed from her has been true.
Joker I also clearly say that what I was saying was told to me, don't shoot the messenger! And I hope your right, that if that was the case it would be common knowledge!
12 Jul 2015 10:36:30
Flackie I wasn't having a dig at you mate. It's easy to misinterpret what people are writing in here I was simply asking if you worked at VP as it sounded like you did with the way you said the meeting was called.
11 Jul 2015 14:11:03
I think we need to be logical with regards to Delph. Personally I'm gutted he has left, thank him for what he did for the villa last year, and the season before, and hope he plays, and grows with the standard of players he will be with. He shone at villa, looked at times a world beater, one of two things will happen, he will stay as he is, sink at the challenge of being a small fish in every big pond, or, and I hope and actually think that it will be this, that he will keep getting better, improve to the standard he is now playing with, and rule the England midfield.
As regards to his buy out, leaving after signing his new contract, and loyalty?!!
I think we should pat him on back, and thank him for what he has done. He would be leaving for zero, yet because of what the club did for him, stood by him, he stayed, with a buy out, so both the club, and player benefit. Intelligent, unique and fair. I think he meant his speech, and wish him well.
Someone has offered to probably double his pay, play in champions league, and let's be honesty win a trophy so he can hold his head high. He has done nothing no one who is on this page wouldn't of done. And we support the villa, he is from Bradford, and is a Leeds fan!
Thank you Fabian, as with out you we would be a championship side. Good luck, and I will applaud you when you come back to vp.
11 Jul 2015 14:57:01
i agree totally and hope he does well, but would have liked him to stay
11 Jul 2015 16:14:22
delphi staying just released a statement happy days
11 Jul 2015 00:02:36
Alfreð Finnbogason is clearly to leave Real Sociedad on loan for next season, according to what I read. I think that it would be great if Villa signed him, as he has an eye for goal.
10 Jul 2015 23:50:48
Been watching the news unfold about Delph and got to say I think it's such a terrible shame and waste, I think it goes to show that footballers behave like MP's nowadays can't trust a word that comes out of their mouth! I think he made it worse we all the "villa is my club " " we want bigger and better things" speech !! But his not irreplaceable and will look like a very small fish in a big man city pond! And will end up on the bench as we have seen before with Milner and Barry! I think the fact Benteke is away in Portugal training with the lads is a good sign? And I hope he stays even if it's just 1 more season think we are owed a little loyalty as villa fans? On the upside another 2 new signings might not be Ronaldo or messi but some decent players in the team just got to get them working better together ! UTV
11 Jul 2015 07:20:31
Think this is a big mistake for Delph he isn't as good as everyone was saying yea ok he looked good for a season in a poor team one of the worst teams I've seen down at villa what a waste for the lad could of made this move in another two years but now his career is over look what happened to Rodwell now his stuck up at Sunderland and who would wanna be up there 😂
11 Jul 2015 12:14:40
agree,agree,agree, both chunkryan/rach123 he is a average player at best shame on him for telling all us villa boys how much in love with the villa I am very angry though that some idiot put that 8 mil get out pratt we will not miss him lads so let's get behind ts and team let them know how true supporters love our club buy some real talent and move on holt enders in the sky.
11 Jul 2015 16:38:35
Stop slagging the boy of and get behind him he is staying it's confirmed come start of the season your be blowing him off
11 Jul 2015 16:42:33
Rach123 great post,100% agree
10 Jul 2015 20:22:36
Delph having medical at MCFC tomorrow.
This means that Guyeye will cost about the same as the fee from City.
Shame he is on his way but that's the way it goes.
LFC still looking at Ben and probably will try to sort a deal but Sherwood will not move unless the deal is right for AVFC.
10 Jul 2015 20:18:52
Although I'm gutted that we're to lose Delph and Benteke I think we need to put this into perspective. Delph is a great player at our level but he's not irreplaceable. As for Benteke, as unplayable as he is in some games he can also be stroppy when the ball isn't passed to him and I feel that this year with all the hype about him he could throw his toys out and believe he's better than our club. To get £40m for the both of them is decent business. Especially considering Delph could have gone for free. Both players leave us at an awful time for them because they're under so much pressure to make their national teams and Delph will struggle at City and bigger players than Christian have failed to live up to expectations at Anfield.
How many of you would swap Delph and Benteke (£40m) for Townsend, cabaye and Austin (£40m approx). I know that Cabaye has gone to palace and I'm gutted we weren't in for him but it shows that there's better out there if we look.
I'm happy for us to clear out the dead wood and get rid of those that feel they're too good for the claret and blue and spend this precious wages on players commited to our wonderful club. Players I'd be after are
Austin (£15m) Remy (£10m) Townsend (£15m) michael Dawson (£4m) Avami (£9m) Praet (£10m) Schmeichel (£10m).
£73m spent but around £45m of that will have come in. £28m spend plus gueye. But we have a quality squad rather than a team of cheap hopefuls. Sorry for the long msg.
10 Jul 2015 20:41:41
I like what you are saying Mike, and I am with you all the way.
10 Jul 2015 21:53:29
well said its gutting to lose him but as you say he is quite easily replaced
10 Jul 2015 22:37:15
Ashley Young left Aston villa as an England international but soon lost his place. The same goes for Stewart Downing. The last couple of England managers have regularly visited Villa Park to watch our players in what has been a number of difficult and at times awful seasons yet our players are in the frame. Even Tom Cleverly got on the verge of a recall but they all seem to think they can do better only to become bit part players. Even James Milner has struggled to hold down a regular place for both club and country. The only player to bet yet themselves was Gareth Barry. I hate that our best players leave but at the same time I'm happy to keep doubling our money when the mercenaries want to leave.
I have faith in Tim to bring in hungry players but also with a bit of quality too. He doesn't strike me as the type of man to accept 2nd best or to buy someone to make up the numbers. My worry is that if he is successful over the next 2/3 years then Man City will want him too. At least Liverpool won't want him as they normally look at Southampton first.
10 Jul 2015 19:13:40
Gueye has completed his move to Villa, 4yr deal sealed
10 Jul 2015 19:40:16
Hurray some good news
10 Jul 2015 19:07:50
So Delph is pretty much confirmed as leaving and Gueye completed, replacement sorted.
10 Jul 2015 19:16:17
I think that's why delph has jumped ship could see gueye as a serious threat to his position in the side, so thought why don't i double my wages and sit on the bench at city.
10 Jul 2015 19:41:22
So much for loving the club this is my club I want to sign for life, bye don't let the door hit you on the way out, traitor
10 Jul 2015 20:16:36
Well fabian I really hope it works out for you at man city. I really hope you do not spend your best years sat on the bench behind players signed for silly money watching your hopes of England playing time sink with the weight of your wallet. I also hope that your lovely words in January, that really made football fans all over the country think there was loyalty spring up and bite you. Villa will be stronger without a bullshitter like you.
10 Jul 2015 20:26:32
Yeah that speech is what's made this so bitter! Sterling will follow Delph to City and then the scouse will come for Benteke. At least the our recruitment can properly start.
10 Jul 2015 21:27:25
Actually thinking about it now - he might have been forced by the club to do that speech to keep the fans and the dressing room positive for the rest of the season. And to be fair it did keep us more upbeat. We are probably being a bit harsh picking that out and tarnishing his character with it.
10 Jul 2015 23:15:55
Exactly what I said in earlier posts delph was only being loyal to villa by signing, so we could get money from a sale rather than him walking away on a free!!!
11 Jul 2015 07:47:29
Lads that's complete bull***t! No one gets forced to say anything they don't want to say and wow I'll be loyal to villa and sign a new deal so that u can get 8mill for me next season complete boll** he knew what he was doing same with Big Ben doing everything that looks good but behind the scenes don't give a sh*t
11 Jul 2015 14:51:58
But he could have not signed a new deal, let his contract run out and leave for free. Surely that would have guaranteed him a move?
10 Jul 2015 17:32:21
So delphs signing for man city, what a, ** better not swear. can't see him playing more than a handful of games. money money money. give it till xmas and he'll be crying about what he as done.
10 Jul 2015 17:44:09
I honestly am gutted
10 Jul 2015 17:45:31
Better for them to move on if they are not 100% AVFC, Benteke will be gone as soon as Sterling goes to City, I want to see TS build his own team full of winners not losers with delusions of grandeur holding the club to ransom or threatening to leave every transfer window! Onwards and upwards! VTID
10 Jul 2015 17:50:00
I'll laugh my ass off if they sign Pogba now. Like so many others he will rot on the bench/reserves and he can wave bye bye to his England place if he isn't getting much game time. I really thought he would end up being one of the main figureheads for England at the Euro's and the next world cup but others are bound to step up and push for his place. I don't mind so much that he is leaving but that big speech mid season about loyalty and the players being like brothers was obviously rubbish and the disingenuousness of it really pisses me off.
Shame about the miniscule amount of money involved, but at least he isn't going on a free and if players don't want to play for the club then good riddance.
10 Jul 2015 18:19:41
Agree completely Smudger
10 Jul 2015 18:51:38
Cheers villadave let's look forward to a new era with players who respect the club and want to play/ win for the club and supporters.
10 Jul 2015 18:56:01
I think we all knew that Delph and Benteke would not be with us for the start of next season so I am assuming that Tim as already got plans for replacing them both, so let's just wait and see what the end of the transfer window brings and what becomes of the takeover before getting too disheartened. :-)
10 Jul 2015 19:27:29
Yes Delph has been great for the last 2/3 seasons but has been poor before that. I think Delph and Villa are a good fit but he will struggle at Citeh, maybe he should ask some people for advice may I suggest
Scott Sinclair
Adam Johnson
Gareth Barry
Jack Rodwell
All of the above were shining lights for their respective clubs and were used by Citeh to fill their homegrown quota. Sound familiar Fabian??????
Season 2017/2018 Delph will not be at City, I can almost guarantee it.
10 Jul 2015 19:32:00
I am very happy Joker, as Smudger said if they don`t want to wear the shirt get rid, nobody is bigger than the club.
We will be a better side once all the imports have settled, we have done nothing with the ones we are getting rid of, so all I can say is good luck to the departures and “COME ON YOU LIONS”
10 Jul 2015 20:56:27
Agreed villadave, we were indeed a bottom club with the players that we had, a lot of new blood was and still is needed but things may well turn out for the better and I am still looking forward to next season and remain optimistic.
10 Jul 2015 17:20:34
Well Delph has agreed terms with MC.
Will be gone in next 2-3 days
10 Jul 2015 17:38:08
8 million someone at villa wants their arse kicking for this, 8 million for city is pocket change.
10 Jul 2015 17:50:54
They could probably have done a little better with the buyout clause but at least he isn't going on a free.
10 Jul 2015 17:53:16
I don't think you understand the situation. In January Villa approached Delph to sign a new contract, he basically said I want to leave but instead of going for free will sign a contract which states Villa have to sell for a fee of £8m if a big club comes in.
Villa probably said make it £20m, Delph said £8m take it or leave it.
Did anyone think he would actually sign a new contract?
Yes he will sit on the bench, yes he's gone for the money, yes he's stupid but let's all be honest it was obvious for the day we agreed to sign Gueye for £9m Delph was off.
He helped us stay up last year so we can't really complain too much in my opinion!
10 Jul 2015 18:12:00
Don't worry people I still have faith the takeover will happen and we will have 40 mil to spend from the sales of Delph and big ben plus about another 50 mil from new owner. I might have blind faith but I still feel it's happening. I think it's all down at mo ant looking bad but we will get good news and a big lift.
10 Jul 2015 18:14:21
Disappointing but expected, got £10m for him and had a season out of him, stayed in Prem League and went to Wembley twice! Thanks for the memories but tarra. If we lose FD, CB and RV just remember we were the worst team in the PL not to go down with those 3, so changes may make us harder to beat as will be lot of new players and system?
10 Jul 2015 18:17:30
I am not complaining Kenye32, in fact I have never been that much of a Delph fan.
My posts on here show my feelings about him, he could and should do a lot better with the ball when he has it, instead of running round in circles and losing the ball or disappearing up his own backside.
He works hard for sure, but we will be no worse off without him.
10 Jul 2015 19:42:08
Sorry Villadave, my post was aimed at Villanick for saying someone needs there ass kicked for the £8m release clause.
They actually need praise for putting it there in the first place, otherwise no £8m and no Gueye coming in.
I think Delph was a hard worker but no where near Man City standard. Like all players looked good for us but not irreplaceable.
Only thing I worry about is who will our Captain be next season now Delph and Vlarr are gone. Not enough experience and quality to lead the team forward.
Let's hope money fromBenteke sake is reinvested and quickly so the team can gel before next month.
10 Jul 2015 20:34:11
That’s ok Kenye32, good point.
How about Richards for captain, has the right mentality and a nice bloke with it, a good leader and a winner I think.
10 Jul 2015 16:19:55
Alexander Milosevic to be signed soon
10 Jul 2015 17:37:37
Hope he ain`t Savo`s brother
10 Jul 2015 17:51:25
You mean Mitrovic?
{Ed007's Note - No it's Alexander Milosevic, 23 year old Swedish defender from Besiktas.}
10 Jul 2015 18:27:48
Can't say I've heard of him - does he look any good?
{Ed007's Note - I can't remember seeing him play, sorry.}
10 Jul 2015 15:14:02
A bookies has suspended betting on Delph going to Man city. Disappointed if that happens, for Villa and for Delph
10 Jul 2015 15:39:46
I really can't see him leaving but it's a funny ole game ye never know. Does anyone know why Joe Bennett isn't on the squad sheet ( avfc official site) but it has been updated to include Bunn??
10 Jul 2015 15:40:29
Delph didn't go to Portugal, everyone expects the worst so bet on him going to City, odds lower, betting gets suspended and we all sit here with squeaky bums. Means nothing. hopefully
10 Jul 2015 16:09:21
To tell you the truth, I wouldn't be disappointed if he's sold to Manchester City for £10 million. I really don't think that he has done enough to prove to me that he's good enough for Aston Villa. Besides Villa needs the money from both Delph and Benteke, another player I wouldn't be disappointed for leaving. If Villa received £42,5 million for both players, then Sherwood could sign at least 4-5 quality players. We would need a CB, a LB, an AMR, an AMC and a ST.
10 Jul 2015 16:59:32
I take it back looks like he's going. Can't even lie I'm gutted!
10 Jul 2015 17:31:39
Medical at the weekend apparently, personal terms agreed. Going to cost more than 8 million to replace
09 Jul 2015 22:11:08
When are we going to see Idrissa Gueye put his name on a contract. It is said that he was in Bham last week to sign but zilch.
Should we be awaiting new owner who may be funding this transfer as I don't believe that Lerner would put his hand in his pocket to get the money out?
Something is not right. Exclusivity was given several weeks ago, and even if Lerner likes to play his cards close to his chest all the rumours on here seem like desperate wishes.
Are we being dragged along on false promises?
The players know very little or someone would have leaked information.
Many on here claim to have "heard". From a distant relative who has to remain nameless but we still know nothing!
09 Jul 2015 22:18:12
Idrissa Gueye is awaiting a work permit there has been some red tape, but should be sorted soon, a few people are saying on here 14/7 so we'll wait and see
09 Jul 2015 22:43:56
What I've read on net and other rumours is work permit been delayed :)
09 Jul 2015 22:51:49
Old villa we are waiting for a work permit gueye as we know the home office is over worked with the amount of foreigners try to get in to this country it's them who are holding it up all signed and medical passed wages agreed so shouldn't take long now 10 to 14 days for permit then it will be announced vtid
10 Jul 2015 02:05:13
We all know who our new owner is going to be, he has linked us to host of players some good some crap. Our new owner will be kingvilla
10 Jul 2015 14:56:38
Well I did not want to say anything before but guess what your right I've just bought the villa and give tim 80 mil to spend lol. I wish.
09 Jul 2015 22:07:10
Buy out is not over yet we are all waiting to find out who buying our great club but we will not no until it as been finalised they signed a agreement to not name the intested buyer which is what happening so you can all say it not going to be sold but let face it we don't no and if it had fell threw then we would know straight away so fingers crossed 14/7 we will know find out it be sold to larry Ellison vtid
09 Jul 2015 22:33:16
If it's being kept top secret? Why then, if it fell through would they bother to tell us about something no one knows anything about?
09 Jul 2015 23:04:02
To get another buyer if it was dead in the water the buyer doesn't want to be named until deal done
08 Jul 2015 22:08:22
Hi all first time post, life long villa fan forever :)I too find myself trawling the net for any kind of rumours over potential takeover but I've realised 1 thing tonight does it matter really, BEN will go once liverpool sell sterling i think and i'm glad he will go TBH as don't want a gone off belgium waffle to start season off, too long has BEN and agent held villa at ransome so thx for saving our a** last few seasons "goodluck". Although i was a bit angry over Delph you can see what he has done, he could of left for nothing but signed new contract at least we'll get 10 mil, Vlaar i would rip up contract offer be on your way "move to a bigger club" thanks but no thanks i don't hear of any intrest yet but see ya, If no take over as long as lerner puts the 42.5mil back into the club we can buy at least 5/6 quality players. I like the players we are being linked with and seems TS looks like he is really trying to get some great potential players.If there is a takeover imminent i would be well happy but if not its not so bad like i said if Lerner does not pocket the money. Thx :)
{Ed007's Note - Welcome to the site.}
09 Jul 2015 10:52:46
There is NO-ONE in exclusivity! it was rumoured there were 3 bids.
1. HH and Ian Taylor with Chinese backing
2. Very rich mystery US buyer
3. Paul Smith consortium.
Paul Smith lot can only raise half the asking price and plan on putting the rest as loans against the club, so we can rule them out.
The mystery US bidder I think is a con by Lerner and Fox to get the real bid get a move on. The reason no one knows who they are is because maybe they don't exist.
That leaves HH and the China Equity Group, this bid has hit a major stumbling block with the Chinese government red tape. its looking like another season with Lerner in charge.
09 Jul 2015 13:10:09
it was well publicised that exclusivity was granted around June 8th. I am sure if that group were no longer interested then Randy would want it in the public domain so that other interested parties would be aware. remember he doesn't want to go into this season as owner so why would he lie ? until they announce something or the 6 weeks is up we are just a bunch of mushrooms.
09 Jul 2015 14:05:44
Bunch of mushrooms! Funniest saying I've heard in a long time, brynner I do agree!
09 Jul 2015 16:07:43
Now you really are chatting rubbish, the club will be sold but it's not like buying a pack of smokes from your local shop, things can get complicated and so take time. Your story is complete rubbish and truth is you know nothing about the buyout.
09 Jul 2015 20:07:04
I agree with the joker it's pure noncence he ain't got a clue just guess work
09 Jul 2015 21:58:00
The club will be sold randy sold is house in Kingsbury and also they sign agreement not to name buyer so we can all keep guessing but nobody knows who the buyer is until it I finalised by randy so it all bullshit Gordon groves you no fuck all mate like the rest of us
08 Jul 2015 19:48:11
Just got back from work an checked all villa sites no meeting wot aload of crap i do think it will happen but just wish rlerner would come out an tell us who the buyer is an stop making it a secret that be best iam getting impatient because its 30 days til season starts an are teams going to b a shambles no big ben or delph or vlaar an yet again no quality replacements wot a joke villa are getting left behind because of all this another dogfight on the horizon oh well could be worse we all could be crappy blue noses the takeover could happen to late that's my thoughts anyone agree
08 Jul 2015 19:59:57
It's a joke we should kno by now atleast who is going to buy us so we can get money an start buyin decent players agen not these shit ones from championship sides or is the takeover just all paper talk
08 Jul 2015 20:00:57
None of the players mentioned have gone yet mate let's just be patient and trust Timmy boy
08 Jul 2015 20:19:10
Did you really expect that after today's supposed meeting there would be a national press conference called with the worlds media there to give us the details straight away. Be patient, it may take until tomorrow until anything is released. And none of the players you mentioned are gone yet. Stop being so depressing for the sake of it. How many massive signings have other bottom half premier league teams made so far? I can't recall any. I think us getting Richards is the best of the summer so far.
08 Jul 2015 20:27:20
I agree, I've had enough reading posts based solely on individuals guess work, I don't think any of them actually know anything that is fact about the takeover same too with Benteke it's just all becoming a bit boring now. Wake me u with some proper news and not until Zzzzzzz Zzzzzzzz Zzzzzzz
08 Jul 2015 20:33:24
It was a staff meeting no one said it had anything to do with the takeover it was only mentioned because it was out of the ordinary. If they wanted everyone to know what went on it would have being a announcement not a meeting
08 Jul 2015 20:35:06
You can't get disappointed because some of the nonsense written on here proves to be exactly that; nonsense.
You are setting yourself up for a fall if you take anything you read on here with anything other than a large pinch of salt.
Unless I say it of course; then it's bound to be kosher!
08 Jul 2015 21:02:50
A tabloid paper has claimed it was Tom fox giving everyone a rallying cry for the season a head
08 Jul 2015 21:05:15
Agreed Mendax, but you would expect your own fans to be a bit more truthful with their posts or at least state that it is based on a guess. Some of the people on here should change their display names to something more fitting like "Coco The Clown" At least I call myself Joker.
08 Jul 2015 21:42:38
Can't argue with that Joker
I know it's called a Rumour site but you would hope people would not use that title as a basis for basically just making stuff up
Not holding my breath though.
09 Jul 2015 09:22:09
Hmm - If you were going to hold a rallying cry to get staff up for the season ahead, wouldn't you do it a little closer to the start of the season, Maybe the week before rather than 4 weeks before?
However, I can't believe any meeting would have been about the takeover because they would have to inform the press at the same time or immediately afterwards to ensure the 'right' message was published.
It was probably something else like "How do we maximise season ticket sales in the current climate of uncertainty?", or "Have we got the right number of support staff in place for a club of this size?"
08 Jul 2015 19:16:09
Not sure if old news but just heard Given could be off to Stoke City, mmm now why would they need keeper cover??? May be some one coming our way as part exchange??
08 Jul 2015 19:27:39
We cancelled Given's contract so no
08 Jul 2015 19:28:37
Givens been released he's free to go wherever
08 Jul 2015 19:31:12
Na he's off to Chelsea, happy to sit in the bench rather that play regularly with us
08 Jul 2015 20:17:52
Need to keep up lol
08 Jul 2015 14:57:49
Hi guys new to this site, great banter and rumours.
Just read that the villa store at villa park is closing early today at 3:45 got to be something to do with the secret meeting. What do you all think.
08 Jul 2015 17:04:00
Just ashes fever
08 Jul 2015 17:24:23
Another load of crap there is no meeting no takeover happening benteke to be sold an Delph randy Lerner to keep the money an sign free players c we will be playing Birmingham again soon
08 Jul 2015 18:01:48
Crokey1991 however much i hate disagreeing with people but has mr lerner said that him self?nope stop being so negative and hope for the bet
08 Jul 2015 18:27:31
so there going to have a meeting then announce the take over straight after don't think so .
08 Jul 2015 18:34:41
Randy IS selling (as it has been stated everywhere) the meeting today if there is one could be about anything,just have to sit tight and wait for any news on the sale of the club.we are all in the same boat, wishing for a multi billionaire to buy us.fingers crossed!
08 Jul 2015 18:35:22
Something must be happening we aren't just signing free agents we are bidding 9 mills here and there for good players. I also am frustrated at a lack of information at the moment but bottom line is will it stop you from supporting this wonderful club if we didn't get taken over?? I know it wouldn't stop me. Sherwood is already changing mentalities in the dressing room. Getting rid of dead weight and expensive wages. No matter what the outcome I see us improving next season and that will be good enough for me as a start.
08 Jul 2015 18:05:35
Being negative is one thing but don't post if your going to talk b******s.
08 Jul 2015 20:00:00
Something must be happening or in the near future because I don't think Wilkins would of come on board unless something positive was about to happen, why would he join a club destined for relegation and spoil his own reputation.
08 Jul 2015 20:20:34
Very frustrating and surely with 30 days left there must be some news soon. As a villan since 1970's am used to waiting game shouldn't expect any less!
08 Jul 2015 10:26:09
Rumours a new chairman will be appointed soon. In this case a takeover must be way off
08 Jul 2015 11:41:37
If that's the case m8 takeover would be off and randy will be staying.
08 Jul 2015 14:33:41
Maybe a new owner wants his man in place before the takeover is signed, sealed, and delivered? Either way an appointment would let us know if there is a take over or not.
08 Jul 2015 01:27:03
Well It's Wednesday and supposingly the day of the meeting, I have not read anywhere else other than on this site about a meeting but I hope that there is one and that news of the takeover is finally revealed so we at least all have an idea on where the club is going, I have read so many rumours of late that it will just be a relief to know the truth. So here's hoping for good day for the club and all Villa fans alike, may we get the news that we are all hoping for and may glory days return to Villa Park. :-)
08 Jul 2015 08:52:23
I've just red a post on the meeting. But am in your boat mate this is the only site. people are saying its a takeover. I pray people are right an not just chatting s****te.
08 Jul 2015 10:13:45
Hi All
I'm new to posting on here but have been actively watching for a while.
I am very dubious about posting as I don't like getting things wrong but I have some information that might be interesting to you all.
I have a friend that works as a technician at Villa Park and I spoke to him yesterday afternoon.
He did not confirm to me about a meeting taking place, avoided to answer when I spoke to him but he did tell me it is mayhem at Villa Park at the moment as everyone has been told to make the place spotless, as if royalty was coming!
Make of that what you will but I am hoping something soon will happen regarding the takeover.
Looking at the fact Vlaar has still not made a decision on his contract offer and not signed for anyone else as a free agent, £9m being spent on 1 player before the sale of Benteke I honestly believe a takeover is imminent.
08 Jul 2015 15:05:47
All very quiet. What time is this meeting happening? Everyone heard anything yet???
08 Jul 2015 18:36:15
Hi all, our accountant used to work at villa park as an accountant and says one deal fell through and don't think it will happen for quite a while according to friends he knew there
07 Jul 2015 21:57:45
Benteke not joining the others presenting the new kit.
He featured in the release pics.
Could this mean good bye Ben?
07 Jul 2015 22:14:15
Apparently he isn't due back until Wednesday so this could be reason for him not attending the kit launch. Looks a bit dodgy to me tho.
07 Jul 2015 22:16:11
You never get a full team at kit unveiling. Only select few. Big Ben could very well be on his way though but I wouldn't read to much into him not being at the kit unveiling there was many players who wasn't there.
07 Jul 2015 22:50:44
There was five players in these pics.
That mean we selling everyone and are playing five aside???
Can read what you want into every situation that you see.
Re Big Ben, I think he is a clever man, and will make his mind up after announcing the ownership/investment
08 Jul 2015 10:32:47
Both Benteke and Delph are modelling the kit on the official villa website - so I wouldn't worry about that too much!
07 Jul 2015 20:01:19
Well i'm hoping tomos we will know who.the new owner is by the time i finish work an get home stil ant got a clue who it is does anyone have any inclings or herd any reliable rumours i hope its ellison
08 Jul 2015 10:00:28
We know Benteke will go but, I think its more interesting that our club captain wasn't there.
07 Jul 2015 19:43:42
Seen a few of you guys mention a meeting Wednesday. Without sounding stupid with this being a rumour site but is this a definite or jist word going round? Otherwise I'll take my charger to work tomorrow, searching Aston Villa every 5 minutes for news drains it quixk!
07 Jul 2015 20:02:32
There is a staff meeting at 4/4:30 and could be about anything
07 Jul 2015 20:29:13
Tom fox is meeting all staff to announce how the club will go forward. I think we may here as early as Thursday.
07 Jul 2015 21:42:17
If Fox is announcing how the club are to go forward, then presumably staff will either be told that Lerner will still be the owner or we've/we're to be taken over by XXX. It just makes me wonder due to buying Sinclair, offering 9m for Gueye, rumours about offering Amavi 9m, being linked to Townsend (Spurs wanting 15m) large amounts of money in terms of Villa's recent spending over the last 3/4 seasons and I can't see Lerner ploughing that money in. Either way, I think all needs to be revealed soon and as a whole the club need to progress quickly so we know whwere we stand with Benteke/Delph so we have enough time to buy replacements ready for training!
{Ed030's Note - I suppose any prospective new owner will want to get the deal done as soon as possible, as it may change some things if certain players are sold this summer or any other problem arises. }
07 Jul 2015 19:16:16
Villa in for Swiss wonder kid embolo. Just watched some videos of him the kid looks a perfect fit for bentekes place. And only 10 mil. Have a look guys. What do you reckon? Looks a good investment if you ask me.
07 Jul 2015 19:54:36
Hes a talent got bags of pace can head an is a power house perfect replacement for big ben would be great signing
07 Jul 2015 20:36:49
Looks decent any links
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07 Jul 2015 21:51:34
I remember seeing one of these vids about tonev. Made him look like fecking Messi!! Not saying he's not a good prospect but not seen him linked with Chelsea, utd, arsenal, man city. Not even liverpool and Rogers would be linked with my nan if special still alive!!! She had a good left foot mind.
07 Jul 2015 21:59:08
I would snap him up fast he looks really good, strong good on the ball and could definitely be a good signing with Ben playing next to him
07 Jul 2015 22:48:04
I got to say the vast majority of this highlight reel is tap ins. I admit the boy is in the right place at the right time and if the price is right give the boy a go but you have to remember dominating a defence in Switzerland is a lot different from dominating a premier league defence. He could certainly learn an awful lot from benteke.
07 Jul 2015 19:10:52
New away kit is bang on!
07 Jul 2015 19:35:18
Cheers for adding the picture Ed wasn't sure i was allowed.
{Ed007's Note - You're welcome mate.}
07 Jul 2015 22:48:44
Like both kits this season
07 Jul 2015 16:20:18
Being reported that Villa and Spurs have both given the green light for the transfer of Adebayor, also Carles Gil is now expected to stay and is part of Sherwood's plans for next season.
07 Jul 2015 18:06:05
I don't see that a move for Adebayor as being a good one, was good but well past his best in my opinion and will wind up being the same as Bent.
07 Jul 2015 19:00:59
Gil should be given the chance to show what he can do! But I feel adebayor Could be a waste or time and money would much prefer seeing us go for someone like Austin or Wilson
07 Jul 2015 19:41:33
Can understand why Tim is going for Adebayor after how he played for him at Spurs just hope it's a short term deal with an option for the club to extend and a basic salary made up with performance related bonuses. Make him earn his money!!!!
06 Jul 2015 20:23:59
Everything on hold I am being told with regards to Fab and Ben, Villa not discussing a bean until 14/07 when the 6 will be up for due diligence. Been told it's Larry Ellison who is buying us.
Sherwood needs to clarify that Villa's two best players are on board before we start to mould team. Avami is looking good, and Chery is a done deal, all have been bankrolled by the new owners.
06 Jul 2015 21:21:02
Hope your right, this geezer is seriously rich (50 billion) would be great for the club and fans if he invests and has ambition. :-)
06 Jul 2015 22:58:10
Just checked Ellison out on tinternet!!!! Hope you are right, despite the Financial fair play shackles he would be an amazing buyer! Got everything crossed, if to be announced no wonder hear £9m here and there!!
06 Jul 2015 23:04:25
I think waiting for the takeover would be the smart thing to do for Benteke and Delph because I would want to know what I was leaving behind before I made a decision to jump ship, it could be a decision you later regret so it makes sense. Could also be the real reason why Vlarr as gone quiet too, However with agents wanting to cash in and make quick bucks and X-Liverpool players trying to get a bargain buy who knows what they will be persuaded to do.
06 Jul 2015 23:23:24
Smile smile say no more. Roll on the announcement.
06 Jul 2015 23:25:05
All will soon be revealed is all I need to say.
07 Jul 2015 08:05:08
I really do hope your right kingvilla. This takeover situation has made me an anxious man lol.
07 Jul 2015 15:12:42
So villa, West Ham and Newcastle are all after Townsends signature for 15million.i really hope the announcement this/next week or soon in the future gives Tim cash to sign players like these.sick of waiting for games like Leicester, Bournemouth and thinking we might grab a draw if we are lucky! Hoping we have a up and up season! Start with safety way before the last 2 games!
07 Jul 2015 18:09:31
Townsend is a class act, but depends who buys us to whether or not we can gain his interest.
07 Jul 2015 19:48:55
I agree joker, but making a solid bid and going all out for what you want speaks volumes to players.i would offer Big Ben for Townsend (15million), k walker (8million)and a few million.if players want to leave (Big Ben/delph) then I think if the passion ain't there for the club and we ain't going to get 100% then I would rather get the best deal for them! Delph for kolorov??
07 Jul 2015 20:25:08
I really hope this takeover happens soon i actually have a very good feeling about what's coming you only have to look at the players we are being linked with to realise something is going on. completely different to the last 3 depressing years buying average player from league 1 now we are being smart and going for european talent.hope this gut feeling i have about the takeover turns out to be right fingers crossed
06 Jul 2015 17:23:25
My mistake bout meeting thought it was today just found out its wedsnesday really hope its good news anyone know who its going to be now chinese have pulled out
06 Jul 2015 17:40:42
I'm guessing Micky Arison wll be the new owner, I can't say 100% but I would rate my guess at 80% :-)
06 Jul 2015 18:10:58
I'd guess at 98 per cent it ain't him. a lot richer person.
06 Jul 2015 18:52:23
Hope you are right Micky Arison as an estimated 7.1 billion
06 Jul 2015 19:49:48
So everyone seems to think that a takeover is happening. An by what people have put its likely that its a person with mega money. Got a funny feeling in my stomach that its onwards an upwards from here guys, the sleeping giants can rise again an be back where we belong because I truly believe that a club like the villa should be up there amongst the best.
Amen
06 Jul 2015 20:18:45
Again, I don't want to be the one who seems negative but the reason why these billionaires are so rich is because they are the best business minds in the world. What sense does it make for someone like Arison to come in and spend 100 million on players when he knows full well he won't get it back, and we still won't win anything? I would prefer if someone were to come in and gradually improve the teams overall standing and business model over the next 5-10 years which would leave us in a fantastic position when the owners come to sell, to remain a powerhouse for years to come.
Big Picture guys.
06 Jul 2015 21:10:24
Completely agree andyvilla. I don't expect a man city or chelsea senario I just want villa to compete again. Unfortunately In this day an age you need to spend moneyto compete or at least avoid the dogfight. Having said that, not saying we spend 50m in this window an everything is hunkie doorie, its going to be a process an probably slow one at that. But it needs to start somewhere an quick because we are being bypassed and an overtook by teams that through all my life I consider inferior. As I said an I stand by it we should be up there with the best.
06 Jul 2015 22:25:56
No doubt Fordy, we should be up there with the best of them. Purely from a logistical mindset, we are the largest club with the best history in the second biggest city in the country. Really we should be in the top four and challenging each season, but somewhere along the line we haven't been build up as a business in the same way. Of course we will need a heavy initial investment but it has to remain somewhat within our means. The first thing we need to do is hold on to our best players, so we can at least build from a solid foundation.
06 Jul 2015 16:16:27
Gossip column stating LVFC are to pay the 32.5m for Benteke.
Have we got the signature of the guy who had a med. last week? Can't remember his name. It's an age thing.
06 Jul 2015 12:04:07
I have been told that fabs is on his way north for defo. They are just waiting for another signing to be finalised before announcing it.
06 Jul 2015 21:20:39
Fab's looks in a good mood first day back in training playing up to the camera and having a good bit of banter with Wilko,my impression is he's staying.
06 Jul 2015 22:53:55
I Think him and Benteke might stay depending on what this takeover brings. If I were in their shoes I think I would like to know what I was leaving behind before making a decision to jump ship, could this be why Vlarr as gone quiet too ???
05 Jul 2015 13:32:45
Reports today Delph to meet ts this week to discuss villa future, apparently he is happy at villa and settled in the area, so let's wait and see if Tim can talk him into the revolution
05 Jul 2015 15:59:44
Guzan
Walker, Richards, Okore, Amavi
Sanchez
Delph Gueye
Grealish. Sinclair
Benteke
If delph was to stay then i'd say we would have a pretty solid starting line up. Benteke is in because I couldn't think of a striker to replace him and still remain optimistic about him staying (yeah right). What you think though guys. Not too costly and very realistic.
05 Jul 2015 17:08:25
I'm not a great lover of Sanchez to be honest I think he gives the ball away far to much for us and I think we still need another cb but apart from that I'd be happy with those players.
05 Jul 2015 17:23:33
Apparently he had neymar in his pocket at copa America. If he can regain that form then I'd love to say he could be a big player. I think your right about a centre back though but who would you buy?
05 Jul 2015 19:07:31
I've always liked Shawcross if he had someone with pace next to him but don't think Stoke would sell. Proven in the league is a big thing at cb for me so they can slot in. Not to many boys in that position. I think for example richards has the pace if you could land a Shawcross they could form a solid partnership. As a alternative I'd go for aderweld if we could persuade him of our project.
05 Jul 2015 19:33:28
Ment toby alderweireld
05 Jul 2015 20:28:05
Hi My first post here. Massive Villa fan for 50 years. I have to agree with KinVilla regarding Sanchez. He is a ball winner but gives the ball away far too often which actually cost us points last year (eg: QPR). Not sure Shawcross is the answer though.
05 Jul 2015 20:57:32
Welcome charlie665 good to have you on here.
05 Jul 2015 22:27:43
Likewise, welcome charlie665 good to have you.
06 Jul 2015 03:39:34
Not a chance with Alderweirald Kingy. Spurs want him pretty bad and I read somewhere that Southampton were considering legal proceedings in order to ensure he signs for them.
06 Jul 2015 12:07:16
1st post here. Has Glen Johnston signed for anyone yet? Think he'd b a good signing!
06 Jul 2015 12:42:21
agree, sanchez is the worst passer of the ball in the prem but probably one of the best ball winners, i like westwood, hasn't done anyhting wrong in a villa shirt, where has this rumour of walker coming to the villa???
why would he leave spurs, i'd throw a loan bid n for yedlin, thoughts?
04 Jul 2015 23:36:04
An email has gone out to all avfc staff members stating there is a meeting on Wednesday 8th July to talk about where we are going as a football club so expect an announcement on takeover this week.
05 Jul 2015 10:37:37
Hope so and it's not bad news and the meeting is about going forward under randy.
05 Jul 2015 14:05:30
Have you herd bout this meeting everyones going on about mate
05 Jul 2015 19:35:10
On Wednesday I've herd there is one but not tomoz as someone else stated.
04 Jul 2015 18:51:18
Hi everyone I know there is a lot of rubbish put on here but I was in the bull ring today and bumped in Micah Richards who was stopping to chat to people I asked him about the take over but he said he knew nothing he could talk about did say we were signing 3 new players this week 1 we know of Gueye the other is Amavi and he said we were in talks we city for there out of favour striker when ask who he just said he is Bosnian so must mean Dzeko he then signed some autographs and left really nice guy
04 Jul 2015 19:22:48
Dzeko as part of delph deal maybe? Hard to believe to he fair but hey i'd take that all day.
04 Jul 2015 20:25:59
Dzeko is probably on about 100 000 a week so either randy has gone mad and is splashing the cash or its a new owner if this is true. Personaly I don't think we will see him at villa but I'd love to be wrong.
04 Jul 2015 21:28:54
Pretty sure the other player we will see in next week will be chery. Looks very similar to the zog with his boots on the right way round.
04 Jul 2015 21:31:36
I did try to get more out of him but no joy I would love to see Dzeko at our club to but like you said king villa wages could be to high unless Sinclair and Richards have told him to take a pay cut and join them
04 Jul 2015 21:09:55
Hi there this is my first post on here hope the rumour is true about dzeko but have just been on Richards twitter account and he's been at Silverstone today?
{Ed007's Note - Welcome to the site mate.}
04 Jul 2015 23:01:40
Welcome Villa180 good to have you.
05 Jul 2015 00:35:06
Hi villa180 nice to have you it was Defo him in the bullring today was at about 4.30 lots of people around him so he may have been at Silverstone and then came shopping I hope the Dzeko rumour is true to would be great for us
{Ed007's Note - Just a wee heads up lads, it's cool talking about something on Twitter like this but we usually avoid debates about what's on it or the site gets bogged down with arguments about who to trust/follow etc which is just boring.
And if you ask an Ed if something on social media is true we all turn up at your front door demanding to be fed and the use your internet and bathroom facilities for four hours.}
05 Jul 2015 02:19:41
There is another good Bosnian striker playing for Stuttgart called Ibisevic, potentially this guy? Though would love for Dzeko to be true :-)
05 Jul 2015 02:21:53
Apologies misread the initial post. Stupid me
05 Jul 2015 11:02:47
Not sure Dzeko is any better than kozak. I'd hope to see someone with a bit more pace up front and who can create their own chances not just have to be fed.
04 Jul 2015 14:46:12
i live in the same road as gary gardeners parents he has to brothers that do not play football 1 works in a flower shop know him well he told me gary told him takeover will be announced the second week of july
04 Jul 2015 17:11:47
So next week then
04 Jul 2015 19:27:42
I know Gary and Craig personally, haven't seen either in a long time but the information above is correct. The one brother does work as a florist. Can only hope your telling the truth in regards to the takeover though.
04 Jul 2015 19:43:01
I agree, I said all along mid July would be when the takeover goes through.
04 Jul 2015 21:10:09
I herd 6th of July ages ago but took it with a pinch of salt to be fare. Hope it is next week and we get all the players in tim wants. Also hope they got more cash or more ambition than the tesco boys new owner.
04 Jul 2015 21:46:09
There is a meeting at Villa Park Wednesday headed by Tom Fox involving all staff and VP is closed but it could obviously be about anything. The optimist in me is praying Take Over talk.
06 Jul 2015 01:01:35
Maybe I'm bonkers but i don't believe players are generally kept in the loop by owners/managers about who the club will sign or when a club will be sold.
04 Jul 2015 13:57:01
Gueye deal supposedly all done, 4 year deal. To be officially announced mid July
04 Jul 2015 11:59:51
Another rumour on web is owner of miami heat is buying villa plus he owns an nhl hockey team as well he's mega loaded on all his franchises are winners an he ploughs the cash just a rumour I've herd thou
04 Jul 2015 11:53:28
Villa making all these bids for players now its eithet newowners got to b or itd randy lerner because there is a rumour going round that he's changef his mind an he's going to splash the cash again because of no fplay after all he is a billionair int he anyone agree or disagree
04 Jul 2015 16:53:44
New owner not randy
04 Jul 2015 10:49:52
We have bid for amavi from nice the reports say 9m, where is it all coming from, or has sherwoods gift of the gab made Lerner and Fox realise investment is well needed to survive
04 Jul 2015 11:30:31
New owner no doubt about it. Sign the players then announce takeover.
04 Jul 2015 11:37:52
Probably from the future sales of Delph and Benteke ?
03 Jul 2015 18:34:27
Ok folkes this is it and I hope you all agree no player is bigger than there club no matter what and if Delph and benteke wants to leave then so be it I hope they Google aston villa rumours and see these posts because as a football fan and a villa fan I hope you stay I'm not the only one to say it but there are millions out there who say it too, they are good and really good because they play for the villa a club that as brought them on leaps and bounds the same with Kyle walker, James Milner, Ashley Young etc etc they will only shine for us because the club will play around you move away boys and drop your standards because the big teams don't care if that's what you want but there is only one big genuine club in the premier and that's the mighty villa should be proud to put on the shirt
Again lads it's loyalty and I know u all think same old same old but they need to take a leaf out of gabbys book cus a few seasons ago he could of easily been an arsenal player right or wrong
03 Jul 2015 20:31:27
It's sadley all about money these days not loyalty
03 Jul 2015 20:49:21
I agree. All except Milner. (And gabby!)
How can we have any problem with this lad?? And how can you have any suggestion he has dropped standard or talent since leaving??
And gabby an arsenal player??? Really?? I play average Sunday league football, and he would struggle to get in my team, let alone arsenal.
Have an opinion, even create an argument, but ffs, let's not just print b*ll*cks, it's tedious and boring. Blind faith with out intelligence is stupid.
03 Jul 2015 21:16:04
I'm with you there Flackie
Let's all resolve to lift the standard of argument on here
03 Jul 2015 21:28:19
Sorry but fickle and nieve come to mind. Last season Villa were the worst team not to get relegated, we offer very little to big players.
And if you were offered more money to do the same job elsewhere with a much higher chance of silverwear, trophies etc. what would you do? Loyalty does not exist in football, money talks.
03 Jul 2015 11:02:00
According to some tabloids tday Delph is close to man city move, this would be the biggest blow of all this summer, and proof there really is no loyalty any more
03 Jul 2015 12:53:10
I've just spoken to my Citeh mate, travels everywhere with them, has some limited insider info. He says that Delph has been told he'd only be a squad player, to expect the same sort of game time as Milner thereby risking his England Euro place- just about the money!
My mate says that Delph did us a favour signing up at Xmas or he'd be gone for nothing!
03 Jul 2015 13:51:39
I actually met Delph last week in a Prezzo Restaurant in Leeds. He was with his wife and kids and mum. I thanked him for signing last year and he was non committal about any move away. I did wonder why he was not on his holidays and Leeds is only 50 miles from Manchester - but he from Bradford originally so could just have been a family visit. Hope we don't lose him.
03 Jul 2015 14:26:57
May be blind faith but I honestly don't think Delph is stupid enough to be lured by money and rot at City. He seems like he's got his head screwed on and will do the right thing for his career but we'll see
03 Jul 2015 16:45:10
Hope Sinclair tells him how stupid moving to be a squad player at City is.
03 Jul 2015 18:04:33
Hate to say it but i think he will be gone in 24 hours. Numerous reports that he has agreed a pre contracy deak for £100,000 pw. Hope its wrong but got a feeling he will take the money and run. shows the state of football if he is happy to be a squad player and that's all he will be. Gutted.
03 Jul 2015 18:10:16
So be it if it happens at least we will get some money towards new signings where as if hadn't signed we would have had nought, every cloud has a silver lining and all that
03 Jul 2015 08:00:36
Looks like southampton are going to entice Idrissa Gueye to them with a 10 million pound bid, if it happens it will show have far we have fallen, if a smaller club like them are preferred to us.
03 Jul 2015 11:12:56
It's all good. He's just agreed personal terms and is having a medical now (pretty much).
03 Jul 2015 11:17:27
He has agreed4 year deal and having hus medical as I write this, so no Southampton 11hour raid here
03 Jul 2015 12:13:05
Praet would be a great signing he's got everything can score dribble an assit he's a real talent stil want us to sign a couple of strikers
03 Jul 2015 12:47:52
smaller club???? southampton are on par if not above us in stature at the moment, i'm a big villa fan but we will implode and gradually fall deeper and deeper unless we get the sale sorted
03 Jul 2015 16:40:40
So you base the size of a club on their fortunes over a few seasons. No thought for the fanbase, history or honours won?
03 Jul 2015 18:23:29
Just waiting a,work permit now all but done otherwise
03 Jul 2015 20:36:18
Why does he need a work permit anyway? we have thousands of immigrants already living and working in the UK without even a genuine passport. hell, they will probably give him a free house too
02 Jul 2015 22:56:09
Just seen reports we have bid for Dennis praet
03 Jul 2015 09:11:34
If we have it could be a great signing. Young talented midfielder who should do well for us. Fingers crossed this is the start of a sensible restructuring of the squad with rising stars instead of below average league 1 players.
02 Jul 2015 16:56:15
boys i no i just messaged on this but my friend as just seen tjaronn cherry at villa park looks like its gona be a double signing with gueye that's my ! just watch remember who told you
02 Jul 2015 16:34:44
My friend at the villa told me that sherwood likes heaton at burnley also garbutt on loan there is more talk of kyle walker villa have made a enqury but that's all so far players out is looking more like loans for helenus luna aly cissoko an guess what people joe bennett is staying at villa. so villa are trying to buy players so happy now god this club gives us so many ups an downs!
02 Jul 2015 16:50:03
Heaton won't happen mate as he just signed a new deal at Burnley Burnley, garbutt is all in the press, and like I said yesterday it's just another left back we are being linked to. Helenus will get a free transfer back to Denmark.
02 Jul 2015 15:01:28
Hey peeps, just to let you know what I have heard. Take it or leave it.
Delph does NOT have a release clause just an agreement he is allowed to talk to clubs in the Champions League. Fee still has to be agreed.
Benteke looks like he is staying. Liverpool will not pay more than 20 million however do not be suprised if other clubs bid.
As for players coming in, I know their is a lot of contact with Spurs and at least two of their players. I believe Kyle Walker is one but the fee may be around 8 million.
02 Jul 2015 17:52:28
If the fee for Walker is 8 million then we should just stump up the cash and buy him. Its false economy constantly buying crap Rb/Lbs and not using them, loaning them out and letting them go for free.
02 Jul 2015 23:32:51
Hi avfcagent, I'll let you in on a little secret. Any player can talk to any club with or without permission, that's just how it is, players get tapped up by other teams all the time.
02 Jul 2015 12:35:52
Just herd villa bout to sign gue and cherry.plus maybe cambiasso that would be a shrewd signing anyone no anything bout the other to players
02 Jul 2015 12:15:10
Idressa Geuye is in Brum. This will be a great signing, because I believe Delph will NOT leave.
This could turn out to be a really good close season.
02 Jul 2015 12:46:22
Could be we still need a lot more players thou including three strikers
02 Jul 2015 13:37:51
imo delph will be gone this summer think that's why ts is looking at midfield not just to replace cleverly, my thoughts are delph signed a new contract as a thank you to villa for sticking by him during his injury so they can get some money from any sale instead of walking away on a free that's probably why the release clause is only 8/10 mil just my opinion. q man citeh!!
02 Jul 2015 08:14:47
Valencia's Rodrigo would be an epic replacement if Benteke leaves, but I don't think it's going to happen!
02 Jul 2015 11:15:10
He only signed permanently for Valencia a couple of weeks ago so doubt it, great player though
01 Jul 2015 22:28:42
According to swedish newspapers a bid is going to be placed on kopenhagen player Ludvig Augustinsson. thoughts?
01 Jul 2015 23:16:17
I've heard these rumours too, just seems we are being linked with every left back around at the moment, would prefer Robertson or the Ajax left back personally, will just have wait and see
02 Jul 2015 08:08:23
@VillaSWE I think it would just be a waste of money. Take a look at his fathead page.
02 Jul 2015 11:26:31
Um he had a cracking under 21 tournament, was up and down the left all the time, would be better than what we have
01 Jul 2015 22:07:18
Gueye to fly in tomorrow for his medical and complete a 9 million pound move to villa park. Thoughts guys.
01 Jul 2015 22:45:23
Gueye is a box to box midfielder. So maybe it is a replacement for delph. On the other hand wouldn't it great if he was cleverley replacement. here's hoping ay!!!
02 Jul 2015 08:10:58
9 million seems a bit much, he is a meh player. Good dribbling and ball control though.
02 Jul 2015 08:12:06
No way he could replace Delph or Cleverly sorry.
02 Jul 2015 09:11:32
Why not? I hope he can replace cleverley given we're paying 9mil for the kid. If he slots in next to delph all the better.
02 Jul 2015 12:42:25
Anyone can replace cleverly he was useless
01 Jul 2015 18:15:09
We have reportedly bid 9m for lille midfielder Gueye, don't know much about him apart from is this a replacement for Delph?
01 Jul 2015 21:55:59 Let's hope not, let's hope he is to slot in with Delph and make us better not just loose and replace and never move forward.
01 Jul 2015 21:54:12
BREAKING: Aston Villa agree £9m fee for Lille midfielder Idrissa Gueye.
01 Jul 2015 22:15:22
Fee excepted by lille, medical and talks tomorrow, I hope so too, Delph is the born leader we need in the middle of the park
01 Jul 2015 14:50:39
I hear Liverpool have signed another player clyne from Southampton to be perfectly honest i don't think it matters how many players they buy they will be like man City in the champions league never compete with the best and I think Liverpool do the same in the premier league yes they finished second a couple of seasons ago but I really don't think Rodgers will ever get it right just my thoughts
01 Jul 2015 17:43:27
They only finished second because of Luis Suarez too (and remember he was there before Rodgers was appointed), and the players they are bringing in are nowhere the same quality.
01 Jul 2015 17:56:33
With respect mate. Who cares ?
This is a Villa site.
I can understand the chatter about the Red Scouse if it relates to their pitiful media driven efforts to sign Benteke.
But other than that I would have thought anything else is irrelevant.
01 Jul 2015 20:07:14
True Mendax - but as a fan of football in general its nice to occasionally discuss the opposition too. And it makes up for the lack of stuff going on at Villa at the moment. Should really heat up when/if the takeover happens and an official announcement is made.
01 Jul 2015 20:25:20
I know what you mean mate. How many books do they have to look at before any prospective bidder makes a decision
As a business, football clubs would seem to be pretty straight forward in terms of establishing your assets and liabilities are
Makes you wonder if it's just a smoke screen for transfer inactivity
01 Jul 2015 21:25:11
Hi mendax,I know where your coming from mate but being a football fan it's a bit heartbreaking when a massive club like us is selling our best players to the likes of Liverpool and then being made a laughing stock for making a bid for a Stoke goal keeper it really does get your back up so a bit of bitterness to Liverpool yes mate and I really hope my prediction of Liverpool not doing anything really does stand up
01 Jul 2015 21:49:22
I'm starting to think the same mate.
If I was a serious buyer, and any serious buyer knows they need to invest as the playing staff is bottom five at best, you would want it finished BEFORE start of transfer window, and definitely before pre season starts.
I'm starting to think, here we go again.
01 Jul 2015 23:06:41
Good point.
Why put yourself behind the 8 ball to start with
The longer it drags on, the less likely it is to happen I reckon
01 Jul 2015 13:30:04
Hearing rumours going around today that we have made another bid for Begovic. I really hope so, he's scored more goals than all of our attackers put together!
01 Jul 2015 11:32:58
Hearing that reports from Talkshite that Liverpool have agreed a deal for Benteke and for it to be announced today or tomorrow are well wide of the mark. No fee has been agreed and the player and his agent are out of the country at the moment. So unlikely it will happen. yet anyway
01 Jul 2015 10:39:03
Liverpool agreed a fee for benteke!! If he went to Chelsea or another big club I wouldn't mind but LIVERPOOL??? Why?
01 Jul 2015 10:52:20
Not heard anything! 100% is that?
01 Jul 2015 10:56:44
The deal I'm hearing we have agreed is 28 million and borini. I really hope this ain't true. I'd rather have the 32.5 mil and hope tim has a decent replacement lined up to come in straight away. I'd take Austin all day if we can get for 15 million leaving us 10 mil for townsend and 7.5 towards begovic.
01 Jul 2015 11:19:26
I'm not shocked by the lack of Champions league club interest in him he's good but not excellent and I personally don't think he's got it in him to be the premier league winning striker.
Its all about opinions but for me if true he will be yet another expensive Rogers disappointment which he will be judged by.
01 Jul 2015 11:28:36
I would take the 28mil plus Borini and be done with it rather than having to listen to the stories of Benteke leaving all summer (again). I completely agree with Kingvilla use the 28mil to buy 3 players that would improve the quality of the 1st team the players mentioned are also realistic acquisitions (depending on whether Begovic is happy to sit on Chelski's bench or play 1st team football). Then use whatever funds that have been made available to go and buy 2 decent full backs which we have been crying out for for years now.
I would personally take a punt on Glenn Johnson on a free
01 Jul 2015 11:39:20
I just red Liverpool won't meet the fee. Not saying it won't happen because I honestly think it will. Would rather the cash though. Not keen on borini.
01 Jul 2015 11:49:25
I'm hearing no Deal at all that's from both Birmingham and Liverpool local papers
01 Jul 2015 12:09:03
Borini is pants! Never made it at Liverpool who has a better team than us but you never know. TS has to go all out for Townsend as he's a great player just doesn't get enough game time.i also agree with max as glen Johnson could still do a job.strenghten the defence a lot with him and Richards.if players don't want to play for the villa then let them leave.id rather have someone that's wants it more than someone that turns up to get paid!
01 Jul 2015 07:48:52
Villa linked with cambiasso today. Wats everyone's thoughts about that.
01 Jul 2015 08:56:32
I think he still has something to offer. Definitely.
01 Jul 2015 10:42:39
good player - wrong age
01 Jul 2015 11:30:28
Agreed he is a good player but at the end of his career however we need leaders in the team and his experience could be invaluable even if it is for only 1 season. Look at what he did for Leicester at the end of last season.