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27 Oct 2015 06:35:37
I'm hearing Harry Redknapp's name popping up for the job?

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{Ed001's Note - would you want someone who refuses to move away from his house in Sandbanks, Poole?? Mind he very rarely goes along to even watch players train, so it would make little difference I guess.}


1.) 27 Oct 2015 06:51:17
I Agree Ed, whoever takes the job on though will have one tough season ahead of them for sure. I don't like to choose between managers myself I find it difficult to pick a good one, you can manage a team like Man City and have plenty of success but for obvious reasons it does not mean that you will have the same success at Villa so I'm happy to wait and see what happens :-)

{Ed001's Note - and it depends on the objectives, do you just want to avoid relegation and settle into midtable or do you want to build for a long term future strength of the club? As a long term outlook might see the club relegated in the short term, but end up with a club like Stoke City or Swansea City.}


2.) 27 Oct 2015 07:20:33
With the strong possibility that Villa will fail to escape the drop this season anyway, unless of course Harry Houdini takes over then I would have to say that the long term future of the club would be the best objective at this point, but having said that relegation would still be a bitter pill to swallow.

{Ed001's Note - do you think the fans would stand for it? Only they have pretty much turned against Randy Lerner now, would it be possible to do that with him as owner? I fear the club might pull itself apart if it got relegated under Lerner. In the short term at least. Then I would fear that Lerner would give up on it, even more than he already has done.}


3.) 27 Oct 2015 07:41:21
The club as been in trouble for some years Ed and like it or not it may well get a lot worse before getting better, I watched us playing third tier football many years ago but we rose back to the top eventually, in fact to the very top as European Champions so although we may have to endeavour bad times there is still plenty to smile about. In my time as a Villa fan we have won four League Cups, been crowned Champions, won the European Cup and the European super cup despite those bleak years and not many clubs have had that success over that period of time so I still feel humbled to have followed such a great club.

{Ed001's Note - I can see where the old bit comes from in your name now then!}


4.) 27 Oct 2015 07:49:28
54 now Ed, old but not quite a relic Lol.

{Ed001's Note - nearly half Ed003's age then.}


5.) 29 Oct 2015 16:57:48
Guys, enjoyed your little back and forth here. I fear that villa are looking highly likely to go down but if I could maybe pull a silver lining out of it if it happens, of our current squad who's likely to jump ship or be snapped up by a premier league team next season? I could realistically only see grealish attracting suitors. What my point is is that if we do get relegated then the chances are that 90% of our squad will still be in place to develop together under the right manager. They may not be the best squad to ever grace a football pitch but maybe a season in the championship without the threat of relegation looming over them may allow them to gel into a cohesive unit capable, with a few wise additions, to get back into the PL and compete again. Look at the Newcastle team that got relegated and won promotion the following year! They were a solid team with good work ethic and played very well under "the right manager". Now I'm not saying Chris Hughton is the right manager for us but maybe if we can get the right man in now and allow him the time as fans, even if it is a season in the championship, to work with and mould a team to his philosophy then we can start to rebuild our club. I agree it would be gut wrenching to be relegated but I can't help but feel that it may not be the end of the world for us either.

ed as you say you fear the club might pull itself apart if it was relegated under Lerner but perhaps that may be the final straw for him to accept he will not get his full investment back and finally move on. Surely a strong competing team in the championship is a more attractive prospect for a long term investor than a struggling PL team?

Anyway, win lose or draw I wear my villa shirt with pride and pray that our beloved club can one way or another get back on track.

{Ed001's Note - can I just ask a question about Grealish, do you rate him? I have seen nothing regarding him to make me think he is going to ever amount to anything. He wastes possession so often, there is very little, if any, end product to his work and he doesn't look like he cares about that. It seems he just wants to look good, rather than play well.}


6.) 30 Oct 2015 14:18:54
Ed I agree that his end product is questionable but my point would be, as he shows potential and is British he will be taken from us.

{Ed001's Note - ah ok, so you are not particularly impressed either? I am trying to find anyone other than commentators who do rate him. The commentators go on like he is Best, Pele and Maradona rolled into one with a sprinkling of Messi, but my mates who are Villa fans think he is not good enough. Just wondered if my mates were in the majority or minority, as they are season ticket holders and go to every home match, so I would normally assume they would know better than the commentators, but anyone who buys a Villa season ticket these days must have suspect judgement! ;o)


 

 

31 Jul 2015 01:09:18
A few new signings to be officially confirmed later today I'm thinking.

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1.) 31 Jul 2015 02:49:05
Should be at least two signings today


2.) 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?


3.) 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!!!


4.) 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


5.) 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.


6.) 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 :))


7.) 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.


8.) 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.


 

 

27 Jul 2015 18:03:09
Been reading Adebuyor is set to join us on loan, to be announced in the next 48 hours.

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1.) 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 :)


2.) 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.


 

 

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 !

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1.) 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


2.) 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 :)


3.) 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


4.) 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.


 

 

22 Jul 2015 15:56:48
Diego Rolan

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1.) 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


2.) 22 Jul 2015 18:16:36
Looks like there is something in this, reported to have bid €18m (£12.59m) but they want €20m


3.) 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.


4.) 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


 

 

 

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11 Aug 2015 19:40:09
The Daily Star are saying Adama Traore done deal ? This guy is the real deal trust me he is like a young Cristiano Ronaldo, ok I know he will probably go in a couple of seasons if he signs but he will give us top service while he is with us and he will make massive profit when he leaves. I have a really good feeling about this player and can't wait for the deal to be confirmed. :-) :-):-D

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08 Aug 2015 16:56:46
Great start, clean sheet away from home, new striker hits the net just what the doctor ordered :-)

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25 Jul 2015 19:34:57
When a player has a price tag then that price should remain the same no matter who you are selling to, unless of course more than one club are bidding and raise that price themselves to out bid the others. Jordan Ayew as every right to feel ticked off at Lorient if indeed he was told he could leave for 10-12 million Euro and then after arriving in the UK for what is a dream move for himself, only to find that Lorient now want nearer to 17 million Euro because he is coming to a premiership team. I don't know where this leaves everyone now but it certainly is no fault of Villa and you have to feel kind of sorry for the player who obviously as his heart set on the move.

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1.) 25 Jul 2015 21:32:13
But as we know better than most *cough Delph* words and gentlemans agreements mean nothing. So unless he has a release clause in his contract at 12 million Euros, I'm not sure he has much of a leg to stand on and the club are free to charge what they want. I really hope this deal gets sorted out quickly rather than drag on into some completely unnecessary saga, that inhibits us signing other players too.


 

 

23 Jul 2015 14:16:31
My final word on Benteke.

Lets be honest, players come and go all the time at clubs and Benteke wanted out last season so his heart as never been with the club so it came as no surprise to me that he left. Yes he was a decent player and yes he did score some important goals for us but isn't that the very reason we paid him thousands of pounds each week. When we signed him very little was known about him which shows that there is plenty of talent that out there to replace him so it's not the end of the world. Football is a business after all and it works both ways, how many times do we see a team promoted to the premier league and only then to get rid of half the squad that got them there because they are seen as not good enough. Players will always seek to better themselves be it right or wrong the lure of big wages and playing in the spot light will tempt most players but the pressure to deliver also comes with that and many fail to live up to expectations. So good luck to all those who choose to move on but now it is also time for us as a club to move on, and there is no doubt in my mind that there will be many more great players in the future that will wear our great shirt. :-)

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22 Jul 2015 08:19:17
I see the press are putting it about again that Adebayor is available for 7 million, let's be honest why do you think that teams with ambition want rid of him ? come next season the likelihood is that it will just leave us stuck with another overpaid player that nobody wants and with us still in need of top strikers. let's hope this does not happen and that the story is finally put to bed as i don't see this as the way forward, spend the money on building a team for the future is my thoughts.

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1.) 22 Jul 2015 10:15:07
Completely agree WOVF, we need something to build on, i don't mind if they have experience in the prem or not as long as they have their heart in it and knows where the back of the net is. Consistency is the key, younger or in their prime, don't want someone like adebayor whos past his best and would be earning close to double our top earners at the club


2.) 22 Jul 2015 11:36:02
The majority of deal runours i've seen involving Adebayor have been a loan deal with Spurs paying part of his wages. If that was the case i think it's worth considering. I'd still prefer Austin and a younger player like Embolo


3.) 22 Jul 2015 19:04:03
Even if his wages are subsidised, I still think 7 million is too much for a player of his age and temperament who has spent so long of his current clubs first team. I wouldn't go in for him, I think there are better alternatives out there.


 

 

 

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25 Jan 2016 20:26:45
well if Zozulya wants to sign for us and play in the premier league then he best hurry, we ain't going to be in the premier for much longer!

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27 Oct 2015 07:49:28
54 now Ed, old but not quite a relic Lol.

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27 Oct 2015 07:41:21
The club as been in trouble for some years Ed and like it or not it may well get a lot worse before getting better, I watched us playing third tier football many years ago but we rose back to the top eventually, in fact to the very top as European Champions so although we may have to endeavour bad times there is still plenty to smile about. In my time as a Villa fan we have won four League Cups, been crowned Champions, won the European Cup and the European super cup despite those bleak years and not many clubs have had that success over that period of time so I still feel humbled to have followed such a great club.

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27 Oct 2015 07:20:33
With the strong possibility that Villa will fail to escape the drop this season anyway, unless of course Harry Houdini takes over then I would have to say that the long term future of the club would be the best objective at this point, but having said that relegation would still be a bitter pill to swallow.

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{Ed001's Note - do you think the fans would stand for it? Only they have pretty much turned against Randy Lerner now, would it be possible to do that with him as owner? I fear the club might pull itself apart if it got relegated under Lerner. In the short term at least. Then I would fear that Lerner would give up on it, even more than he already has done.}


 

 

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27 Oct 2015 06:51:17
I Agree Ed, whoever takes the job on though will have one tough season ahead of them for sure. I don't like to choose between managers myself I find it difficult to pick a good one, you can manage a team like Man City and have plenty of success but for obvious reasons it does not mean that you will have the same success at Villa so I'm happy to wait and see what happens :-)

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{Ed001's Note - and it depends on the objectives, do you just want to avoid relegation and settle into midtable or do you want to build for a long term future strength of the club? As a long term outlook might see the club relegated in the short term, but end up with a club like Stoke City or Swansea City.}


 

 

 

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25 Jul 2015 20:21:55
Have faith Mendax, the last day of the transfer window can throw in a couple of players itself and I do honestly believe that a few more signings are on the way anyway and hopefully they go smoother than the present one. I'm still a believer that the takeover is not over yet either, maybe it's my wishful thinking but I say let's see what the next couple of weeks brings before condemning ourselves to another season of disappointment.

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23 Jul 2015 14:34:55
Most players come with an element of risk, be it goal ratio or premier league experience and many are signed that have potential only to turn out a flop. The Villa squad at the moment is finally balanced between premier league status and relegation so the importance of getting it right could carry consequences leading to the un-thinkable. So spend wisely Tim and choose your players with great care, we all have opinions on certain players but ultimately the choice lies with yourself.

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19 Jul 2015 17:03:07
Sherwood agrees with you Irishvilla and he is the one that counts, I don't know who he intends as a replacement though. ?

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19 Jul 2015 12:01:44
Balotelli !! One player i would not want in my squad would be Balotelli. Don't rate him, Don't like him so i hope Blues sign him now that would make my day.

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12 Jul 2015 08:04:17
I can see where your coming from Fordy and I don't think that the term you used was intended to be disrespectful. It's a term that is pretty well known in it's meaning, at least where I'm from.

"Dead Wood"
people in a group or organization who are not useful any more and who need to be removed.

Since the players we used last year only just kept us up I suppose your right in saying that many of them are not useful anymore.

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