Summer 2013: Villa Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours

[DrGonzo]

  I felt too guilty to start a Summer transfer, speculation and complete bs thread. I was interested in the papers yesterday that Everton were not going to offer P Nev another year and that he feels that another season is well within his abilities.  He is currently going through his coaching badges and is gong to be working with the England U21 side.  On a free transfer, 12 month contract with his experience surely this is the sort of player that could lend ur midfield some bite when we are 1 or 2 goals up and about to have our normal suicidal defending spell. 

[eastie]

As a leader and captain and with his versatility across the back 4 and in midfield i would say yes .

[Yeltzer]

A no brainier, surely?

[Villan For Life]

A yes from me. Would provide the experience and nous that we lack and help no end in the development of our young squad. A model pro on the books is just what we need.

[AVH87]

Massive no from me, a 36 year old who's looked a liability in a couple of Everton games recently.

Don't feel our stock has dropped that low that we have to take their cast offs, do the right business in the summer and we could be a top half PL club next season.

[N'ZMAV]

I think the idea of an experienced head with a bit of leadership in the middle of the park sounds just what we need. However, we can find that in a 26 year old, not a 36 year old.

[MoetVillan]

No way.  Too old.  Too slow.  Too expensive.  Not a good sign for the youngsters we have. Plus 2000 European cup, gave that penalty away against Portugal.  Still pains me

[glasses]

Massive no from me, a 36 year old who's looked a liability in a couple of Everton games recently.

Don't feel our stock has dropped that low that we have to take their cast offs, do the right business in the summer and we could be a top half PL club next season.

I's not a massive 'No' for me, but it is a small to moderate one. I agree with the last point. Let's see what we can do in the summer.

[glasses]

No way.  Too old.  Too slow.  Too expensive.  Not a good sign for the youngsters we have. Plus 2000 European cup, gave that penalty away against Portugal.  Still pains me

It pains you so much that you can't remember that it was against Romania who he gave the penalty away to.

[Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air]

No. I just think he's a w**ker.

[tomd2103]

Depends on how much we have to spend.  For me, a centre-back and an attacking midfielder are priorities in the summer if we stay up and we should be looking at bringing in real quality in those two positions.  I think we also need a wide attacking option and if there is little money left after that, then picking up Phil Neville for no fee for a season might be a decent a move.  I don't think he would start for us, but he'd be good cover for both full-back positions and central midfield.

Saying that, I can't see it happening.     

[Concrete John]

I think the idea of an experienced head with a bit of leadership in the middle of the park sounds just what we need. However, we can find that in a 26 year old, not a 36 year old.

Pretty much this for me.

I can see the benefits, but we should be looking for the 10 years younger version.

[Brend'Watkins]

I'd rather stick with what we've got than Phil Neville. 

[PaulMcGrathsNo5Shirt]

10 minutes left in a game, we're 1-0 up. We're under the cosh. We need an old head on the pitch to take some responsibility or leadership do we bring on Phil Neville or Barry Bannan? No brainer - if the money he wants is sensible, and he's happy to be a bit part player and play cup games then get him. His professionalism, winning attitude and experience could really help the likes of Bennett and Delph

[Meanwood Villa]

No. Past it