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Offline Chris Jameson

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Re: January Transfer Window
« Reply #720 on: January 18, 2018, 12:31:26 PM »
Apprently we couldn’t even compete with Cardiff for that Liverpool midfielder.

The Liverpool midfielder you haven't named so have no idea who you mean and I will never have heard of unless he's in their first team? How low has this club sunk etc....

Offline footyskillz

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Re: January Transfer Window
« Reply #721 on: January 18, 2018, 01:01:21 PM »
Sunderland have reportedly opened talks to sign Derby County striker Chris Martin on loan.

According to Sky Sports, Derby made Martin available for loan earlier this week.

Gary Rowett has recently admitted that the striker could leave this month in search for more game time.

I like all Chris Martins!  The striker variety would fit villa in winter window come in from the cold Chris and play. I wonder if he would get enough game time as a striker 'in my place' of others.

Chris Martin : Oh, I want something just like this!!! 

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Re: January Transfer Window
« Reply #722 on: January 18, 2018, 01:03:37 PM »
I hate Chris Martins.

Offline footyskillz

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Re: January Transfer Window
« Reply #723 on: January 18, 2018, 01:06:21 PM »
I think Ryan Woods from Brentford would be the ideal replacement for Whelan. Has the same qualities but lots of energy and plays forward. for me-we still need this kind of playmaker in the centre of midfield.

I rate Woods, always looks a good player to me.

I would have questions about his size and physicality we were to go up.  I just remember Westwood struggling with that side of the game in the top flight during his time with us and just wonder if Woods would as well, even though he is sound technically and good on the ball.  I have noticed since we have been in the championship that there seem to be a lot more smaller players playing at that level than there is in the top flight (especially in central midfield).


We'll it's the winter windy and as he's that good we can't see the woods for the bees

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Re: January Transfer Window
« Reply #724 on: January 18, 2018, 01:08:20 PM »
I hate Chris Martins.
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And I will try to fix you

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Re: January Transfer Window
« Reply #725 on: January 18, 2018, 01:09:51 PM »
He's absolute shite. So is the footballer.

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Re: January Transfer Window
« Reply #726 on: January 18, 2018, 01:17:01 PM »
He's absolute shite. So is the footballer.

Certainly agree for the pretentious singing cock version - what an absolute wanker he is

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Re: January Transfer Window
« Reply #727 on: January 18, 2018, 01:26:39 PM »
We could borrow him for a month, then have a conscious uncoupling.

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Re: January Transfer Window
« Reply #728 on: January 18, 2018, 05:08:57 PM »
Apprently we couldn’t even compete with Cardiff for that Liverpool midfielder.
Liverpool structured the deal so if he doesn’t play then you have to pay (x)
They wanted guaranteed starting place which is not on offer with us
Althoug it appears to have been for Onomah ...



... just sayin’

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Re: January Transfer Window
« Reply #729 on: January 18, 2018, 05:11:01 PM »
I hate Chris Martins.
Indeed - both and

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Re: January Transfer Window
« Reply #730 on: January 18, 2018, 05:30:29 PM »
My dog hates Bob Martins.

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Re: January Transfer Window
« Reply #731 on: January 18, 2018, 08:01:10 PM »
My feet hate Doc Martens

Offline footyskillz

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Re: January Transfer Window
« Reply #732 on: January 18, 2018, 11:36:03 PM »
The Martin thing is simply a highlight of a profile type player to add to the villas forward line.

Similarly how Chelsea are looking to bring in a target man from Andy Carroll, Peter Crouch or Edin Dzeko.

I think a lot of people here are wanting a striker to come in and that striker must have certain qualities but chiefly someone who will contribute with goals.
I like Hogan and Davis to play together however Bruce isn't seemingly taking this as option so a striker who is like Heskey isn't wanted if he isn't a goal scorer too.
Walters injured, Martin experienced and Ulloa quality are 3.
Ulloa would be the far better signing and would really add the class.

Afobe or Grabban, Ings could be options and also be welcome additions however I would like Solanke or Woodburn from Liverpool rather than Ings.


However I would not consider calculated risks of  Mcburnie who wouldn't necessarily add other than an extra squad member.
Berhanio would  be a risk.

Wishful thinking?
Looking at strikers then  I rather have fluid and attacking minded players rather than simply a  traditional forward(unless Ulloa)  so rather than a Gary Medine or Leon Clarke  a Tom Cairney or James Maddison would be very welcome indeed.

Derby have seemingly some great attacking players on their roster. Tom Lawrence supporting striker and Matěj Vydra are players that do well in Derby system but signing Jerome gives them options. Look at Sheffield united too signing James Wilson on loan. Therefore think it's imperative to sign a striker and Bruce /Villa would likely guzump these signings as have the calibre of bringing in quality so hopeful of Ulloa.


How Bruce sees it:
It makes sense and concluding then that the look out is for a traditional forward which may be uninspiring but fits into Bruces style of playing football.


No striker signing? Then this :
Adomah and hogan could play up front with green playing as left or right wing and grealish or Snodgrass behind the striker as an option. Lansbury can play as an attacking midfielder so squad wise a presence and hold up player with ariel prowess must be something to be looking at.
Onomah has played too high up or needlessly on the left and be best suited to a general midfield role like a Kroos or even deeper Matic. (examples!)

So to finish villa only want a striker who scores not some one who does nt but that going to cost money however the benefits and reward will come with promotion.

Onto Tuanzbee. Looks interesting and solid deal a left back cover if not starter and a solid midfielder to compete with Whelan and Jedinak.

2 loans and an exit or 2 will be just the support.
A plan for the immediate future and regard to finance will see a good reward!

 
 



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Re: January Transfer Window
« Reply #733 on: January 18, 2018, 11:44:07 PM »
Wait, Chelsea are after Crouch???

Offline MoetVillan

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Re: January Transfer Window
« Reply #734 on: January 19, 2018, 08:58:48 AM »
Wait, Chelsea are after Crouch???

Yeah, because the Carroll deal is off.

This is the team that had Costa only a short time ago...

 


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