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Title: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: Londonvilla on April 23, 2019, 09:21:20 PM
Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?

If we...... no, when we go up which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?

I want us to bring back players who should never have left..... Daniel Sturridge (he is on a free) Gary Cahill (he is on a free) Marc Albrighton (£5m?) and Barry Bannan (£6m?) Enda Stevens (£4m?) plus add in Nick Powell (villa fan and on a free) Joe Lolley (villa fan £12m?)

The problem;

1) Is it wrong to live in the past?
2) Plus the last time we got in villa fans it did not end well (Joleon Lescott, Zatyiah Knight)
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: steamer on April 23, 2019, 09:47:41 PM
Milner, Gray, Mortimer, Cowans, Gidman, Carradous, Sir Brian, Graydon, Nicholl, The list is endless.
But I would also like to keep a few that we have at the moment.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: Damo70 on April 23, 2019, 09:53:50 PM
I would consider having Benteke back at the right price. He is 28 and if Deano thought he could get him back to his best I reckon he would be worth a punt.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: Villan For Life on April 23, 2019, 09:56:02 PM
I’d take Milner back tomorrow.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: four fornicholl on April 23, 2019, 09:57:26 PM
Gabby, he's only 32.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: kieron on April 23, 2019, 09:59:16 PM
I saw Mr Cowans in the new Lidl in Lichfield this afternoon, so he's in my book for this thread.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: Villan For Life on April 23, 2019, 10:00:13 PM
I think we could see Joe Lolley in a Villa shirt next season regardless of the division we end up in. I think Dean will be in the market for young and hungry players who will naturally adapt to his preferred style of play.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: Damo70 on April 23, 2019, 10:02:51 PM
Gabby, he's only 32.

32? Is that his age or is it how many kids he has?
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: Londonvilla on April 23, 2019, 11:08:13 PM
I’d take Milner back tomorrow.

I forgot about Milner...........and he will also be out of contract
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: Des Little on April 23, 2019, 11:10:38 PM
Micah Richards
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: Risso on April 23, 2019, 11:14:53 PM
Lolley looks like a less good version of Grealish, so not sure he's what we need.  We need an all-action midfield anchor to go alongside SJM and Jack, so if we're talking about ex-Villa players then I reckon Gueye would look very good alongside those two, but given Everton were turning down bids from PSG I'd rate that as very unlikely.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: olaftab on April 23, 2019, 11:17:15 PM
Milner. Benteke.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: danno on April 23, 2019, 11:26:35 PM
I would consider having Benteke back at the right price. He is 28 and if Deano thought he could get him back to his best I reckon he would be worth a punt.

Glad it's not just me, although I didn't realise he was 28. I'd take Albrighton back too.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: Sexual Ealing on April 23, 2019, 11:27:46 PM
Milner, Benteke, Delph, possibly Barry bur probably not, Wilmington Red.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: Sexual Ealing on April 23, 2019, 11:28:22 PM
It was Withington, wasn't it?
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: adrenachrome on April 23, 2019, 11:44:00 PM
Pongo Waring in the air.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: AV82EC on April 23, 2019, 11:52:54 PM
Benteke.
Delph.
Milner.
Albrighton.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: AV82EC on April 24, 2019, 12:02:23 AM
Oh forgot one

Gana-Gueye
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: Dougs Socks on April 24, 2019, 12:04:03 AM
Benteke.
Delph.
Milner.
Albrighton.



I think benteke is finished, should of stopped another season instead of listening to his weasel agent. The other three together what we have...yeah, no arguments.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: XXVilla on April 24, 2019, 09:11:20 AM
None. You should never go backwards
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: Legion on April 24, 2019, 09:12:42 AM
None.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: JD on April 24, 2019, 09:15:54 AM
None of them. They're either getting too old or wont be good enough for Villa in the future (I hope).
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: Damo70 on April 24, 2019, 09:24:37 AM
None. You should never go backwards

Resigning Steve Hunt and Andy Blair kept us in in 1986. Andy Gray scored a few vital goals for us too that year. Without them three rejoining Villa we would probably have gone down a year sooner than we did.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: mike on April 24, 2019, 09:28:50 AM
None of them. They're either getting too old or wont be good enough for Villa in the future (I hope).

I kind of agree, but it’s hard to think having Milner around the club would be a bad thing.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: Lastfootstamper on April 24, 2019, 09:31:21 AM
None of them. They're either getting too old or wont be good enough for Villa in the future (I hope).

I kind of agree, but it’s hard to think having Milner around the club would be a bad thing.

One of the most difficult things I'll ever have to type, but here goes...

He's been replaced.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: JD on April 24, 2019, 09:33:20 AM
None of them. They're either getting too old or wont be good enough for Villa in the future (I hope).

I kind of agree, but it’s hard to think having Milner around the club would be a bad thing.

I think James Milner is great and maybe one season if we go up would be good, but would he rejoin Villa. I'm sure RedScouse will offer him another year as he is so versatile. The ultimate professional.   
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: UK Redsox on April 24, 2019, 09:35:16 AM
Milner as backup for McGinn
Benteke as backup for Tammy
Delph to replace Whelan
Albrighton to replace Albert
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: Dave P on April 24, 2019, 09:45:30 AM
Possibly Weimann if we stay down
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: Clampy on April 24, 2019, 09:46:49 AM
Possibly Weimann if we stay down

That's a good shout actually. He suit Smith's style of football I think.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: Breezeblock on April 24, 2019, 09:48:26 AM
Benteke, Albrighton and Bannan. Possibly Milner as backup to SJM
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: ChicagoLion on April 24, 2019, 10:27:22 AM
Possibly Weimann if we stay down
Yeh if we want to stay down.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: Yeltzer on April 24, 2019, 10:34:27 AM
Gabby, he's only 32.

32? Is that his age or is it how many kids he has?

Weight. In stones
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: tomd2103 on April 24, 2019, 10:45:26 AM
If we were to add one now for the remainder of the season then I think it would be a left back or a wide player as we still don't get too much from those areas.  Albrighton would be more than useful in this side in the Championship, as would Snodgrass.

Going further back, his lack of pace could be an issue in the modern game, but I think Steve Staunton would be really suited to the modern attacking full-back role.   
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: Breezeblock on April 24, 2019, 10:58:34 AM
If we were to add one now for the remainder of the season then I think it would be a left back or a wide player as we still don't get too much from those areas.  Albrighton would be more than useful in this side in the Championship, as would Snodgrass.

Going further back, his lack of pace could be an issue in the modern game, but I think Steve Staunton would be really suited to the modern attacking full-back role.   
Oh if we're going to go back in time :)

Spink
Gidman McGrath Laursen Cummings*
Cowans Petrov Mortimer Daley
Gray Little

*Yeah, yeah I know he's brown bread but according to my old man he was the greatest fullback ever  :)
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: JUAN PABLO on April 24, 2019, 12:29:37 PM
Kyle Walker would be ok
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: not3bad on April 24, 2019, 12:37:37 PM
Milner as backup for McGinn
Benteke as backup for Tammy
Delph to replace Whelan
Albrighton to replace Albert

I don't think Milner would be interested in coming back here just be a backup.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: ChicagoLion on April 24, 2019, 01:08:16 PM
The only one playing now would be Albrighton, particularly in view of the way he was treated.
It would be good for him to have some positive playing memories of his club.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: exigo on April 24, 2019, 01:29:44 PM
None of them.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: darren woolley on April 24, 2019, 01:52:44 PM
I would have Milner and Albrighton back.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: Risso on April 24, 2019, 02:11:18 PM
Gabby, he's only 32.

32? Is that his age or is it how many kids he has?

Weight. In stones

IQ
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: danno on April 24, 2019, 02:12:09 PM
Gabby, he's only 32.

32? Is that his age or is it how many kids he has?

Weight. In stones

IQ

Number of second chances he wasted.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: Diablo on April 24, 2019, 02:18:04 PM
Definitely Ross McCormack
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: sirlordbaltimore on April 24, 2019, 02:24:32 PM
Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?

If we...... no, when we go up which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?

I want us to bring back players who should never have left..... Daniel Sturridge (he is on a free) Gary Cahill (he is on a free) Marc Albrighton (£5m?) and Barry Bannan (£6m?) Enda Stevens (£4m?)


I honest to God wouldn't want a single one of them back if we got promoted. Why on earth would we look backwards if we get promoted ?

The only ex player i'd think about would be Milner but not really sure what the point would be now we've got the new Milner already in McGinn

Good grief, set your expectations a tad higher if we go up please  ;D



Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: KevinGage on April 24, 2019, 02:48:32 PM
Albrighton and Young.

Milner was an all-action midfielder with us - and that was when he was at his best.  He tends to play a more holding role in the Liverpool side now, or fills in at left back.  Wouldn't say no, but might be better to remember him as he was.  Doesn't look like he has the legs to play the same role he used to.

Albrighton always had excellent delivery. He just needed to fill out a bit, learn to time his tackles better and have a coach who believes in him. He must be close to the end of his contract there now as well.

Ashley Young has been coming in for a bit of stick recently from Yanited's ever loyal fans. But the feeling a few weeks back was he was one of their better performing players. He could still be seen coming to VP for a few years after his move, so maybe it's time for him to come home.    This team needs a bit of mongrel, and I'd say he's perfected that under Mourinho and co.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: Smirker on April 24, 2019, 03:31:11 PM
Kyle Walker
Fabian Delph
James Milner
Gary Cahill

Sturridge is done thanks to injuries. Benteke won't rediscover his form so I wouldn't have him either now.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: Mister E on April 24, 2019, 03:33:04 PM
Of the serious contenders, Albrighton and Delph.
Possibly Cahill.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: mike on April 24, 2019, 03:48:44 PM
None of them. They're either getting too old or wont be good enough for Villa in the future (I hope).

I kind of agree, but it’s hard to think having Milner around the club would be a bad thing.

One of the most difficult things I'll ever have to type, but here goes...

He's been replaced.

LFS... I am looking at two claret and blue cycling tops which may get lost in the post...
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: Damo70 on April 24, 2019, 04:06:28 PM
Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?

If we...... no, when we go up which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?

I want us to bring back players who should never have left..... Daniel Sturridge (he is on a free) Gary Cahill (he is on a free) Marc Albrighton (£5m?) and Barry Bannan (£6m?) Enda Stevens (£4m?)



Sturridge would have to be on some kind of pay as you play deal due to his appalling injury record.

Bannan and Stevens are Championship level players and at best squad players/injury cover at Premier League level. I certainly wouldn't be spending ten million on the pair of them.

Cahill is 33 but I wouldn't mind signing him up for a year or two.

Albrighton would be an excellent signing.


Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: Border villan on April 24, 2019, 04:34:58 PM
Of the serious contenders, Albrighton and Delph.
Possibly Cahill.
Delph disqualifies himself for the way he treated the club and fans with his going/not going/gone routine.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: Dr Butler on April 24, 2019, 04:37:14 PM
Enda Stevens ? playing very well at Shefield Utd at the moment

UTV
The Doc
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on April 24, 2019, 04:41:03 PM
Milner. Maybe Albrighton, as we are weak on the wing. Ashley Young possibly too. Benteke only if he's cheap.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: Mister E on April 24, 2019, 06:04:09 PM
Of the serious contenders, Albrighton and Delph.
Possibly Cahill.
Delph disqualifies himself for the way he treated the club and fans with his going/not going/gone routine.
Nah - alot of that was Tom wahtshisname (the CEO at the time) being a complete arse.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 24, 2019, 06:12:54 PM
None. You should never go backwards

What, never? Liverpool shouldn't have brought Rush back, then? How about Man U with Hughes or Ajax with Cruyff? Staunton and Cowans both had impressive second spells at Villa, too. As did Milner.

I'd take a chance on Benteke if we got promoted and you could get him for ten million. I'd take Milner, for a third time, on a free if we could and wouldn't mind Johnstone back. Although the Baggies fans don't seem too keen, so not sure.

I've no wish to see any Gardners in claret and blue again.

Can't make my mind up whether I could accept Delph.

Oh, and yes to Albrighton.

No to Sturridge. We have a bad enough injury record as it is.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: West Derby Villan on April 24, 2019, 06:15:40 PM
Albrighton and Milner, but Ithink Milner will return to Leeds next season
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: themossman on April 24, 2019, 06:38:53 PM
Thing about CB is a lot of people assume he’d thrive back here because he’s really loved by the fans... but I’ve been to a few palace games and they love him there too, which makes me think it’s not a confidence thing and he’s just past his peak.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: Londonvilla on April 24, 2019, 09:34:15 PM
Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?

If we...... no, when we go up which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?

I want us to bring back players who should never have left..... Daniel Sturridge (he is on a free) Gary Cahill (he is on a free) Marc Albrighton (£5m?) and Barry Bannan (£6m?) Enda Stevens (£4m?)


I honest to God wouldn't want a single one of them back if we got promoted. Why on earth would we look backwards if we get promoted ?

The only ex player i'd think about would be Milner but not really sure what the point would be now we've got the new Milner already in McGinn

Good grief, set your expectations a tad higher if we go up please  ;D

The only issues with your post is that new players need time to adjust just look at Fulham who spent £100m in the summer on 12 players and they will be back in the championship with a bigger wage bill 

Getting in players who know the club and converting some of the loans to permanent signing must be a better option
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: TonyD on April 24, 2019, 09:54:40 PM
Benteke is a strange one.  I really thought he would go on to be world class.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: Sexual Ealing on April 24, 2019, 10:06:49 PM
Benteke is a strange one.  I really thought he would go on to be world class.

He went to the wrong team in Liverpool. He can be a great finisher and a good all round player, but Rodgers didn't play to his strengths and he hasn't recovered. I seem to remember that he was always streaky, even at his best.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: Louzie0 on April 24, 2019, 10:53:04 PM
Emile
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: maidstonevillain on April 24, 2019, 11:02:51 PM
Definitely Ross McCormack
We need to get rid of him first.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: aj2k77 on April 24, 2019, 11:08:00 PM
I'd rather eat my own shit than see Delph back in a Villa shirt.

Actually no, I'd take him back, great player.






No, fuck him, I was right first time, bridges burnt.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: maidstonevillain on April 24, 2019, 11:12:07 PM
Enda Stevens ? playing very well at Shefield Utd at the moment

UTV
The Doc
I'm pleased he's doing well. I think it was a dream move for him to be signed by Villa, and whilst he was probably disappointed it didn't work out for him, if Villa hadn't signed him he'd probably be still languishing in the lower or Irish leagues.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: Sexual Ealing on April 24, 2019, 11:13:45 PM
I'd rather eat my own shit than see Delph back in a Villa shirt.

Actually no, I'd take him back, great player.






No, fuck him, I was right first time, bridges burnt.

The departure was bodged. I doubt it had much to do with him. His decision has been pretty well justified with medals. He'd be great for us, although there's no chance of it happening.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 24, 2019, 11:18:09 PM
His decision hasn't been justified. Choosing to leave Aston Villa is never justified. Hitler had medals.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: Sexual Ealing on April 24, 2019, 11:26:27 PM
His decision hasn't been justified. Choosing to leave Aston Villa is never justified. Hitler had medals.

Muttley stayed with us through thick and thin and got fuck all.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: maidstonevillain on April 24, 2019, 11:27:35 PM
Thing about CB is a lot of people assume he’d thrive back here because he’s really loved by the fans... but I’ve been to a few palace games and they love him there too, which makes me think it’s not a confidence thing and he’s just past his peak.
Not my experience on fraternising with the local Palace fans. They refer to him as BenDonkey.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: ChicagoLion on April 25, 2019, 05:49:13 AM
His decision hasn't been justified. Choosing to leave Aston Villa is never justified. Hitler had medals.
And a company car.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: Border villan on April 25, 2019, 11:19:44 AM
His decision hasn't been justified. Choosing to leave Aston Villa is never justified. Hitler had medals.
And a company car.
And a ball of his own.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: brian green on April 25, 2019, 11:30:25 AM
Very weird last night watching the Manc derby clips ahead of the game on Sky.  Seeing Richards actually playing. Kicking a football and running about.  In my mind he had degraded into a very wealthy beggar.  I had forgotten he ever played the game.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: themossman on April 25, 2019, 12:12:02 PM
Thing about CB is a lot of people assume he’d thrive back here because he’s really loved by the fans... but I’ve been to a few palace games and they love him there too, which makes me think it’s not a confidence thing and he’s just past his peak.
Not my experience on fraternising with the local Palace fans. They refer to him as BenDonkey.

Crikey that's bad even by the low standards of football wit! Interesting, I haven't been for over a year and it was hospitality so maybe not a representative sample or maybe they've since turned.

I think the point still stands though - he was a small fish in a big pond at liverpool, criticised immediately by fans, not played to his strengths. He didn't seem to grasp the move to palace as a chance to reboot his career so there is no reason to think a move back here would be any different.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: Allan C on April 25, 2019, 01:09:01 PM
At an absolute push, I’d see Milner back but otherwise none of the players from our recent past. We need to move forward now not backwards
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: johnny from donny on April 25, 2019, 01:52:36 PM
Milner would be the only one who I would consider.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on April 25, 2019, 02:05:13 PM
No mention of Stewart Downing yet ?
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: eddiemunster on April 25, 2019, 02:11:41 PM
Considering the overpaid, overage shite that we have had on our books (some still here), I wouldn't want any of the ex players back.
I mean what would be the benefit to the club??
The ex players would love an extra contract, but haven't we seen enough of what a clusterf**k that turns out to be?
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: supertom on April 25, 2019, 04:20:02 PM
If we couldn't get Abraham back, or prise him away permanently, I'd consider Benteke, if the price was right (5 tops) and in the vein hope that it all clicks here for him. He seems a complete shadow of his former self though.

Milner could still give McGinn a run for his money in the marathon stakes. I'd have him back for definite. Adaptable, experienced and premier league quality. I think he's reached that point where he's probably not going to be needed for a top 4 side. We would most definitely have him though.

Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: andyh on April 25, 2019, 05:03:59 PM
Purely on a football basis and because they could do a job.
Milner and Young.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: Border villan on April 25, 2019, 05:44:50 PM
Supertom your post number is a palindrome!
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: KRS on April 25, 2019, 05:50:32 PM
I think we'll have a younger side next season so if we get promoted then the likes of Milner and Young would add some much needed experience and quality to help ensure we stay in the Premier League.

I would also consider Delph (despite everything that has been said about it), but I think Benteke would be too much of a risk given how poor he's been for both Liverpool and Palace.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: john e on April 25, 2019, 06:12:05 PM
Delph would be great in a Dean Smith midfield but the fellas playing champions league football and is always in the Man City squad when fit so I doubt we would be in a position to attract him or afford him

as for not accepting him back, I remember the dogs abuse that John Terry used to get on here
it all changed when he started putting in good performance after good performance in a Villa shirt
that's all it would take for most

Benteke on loan just to see if he can still do it in a claret and blue shirt first

I hope Smith goes for a younger average age squad in the future so whilst not being totally against the likes of Young, Albrighton, Milner etc I wouldn't want it to be are main direction
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: robbo1874 on April 26, 2019, 08:59:34 AM
Orange Lee, Barry, Andy Townsend, Dekker Mountfield, Chrissy Price, Southgate, McGrath, Kent Nielsen, Tony Daley, Sid, Bozzie, Platt, McInally, Merson.

They’d get us promoted!

There’s a few others, but I’d save them for the Premier League!
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: ASHTONVILLA on April 26, 2019, 12:13:11 PM
I would think that Milner, Delph and Benteke would all be good additions when we go up. Not sure Milner or Delph would be available or likely to move, but Benteke would be a realistic target were we to get promoted. All three were excellent for Villa. I think Young is probably too old now, but might be worth a years contract if Man Utd got rid.

Some of the French players that were garbage for us have done well elsewhere, but they already failed once at Villa so probably best avoided.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: MalcolmP on April 26, 2019, 12:57:12 PM
If we were to add one now for the remainder of the season then I think it would be a left back or a wide player as we still don't get too much from those areas.  Albrighton would be more than useful in this side in the Championship, as would Snodgrass.

Going further back, his lack of pace could be an issue in the modern game, but I think Steve Staunton would be really suited to the modern attacking full-back role.   
Oh if we're going to go back in time :)

Spink
Gidman McGrath Laursen Cummings*
Cowans Petrov Mortimer Daley
Gray Little

*Yeah, yeah I know he's brown bread but according to my old man he was the greatest fullback ever  :)

Only 1 possible team from back in time
Rimmer
Swain Evans McNaught Williams
Bremner Mortimer Cowans
Shaw Withe Morley

May not be best 11 individuals but by far the best TEAM we have ever had
They would give the current Liverpool and Man City a run for their money?
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: Pete3206 on April 26, 2019, 01:13:20 PM
Isaiah Osbourne obviously
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: SoccerHQ on April 26, 2019, 11:21:23 PM
Gary Cahill would be realistic option if we go up I reckon.

Barely played for Chelsea this year but he was still good for them two years ago when they won the league and can play in either a back 4 or back 5 no problem. His experience alongside Mings would be welcome.

Might feel he has unfinished business here, think his contract is up aswell for Chelsea this summer.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: West Derby Villan on April 26, 2019, 11:34:37 PM
Gary Cahill would be realistic option if we go up I reckon.

Barely played for Chelsea this year but he was still good for them two years ago when they won the league and can play in either a back 4 or back 5 no problem. His experience alongside Mings would be welcome.

Might feel he has unfinished business here, think his contract is up aswell for Chelsea this summer.

Yeah sort of agree, but I hope that Chester can fully recover and play alongside Mings, if we get promoted
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: SoccerHQ on April 26, 2019, 11:41:19 PM
Gary Cahill would be realistic option if we go up I reckon.

Barely played for Chelsea this year but he was still good for them two years ago when they won the league and can play in either a back 4 or back 5 no problem. His experience alongside Mings would be welcome.

Might feel he has unfinished business here, think his contract is up aswell for Chelsea this summer.

Yeah sort of agree, but I hope that Chester can fully recover and play alongside Mings, if we get promoted

Have to see if Chessy can get back to his old self as he's been awful this season so would be nowhere near good enough for prem based on this season.

Let's just hope it was the injury really impacting on him and Mings is the sort of dominant CB he usually does well alongside when you think his best form for us has been alongside Baker and Terry.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: West Derby Villan on April 26, 2019, 11:46:37 PM
Gary Cahill would be realistic option if we go up I reckon.

Barely played for Chelsea this year but he was still good for them two years ago when they won the league and can play in either a back 4 or back 5 no problem. His experience alongside Mings would be welcome.

Might feel he has unfinished business here, think his contract is up aswell for Chelsea this summer.

Yeah sort of agree, but I hope that Chester can fully recover and play alongside Mings, if we get promoted

Have to see if Chessy can get back to his old self as he's been awful this season so would be nowhere near good enough for prem based on this season.

Let's just hope it was the injury really impacting on him and Mings is the sort of dominant CB he usually does well alongside when you think his best form for us has been alongside Baker and Terry.

Agree mate, I've just got a soft spot for Chester because of his previous seasons consistent performances.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: Tuscans on April 27, 2019, 02:20:40 AM
Dion Dublin. Watch the video of him talking about his time at Villa on youtube, he has a tear in his eye half way through. He loved his time at Villa more than anything and wishes he achieved more here. I just love the guy as a man, probably my favourite Villa player ever but more for his heart, personality and kindness. The kind of guy you could have a pasty with and if you still felt hungry he wouldn't just share the rest of his pasty with you, he would buy you 2 more pasties.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: simboy on April 27, 2019, 07:30:44 AM
Gary Cahill would be realistic option if we go up I reckon.

Barely played for Chelsea this year but he was still good for them two years ago when they won the league and can play in either a back 4 or back 5 no problem. His experience alongside Mings would be welcome.

Might feel he has unfinished business here, think his contract is up aswell for Chelsea this summer.

Yeah sort of agree, but I hope that Chester can fully recover and play alongside Mings, if we get promoted

Have to see if Chessy can get back to his old self as he's been awful this season so would be nowhere near good enough for prem based on this season.

Let's just hope it was the injury really impacting on him and Mings is the sort of dominant CB he usually does well alongside when you think his best form for us has been alongside Baker and Terry.

Agree mate, I've just got a soft spot for Chester because of his previous seasons consistent performances.



Little credit given to Cheater this season although he shows what Bruce did to this club.

Chester got injured playing for wales on the 17th November last year, after that he played 12 games because we had no centre half to speak of. We conceded 23 goals, he was put on the injury list on the 2nd February, when Smith signed Mings.

It was obvious to most fans watching Chester was off the pace for that time.

If ever you needed another example of the terrible state Bruce left this club, it’s there, a class centre back having to play through a potentially career ending injury for two and a half months for no other reason than a management team had not planned ahead.

I hope Chester returns, but if he doesn’t, well, I know who I’d blame.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: ChicagoLion on April 27, 2019, 08:14:49 AM
Spot on Simboy, we owe Chester a lot of gratitude for his commitment.
Can you imagine how bad it would have been if he had not played?
I doubt we would be in the play offs.
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: nigel on April 27, 2019, 07:06:54 PM
I'd consider Matt Lowton.
Probably not best defensively when here, but, think that was down to who he had playing alongside.
Could read the game well, and, at the time, was the best crosser of the ball we had.
Think he would flourish in a Dean Smith team
Title: Re: Which ex Aston Villa players would you have back?
Post by: enigma on April 27, 2019, 07:49:18 PM
Milner and Delph. Benteke looks finished at the top level now.
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