Summer transfer rumours, speculation and out-and-out b*ll*cks.

[DrGonzo]

To be fair he's a useful squad player, especially with the way their strikers breakdown more often than a 1980's Lada.

[Greg N'Ash]

Well he's not very reliable himself. Maybe not a Lada, but certainly an Austin Allegro. On the plus side its boomtime for Suderland strip-clubs

[Concrete John]

what do people think will be new left back for next season

If a new manager comes in, Wipes the slate clean i wouldn't be surprised Warnock be back into contention.

You know, the more I think about this the more I reckon it might be worth a shot.  Up until his injury he was looking quite good and we then rushed him back for the cup final, which was a mistake, and he struggled to the end of the season.  His card was marked as soon as Gezza walked through the door, but with a change of manager we might see a return to his early Villa form, which would save us some money to be spent elsewhere.

I actually EXPECT him to go, but if he stays we should try to get some use out of him!

[Rick_avfc]

Not sure why there are reports in the press saying Villa are close to signing "XXXXXXX" player or Villa re going in for "XXXXXX" Player when the manager situation has not been sorted.  Surely we cannot be going for players when we do not know who our manager will be next season.

[Percy McCarthy]

Not sure why there are reports in the press saying Villa are close to signing "XXXXXXX" player or Villa re going in for "XXXXXX" Player when the manager situation has not been sorted.  Surely we cannot be going for players when we do not know who our manager will be next season.

This sad reality casts a shadow over my enjoyment of the usual press bullshit every day.

[Concrete John]

Not sure why there are reports in the press saying Villa are close to signing "XXXXXXX" player or Villa re going in for "XXXXXX" Player when the manager situation has not been sorted.  Surely we cannot be going for players when we do not know who our manager will be next season.

The media have never let actual facts or common sense gte in the way of filling a few column inches.

[Rick_avfc]

Not sure why there are reports in the press saying Villa are close to signing "XXXXXXX" player or Villa re going in for "XXXXXX" Player when the manager situation has not been sorted.  Surely we cannot be going for players when we do not know who our manager will be next season.

The media have never let actual facts or common sense gte in the way of filling a few column inches.

very ture! but surely they should realise the situation we are in before coming up with cock and bull stories?  ohwell, thats just journo's for ya!  Although saying that, i only really take notice of whats in the Guardian and Telegraph as they usually talk sense and have good journo's working for them IMO

[Mister E]

Mention of our apparent interest in Sturridge in the Metro this morning ...

[pablopicasso_10]

i would love sturridge back at the villa...

him in the number 10 role behind bent would be phenominal...

[JUAN PABLO]

Been mentioned we offered £4 million for Derek Boateng of Getafe.   But the club wants £6.5 million..

[JUAN PABLO]

Spanish side Getafe have turned down an offer of from English side Aston Villa for Ghana midfielder Derek Boateng.
 
The Premier League slapped in an offer of US$8m for the powerful midfielder which was rejected by the Primera Liga side.
 
Getafe are expecting a fresh offer from Aston Villa to enable them begin negotiation to agree on price.
 
The Spanish club have valued their influential Ghanaian player at US$13m after the midfielder excelled in his 18 months at the club.
 
Boateng, 28, said: “I want to play in the Premier League.”
 
The midfielder has become a key player in Ghana’s squad and his attracted attention of English sides following his excellent showing in the friendly against England.
 
Boateng was named Getafe’s best player last season by the club’s supporters.

[Dave P]

With a name like Boateng, he should be a legend !

[TheSandman]

what do people think will be new left back for next season

If a new manager comes in, Wipes the slate clean i wouldn't be surprised Warnock be back into contention.

You know, the more I think about this the more I reckon it might be worth a shot.  Up until his injury he was looking quite good and we then rushed him back for the cup final, which was a mistake, and he struggled to the end of the season.  His card was marked as soon as Gezza walked through the door, but with a change of manager we might see a return to his early Villa form, which would save us some money to be spent elsewhere.

I actually EXPECT him to go, but if he stays we should try to get some use out of him!

He was dreadful before Houllier came in. Whilst Houllier and him having a troubled relationship won't have helped things I think much of the issue is more with the fact that he is a pretty dreadful footballer. I'd really rather we didn't have a defender who dived in so much and has the positional sense of something with absolutely none. He had a few months to get his form back over the summer and was no better under MacDonald.

I see we're linked with Sol Bamba in the paper today. He's your typical inconsistent defender. A bit like Richard Dunne but he doesn't eat as many pies.

[garyshawsknee]

I'm not sure if i'm being slow,but i've just read that Forrester has been released. Has this only just happened?? Shame he couldn't kick on here with his career,especially after the club made a big deal of things to nab him from Watford.

[Rick_avfc]

I'm not sure if i'm being slow,but i've just read that Forrester has been released. Has this only just happened?? Shame he couldn't kick on here with his career,especially after the club made a big deal of things to nab him from Watford.

Dont worry fella, i only recently found out too due to him being on twitter.  Gutted really as he seemed like a very decent/hot propect for villa.  Sky sports saying that GH will not be offering him a contract and he has been released with Ajax showing interest in him!