Author Topic: Summer transfer rumours, speculation and out-and-out bllcks. (Read 2842188 times)

spangley1812 · « **Reply #5535 on:** July 04, 2011, 05:23:00 PM »

Al-Habsi has joined Wigan from Bolton for £4m according to "BBC Sportsday Live"

Rick_avfc · « **Reply #5536 on:** July 04, 2011, 05:25:21 PM »

Is Al hAbsi really that good? Is £4m a bargain or is that about right?

King of the Nørth · « **Reply #5537 on:** July 04, 2011, 05:26:49 PM »

Walker was never going to happen and I'd rather we didnt get him on loan if he is available again. Lets find our own Walker from the lower leagues and develop someone ourselves!

If reports are true about Downing I agree we should sell him but ONLY after we've found our replacement first. Otherwise I, like many others will be fuming.

Der Hammer Ive changed my mind about. At first I thought no, we can do better. But thinking about it if he didnt start every game and would accept being a squad player then it would be a good idea. I also dont think he would kick up a fuss if he wasnt starting considering he's so desperate to return to us. Also the fact that he wants to wear the shirt might give him that extra 10%. And you know the fans will take to him as soon as he unleashes... 'The Hammer'! As a free, squad player on average wages, get him in.

WALTERS WARRIORS · « **Reply #5538 on:** July 04, 2011, 05:36:33 PM »

Gutted Walker has signed a new deal at spuds. But at least the younger players will of learnt the levels required even at there age to make the grade. Albrighton has already lead the way, so hope to see Delph, Bannan and slowly Gardner show true ambition .......

Summers · « **Reply #5539 on:** July 04, 2011, 05:37:02 PM »

If Hargreaves was fit, actually fit, I'd have him in our side in a heartbeat. Shame it'll never happen.

Rip Van We Go Again · « **Reply #5540 on:** July 04, 2011, 05:39:42 PM »

DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT McLEISH!

sportinglife.com

Birmingham striker Nikola Zigic will depart the club this summer, his agent has confirmed.

The Serbia international saw his campaign cut short by injury last season and could not help the Blues avoid relegation to the Championship.

eastie · « **Reply #5541 on:** July 04, 2011, 05:47:38 PM »

Makoun is able to play the holding defensive midfield role as well as playing in a more attacking role- I expect him to be our holding midfielder next season protecting the back 4 and making us much harder to break down- an on form Ireland would be fantastic

frank · « **Reply #5542 on:** July 04, 2011, 05:50:19 PM »

Quote from: JJ-AV on July 04, 2011, 03:51:35 PM

Kyle Walker has signed a new deal so we can cross him off.

Not that there was any chance we were getting him anyway.

Perhaps Spuds will release Alan Hutton now...

frankmosswasmyuncle · « **Reply #5543 on:** July 04, 2011, 05:53:38 PM »

I really hope Ireland can realise some of the potential he showed at citeh. I honestly thought it was good that he came to us. BUT...I fear he's a typical modern footballer - too much too soon, believes his own agent's publicity and is a bit of a sulky git. When the going gets tough he goes into hiding. Would love to see him be given another chance but respond to it with a sense of purpose; not like he did last season when he just seemed to make up the numbers!

spangley1812 · « **Reply #5544 on:** July 04, 2011, 06:14:33 PM »

Man City sign Gael Clichy from Arsenal for about £8m according to "BBC Sportsday Live"

Chris Smith · « **Reply #5545 on:** July 04, 2011, 06:24:02 PM »

Quote from: eastie on July 04, 2011, 05:47:38 PM

Makoun is able to play the holding defensive midfield role as well as playing in a more attacking role- I expect him to be our holding midfielder next season protecting the back 4 and making us much harder to break down- an on form Ireland would be fantastic

That's a massive assumption based on very little. Neither player has shown enough in a Villa shirt to say that with any confidence.

Rip Van We Go Again · « **Reply #5546 on:** July 04, 2011, 06:41:31 PM »

Quote from: Chris Smith on July 04, 2011, 06:24:02 PM

Quote from: eastie on July 04, 2011, 05:47:38 PM
Makoun is able to play the holding defensive midfield role as well as playing in a more attacking role- I expect him to be our holding midfielder next season protecting the back 4 and making us much harder to break down- an on form Ireland would be fantastic

That's a massive assumption based on very little. Neither player has shown enough in a Villa shirt to say that with any confidence.

From what little i've seen, i'd say he was too skilful to merely be a holding midfielder, i'd like to see him as the advanced one of a 3 man midfield.

I can dream about him surging forward with Parker and Delph holding the middle.

Clampy · « **Reply #5547 on:** July 04, 2011, 06:44:52 PM »

We've already turned two attacking/box to box midfielders into holding players (NRC and Sidders) without us doing it to Makoun as well.

Mister E · « **Reply #5548 on:** July 04, 2011, 06:51:33 PM »

Hitz would be a useful squad player if a free - cover at leftback and late subb to replace the tiring Petrov. But he should not be seen as the core around which to build a midfield!

Rudy Can't Fail · « **Reply #5549 on:** July 04, 2011, 07:22:41 PM »

Quote from: Rip Van Bentfletch on July 04, 2011, 06:41:31 PM

Quote from: Chris Smith on July 04, 2011, 06:24:02 PM
Quote from: eastie on July 04, 2011, 05:47:38 PM
Makoun is able to play the holding defensive midfield role as well as playing in a more attacking role- I expect him to be our holding midfielder next season protecting the back 4 and making us much harder to break down- an on form Ireland would be fantastic

That's a massive assumption based on very little. Neither player has shown enough in a Villa shirt to say that with any confidence.
From what little i've seen, i'd say he was too skilful to merely be a holding midfielder, i'd like to see him as the advanced one of a 3 man midfield.

I can dream about him surging forward with Parker and Delph holding the middle.

From what I've seem Makoun prefers to shadow players and of the two tackles he attempted in a Villa shirt, got sent off for one. Very little point discussing Ireland, we'll just have to wait and see.

AM does have a dilemma though, we have plenty of creative options in midfield but as of yet, no accomplished defensive midfielder.

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