Charlie Adam

[Matt Collins]

For the last time, it's not a FACT that mcleish may or may not be a poor manager. It's an OPINION. Even if it might be the right opinion.

[Chris Smith]

 The establish facts are that Alex McLeish is a poor manager compared with his peers and that all the evidence indicates that he will revert to type.

Sorry, Brian, but that's a right load of old bollocks. It's opinion, pure and simple. It might be a valid one but there is enough evidence from his CV to argue that he's a decent manager. Of course the relegations are a blot on his copybook just as they are on Harry Redknapp's but would anyone use them to claim as established fact that he is a poor manager? Or would they say winning a cup against the odds with an unfashionable is more a reflection of his abilities? To me I think it's all part of the learning curve.

He's not the man I wanted but there is enough in his past to suggest that he MIGHT actually know what he's doing. What happens over the next three years will almost certainly seal his reputation one way or another.

[Percy McCarthy]

I like him but you have to ask what mcliesh would want with him.. i'm not sure he's much good at hoofing the ball forward at every opportunity.

He tried to sign him for Small Heath.

[ROBBO]

Adam is at the top of the range of players who would come to Villa now, beggars can't be choosers forget about top players, Adam would be an okay signing. Bannan will not make it.

[CJ]

Adam is at the top of the range of players who would come to Villa now, beggars can't be choosers forget about top players, Adam would be an okay signing. Bannan will not make it.

Agree with you about Adam, Robbo, but I think Bannan will be a decent player. I watched them play for Scotland last season (only 1 game mind) and Bannan was superb whereas Adam had a 'mare.  Bannan also had a stormer for us against Manure at VP last season so I think there's a good player in there

[Big Dick Edwards]

Adam has a fantastic passing range but I can't help feeling he could be a one season wonder.

[JJ-AV]

I think he'd be great for us. Captain, can afford his luxury in a three man midfield, he's exactly what Bent needs behind him and we'd get a quality set piece taker.

However, I would worry about Fabian and Barry. How many left footed centre mids do we need?

[Clampy]

It's about time we had a decent corner taker again and he is a terrific passer. Providing the price was reasonable, he'd be worth having.

[charlie659]

Seriously what kind of player do some of you think we can / will sign? 

Adam is a very good playmaker and fits our demographic perfectly - it may come as a shock, but Luca Modric is a touch out of our reach.

[Matt C]

Can't help thinking it could all go a bit Sidwell for Adam but regardless I'd imagine he'll end up at Liverpool.

[Ads]

Adam would finally be our replacement for Barry, but with a twist.

Adam would instead actually offer the creative spark and could be the fulcrum of our midfield’s attacking intent, in the way that Barry just quite wasn’t up to the same task.

I reckon we could double his wages and still have him earning 50% less than Ireland. I think the downside would be his lack of mobility, but then that didn’t really stop Barry from being a top player for us. He’s not one that I could see working in a 4-4-2, for the exact same reasons as why I never thought we’d got it sorted with Barry being in there.

Nonetheless, he’d get big thumbs up from me. McLiesh could then look to replace Jimmy. A thankless task.

[JUAN PABLO]

sory....   laptop gone mad cleared off

[eastie]

class player but i think liverpool or man u will get him.

[IRISHPHIL]

why not give barry bannan to fill the position that charlie adam would have

[barrysleftfoot]

  I have only seen Adam a few times, but the times i have seen him he has a top quality pass/cross on him.

  Only 26, and will not rely on his pace, imho would be a good signing, for me has better quality final ball than AYoung or Downing.