Aston Villa sign Charles N'Zogbia (Reply#1151)

[hartman_1982]

After several questions, he has followed it up with "a big name p[layer was at Bodymoor Heath for most of the afternoon as well". I think we have our man!

[Toronto Villa]

I agree Kev. I don't think the board has a problem spending money on proven players, or indeed for players that will ultimately contribute even if they don't start every game. It's the MON era of big money transfers and wages coupled with long contracts on players that sit on the bench most of the time that has done the club in.

I think the club still wants to compete, but we have to clear the decks a bit too. That the cups might be a better short term bet than the league this season. My belief is that AM has been told there's money to spend on the right players, but we have clear out some junk that's still weighing us down. If at the same time he can rehab certain players and bring through the kids while creating a better working environment for the entire club it will serve us better long term.

[PaulWinch again]

SWP would be a dreadful signing.

All that running down blind alleys then falling over the ball. No thanks.

Agreed, no way do we need him. Just hurry up and sign N'Zog Villa.

[luke25]

I think he's a fantastic talent and really hope the deal goes through asap, my only slight concern is I can remember off the top of my head him being sent off quite reguarly.

[Clark W Griswold]

Swp for £2-3m would be worth a gamble. He is another one who is a victim of the current Man City, and was never quite good enough for Chelsea. Admittedly he looks like he's gone off the ball when he does play, but he doesn't get a run. He was once a fantastic winger. As long as we get N'Zog as the main buy, i'd take him as well.

N'Zog to replace Young, and whichever comes good out of Swp and Ireland to replace Downing, or depending which formation we play.
Spend the rest on Parker and a defender.

[Can Gana Be Bettered!?!?]

Some bloke from The Sun nhas just tweeted "the race for N'Zogbia now has one horse". It had better be us!

Did he hack Dave Whelans phone for that? Let's hope he doesn't delete any messages off it so another team can put a bid in.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

I agree Kev. I don't think the board has a problem spending money on proven players, or indeed for players that will ultimately contribute even if they don't start every game. It's the MON era of big money transfers and wages coupled with long contracts on players that sit on the bench most of the time that has done the club in.

I think the club still wants to compete, but we have to clear the decks a bit too. That the cups might be a better short term bet than the league this season. My belief is that AM has been told there's money to spend on the right players, but we have clear out some junk that's still weighing us down. If at the same time he can rehab certain players and bring through the kids while creating a better working environment for the entire club it will serve us better long term.

I think that's as close to reality as we'll see, VT.

I agree too with Mr Gage regarding Spurs but last season they had a first team squad of 40 players of which 39 played in the first team at some point, so I'm expecting their wage bill to rise purely based on the numbers.

[Toronto Villa]

I agree Kev. I don't think the board has a problem spending money on proven players, or indeed for players that will ultimately contribute even if they don't start every game. It's the MON era of big money transfers and wages coupled with long contracts on players that sit on the bench most of the time that has done the club in.

I think the club still wants to compete, but we have to clear the decks a bit too. That the cups might be a better short term bet than the league this season. My belief is that AM has been told there's money to spend on the right players, but we have clear out some junk that's still weighing us down. If at the same time he can rehab certain players and bring through the kids while creating a better working environment for the entire club it will serve us better long term.

I think that's as close to reality as we'll see, VT.

I agree too with Mr Gage regarding Spurs but last season they had a first team squad of 40 players of which 39 played in the first team at some point, so I'm expecting their wage bill to rise purely based on the numbers.

How dare you refer to me like that riff raff at VT. I'm suitably insulted Mr Kelly

[Rudy Can't Fail]

I agree Kev. I don't think the board has a problem spending money on proven players, or indeed for players that will ultimately contribute even if they don't start every game. It's the MON era of big money transfers and wages coupled with long contracts on players that sit on the bench most of the time that has done the club in.

I think the club still wants to compete, but we have to clear the decks a bit too. That the cups might be a better short term bet than the league this season. My belief is that AM has been told there's money to spend on the right players, but we have clear out some junk that's still weighing us down. If at the same time he can rehab certain players and bring through the kids while creating a better working environment for the entire club it will serve us better long term.

I think that's as close to reality as we'll see, VT.

I agree too with Mr Gage regarding Spurs but last season they had a first team squad of 40 players of which 39 played in the first team at some point, so I'm expecting their wage bill to rise purely based on the numbers.

How dare you refer to me like that riff raff at VT. I'm suitably insulted Mr Kelly

You'll get over it, you happy clapper.

[Legion]

OTPHTSGIOP

[PaulWinch again]

Don't dick around Villa, just pay the money.

[kippaxvilla2]

Everyman in the world knows we have just pocketed the best part of £40m from the sale of two players so why on earth are we haggling over a £10m fee.  We are worse than Del Boy at times.

[hartman_1982]

Everyman in the world knows we have just pocketed the best part of £40m from the sale of two players so why on earth are we haggling over a £10m fee.  We are worse than Del Boy at times.

Maybe to get the best deal for the club? Just a thought.

[Toronto Villa]

I agree Kev. I don't think the board has a problem spending money on proven players, or indeed for players that will ultimately contribute even if they don't start every game. It's the MON era of big money transfers and wages coupled with long contracts on players that sit on the bench most of the time that has done the club in.

I think the club still wants to compete, but we have to clear the decks a bit too. That the cups might be a better short term bet than the league this season. My belief is that AM has been told there's money to spend on the right players, but we have clear out some junk that's still weighing us down. If at the same time he can rehab certain players and bring through the kids while creating a better working environment for the entire club it will serve us better long term.

I think that's as close to reality as we'll see, VT.

I agree too with Mr Gage regarding Spurs but last season they had a first team squad of 40 players of which 39 played in the first team at some point, so I'm expecting their wage bill to rise purely based on the numbers.

How dare you refer to me like that riff raff at VT. I'm suitably insulted Mr Kelly

You'll get over it, you happy clapper.

Yep, over it already. Look at that!

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Everyman in the world knows we have just pocketed the best part of £40m from the sale of two players so why on earth are we haggling over a £10m fee.  We are worse than Del Boy at times.

Maybe to get the best deal for the club? Just a thought.

Wasn't it yesterday Whelan was quoting £20m? We have him my the short and curlies and after he did us over with Martinez, somebody should tell him, payback's a bitch.