Hutton & Jenas set to sign.

[brontebilly]

Upon reflection, Hutton might work out ok. He had a decent loan spell at Sunderland which is about our level now. Not the greatest professional going, was often well overweight when out of the Spurs side and infamously beat up his old man in a drunken brawl not too long ago in London. So you would worry about the likes of him mixing with Collins and Dunne if they get into bad habits again. Then again they are probably like minded souls.
Good player going forward but a bit like Luke Young can get caught positionally. Regular football might see the best of him.
Jermaine Jenas has not been a decent player in a long time. Slight chance that away from the bright lights of London he might discover his best form but Im not going to hold out too much hope for him. He should have left Spurs a long time ago if he actually had an interest in his career.

[fredm]

They do indeed sell very good players.

Lots of them! Spurs are just more skilled at it than us.

They kept Modric though. Fair play to them for that. It may cost them, but at least they stuck their ground. We just took it for granted that Young and Downing were leaving.

Maybe their Multi-billionnaire owner didn't like the thought of Abramovitch walking in and taking one of his better players just because he wanted him, so decided to show who was boss (for this window at least)

[pauliewalnuts]

I suspect it is more about not giving a manager who won't be there in 12 months 30 odd million to spend than any plucky act of defiance.

They'll sell him in January, I bet. Easier to not spend the proceeds then.

[Phil from the upper holte]

We've also stood up to the big boys when we made barry stay. Young we didnt have a choice, Downing is just a wanker. If i were Spurs I would have sold at that price. Could have really strengthened the side with £40m could even have had Yossi in the deal, My mate at work is a spurs fan and he reckons Levvi has lost faith in Rednapp which is why he's not been backed

[PaulWinch again]

We've also stood up to the big boys when we made barry stay. Young we didnt have a choice, Downing is just a wanker. If i were Spurs I would have sold at that price. Could have really strengthened the side with £40m could even have had Yossi in the deal, My mate at work is a spurs fan and he reckons Levvi has lost faith in Rednapp which is why he's not been backed

It's most likely because he's blatantly going to be England manager after the Euros.

[Simba]

First off- what is this special relationship we have with Spuds or Harry? Second why do we take his "not wanteds".

Thirdly, I am a supporter of RL, gave him a few months as was impressed. As I am with Mcleish and his ability to bring the squad together and improve the defence.

My fear of AMc, however, was that we would not concentrate on creative players/tactics and not feed Bent. The other fear was that he would sign players of mediocre quality.

My fear of Randy ( now that the Houllier debacle is over) was that he would not learn his lesson from MoN in allowing managers to buy/borrow journeymen.

My fears have overcome my hopes. My glass is officially now - half empty. For the first time I can remember.

[PaulWinch again]

I'm impressed by what Jenas has had to say, he seems really determined to do well.

[luke25]

Jermaine Jenas has not been a decent player in a long time. Slight chance that away from the bright lights of London he might discover his best form but Im not going to hold out too much hope for him. He should have left Spurs a long time ago if he actually had an interest in his career.

Thats actually a good point, he's a midland boy so hopefully he'll settle back into the area and just concentrate on his football, he's entering his peak years now so maybe this move is exactly what he needs.

[Brend'Watkins]

The problem with Jenas was that at Spurs he was in and out of the side.  He was never allowed to develop and grow into the side, if he had one below par performance he was out.  This is the same for a lot of players, Milner springs to mind.  He only became a very good player when he was constantly playing, his erratic form for Man City and the national side is proof of that.

So, we can hope that given a good run in the side Jenas will show his true worth and what we think he's capable of.  If he doesn't, well, it's not a major gamble we've taken.

[jembob]

Just been watching their interviews on AVTV and both seem genuinely pleased to be here. I think they'll both be very good additions to the squad this season.

[K3Villa]

Just been watching their interviews on AVTV and both seem genuinely pleased to be here. I think they'll both be very good additions to the squad this season.

I thought that last night. You could tell they were itching to get started. Jenas himself said it was hard at Spurs when he was in and out of the side. If he gets a good run here I think he'll be a really good addition. Hutton is an upgrade to Young and has worked well with Eck so I expect good things from him as well.

[UsualSuspect]

Bugger me we sign two blokes who can't get near the Spuds first team and all of a sudden they are Cinderella's as opposed to ugly sisters.

NRC was going to make all the difference

Sidwell was going to make all the difference

ireland was going to make all the difference

makoun was going to make all the difference

bannan was going to make all the difference

albrighton was going to make all the difference

Nzog is going to make all the difference


can you see the point??

jenas has been mediocre for years but he arrives at VP and all of a sudden the Aston air hits him and he gets a new lease of life.

Deluded

[Phil from the upper holte]

I take it your glass is half empty?

[PaulWinch again]

Bugger me we sign two blokes who can't get near the Spuds first team and all of a sudden they are Cinderella's as opposed to ugly sisters.

NRC was going to make all the difference

Sidwell was going to make all the difference

ireland was going to make all the difference

makoun was going to make all the difference

bannan was going to make all the difference

albrighton was going to make all the difference

Nzog is going to make all the difference


can you see the point??

jenas has been mediocre for years but he arrives at VP and all of a sudden the Aston air hits him and he gets a new lease of life.

Deluded

Well to be honest there is no point in being doom and gloom about it now. Jenas is at Villa he should be afforded the chance to prove himself. He seems keen and wants to do well, where's the harm in giving him a chance?

[Brend'Watkins]

He might like to breath the Aston air, at least he will get his chance to.  Far better than being smothered in North London for lack of air I'd say..