January Transfer Speculation (or lack of) Thread

[Concrete John]

I cant believe the manager knows his players inside out and doesn't say to Collins no hoofing . Maybe thats why he wants rid , he does not listen.

I think, and I know other will disagree, that Collins remains quite sound defensively, hence he keeps his place.  It'll be interesting to see, presuming he doesn't get sold, what happens once Herd is back as Clark could then play CB.

[Matt C]

Robbie Keane training with us according to SSN.

[Rick_avfc]

Robbie Keane training with us according to SSN.

I wasn't too keen at this deal initially but its starting to make sense.  Gabby and Bent are our only 2 experienced centre forwards (Heskey being injured for the next month or so).  Fonz and Weimann are not ready yet ( I dont think Fonz will ever be if im honest) so with Robbie coming in for the short term is a good idea now.  I wish him all the best in a villa shirt and I really hope he can bag a few important goals for us and help Bent rediscover his form.

[villasjf]

Why are we not sniffing around Jordan Rhodes from Huddersfield. The kid will be a big star and certainly worth getting in before he sits on the bench for Spurs reserves!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16460878.stm

I hope we are looking at him he is young, strong and scores goals for fun 27 so far this season and 5 away from home last friday

[Concrete John]

Best thing about Keane is he's a different type of striker from Gabby or Bent.  So if either of those two aren't working, it gives us a genuine option from the bench to change a game.

[ozzjim]

He seems pretty good. If you are going to buy him, now is the time.

[olaftab]

Newcastle fans must hate Redknapp. He just told the world they can get the most in-form striker around for 5m.

I think his agent may have done that already.

[olaftab]

Robbie Keane training with us according to SSN.

No we are doooomed.

[Dave]

But that £750k could help us to a top half finish. Something that looks a million miles away at the moment.

Er, we're a point off 10th place and two points off 9th.

True, but we've struggled to stay top half all season so far. I can't see it changing much 2nd half. Can you?

We've spent about three weeks out of the top ten since August.

So yeah, "a million miles" away.

[Irish villain]

Robbie Keane training with the Villa today and deal should be complete in 24 hrs according to SSN Welcome Robbie, Hope you do the biz for the short time you're with us

This. I think it's a good deal for everybody concerned. He will provide competition and might even benefit some of the younger ones.

[Dave]

The more I've thought about it the more sense the Keane move makes. His strength has always been his movement something we need to improve on. We're now getting far more crosses into the box but it's noticeable that we rarely get a man at the front post, I'm sure Marc and Charles will appreciate having him in there.

Are we dropping Bent, Gabby or Ireland to make space for him in the above scenario?

[Summers]

I'd ask 'em for Corluka or Bassong for Collins.

[Rick_avfc]

According to Mat Kendrick's live web chat on the bham mail website, due to a technicality, Keane's move doesnt count as a loan (dont ask me why) and therefore villa can loan one more player this transfer window. 
Dont shoot the messenger.  Im just repeating what he said.....

[JUAN PABLO]

Robbie Keane training with the Villa today and deal should be complete in 24 hrs according to SSN Welcome Robbie, Hope you do the biz for the short time you're with us

well I hope he doesnt start with Bent . They have never scored together in a match

[Concrete John]

The more I've thought about it the more sense the Keane move makes. His strength has always been his movement something we need to improve on. We're now getting far more crosses into the box but it's noticeable that we rarely get a man at the front post, I'm sure Marc and Charles will appreciate having him in there.

Are we dropping Bent, Gabby or Ireland to make space for him in the above scenario?

For me it's niether, as I see Keane starting on the bench and coming on as needed.