January Transfer Speculation (or lack of) Thread

[Summers]

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

[eamonn]

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.

[Clampy]

Be nice if a reporter actually did their job and asked him how he knows how much a Newcastle United players release clause is.

I don't think a reporter would want to do that being as Arry is a very good source for information.

[richard moore]

I would straight swap him for Dos Santos, who always looks brilliant to me.

Good shout, although he isn't a 'McLeish type' player.

Nor I suspect someone who is perhaps going to give of his best in the outback that he might perceive Birmingham to be?

[Simon Ward]

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

[TimTheVillain]

Personally I'd prefer us to find out if either Fonz or Weimann might be good enough rather thank spunk money on a player like Keane.

Rely on the kids and it'll end in tears.

I think Keane can work with Bent but at the expense of who , Gabby ?

The problem at the moment is how to accommodate a top goalscorer who signed to play for us with service coming from the Wuss and Ash - both of whom ended up at other clubs come the start of this season and their transfer fees not reinvested in players.

[Chris Smith]

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.

[mrfuse]

If there's one thing I'm sick to death with at Villa this season it's seeing James Collins hoof the ball up the pitch into oblivion. Good riddance.

Yep im fed up of shouting Dont Ho......to late, I could be wrong but I dont remember him being as bad under MON. Be happy to see him go

[ozzjim]

First season he seemed to play some good long ish passes, but at the moment he just aimlessly hoofs the ball. In the past we have had Ugo who was limited, but had an out ball into the channel that he always played, and our forwards would chase down.

[Rick_avfc]

If there's one thing I'm sick to death with at Villa this season it's seeing James Collins hoof the ball up the pitch into oblivion. Good riddance.

Yep im fed up of shouting Dont Ho......to late, I could be wrong but I dont remember him being as bad under MON. Be happy to see him go

I think we can all understand why GH fell out with both Dunne and Collins.  He likes technical defenders who can confident with bringing the ball out and making passes to a team mates feet, clearly something mainly Collins and to a certain extent Dunne, is incapable of doing.

[JUAN PABLO]

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.

[saunders_heroes]

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?

[VillaAlways]

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

[Rick_avfc]

Colins to Spurs? Could this be true?  I pretty much doubt it though:

http://tinyurl.com/8yw2tgc

[eastie]

Many years later than hoped but I'm delighted robbie keane will be a villa player- he is a quality player and will add both experience and class to our squad- just a shame it's only short term.