Summer Transfer Thread: Speculation, Lies, Absolute Cr*p and Bosman Rumours

[sirlordbaltimore]

Downing has never been "brilliant" over a season and never will be.

He was at least as 'brilliant' as Milner ever was over any season for us

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

Given a choice between Milner or Downing, in an effort to strengthen the team, I wonder which one most would like to see back at VP?

[maidstonevillain]

Still would not be shocked if we went after Carroll.

I have had a gut feeling all along that we would end up with Carroll. Even if only on loan. Could be the plan B.

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

Still would not be shocked if we went after Carroll.

I have had a gut feeling all along that we would end up with Carroll. Even if only on loan. Could be the plan B.

Interesting if for no other reason that he has a massive point to prove.
(and Rodgers clearly doesn't seem to want him!)

[bertlambshank]

Downing has never been "brilliant" over a season and never will be.

He was at least as 'brilliant' as Milner ever was over any season for us

Downing put the Wank in Wankers.

[hipkiss92]

Downing has never been "brilliant" over a season and never will be.

He was at least as 'brilliant' as Milner ever was over any season for us

Take it you missed the 2009-10 season then?

[Toronto Villa]

Downing has never been "brilliant" over a season and never will be.

He was at least as 'brilliant' as Milner ever was over any season for us

That really is bollocks, with all due respect. They don't just hand out PFA Young Player of the year awards out to anyone now do they?

[Rigadon]

Downing has never been "brilliant" over a season and never will be.

He was at least as 'brilliant' as Milner ever was over any season for us

That really is bollocks, with all due respect. They don't just hand out PFA Young Player of the year awards out to anyone now do they?

Yep, sorry but Milner was absolutely sensational for us in his final season.  Like Bryan Robson at his best.   Downing is, as somebody else pointed out above, a 7/10 and he attained this score during his last, solid season. 

[mr underhill]

why are we constantly talking about these two players when neither of them will ever play for us again?

[frank black]

Downing has never been "brilliant" over a season and never will be.

He was at least as 'brilliant' as Milner ever was over any season for us

Nope, not true, no chance, no way, not even close, never, don't think so, not IMO. Downing was a star on u tube only. Just glad we got £20 mil for him

[Yossarian]

James Milner is a candidate for best Villa player of the 21st century so far. I cannot say that about Downing.

[JUAN PABLO]

why are we constantly talking about these two players when neither of them will ever play for us again?

exactly .   

[Rip Van We Go Again]

Really need a striker and a creative midfielder, otherwise this season will be a long struggle.

Sort it please.

[Hookeysmith]

Can we please stop mentioning James Milner

He has left us for money and trophies

He will not be coming back - ever
Now lets please move on and forward - if you must discuss him then please can we have a Milner thread rather than trawl through pages on here about him - this is a transfer thread - and he aint coming back

[Rip Van We Go Again]

Express and Star say

Chesterfield striker Jordan Bowery, 21, is joining Aston Villa for £1m.

Villa have signed Middlesbrough left-back Joe Bennett on a £2.5m, four-year deal.

Villa’s bid for Charlton midfielder Dale Stephens has been rejected.