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

[Mister E]

Gardner couldn't get in our midfield when he left but I think he'd get in it now- wouldn't be against him coming in - versatile as well.

I always felt that - along with Cahill - he was wrongly disposed of by MON to make space for one of his expensive signings (Sidwell, in the case of Gardner; I think). He was another victim of MON's "play-him-out-of-position" strategy.
Ironically, I think that has probably helped Gardner develop as a player.

[Matt C]

Gardner would probably get in our side as a right back never mind a midfielder at the moment.

[OCD]

Lowton looks ok - he just needs to learn how to cross so that we get some deliveries from the full-backs. Lichaj did it yesterday for the winner.

[pauliewalnuts]

Gardner would probably get in our side as a right back never mind a midfielder at the moment.

I think Frank Gardner would do a better job than most of our midfield at the moment, let alone Craig.

[PeterWithesShin]

If we're talking about Gardner's who would improve our midfield, i'll add Percy Thrower to the mix.

[Percy McCarthy]

Ava.

[Dante Lavelli]

I'd prefer us to spend our January money on one midfielder that will be part of the new/future villa.  Craig Gardner might improve us a bit but I'd hope we are looking beyond his level.  I appreciate we need to spend to avoid relegation but I do not see the point in filling the squad with players (and topping up the wage bill) which will prevent us from moving forward in the future.

I just hope that PL has a better idea of who that "one" player is than me.

[Irish villain]

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1208411/aston-villa-weighing-up-bid-for-porto-defender-absoulaye-ba?cc=5739

Probably bollocks but I found this link to Abdoulaye Ba. I would worry we'd end up loosing him to the African Nations.

[Dave]

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1208411/aston-villa-weighing-up-bid-for-porto-defender-absoulaye-ba?cc=5739

Probably bollocks but I found this link to Abdoulaye Ba. I would worry we'd end up loosing him to the African Nations.

I wouldn't worry too much - Senegal have already been kicked out of the next one.

[Irish villain]

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1208411/aston-villa-weighing-up-bid-for-porto-defender-absoulaye-ba?cc=5739

Probably bollocks but I found this link to Abdoulaye Ba. I would worry we'd end up loosing him to the African Nations.

I wouldn't worry too much - Senegal have already been kicked out of the next one.

Thanks for the info.

[N'ZMAV]

Craig Gardner would be very useful in the middle of the park. He's a ******, but still a good player.

[Mister E]

If we're talking about Gardner's who would improve our midfield, i'll add Percy Thrower to the mix.

Charley's Dimmocks.

[PaulTheVillan]

Craig Gardner would be very useful in the middle of the park. He's a c***, but still a good player.

He would be in our team now if he stuck with us a bit longer. He would have got in over Hogg 2 years ago anyway.

[VancouverLion]

Craig Gardner FFS! How the mighty have fallen!

[DrGonzo]

What? Fallen since Gardner was one of our midfielders?