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

[Des Little]

We don't need a bloody striker.

Is that by Tina Turner?

Excellent work there

[paul_e]

I'd be more inclined to go with what actually came from the horse's mouth rather than someone elses version of what they think might have happened. Regardless of how good anyone thinks either player is, it seems as clear as day that they would be at least part of the squad if ability was the only thing being considered. I wouldn't be surprised if their wages came close to the combined total we're paying 4 or 5 of the new players.

Not really, it being financial and/or ability related are exclusive.  Lambert has probably decided that he's not good enough and that trying everything to get rid of him will free up wages and maybe get a little money as a transfer fee which can both be used to sign a better player.

As others have said, if it was entirely finance based Given and Ireland would have had the same treatment.

[Doorbell]

On the Sky Sports Transfer Clockwatch . . .

Aston Villa have today been heavily backed to sign Kenwyne Jones, seeing their price to sign him cut from 8/1 down to 6/4 favourites ahead of Swansea (7/4)

1) Why?
2) Couldn't help thinking, when we last played them, that he was looking a little "Dunnesque"
3) Should this happen, it'll merely confirm my opinion that eventually all Villa managers go mental.
Re Palacios; maybe, after some of the stuff that's happened to him, a change of scenery is what he needs. Reading some stat site on tinternet, it's odd that he's not played more. Guaranteed a start, plenty to play for, one last chance to play for a good club given his age. Him, yes. Jones, no.

I'm with you on this one...and it would appear to be happening all the quicker each time!

[David_Nab]

Mat Kendrick ‏@MatKendrick
Seems there might - note the word 'might' - be some transfer deadline day activity at #avfc tomorrow after all

[oldham_villa]

We don't need a bloody striker.

Is that by Tina Turner?

Haha that's had me pissing my sides

[Simon Jones]

Mat Kendrick ‏@MatKendrick
Seems there might - note the word 'might' - be some transfer deadline day activity at #avfc tomorrow after all

What he neglected to say was that it will be Warnock to Leeds!

[dave.woodhall]

Bent to Stoke's getting stronger.

[shipscat]

Matt Phillips from Blackpool anyone?

A little whisper off someone who's been correct before!

Pace,tricks and a directness that I think weve lacked since young departed

[eamonn]

Zubar leaving Wolves for Ajaccio. Worth an (old Irish money) punt? He's that big, black, mean defender an'shit, right?

[eastie]

Bent to Stoke's getting stronger.

Straight cash of part ex dave?

[VinnieChase84]

Bent to Stoke's getting stronger.

Would just perfectly sum up how atrociously managed we are f we sell Bent with no time left to use the cash to reinforce!
I'm losing the will.....

[Doorbell]

Bent to Stoke's getting stronger.

If we get a decent price for Bent, then I wouldn't be unhappy.  It's the Jones coming the other way rumour that puzzles me.

[Dr Butler]

Bent to Stoke's getting stronger.

hopefully for a big wad of cash and then we get someone in...

[dave.woodhall]

Bent to Stoke's getting stronger.

Straight cash of part ex dave?

No idea, just that the story has legs.

[Doorbell]

Bent to Stoke's getting stronger.

Would just perfectly sum up how atrociously managed we are f we sell Bent with no time left to use the cash to reinforce!
I'm losing the will.....

We don't know that it won't though.  Maybe we need this to happen to allow the funds for others to come in?