Summer 2013: Villa Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours

[tomd2103]

We need to be clever with our signings this summer.

Our youth policy is admirable, but not if it keeps us at the arse end of the table, fighting relegation year in, year out.

What we don't need this summer is more kids thrown into the mix, we need to add some experience, and some proven quality.

I definitely think we need a CB who is both of those. 

[villa `cross the mersey]

Maloney never looked interested.

He scored a last minute winner against Fulham and he couldn't be bothered to smile. His none celebrations after a first half brace against Chelsea just the same.

Moody little oik.

We are agreeing again!!!

I was at the game in North Wales when the wee man scored twice at the Racecourse when we beat Wrexham 5-0 (2007?) - same thing then - not a smile, no celebrations - perhaps he is just a miserable fecker.

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Meanwhile Marlon went mental when he got his goal; a meaningless 5th.

[paul_e]

Why do so many people insist on looking at slightly above average players from relegated sides?  I've seen suggestions of Pogrebnyak(however you spell it), Danny Rose and now Maloney.  I'd much rather we go for players at teams near the top of the championship than players at the bottom of the premier league.  Form matters so the best players in sides who've been winning in the last 3-6month are what we should be looking at.

For example, Brighton and Charlton have been in good form (unbeaten in 9 and 8 respectively) so Stephens and Bridcutt who we've been linked with might be worth another look.  If that's the market we're in then I'd rather see us going for those kind of players.

[eastie]

Why do so many people insist on looking at slightly above average players from relegated sides?  I've seen suggestions of Pogrebnyak(however you spell it), Danny Rose and now Maloney.  I'd much rather we go for players at teams near the top of the championship than players at the bottom of the premier league.  Form matters so the best players in sides who've been winning in the last 3-6month are what we should be looking at.

For example, Brighton and Charlton have been in good form (unbeaten in 9 and 8 respectively) so Stephens and Bridcutt who we've been linked with might be worth another look.  If that's the market we're in then I'd rather see us going for those kind of players.

I must admit danny rose has impressed me this season - but stephens and bridcutt could well be useful.

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The squad doesn’t need as big an injection of players as last summer, but it still needs some work doing to it.

We have shown that we have a decent first XI in the current system these past two and a bit months, however, if we’re going to avoid a fourth season of this nonsense then we really need six players.

I like the blend of the increasingly impressive Delph, Westy and Sylla. I think we should be supplementing this with a more experienced defensive battler. Sylla after all is still very young and inexperienced and if he picks up a knock, there is nobody in the squad like him. Naivety is our problem and a player with a bit of nous in the midfield would be of a massive benefit.

Similarly, I like the way Delph has come on since January. He is becoming increasingly positive, beating men and using his pace to good effect. We still need somebody capable of scoring the odd goal, like Ian Taylor used to, from the midfield, as they have one to their name this season. Ireland is never going to be the dynamic box-to-box attacking player we need and unfortunately, I cannot see us shipping him out. But I think those two types of additions, with the blend of youth we have, would see us right next campaign.

KEA isn’t to be written off yet either, as although he has disappointed, it is the pace of the game that he has struggled with most for me.

The most obvious thing to say and its almost like the right back jokes of five or so years ago; we need a centre half! Big, quick and ‘ard. Vlaar is decent, while Baker and Clark are coming along, but you cannot carry anybody in this league at centre half.

I would like to see a wide forward/winger type come in to. It has to be somebody not only with pace, but somebody who can really whip the ball in and offer something from a set piece. Three goals from set pieces isn’t good enough.

A utility full back wouldn’t go a miss either, somebody to keep the pressure of Lowton and Bennett or vice-versa, especially with Lijcah likely to be off.

Finally, we need to get rid of Given and replace with somebody more youthful and less expensive.

[eastie]

The squad doesn’t need as big an injection of players as last summer, but it still needs some work doing to it.

We have shown that we have a decent first XI in the current system these past two and a bit months, however, if we’re going to avoid a fourth season of this nonsense then we really need six players.

I like the blend of the increasingly impressive Delph, Westy and Sylla. I think we should be supplementing this with a more experienced defensive battler. Sylla after all is still very young and inexperienced and if he picks up a knock, there is nobody in the squad like him. Naivety is our problem and a player with a bit of nous in the midfield would be of a massive benefit.

Similarly, I like the way Delph has come on since January. He is becoming increasingly positive, beating men and using his pace to good effect. We still need somebody capable of scoring the odd goal, like Ian Taylor used to, from the midfield, as they have one to their name this season. Ireland is never going to be the dynamic box-to-box attacking player we need and unfortunately, I cannot see us shipping him out. But I think those two types of additions, with the blend of youth we have, would see us right next campaign.

KEA isn’t to be written off yet either, as although he has disappointed, it is the pace of the game that he has struggled with most for me.

The most obvious thing to say and its almost like the right back jokes of five or so years ago; we need a centre half! Big, quick and ‘ard. Vlaar is decent, while Baker and Clark are coming along, but you cannot carry anybody in this league at centre half.

I would like to see a wide forward/winger type come in to. It has to be somebody not only with pace, but somebody who can really whip the ball in and offer something from a set piece. Three goals from set pieces isn’t good enough.

A utility full back wouldn’t go a miss either, somebody to keep the pressure of Lowton and Bennett or vice-versa, especially with Lijcah likely to be off.

Finally, we need to get rid of Given and replace with somebody more youthful and less expensive.

Pretty good  review of the squad and whats needed there ads!

[paul_e]

Why do so many people insist on looking at slightly above average players from relegated sides?  I've seen suggestions of Pogrebnyak(however you spell it), Danny Rose and now Maloney.  I'd much rather we go for players at teams near the top of the championship than players at the bottom of the premier league.  Form matters so the best players in sides who've been winning in the last 3-6month are what we should be looking at.

For example, Brighton and Charlton have been in good form (unbeaten in 9 and 8 respectively) so Stephens and Bridcutt who we've been linked with might be worth another look.  If that's the market we're in then I'd rather see us going for those kind of players.

I must admit danny rose has impressed me this season - but stephens and bridcutt could well be useful.

I really don't see the value in Rose, I think this time next year Bennett will have surpassed him, and Tottenham would be after silly money.  I don't see any value in having premier league experience if that experience is confined to a relegation fight, we have a lot of young players with that experience.  I want some players in who have experience as winners and fighting at the top of the table.  Clearly premier league players in that category are out of our range right now so lets go for ones for whom we'd be a step up, with only the centre half we desperately need being different (as has been said to an extent, Lescott is ideal if he's available and interested.

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Meanwhile Marlon went mental when he got his goal; a meaningless 5th.

Yes that was quite hilarious - god bless him

[SamTheMouse]

Why do so many people insist on looking at slightly above average players from relegated sides?  I've seen suggestions of Pogrebnyak(however you spell it), Danny Rose and now Maloney.  I'd much rather we go for players at teams near the top of the championship than players at the bottom of the premier league.  Form matters so the best players in sides who've been winning in the last 3-6month are what we should be looking at.

For example, Brighton and Charlton have been in good form (unbeaten in 9 and 8 respectively) so Stephens and Bridcutt who we've been linked with might be worth another look.  If that's the market we're in then I'd rather see us going for those kind of players.

I must admit danny rose has impressed me this season - but stephens and bridcutt could well be useful.

The lad McManaman looks good to me. Wouldn't mind if Lambert took a punt on him. In fact, thinking about it, maybe a swap with N'Zogbia could work.

[eastie]

Why do so many people insist on looking at slightly above average players from relegated sides?  I've seen suggestions of Pogrebnyak(however you spell it), Danny Rose and now Maloney.  I'd much rather we go for players at teams near the top of the championship than players at the bottom of the premier league.  Form matters so the best players in sides who've been winning in the last 3-6month are what we should be looking at.

For example, Brighton and Charlton have been in good form (unbeaten in 9 and 8 respectively) so Stephens and Bridcutt who we've been linked with might be worth another look.  If that's the market we're in then I'd rather see us going for those kind of players.

I must admit danny rose has impressed me this season - but stephens and bridcutt could well be useful.

The lad McManaman looks good to me. Wouldn't mind if Lambert took a punt on him. In fact, thinking about it, maybe a swap with N'Zogbia could work.

Whelan will probably quote crazy money for him, I'd love a swap with nzog but cant see it happening.

[PaulWinch again]

McManaman looks a great prospect, he also appears to be a bit of a knob.

[barrysleftfoot]

 A Vydra, and a Sigurdsson are the kind of signings i would hope we make.

 We need an attacking wide player who can add goals, and play off Benteke, and put pressure on/replce  Gabby and Weimann.A midfielder who offers goals, although i think that GG could be a useful addition next season.

 Not sure who i would have as CH, probably a player from abroad who i have'nt heard of, but hopefully a Kaboul kind of player, would'nt be adverse to Lescott as long as he is relatively cheap.

 Figuerola as a LB/stand in.

[Clampy]

A Vydra, and a Sigurdsson are the kind of signings i would hope we make.

Vydra looked very good yesterday.

[eastie]

A Vydra, and a Sigurdsson are the kind of signings i would hope we make.

Vydra looked very good yesterday.

First time ive really noticed him - looked ok yesterday indeed.