Summer 2013: Villa Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours

[Mister E]

I think the front three would really benefit from having an attacking midfielder who can really put a ball in, especially from a set-piece. The fact we have some genuine monsters in the team and have only scored from two corners is poor.

What, you mean like Gary Gardner?

Will Hughes is a real star-in-the-making and now would be the time to gamble on him ... but of course does not bring the experience we really need in MF.

[Ads]

Gardner may be a good player given time, but I would rather not wait half a season for our attacking midfield support to get it together next year.

[supertom]

I'd like Lambert to unearth a another Benteke standard player in midfield. Preferably the new Zidane, but the real "new Zidane" and not just the Togolese Zidane.

[mr woo]

Thomas Ince would be ace signing replace nzogbia any day ! Defender Lees of Leeds and Perkins Barnsley, Midfielder Jonny Williams of Palace, will Hughes and Jeff hendrick of derby, Bridcut brighton, Henry lansbury forest, Wingers Redmond of Birmingham Adomah bristol city Stanislas burnley and Matty Phillips of Blackpool all capable. My fave 2 strikers in championship are Charlie Austin and Chris wood both would be good replacements  for Bent.   

Tell you what, having seen Wigans last 3 or 4 games, I'd take Shaun Maloney over N'Zogbia. Definately more intelligent and creative.

[eamonn]

It's a real shame that Maloney never took to his time at Villa. He's been great over the past 18 months for Wigan. His assist for the Wigan winner was Messi-esque.

[Tuscans]

I would take Andros Townsend if he can't get a game at Spurs

[supertom]

It's a real shame that Maloney never took to his time at Villa. He's been great over the past 18 months for Wigan. His assist for the Wigan winner was Messi-esque.

The sad part is that with how Lambert plays, Maloney would have a far better time playing for us now. He was never given a decent run under O Neill, because of course, he'd play his favoured 11 as often as possible, but Maloney scored some crackers for us regardless. Will never forget his two goals at the Bridge.

I wouldn't mind having him back here, but at 30, he's just a bit too old now.

[ozzjim]

Maloney would be ace in our team now, in either attacking midfield or one of the forward 3 roles. In fact, if they drop, I would not be shocked to see Lambert go for him.

[danno]

If we still had Maloney whose place would he take, from Saturday's line up?

I'm thinking Weimann or Sylla would probably miss out.

[Mazrim]

Wee Jimmy Krankie can fuck off. He had his chance.

[Risso]

Wee Jimmy Krankie can fuck off. He had his chance.

If you call being ignored by that twat O'Neill being given a chance.

[Mazrim]

Fair comment but it seems he was ignored because he couldn't find his gonads and was pining for his Buckfast.

[ozzjim]

Fair comment but it seems he was ignored because he couldn't find his gonads and was pining for his Buckfast.

I thought he performed whenever given a chance.

[KevinGage]

IF Wigwam go down (and I'm fully aware it could still be us who falls through the trapdoor)  we could do a lot worse than Wee Shaun.  We could do a lot better too, mind.

Have to admit I liked him as a player when he was with us.  Scored a belter of a free kick to seal a memorable victory away to Man City in O'Neill's first season, and won me £300 with his late winner v Fulham in 2007/08.

Always had quality and decent delivery, but faded in and out of games too much.  But he seems to have added a degree of consistency now and -if his balls have finally dropped and he doesn't need to be hame to mammy in Glasge every 5 minutes- he'd be worth looking at. Particularly if he has a release clause or is available for a knockdown fee.    If Whelan was looking for anything in excess of £4 million, I'd probably look elsewhere.

[BenEeles]

Been having a good think on how Lambert will actually replace Darren Bent. Whether he will actually buy another young player who has a lot coming for him, or a player about 23-24 years old with a bit of experience compared to a 20-21 year old. If he was to go for a younger player who would you want him to buy? I'd have a look at Nakhi Wells from Bradford, the lad caused us some problems in the Capital One Cup. For the more experienced player he'll probably look at Jelle Vossen again, that's how he found Benteke so surely they must already have good chemistry between them, so would hopefully fit right in! What do you lot think?