Summer 2013: Villa Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours

[Mazrim]

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.

He did. I have no problem with his ability, just his mentality.

[JJ-AV]

Jay Spearing has been pretty good at Bolton.

He and Andros Townsend would be two I'd look at. Phil Neville for a year too.

[supertom]

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.

He did. I have no problem with his ability, just his mentality.

It may be his mentality has finally been sorted now. He's probably relished being with a positive and young manager. So he may well enjoy working with Lambo too. He seems happy to be playing south of the border (of course he's a lot closer there than he was with us) and has found consistency too. For me, he's that type of footballer who can't fit in a rigid 4-4-2, which is why O Neill could never accommodate him.

That said, I wouldn't go there. Much as Maloney has talent, he's 30. He wouldn't be on crazy wages, but I think we could find someone better, just as experienced at this level, and five years younger. There's got to be some poachable talent in that position in the Bundesliga. Quality league, and no shortage of clubs who'd take the money given the chance.

[Mazrim]

We do not need Phil Neville, unless he wants be a coach.

[JUAN PABLO]

We do not need Phil Neville, unless he wants be a coach.

prefer his brother

[N'Zimidy]

Jay Spearing has been pretty good at Bolton.

He and Andros Townsend would be two I'd look at. Phil Neville for a year too.

Jesus Christ no. 

[JUAN PABLO]

Jay Spearing has been pretty good at Bolton.

He and Andros Townsend would be two I'd look at. Phil Neville for a year too.

Jesus Christ no. 

JC   why not . Good with the crosses at corners

[KRS]

This thread could be pretty pointless...I think Lambert will carry on going about his business shipping out the deadwood and signing relatively young unknown players. Unless he signs someone of undoubted ability and experience, I would actually prefer he continue on this model than signing over priced cast offs from other current or relegated PL teams.

In terms of the players we need to sign, a midfield general and strengthening the back four will see us move in the top half of the table next season if we can keep hold of Benteke.

[Salsa Party Animal]

How good is Ashley Westwood's Crewe Midfield partner who had good goalscoring record.

[jeowje]

The Sun apparently reporting that Allardyce wants Guzan for 5m at West Ham.

Where do they get their information. Why on earth would he go there? Why would we possibly sell him? This story demonstrates not only what bullshit the tabloids are prepared to come out with, but also how frankly out of touch they are, unless I'm missing something here. Guess he's probably not earning a fortune at the moment mind.

[ozzjim]

How good is Ashley Westwood's Crewe Midfield partner who had good goalscoring record.

A lot of people have been linked with Luke Murphy, and Crewe rate him higher than Westwood. Someone we may well have a good look at.

The Sun apparently reporting that Allardyce wants Guzan for 5m at West Ham.

Where do they get their information. Why on earth would he go there? Why would we possibly sell him? This story demonstrates not only what bullshit the tabloids are prepared to come out with, but also how frankly out of touch they are, unless I'm missing something here. Guess he's probably not earning a fortune at the moment mind.

Out their bottoms. I doubt we will have a less likely rumour all summer.

[PaulWinch again]

Guzan to West Ham is the most nonsensical and unlikely move I can think of.

[eastie]

Guzan to West Ham is the most nonsensical and unlikely move I can think of.

Ludicrous!

[hartman_1982]

I would love us to look at Will Hughes at Derby and Jonny Williams at Palace. They both look like they could be top talents and our only realistic chance of getting them would be now when they aren't the finished article yet.

[DrGonzo]

He can have Given for nothing...the fat headed fuckwit.  Sadly for Maloney I think that train has sailed, he'll be the wrong side of 30 next season and I can't see Lambert taking a punt on him, a pity because he has looked excellent.