Summer 2013: Villa Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours

[eastie]

For the money wigan would want for Maloney I'm sure we could do better elsewhere - always amazes me how people wax lyrical about Martinez and wigan around this time - what about the first 30 games of each season that get them in the mess to start with?

[Mazrim]

He's a nice guy but I don't rate him that highly. It seems the great escapes colour his image and reputation somewhat so that he is celebrated throughout the summer when the jobs come up.

[glasses]

Ricky Van Wolfswinkel deal at Norwich is looking dodgy isn't it? Did I hear that he hasn't actually signed and could back out if they go down?

I'd snap him up if we sell Bent on.

[neo_Villan]

If we go down then Guzan to West Ham could be possible I suppose. If we stay up then it will never happen in a million years.

[NeilH]

Ricky Van Wolfswinkel deal at Norwich is looking dodgy isn't it? Did I hear that he hasn't actually signed and could back out if they go down?

I'd snap him up if we sell Bent on.

One of the great prospects of Dutch football signing at Norwich. It’s odd to say the least and I’m staggered that a player linked with the likes of Barca a few years ago could end up at Carrow Rd.

[Meanwood Villa]

He's a nice guy but I don't rate him that highly. It seems the great escapes colour his image and reputation somewhat so that he is celebrated throughout the summer when the jobs come up.

There was a quote from him the other day saying he wouldn't like it if there was nothing to play for at this stage of the season and players were discussing their holidays in the changing room. It really does take a special type of talent to wilfully make your team total shite for most of the season just so you get a buzz in the last couple of months.

[john e]

I think he's a great manager, and deserves a crack with a bigger club with bigger funding

[Concrete John]

For the money wigan would want for Maloney I'm sure we could do better elsewhere - always amazes me how people wax lyrical about Martinez and wigan around this time - what about the first 30 games of each season that get them in the mess to start with?

I didn't realise wee Shaun was that old now!

I suppose it depends on how much we've got to spend, but if you're talking proper money for him than that should be prioritised for other areas of the squad that are in greater need.

[fredm]

I see the centre back at Basle who is 22 I think says he wants to play over here. He is big mates with Weimann who keeps telling him how good it is in England.

[neo_Villan]

I see the centre back at Basle who is 22 I think says he wants to play over here. He is big mates with Weimann who keeps telling him how good it is in England.

You mean Dragovic?

[Concrete John]

He might be a good signing, but the biggest thing we need at CB in experience.  I know Lambert may not agree with that, so could go for him anyway.

[Mazrim]

I think he's a great manager, and deserves a crack with a bigger club with bigger funding

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There are things to admire about him, sure but in no way is he a great manager and that's essentially why he hasn't had a crack at a bigger club yet despite what that old bollix Whelan reckons.

[OCD]

He must have done enough to merit a bigger job. Wouldn't be surprised if he was the next Everton manager.

[eastie]

He must have done enough to merit a bigger job. Wouldn't be surprised if he was the next Everton manager.

I hope so- if so i feel we will soon overtake them in the table.

[ClaretAndBlueBlood]

Pogbrevneyak from Reading would be my shout as back-up to Beteke assuming that Bent will be moving on

Would also take their keeper, McCarthy, as back-up to Guzan and get rid of Given and Marshall