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Author Topic: Summer 2013: Villa Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours  (Read 1667409 times)

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Re: Summer 2013: Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours
« Reply #495 on: May 08, 2013, 11:45:44 AM »
Nothing wrong with that in principle.  But if he could throw in the odd Lescott, we'd appreciate it ;)

True. However, someone mentioned the old Brian Clough principle - that you should only sign players for whom your club is a step up. I like that a lot.

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Re: Summer 2013: Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours
« Reply #496 on: May 08, 2013, 11:48:05 AM »
Didn't MON say something similar, again quoting Cloughie?  Problem was that his signings turned out to be mainly sideways moves.

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Re: Summer 2013: Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours
« Reply #497 on: May 08, 2013, 11:49:07 AM »
Yeah, MON didn't follow through on that enough. Plus he spent lots of money on rubbish in a way Lambert - hopefully - won't.

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Re: Summer 2013: Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours
« Reply #498 on: May 08, 2013, 11:49:45 AM »
Nothing wrong with that in principle.  But if he could throw in the odd Lescott, we'd appreciate it ;)

True. However, someone mentioned the old Brian Clough principle - that you should only sign players for whom your club is a step up. I like that a lot.

Although he did sign Dave Mackay from Spurs when he was at Derby...
I like the principle too, but if the right oldie is available its worth looking at.

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Re: Summer 2013: Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours
« Reply #499 on: May 08, 2013, 11:58:34 AM »
I think Curtis Davies is quite capable of doing a job and will add to squad.

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Re: Summer 2013: Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours
« Reply #500 on: May 08, 2013, 12:01:06 PM »
I'm sure he can do a job. Not 'footballer', but some other job.

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Re: Summer 2013: Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours
« Reply #501 on: May 08, 2013, 12:04:13 PM »
Well i just read some news he could be an option. He scored against wigan once

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Re: Summer 2013: Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours
« Reply #502 on: May 08, 2013, 12:12:37 PM »
I think that we have the Bent/Benteke replacement,  Weimann.He's a better central striker than wide man.Great self- confidence ,good striking ability and constantly makes intelligent runs.Very similar to Dean Saunders.
He lacks a bit in pace and dribbling skills and that's why I think we need another wide forward ,who could also replace Gabby if injured. Scott Sinclair would be ideal.
And a commanding central defender please.


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Re: Summer 2013: Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours
« Reply #503 on: May 08, 2013, 12:21:39 PM »
Mcmannam would be a positive move. Swap him for holman when wigan fall

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Re: Summer 2013: Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours
« Reply #504 on: May 08, 2013, 12:50:25 PM »
Mcmannam would be a positive move. Swap him for holman when wigan fall

Holnman for Mcmanaman
Bannan for Maloney

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Re: Summer 2013: Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours
« Reply #505 on: May 08, 2013, 12:52:38 PM »
Maloney is 30 now, so they'd be looking for top money as would he.  Lambert will think he can someone just as good for half the price abroad.  And he'd be right.

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Re: Summer 2013: Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours
« Reply #506 on: May 08, 2013, 01:58:18 PM »
I'm sure he can do a job. Not 'footballer', but some other job.
I couldn't agree more.

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Re: Summer 2013: Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours
« Reply #507 on: May 08, 2013, 02:08:56 PM »
After watching last night's game, all I can say about Ashley Williams is ...... no thanks

His footballing ability makes James Collins look like Messi (... and that's the "real" Messi, not just the Scottish one)

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Re: Summer 2013: Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours
« Reply #508 on: May 08, 2013, 02:19:29 PM »
Nothing wrong with that in principle.  But if he could throw in the odd Lescott, we'd appreciate it ;)

True. However, someone mentioned the old Brian Clough principle - that you should only sign players for whom your club is a step up. I like that a lot.

What you have to remember is that coming to the Villa is a step up from ManC 8)

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Re: Summer 2013: Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours
« Reply #509 on: May 08, 2013, 02:24:28 PM »
After watching last night's game, all I can say about Ashley Williams is ...... no thanks

His footballing ability makes James Collins look like Messi (... and that's the "real" Messi, not just the Scottish one)

I'm glad you've said that. I've not seen a great deal of him in fairness but last night he was bloody awful.

 


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