Summer 2013: Villa Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

Gary Gardner, Westie, Delph in a central 3 next season?

Sylla's big and good in the tackle and developing a nice touch on the ball.
Ahead of Gardner IMO

Fcukin' 'ell that sounds obscene!
;-)

[Mazrim]

Right, just about got there. Now don't put us through this again. The January lack of action was foolish and dangerous.
Absolute madness considering our defensive frailty. We really rolled the dice there.

That said, Im really looking forward to seeing what Lambert as planned and I think we'll be comfortable top half next season, properly above footballing offal like Stoke, West Ham and so on.

[Jarpie]

Right, just about got there. Now don't put us through this again. The January lack of action was foolish and dangerous.
Absolute madness considering our defensive frailty. We really rolled the dice there.

That said, Im really looking forward to seeing what Lambert as planned and I think we'll be comfortable top half next season, properly above footballing offal like Stoke, West Ham and so on.

Lack of january transfers might've been "If we buy players and go down then we've bought them for nothing and if we stay up without investment, then we'd bought players we didn't need".

[Mazrim]

We needed defenders. There's no good reason I can think of for not getting at least one.

[ozzjim]

We needed defenders. There's no good reason I can think of for not getting at least one.

Playing devils advcate, if we finish say 12th, how much higher, from the end of Jan, was realistic, and even had we signed 2 defenders (which I fully agree we needed and still need) would we be? It was a gamble, but then the signing of Sylla solidified us much more than a centre half may have done. Still conceded yes, but were much harder to score against and much more resilient. Baker and Vlaar coming together has helped enormously and Bennett and Lowton are much improved. I think we dodged one with Vlaar staying fit for a period of time.

[LeeB]

We needed defenders. There's no good reason I can think of for not getting at least one.

The defenders purchased by our rivals haven't had much in the way of a positive effect.

[Villatillidie1982]

The kids no longer look like kids as they did earlier in the season but a replacement for Stan is needed (Westwood may be the answer), a central defender is needed and a goal scorer to complement or replace Benteke is needed (Bent may be the answer). I got on a bus to watch Wigan v Arsenal in a pub tonight. Never thought I would do that!

[Tuscans]

Centre back is a must. Don't think all 4 are good enough in any combo so one of them must be paired with an experienced international CB in my opinion. Dont rate Lescott so I would get someone in from italy, they always produce good'uns.

I also have to get in a new left back too. Yea Bennett has slightly improved over the last month or so but he still isnt up to standard for me. I like Emilio Izaguirre at Celtic

Then im looking at a midfielder who can pass and move the ball forward with a goal or 2 in him. Gomez at Wigan doesnt look too bad or the kid at Crewe, Murphy.

Then finally I think we need another attacker/ winger. Benteke one day will leave so I think we need to have someone on the radar of similar stature and then I would bid for Andros Townsend.

[Mazrim]

We needed defenders. There's no good reason I can think of for not getting at least one.

The defenders purchased by our rivals haven't had much in the way of a positive effect.

I know what you're saying mate but it doesn't really make any difference how they fared. We did and still do need some defenders and to stick with what we had in January was crazy. From my point of view the forwards and midfield got their act together but the defence never did and was clearly the weak suit. I'm not saying the players we have there won't improve as this division was new to most of them.

Anyway, we got away with it. I just hope we don't push our luck as much next season.

[LeeB]

We needed defenders. There's no good reason I can think of for not getting at least one.

The defenders purchased by our rivals haven't had much in the way of a positive effect.

I know what you're saying mate but it doesn't really make any difference how they fared. We did and still do need some defenders and to stick with what we had in January was crazy. From my point of view the forwards and midfield got their act together but the defence never did and was clearly the weak suit. I'm not saying the players we have there won't improve as this division was new to most of them.

Anyway, we got away with it. I just hope we don't push our luck as much next season.

I think we've improved at the back since the midfield three got sorted.

I'm not convinced it's a personnel issue, more the team learning how to play with attacking intent as well as defensive responsibility.

[ROBBO]

How much money does the club get out of the Sky deal for staying up?

[PeterWithesShin]

How much money does the club get out of the Sky deal for staying up?

A minimum of 8 Reo-Cokers.

[PeterWithesShin]

I'm determined to get the NRC used as a monetary term!

[neo_Villan]

If we could get rid of Given, Dunne, Hutton, Clark, Bannan, Holman, Ireland, Albrighton, N'Zogbia and Bent in one window then that would be great.

Clark?!

Don't rate him at centre-back and it is clear from his comments earlier in the season that he won't permanently change position.

[Toronto Villa]

Nice article with Bent. He'll be gone in the summer but in my opinion he's conducted himself well. He says the ridght things here plus an added shot at the noses thrown in

Bent article in the Mail