Summer 2013: Villa Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours

[ozzjim]

Maybe Lambert sees Herd as filling that role as backup to Lowton.

[tomd2103]

Nursey has been fairly close to what has been going on since Lambert came in, so might be right with a few of the names. Murphy, Cresswell, Austin would be no surprise really we have been linked for a while. Lescott would be great IMO if we can get him in on say the money Ireland is on then we are way better off.

I still think a further forward option that can play in the wide roles will come in, although Sinclair on loan is most likely there.

I hope the rumour in the Mirror has some substance to it, as those are positions most on here would agree need strengthening.  Add the two options mentioned in bold and we will be in much better shape next season. 

[Dave Cooper please]

Why two new fullbacks? Left Back surely but Lowton's been looking superb.

Be nice to have some decent cover for him though.

[SoccerHQ]

Herd is fine as a squad player.

It's the starting 4-5 games in a row that's the problem.

[tomd2103]

Maybe Lambert sees Herd as filling that role as backup to Lowton.

Russell Martin has been mentioned as a possible target before.

[ozzjim]

Maybe Lambert sees Herd as filling that role as backup to Lowton.

Russell Martin has been mentioned as a possible target before.

If we did bring another body in both the full back roles, and a centre half, I could see Herd and Lichaj on the out list.

It will be an interesting summer. I don't think Lambert has ever done a quiet summer looking at his business elsewhere, he does like to freshen a squad up.

Martin looks a decent player and can play centre back too. Norwich might want decent money though.

[Chipsticks]

Why two new fullbacks? Left Back surely but Lowton's been looking superb.

Be nice to have some decent cover for him though.

I may be alone in this but I think that Lichaj is fine as a back-up player. As others have said Herd could play there as well.

[SoccerHQ]

I think Martin is a likely signing aswell.

[curiousorange]

Maybe Lambert sees Herd as filling that role as backup to Lowton.

Russell Martin has been mentioned as a possible target before.

If we did bring another body in both the full back roles, and a centre half, I could see Herd and Lichaj on the out list.

It will be an interesting summer. I don't think Lambert has ever done a quiet summer looking at his business elsewhere, he does like to freshen a squad up.

Martin looks a decent player and can play centre back too. Norwich might want decent money though.

I like the approach of freshening a squad, but there comes a time when you need to stop letting players go and let what you have settle. Now isn't the time for that, obviously, but if Lambert is pushing the club on in the next few years, I won't be unhappy if transfer activity calms down.

[Concrete John]

Why two new fullbacks? Left Back surely but Lowton's been looking superb.

Be nice to have some decent cover for him though.

I may be alone in this but I think that Lichaj is fine as a back-up player. As others have said Herd could play there as well.

Nope - you're not alone.  I see Herd as more a utility player, but Lichaj is OK for me as cover to
Lowton.  For now at least.

[dekko]

As far as Lichaj/Herd/fullback cover goes:

I think either of those two are ok for a few games, but why settle for someone ok for a few games when you can get a Lowton for around a million quid?

[neo_Villan]

I really hope Nursey is wrong about Lescott being a target. Would've been good as a short-term loan in January but is almost over the hill now. We can do better and I hate signing players who are over 30. Also we have had enough problems with Citeh rejects. Will this club never learn?

[cdbearsfan]

Signing a player from a club who turns out to be crap doesn't mean we should never sign a player from that team again.

We got Djemba-Djemba and McGrath from the same club.

[Toronto Villa]

I really hope Nursey is wrong about Lescott being a target. Would've been good as a short-term loan in January but is almost over the hill now. We can do better and I hate signing players who are over 30. Also we have had enough problems with Citeh rejects. Will this club never learn?

pie in the sky I grant you, but if James Milner was offered back to us you'd decline because of some former Man City signings haven't panned out? Not sure I understand the logic.

[ozzjim]

I can see the age thing being an issue, but he always appears very fit and athletic, and at centre half 34/35 year olds are often just as good as those at 28. So a 3 year deal with a plus one option on Lescott would be ok by me. It is the one position we could do with someone of his ability and experience. Hopefully Lambert will have some other options too. With Toure off to Liverpool as his contract is up and Kompany not having a great season, I think Lescott will stay and play a lot next season anyway.