Summer 2013: Villa Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours

[SoccerHQ]

Lescott isn't past it, and in fairness he hasn't really been playing for Citeh.

did you see Howson of Norwich go past him on Saturday, it was the sort of defending we have been giving Baker and Clarke all manner of stick to all season, at least they have an excuse,

 all defenders will make mistakes at times, but he looked for all the world passed it on Saturday when he was wobbling all over the floor with his legs kicking around in the air as Howson stroked the ball into the net

He didn't cover himself in glory but no surprise to me Man. City looked a shambles with Micah Richards worming himself back into central defence, yet another player who thinks he can play in a position where in reality he's hopeless apart from the heroic last ditch tackle.

Liked Lescott since he was at Wolves, he would be a fine signing.

[SoccerHQ]

Lescott isnt any better than Vlaar in my opinion. When I watched City in Europe or in the league, when he's played he seems to have a clanger in him.

The point being the two of them together could have the makings of a good combo with Baker and Clark as solid back up.

[Smoke]

Has anyone said that we should be looking for "the next" Lescott yet?

[curiousorange]

My Nose boss was trying to convince me we should re-sign Curtis Davies today.

[pauliewalnuts]

Has anyone said that we should be looking for "the next" Lescott yet?

Nextcott

[curiousorange]

Has anyone said that we should be looking for "the next" Lescott yet?

Nextcott

Reminds me of 'The Thick of It': "Can you stop calling the shadow cabinet 'Shadcab'? It's fuckannoy."

[paul_e]

He may have had a bad game, but he's generally looked strong and dependable for City and England this season.

No he hasn't. Which is why he has been kept out of the team by Nastasic.

Not being able to get into the Man City team is hardly an indication a player isn't good enough for us right now.

My point is that he lost his place in the first place because he hasn't played well. Whenever I've seen him for Citeh this season, he has looked error-prone and off the pace.

Lescott lost his place because Nastasic and Kompany are excellent defenders who Man City want to build a team round (given their ages).  It happens, Benteke played ahead of Bent, does that mean Bent is washed up and useless or does it mean Benteke is one of the most exciting young players in the league?

[ozzjim]

Telegraph reckon we won't get more than 6 for Bent.

Even with injuries, and not being in the side, 25 goals in 52 games is worth more than 6 million for a 29 year old! We should, in my view, hold out for around 10 and wait until new managers are in at Stoke and Everton before writing off getting it, as he will be a prime target for new managers at both clubs. I can even see DiCanio wanting him back at Sunderland.

[curiousorange]

Telegraph reckon we won't get more than 6 for Bent.

Even with injuries, and not being in the side, 25 goals in 52 games is worth more than 6 million for a 29 year old! We should, in my view, hold out for around 10 and wait until new managers are in at Stoke and Everton before writing off getting it, as he will be a prime target for new managers at both clubs. I can even see DiCanio wanting him back at Sunderland.

Yep, squeeze the buggers dry. He'd fit in well at Everton I think, but I'd prefer him to go to Stoke because they'll have to buy loads of players to have him fit into a new system, because he's not much cop in the air.

[cdbearsfan]

Telegraph reckon we won't get more than 6 for Bent.

Even with injuries, and not being in the side, 25 goals in 52 games is worth more than 6 million for a 29 year old! We should, in my view, hold out for around 10 and wait until new managers are in at Stoke and Everton before writing off getting it, as he will be a prime target for new managers at both clubs. I can even see DiCanio wanting him back at Sunderland.

Doubt it, he's black.

[Toronto Villa]

Telegraph reckon we won't get more than 6 for Bent.

Even with injuries, and not being in the side, 25 goals in 52 games is worth more than 6 million for a 29 year old! We should, in my view, hold out for around 10 and wait until new managers are in at Stoke and Everton before writing off getting it, as he will be a prime target for new managers at both clubs. I can even see DiCanio wanting him back at Sunderland.

Even if we sell him for 8 we've made our money by him as his goals kept us up. Had we gone down we might not have come back up and would have missed out on the PL revenues for the following seasons. As it is he did what he was asked to do, and we'll now save on the wages he earns every week. If that in turn helps us keep Benteke, and give better contracts to those deserving then Bent's sale benefits us even after his departure.

[ozzjim]

Telegraph reckon we won't get more than 6 for Bent.

Even with injuries, and not being in the side, 25 goals in 52 games is worth more than 6 million for a 29 year old! We should, in my view, hold out for around 10 and wait until new managers are in at Stoke and Everton before writing off getting it, as he will be a prime target for new managers at both clubs. I can even see DiCanio wanting him back at Sunderland.

Doubt it, he's black.

You know, with all happening in OT about the attack in London, it took me a moment to reference mini Mussolini at Sunderland. How silly of me!

[villa kicks]

Emerson boyce is a good shout as Eric is off. Though herd can play rb too. This Fa cup winning captain boycey has experience in central defence and offers a threat from a set piece.  If he's on a free can cover backline. Side note feel sorrie for wigan fans who may lose many of their players and their manager i do wonder how their europa league campaign will go. I dont see wigan bak in prem anytime soon.

[KevinGage]

Stoke under Tiny Penis would have been my bet, not so sure now.

Maybe Hull or Palarse, should they come up.

No doubt both would want one of those infamous marquee tent signings, and without the overheads and wage bills other top flight clubs currently possess, they'd be in a better position than most to spend a chunk of the new TV deal.

[tomd2103]

Emerson boyce is a good shout as Eric is off. Though herd can play rb too. This Fa cup winning captain boycey has experience in central defence and offers a threat from a set piece.  If he's on a free can cover backline. Side note feel sorrie for wigan fans who may lose many of their players and their manager i do wonder how their europa league campaign will go. I dont see wigan bak in prem anytime soon.

Beginning to think there might be something in the speculation linking us to Russell Martin at Norwich.