Summer 2013: Villa Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours

[Concrete John]

I think Holman is one of those Lambert won't be desperate to push out the door for financial reasons, but also who would accept an offer for if a decent one came in.  If he does stay, I can't see him getting any more game time than he got this season.

[supertom]

Granted it may be an overstatement saying Holman is the worst footballer in Britain. But he has no long term future at the club. He was McLeish signing. Bought in primarily for his work rate I imagine. I like Holman. I like his determination and his energy, but technically hes a long way from being Prem standard. And lets face it, the Premiership isn't even the most technical league out there.
I think he'll be sold if an offer comes along. In our preferred system it's also difficult to fit him in.

The way you have to look at it is, can Holman still offer anything to the squad? Is his place on the bench better taken by our youngsters or potential new signings? Most definitely. He'll not be earning peanuts either. He's an Aussie international. He won't be on silly money but we could get a younger, more talented footballer in who'll command less of a salary (initially).

We've got Gardner, Johnson, Carruthers etc coming through the ranks. They've all got potential and should feature next season. I can't see Holman making many matchday squads if he's still here.

As for KEA. He warrants another season to settle in. He's technically proficient, he just needs to get up to the pace of the Prem, and have more impact on games. And he's Lamberts signing.

[Ron Manager]

The scapegoat was Petrov for a time. Hard to imagine that now.

I don't rate Holman, but agree the comment about him being the worst footballer in the Villa squad is daft. So long as Chris Herd is in the squad.

Yes he's never the worst footballer in the Premier League.

That is the sole achievement of Ryan Shotton.

[ADVILLAFAN]

The scapegoat was Petrov for a time. Hard to imagine that now.

I don't rate Holman, but agree the comment about him being the worst footballer in the Villa squad is daft. So long as Chris Herd is in the squad.

Yes he's never the worst footballer in the Premier League.

That is the sole achievement of Ryan Shotton.

You may be right, can't think of anyone worse than Shotton.

[PaulWinch again]

Shotton is absolutely dreadful, so that's a good shout.

[Duncan Shaw]

Thomas Vermaelen can go for £5million according to the Currant Bun.  Would be worth a shout!

[Ozzjim]

The scapegoat was Petrov for a time. Hard to imagine that now.

I don't rate Holman, but agree the comment about him being the worst footballer in the Villa squad is daft. So long as Chris Herd is in the squad.

Yes he's never the worst footballer in the Premier League.

He runs around a lot, but I maintain talent wise he is a complete donkey. At least Shotton can throw a ball a long way. Holman just runs around a pitch on the edge of a game have very little to no impact.

[supertom]

Shotton is absolutely dreadful, so that's a good shout.

Never rated Baird he's woeful too. Hill and Derry at QPR. Caldwell. There are far worse players. That said, that still doesn't make Holman Premiership quality.

[brontebilly]

The scapegoat was Petrov for a time. Hard to imagine that now.

I don't rate Holman, but agree the comment about him being the worst footballer in the Villa squad is daft. So long as Chris Herd is in the squad.

Yes he's never the worst footballer in the Premier League.

That is the sole achievement of Ryan Shotton.

You may be right, can't think of anyone worse than Shotton.

Phil Bardsley has stole a living in the top division for a good few years now, he'd give Shotton a run for his money.

Holman is up there with Alan Hutton to be honest. Clint Hill, Jay Tabb, Adam Federici stood out last season for the wrong seasons too. To be fair Reading had a squad full of players not good enough for the top level last year. Dean Whitehead is a more established player that I cant understand what anyone sees in him. James Perch, Steve Sidwell, Gary Caldwell, Michael Turner, Matty taylor, Hugo Rodallega are others that wouldnt get a kick in a stampede.

[supertom]

Thomas Vermaelen can go for £5million according to the Currant Bun.  Would be worth a shout!

Yes. But he wouldn't come here.

[paul_e]

Thomas Vermaelen can go for £5million according to the Currant Bun.  Would be worth a shout!

Yes. But he wouldn't come here.

He's also a very poor central defender.

Could have a good career as a defensive midfielder though.

[jeowje]

Am i the only one who thinks that Holman can look useful at times? Around november time he was well thought of by most on here i seem to recall?

[JUAN PABLO]

Europa cup winners will get into Champions league soon.

Better try and win a cup then

[JUAN PABLO]

Am i the only one who thinks that Holman can look useful at times? Around november time he was well thought of by most on here i seem to recall?

he looks absolute rubbish recently . Knackered before he kicks a ball.  Time to get rid.

[sonlyme]

The scapegoat was Petrov for a time. Hard to imagine that now.

I don't rate Holman, but agree the comment about him being the worst footballer in the Villa squad is daft. So long as Chris Herd is in the squad.

I am in shock. 

A post that speaks sense!

Whatever next?