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Author Topic: Summer 2013: Villa Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours  (Read 1667766 times)

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Re: Summer 2013: Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours
« Reply #1455 on: May 28, 2013, 01:01:39 PM »
Personally I'd rather see the return of Saranyu or SeattleVillain...such fine, respectful fellows.

Although if John brought his other half back - CanIPlayDaddy, we could up the quotient of female posters by about twenty per cent. That's if she was real of course.

Offline rob_bridge

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Re: Summer 2013: Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours
« Reply #1456 on: May 28, 2013, 01:24:02 PM »
Not a bad shout, only Vlaar is a bit older.

Petrov was woeful for 12 months before growing into a superb performer. There is much hope for Vlaar yet.

Petrov was woeful for longer than 12 months if I recall, more like 2 years.

Seem to remember him getting booed off at half time against maybe Newcastle in his second season? we came from behind to win easily in the second half.

The move to a three man midfield suited him next to Barry. When they played there by themselves our midfield lacked mobility.

Vlaar could turn it around but it shouldnt excuse a desperate first season for him.

I'm not sure Petrov was ever a superb performer. I think Barry and Milner carried him . He was poor in the main for first 2 seasons, good in seasons 3 & 4 poor under Houllier and was ok under TSM compared to the rest of the garbage.

Vlaar could come good but needs a better partner than currently on offer. Clark and Baker are squad players at best.

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Re: Summer 2013: Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours
« Reply #1457 on: May 28, 2013, 01:26:26 PM »
I don't think it's fair to say that anyone carried him when he was voted Player of the Season.

Offline PeterWithesShin

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Re: Summer 2013: Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours
« Reply #1458 on: May 28, 2013, 01:31:16 PM »
Titus Bramble is available on a free. Experienced player and all that.

Offline stubbsyandy

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Re: Summer 2013: Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours
« Reply #1459 on: May 28, 2013, 01:34:24 PM »
Titus Bramble is available on a free. Experienced player and all that.

Not all that to be honest
« Last Edit: May 28, 2013, 01:59:55 PM by stubbsyandy »

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Re: Summer 2013: Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours
« Reply #1460 on: May 28, 2013, 01:34:48 PM »
Gollum wants Bent for £8m according to some press

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Re: Summer 2013: Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours
« Reply #1461 on: May 28, 2013, 01:35:03 PM »
Titus Bramble is available on a free. Experienced player and all that.

shouldn't there by a winky emoticon or I've gone utterly bonkers emoticon at the end of that sentence?

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Re: Summer 2013: Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours
« Reply #1462 on: May 28, 2013, 01:44:01 PM »
I don't think it's fair to say that anyone carried him when he was voted Player of the Season.

Stephen Ireland was also player of the season

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Re: Summer 2013: Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours
« Reply #1463 on: May 28, 2013, 01:45:29 PM »
Gollum wants Bent for £8m according to some press

would be a good move for him and if he's given the right support, he could help keep them up.

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Re: Summer 2013: Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours
« Reply #1464 on: May 28, 2013, 01:46:16 PM »
Since Petrov got ill he's been made out to have been a top player for us, some even say a legend. Sorry, although he was good at times he was never close to a top performer for us. If he never had got ill would some fans be saying 'legend' etc? I don't think so.

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Re: Summer 2013: Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours
« Reply #1465 on: May 28, 2013, 01:46:30 PM »
Titus Bramble is available on a free. Experienced player and all that.

No thanks. In fact Jesus No Way

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Re: Summer 2013: Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours
« Reply #1466 on: May 28, 2013, 01:46:49 PM »
Gollum wants Bent for £8m according to some press

would be a good move for him and if he's given the right support, he could help keep them up.

Bent would be a hero at Palace. Good move for all parties imo.

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Re: Summer 2013: Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours
« Reply #1467 on: May 28, 2013, 01:49:22 PM »
Titus Bramble is available on a free. Experienced player and all that.

shouldn't there by a winky emoticon or I've gone utterly bonkers emoticon at the end of that sentence?

No, i'm totally serious. Bramble could do a decent job for us.















Assuming he knows how to use a lawnmower.

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Re: Summer 2013: Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours
« Reply #1468 on: May 28, 2013, 01:50:50 PM »
Titus Bramble is available on a free. Experienced player and all that.

shouldn't there by a winky emoticon or I've gone utterly bonkers emoticon at the end of that sentence?

No, i'm totally serious. Bramble could do a decent job for us.















Assuming he knows how to use a lawnmower.

that is good , but i bet he cant

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Re: Summer 2013: Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours
« Reply #1469 on: May 28, 2013, 01:52:54 PM »
One player i reckon Palace might go for is Bannan. Holloway's a fan of him.

 


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