Summer 2013: Villa Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours

[SteveN]

Who are we talking about again? I like the Six Million Dollar Man, but also admire BA Baracus out of 'The A-Team'

But which is better?

There's only one way to find out......FIGHT!

[ozzjim]

Can we give it a rest until something concrete comes out or he is out of the club.

[Ger Regan]

I'd take a PM if one's going. Have a feeling I know who it is, but wouldn't mind confirmation...

[Concrete John]

*snip*

let's not be posting potentially libellous stuff here for the moment, please

Any chance of a PM plese tauntonvilla?

Me too please.

Another player to replace in the squad - busy summer ahead.

If it's who I think it is, then he was on his bike anyway, so no actual increase in incoming players is warranted by this.

Maybe so, but we may have got a million or so for him from north of the border?

As per ozzjim's request, it's best we leave it there until something is actually confirmed on this.

[eastie]

*snip*

let's not be posting potentially libellous stuff here for the moment, please

Any chance of a PM plese tauntonvilla?

Me too please.

Another player to replace in the squad - busy summer ahead.

If it's who I think it is, then he was on his bike anyway, so no actual increase in incoming players is warranted by this.

Maybe so, but we may have got a million or so for him from north of the border?

As per ozzjim's request, it's best we leave it there until something is actually confirmed on this.

I think that's fair enough ozz !

[Smoke]

Annnnyyyyway


So what do people think of Barry Bannan maybe moving on? I've got a feeling Lambert doesn't fancy him.

I think there's a good player in there somewhere but he's got to be exceptional to play CM given his short-arsed-ness.

[PaulWinch again]

Bannan has had more than enough opportunity at Villa and he's never pushed on. He's coming up to being 24 and I think he needs a fresh start, he'll never make it here.

[Concrete John]

I had high hopes for Bannan, but agree his career would be better served away from Villa Park now.

[eastie]

I had high hopes for Bannan, but agree his career would be better served away from Villa Park now.

Never delivered consistently and has failed to take his chance - not a premier league player for me.

[olaftab]

I do hope Ireland makes a good effort over the close season to get fit and healthy and is taking full advantage of any recovery aids and enhancing medicine commercially available!

[olaftab]

Bannan has had more than enough opportunity at Villa and he's never pushed on. He's coming up to being 24 and I think he needs a fresh start, he'll never make it here.

Paul lambert was very fair to him and gave him an extended run in the team to prove himself.

[rob_bridge]

I don't think Bannan, Clark or Albrighton are good enough. They had opportunities and didn't make the most of it overall.

That said going from being 'managed' and coached by O'Neill & Clan, followed by a Houllier and his Sidekick McAllister and then TSM and then Lambert and Co all in the space of 2 years can't have done much for their development in terms of continuity. Let's face facts in terms of age, playing style, approach to coaching and motivation etc

[Concrete John]

Bannan has had more than enough opportunity at Villa and he's never pushed on. He's coming up to being 24 and I think he needs a fresh start, he'll never make it here.

Paul lambert was very fair to him and gave him an extended run in the team to prove himself.

TSM gave him quite a bit of game time as well.  As did Houllier the first half of his season here, when we had a lot of injuries.  So, for the past 3 seasons I'd say he's had more than enough chances to impress, but has rarely done so.

[MoetVillan]

Im with you on Bannan and Albrighton, but actually rate Clark, and would keep and try to develop him.  I like a lot about him

[Lastfootstamper]

Bloke two doors up reckons Albrighton's getting a season to show whether he can still do it. He has, after all, had rather a torrid time with injuries of late. Can't say Lambert's not fair when it comes to giving players a chance to prove their worth.


This Bulgarian chap turned us down yet?