Summer 2013: Villa Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours

[cheltenhamlion]

Nothing wrong with pointing his post is utter bobbins. You just can't have any personal digs.

[damon loves JT]

I would like to apologise to villa kicks for my last post relating to his transfer wish list. it was the stuff of pure fantasy but in no way deserved the ridicule I gave it. diversity of opinion is to be welcomed. Sincere apologies

That's ok as far as it goes but I really think you ought to kiss.

[JD]

erm who is Belhanda ? Never heard of him.

video clicky - he's the real deal, would be a fantastic signing.

Yes please, he looks an outstanding player, takes penalties like Dwight and can put in a wicked cross. This is exactly the type of player we need in our midfield.

[paul_e]

erm who is Belhanda ? Never heard of him.

video clicky - he's the real deal, would be a fantastic signing.

Yes please, he looks an outstanding player, takes penalties like Dwight and can put in a wicked cross. This is exactly the type of player we need in our midfield.

It's his quick feet that are the important bit.  I've seen him a few times on TV and obviously there's a lot of footage on youtube, he just makes space for himself by having the close control to wiggle away from people.  There's one bit in the video where he bounces it off one foot, on to the other and back again in the space of about a second and gets away from 2 defenders, it's pure brilliance.

[midnite]

He looks strong too. The beginning of the clip as he's running into the box he stays on his feet well while two defenders are trying to get to him.

I know YouTube clips must be taken with a pitch of salt but he does look very good.

[LeeB]

He looks strong too. The beginning of the clip as he's running into the box he stays on his feet well while two defenders are trying to get to him.

I know YouTube clips must be taken with a pitch of salt but he does look very good.

That's what caught my eye, plus a good share of pin-point through balls.

I want this player.

[paul_e]

He looks strong too. The beginning of the clip as he's running into the box he stays on his feet well while two defenders are trying to get to him.

I know YouTube clips must be taken with a pitch of salt but he does look very good.

If you mean the bit about 20seconds in, that's more about his low centre of gravity than anything else, he just rids the tackles and keeps running.  He does have good strength though.

The bit I mean is about 1:20 in where he has absolutely no right to get away with 2 players snapping at him but his control is excellent to turn and get away.

Watching that video again though I've decided my favourite bit is the free kick around 2:25, Benteke coming on to balls like that would score a hatful.

[midnite]

Yeah me too. I don't want to get carried away with it all either. It's nice to be linked with these types of players. Even if they end up going to Milan or Madrid instead. It's just refreshing to be seeing these players that could potentially be at villa rather than the rolling of the eyes and groans of another year linked with Defoe, keane and holt.

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Maybe he doesn't want to play in leagues where he is likely to suffer racially abuse at some point?

[midnite]

I did mean that bit paul_e. good to see these players staying on their feet like that. Takes strength told told them up like that. The free kick you mention too is class.

Not sure if he groundsman will be too keen on him digging up the pitch though with his corner flag celebrations.

[supertom]

Actually very surprised Arsene hasn't gone for Belhanda. He seemed to have a great rapport with Giroud. He'd also be much better as one of the attacking mid 3 than Ramsey.
Or actually, don't bother Arsene, he's ours!

[paul_e]

I did mean that bit paul_e. good to see these players staying on their feet like that. Takes strength told told them up like that. The free kick you mention too is class.

Not sure if he groundsman will be too keen on him digging up the pitch though with his corner flag celebrations.

Maybe the groundsman got wind of the deal which is why he went to PSG!

[PaulWinch again]

We won't get him I wouldn't have thought.

[paul_e]

We won't get him I wouldn't have thought.

Let us have our fun whilst it lasts!

[Tokyo Sexwhale]

I think 11 new players is a bit much, but I think 5-7 is a realistic expectation.

Back-up goalkeeper
Left Back (Creswell?)
Centre Back (Okore, Lescott?)
Goalscoring midfielder (Belhanda, Murphy, both?)
Winger/Forward: (Tonev?)
Back up Striker: (Austin?)

And if we can ship out Hutton and Ireland, and get a decent fee for Bent, that would be a pretty good summer.  (Unless, they're all shite or take ages to integrate into the team).