Summer 2013: Villa Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours

[damon loves JT]

Did anyone hear of a move for Taylor-Fletcher? Maybe endorsed by Ian Taylor but ridiculed by Graham. There would be an element of risk in the deal- Steven Taylor offers comedy moments in defence and darren fletcher could only be on pay as you play deal. The plus is that 2 players would be signed and there's the 'taylor-fletcher' shirt sales. However there is also the hope of signing Gary Taylor-Fletcher bring him in too and would add to the attack and confusion to the opposition on who to mark.  Signing all 3 Taylor Fletcher Taylor - Fletcher is something I would like to hear on commentary as I would laugh out loud. I fear the closest to making such a Taylor Fletcher Taylor Fletcher reality is signing them on football manager. I like to think im not alone with this Gary Darren Steven dream though i feel im scraping the bottom of the double barrel with this transfer rumour.   

You've done this one.

[saunders_heroes]

Lescott is 31 in 2 months and on a reported 90K a week.

And we weren't lucky last season.

That's not particularly old for a centre back.
And I've seen defences as bad as ours relegate teams before.

It is when factoring in a new contract for a footballer.

So? There was still no luck in us staying up. We stayed up because we deserved to.

I think we stayed up in spite of our diabolical defence. I doubt if any of us want to see a defence as fragile as that again. That's why I think we need a bit more experience in there.

[saunders_heroes]

Did anyone hear of a move for Taylor-Fletcher? Maybe endorsed by Ian Taylor but ridiculed by Graham. There would be an element of risk in the deal- Steven Taylor offers comedy moments in defence and darren fletcher could only be on pay as you play deal. The plus is that 2 players would be signed and there's the 'taylor-fletcher' shirt sales. However there is also the hope of signing Gary Taylor-Fletcher bring him in too and would add to the attack and confusion to the opposition on who to mark.  Signing all 3 Taylor Fletcher Taylor - Fletcher is something I would like to hear on commentary as I would laugh out loud. I fear the closest to making such a Taylor Fletcher Taylor Fletcher reality is signing them on football manager. I like to think im not alone with this Gary Darren Steven dream though i feel im scraping the bottom of the double barrel with this transfer rumour.   

Fantastic!

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Exprienced players doesn't necesairly equate to the right kind of quality and attitide.

There is an esprit de corps that has been cultivated by Lambert and I wouldn't want anything to break that. If they're the right player, then age wont matter, but I think the older you get the harder you are to mould into an ethos.

[neo_Villan]

In talks with AaB about signing Nicklas Helenius according to the club's official website. Would've rathered Cornelius myself, but Helenius is highly rated too.

this could be a good move tell us more what role does he play attack midfield or defence? I guess he is nt a gk!?

Striker. 6 ft 5". Similar to Ibrahimovic in a way.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

In talks with AaB about signing Nicklas Helenius according to the club's official website. Would've rathered Cornelius myself, but Helenius is highly rated too.

this could be a good move tell us more what role does he play attack midfield or defence? I guess he is nt a gk!?

Striker. 6 ft 5". Similar to Ibrahimovic in a way.

I see that Villa old boy, Kent Nielsen is their coach. Helenius looks like he has tidy feet. Love the quote on their official site:

Further information will be published when there is either reached an agreement or negotiations have collapsed.
Sincerely AaB

[eastie]

In talks with AaB about signing Nicklas Helenius according to the club's official website. Would've rathered Cornelius myself, but Helenius is highly rated too.

this could be a good move tell us more what role does he play attack midfield or defence? I guess he is nt a gk!?

Striker. 6 ft 5". Similar to Ibrahimovic in a way.

Understudy to benteke then?

Any Danish poster around who can give us the lowdown on him?

[PeterWithesShin]

Lescott is 31 in 2 months and on a reported 90K a week.

And we weren't lucky last season.

That's not particularly old for a centre back.
And I've seen defences as bad as ours relegate teams before.

It is when factoring in a new contract for a footballer.

So? There was still no luck in us staying up. We stayed up because we deserved to.

I think we stayed up in spite of our diabolical defence. I doubt if any of us want to see a defence as fragile as that again. That's why I think we need a bit more experience in there.

However you want to try and look at it, we stayed up because of the points we got and the points other sides failed to get. There is zero luck in that.

[supertom]

Sounds like Helenius will be back up to Benteke. Sounds a sensible signing again. He's only 22, a full international now. Good goal record for Aalborg.
Perhaps he'll be eased in over the season to take over, if-when Benteke moves on.
I'd trust Lambert that this will be a solid piece of business on a reasonable fee.

That would also mean 100% that Bent's a goner.

[neo_Villan]

Understudy to benteke then?

Most likely an understudy with a view to replacing him when Benteke leaves next year. The cynic would suggest he is Benteke's replacement this year.

[Mister E]

That would also mean 100% that Bent's a goner.

And young Nathan ...

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Look at us with our planning for the future. We're all grown up now. MON would be proud or more likely confused.

[paulcomben]

Exprienced players doesn't necesairly equate to the right kind of quality and attitide.

There is an esprit de corps that has been cultivated by Lambert and I wouldn't want anything to break that. If they're the right player, then age wont matter, but I think the older you get the harder you are to mould into an ethos.

Rarely, if ever, has such an illiterate first paragraph hinted at such an articulate second.

[Toronto Villa]

The Aalborg lad is now confirmed as in talks with us on our website too.

Helenius

[Seb_AVFC]

Youtube scouting report: http://youtu.be/fk4KYSI-BEc