Summer 2013: Villa Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours

[danlanza]

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4966470/Jores-Okore-set-to-seal-4million-Aston-Villa-transfer.html
Tuesday it is then.

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Too right Eastie.  Speaking of bets, are we still 1000/1 for the title? I saw that a couple of weeks ago in Hills and may have a bit each way. I know I am getting carried away but teams will be beating each other this year me thinks.

I think so too. For me, this will be like an early 90s season, wide open.

Crikey things are looking up but an each way bet for the title ?

I'd be happy with top 8 and build on from there.

top ten more like.....West Ham are challenging for Europe so my Wet Sham supporting neighbours have told me...lol

Arcane football will only take you so far and for so long.

[eastie]

Encouraging words from a gunner-

He is a brilliant talent, i wish arsenal would have signed him.
4 mill is a bargain i guarantee he is worth at least 3x this in the next few years.

[eastie]

Bacuna seems more of a midfielder according to this-



Bacuna currently plays for FC Gronigen in the Dutch Eredivisie, after coming through the youth system there. The 21 year old broke into the first team two years ago but has really come into prominence this season, where he has hit 5 goals in 29 games.

The under 21 Dutch international is a box to box midfielder and Reading scouts have already traveled to Holland to take a closer look at him. Bacuna's agent confirmed the Premier League club's interest in him, yet FC Gronigen's managing director was quick to deny that the club has received any formal offers for their hot prospect.

[jcsutv]

Too right Eastie.  Speaking of bets, are we still 1000/1 for the title? I saw that a couple of weeks ago in Hills and may have a bit each way. I know I am getting carried away but teams will be beating each other this year me thinks.

I think so too. For me, this will be like an early 90s season, wide open.

Crikey things are looking up but an each way bet for the title ?

I'd be happy with top 8 and build on from there.

top ten more like.....West Ham are challenging for Europe so my Wet Sham supporting neighbours have told me...lol

Arcane football will only take you so far and for so long.

Each way would be 250/1 for top 4 so not such bad odds. Maybe it's just the hope returning which means I can't get my hat on at the moment!

[danlanza]

Too right Eastie.  Speaking of bets, are we still 1000/1 for the title? I saw that a couple of weeks ago in Hills and may have a bit each way. I know I am getting carried away but teams will be beating each other this year me thinks.

I think so too. For me, this will be like an early 90s season, wide open.

Crikey things are looking up but an each way bet for the title ?

I'd be happy with top 8 and build on from there.

top ten more like.....West Ham are challenging for Europe so my Wet Sham supporting neighbours have told me...lol

Arcane football will only take you so far and for so long.

Each way would be 250/1 for top 4 so not such bad odds. Maybe it's just the hope returning which means I can't get my hat on at the moment!

I am definately going to have a tenner on us finishing top six. C'mon Villa.

[jonzy85]

Too right Eastie.  Speaking of bets, are we still 1000/1 for the title? I saw that a couple of weeks ago in Hills and may have a bit each way. I know I am getting carried away but teams will be beating each other this year me thinks.

I think so too. For me, this will be like an early 90s season, wide open.

Crikey things are looking up but an each way bet for the title ?

I'd be happy with top 8 and build on from there.

top ten more like.....West Ham are challenging for Europe so my Wet Sham supporting neighbours have told me...lol

Arcane football will only take you so far and for so long.

Each way would be 250/1 for top 4 so not such bad odds. Maybe it's just the hope returning which means I can't get my hat on at the moment!

Pretty sure most bookies will only pay out to second. Otherwise Arsenal at 12/1 for the league would be 3/1 for top 4.

[TheTimVilla]

I don't think it's right to say Bent, Given, Nzogbia are rubbish. But, we are most likely paying them too much for the roles they are playing at the club i.e. back up. For both the club and the players, it is best if they move on. I think Hutton will have a few suitors and a deal can be done to everyone's satisfaction.

Ireland is the problem one. On big money, he has had enough chances and I don't think there will be a stampede to get him. Having said that, there might be someone like Bruce or Holloway, who think they have the man management skills to 'revive' his career. But only if it makes financial sense. How many years are left on his contract?

I also saw a rumour this morning of Bannan to Palace. Holloway had him on loan with Blackpool the season they got promoted, so makes sense and is probably best for all involved. Although, it would copper fasten Palace as favourites to go down, in my opinion.

Silly question, but are Ireland's wages that high? He was on silly money at Citeh, but didn't they agree to pay part of his wages? I guess that would have been a lump sum when he left Citeh? He might *only* be on 40/45k a week from us.

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Lets not get too far ahead of ourselves. Top half yes, but lets wait and see.

[eastie]

I don't think it's right to say Bent, Given, Nzogbia are rubbish. But, we are most likely paying them too much for the roles they are playing at the club i.e. back up. For both the club and the players, it is best if they move on. I think Hutton will have a few suitors and a deal can be done to everyone's satisfaction.

Ireland is the problem one. On big money, he has had enough chances and I don't think there will be a stampede to get him. Having said that, there might be someone like Bruce or Holloway, who think they have the man management skills to 'revive' his career. But only if it makes financial sense. How many years are left on his contract?

I also saw a rumour this morning of Bannan to Palace. Holloway had him on loan with Blackpool the season they got promoted, so makes sense and is probably best for all involved. Although, it would copper fasten Palace as favourites to go down, in my opinion.

Silly question, but are Ireland's wages that high? He was on silly money at Citeh, but didn't they agree to pay part of his wages? I guess that would have been a lump sum when he left Citeh? He might *only* be on 40/45k a week from us.

I'd guess more like 60k/ 70k ?

[damon loves JT]

It's great that we're trying to sign players whose value will only increase.

But we have to remember the flip side of that: as their value increases they will become interesting to other clubs.

I'd sooner have it that way than be stuck with a load of 'seasoned professionals' who are only going to get older and slower, and whose value is only going to go down.

[VILLA MOLE]

Lets not get too far ahead of ourselves. Top half yes, but lets wait and see.

I am at the town hall, too soon ?

[Concrete John]

I don't think it's right to say Bent, Given, Nzogbia are rubbish. But, we are most likely paying them too much for the roles they are playing at the club i.e. back up. For both the club and the players, it is best if they move on. I think Hutton will have a few suitors and a deal can be done to everyone's satisfaction.

Ireland is the problem one. On big money, he has had enough chances and I don't think there will be a stampede to get him. Having said that, there might be someone like Bruce or Holloway, who think they have the man management skills to 'revive' his career. But only if it makes financial sense. How many years are left on his contract?

I also saw a rumour this morning of Bannan to Palace. Holloway had him on loan with Blackpool the season they got promoted, so makes sense and is probably best for all involved. Although, it would copper fasten Palace as favourites to go down, in my opinion.

Silly question, but are Ireland's wages that high? He was on silly money at Citeh, but didn't they agree to pay part of his wages? I guess that would have been a lump sum when he left Citeh? He might *only* be on 40/45k a week from us.

I'd guess more like 60k/ 70k ?

I'm pretty sure it's £60k a week.  At the time he was signed the story was he accepted the wages we were paying Milner, obviously with a pay off for the difference from Man City.

[tomd2103]

I don't think it's right to say Bent, Given, Nzogbia are rubbish. But, we are most likely paying them too much for the roles they are playing at the club i.e. back up. For both the club and the players, it is best if they move on. I think Hutton will have a few suitors and a deal can be done to everyone's satisfaction.

Ireland is the problem one. On big money, he has had enough chances and I don't think there will be a stampede to get him. Having said that, there might be someone like Bruce or Holloway, who think they have the man management skills to 'revive' his career. But only if it makes financial sense. How many years are left on his contract?

I also saw a rumour this morning of Bannan to Palace. Holloway had him on loan with Blackpool the season they got promoted, so makes sense and is probably best for all involved. Although, it would copper fasten Palace as favourites to go down, in my opinion.

Silly question, but are Ireland's wages that high? He was on silly money at Citeh, but didn't they agree to pay part of his wages? I guess that would have been a lump sum when he left Citeh? He might *only* be on 40/45k a week from us.

I'd guess more like 60k/ 70k ?

I recall it being reported in the press that he is on £85k a week at Villa.

[Irish villain]

Okore seems to be very highly rated. Bring it on!!