Summer 2013: Villa Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours

[villa kicks]

I like herd to stay. I dont nzogbia - but suspect Monaco would want bigger players than him and he doesn't fit criteria of what Monaco are striving to achieve. The mail would be more realistic if they said Nzogbia and Herd were wanted by m'boro. Nursey in mirror could have some accuracy with the mention of Lambert targeting 2 new full backs, an experienced centre half and a creative midfielder. I myselfclearly stated want i feel is necessary 8 players and would like at least 6. Am taking into account players who will be shipped out. So 1 gk. Full back- left. Centre back. Creative midfielder, Goalscoring midfielder, 2 wingers, and a striker. 

And if Lowtongetsinjured?

Chris herd

Oh and this ! I do hope we get a few GKs in ! never any mention of this !

[KevinGage]

How about Altidore in as goalkeeper? 

Exactly what the opposition would least expect, which is why we should do it.

[villa kicks]

How about Altidore in as goalkeeper? 

Exactly what the opposition would least expect, which is why we should do it.

Now we are on same wave length ! in fact i think we wont have a GK on bench by way we are goings with signings. also next season can see quite a few players to change things up on the bench- though i expect holman and nzogbia to go maybe albrighton and bannan too. But bowery hellenias gardner sylla herd clark bancuna may not get in 1st team and be a case of squad rotation
i forgot  Karim El Ahmadi!!

[KevinGage]

That's OK.   I expect Karim El Ahmadi has forgotten about Karim El Ahmadi at this stage. 

[MoetVillan]

Villa Kicks, maybe breathe a bit while you type, its hard to read your posts without my eyes bleeding.  I expect a Goalie in.  Given sounds like he is moving, and if thats the case im pretty sure our Gaffer will have it sorted.  You need a big squad, but of strength, and thats what we are getting now.  Its all about improving the average, competition and ironically experience.  Some of these lads are young, but they have been blooded in tough games, a lot like our lads from last year.  A lot of players have come in that oppositions will not have played against also gives you some advantages

[paulcomben]

Baffled that, despite all of Lambo's statements & signings, people on here still suggest overpaid overaged underachieiving PL hacks. Forget Barry, Lescott or similar.

[RussellC]

I do hope a couple of decent English players do come in too. Murphy and Cresswell for example would probably round the squad off happily enough now.

Would be great to bring in Murphy and Cresswell and possibly an English up and coming prospect goalie ........

Jed Steer is still being linked to us.

[PeterWithesShin]

I do hope a couple of decent English players do come in too. Murphy and Cresswell for example would probably round the squad off happily enough now.

Would be great to bring in Murphy and Cresswell and possibly an English up and coming prospect goalie ........

Jed Steer is still being linked to us.

I reckon that is a bum steer.

[midnite]

For Christ sake Villa, pull your finger out...it's been an hour since we signed anyone!

On a serious note I can't see us biting nails on August 31st...as thrilling as it is I like us to do our business early, as Fergie would do.

We'll be biting our nails still. But in the hope some one comes in for a late swoop for Ireland or Hutton.

[Ryu]

Haven't posted on here in quite a while but can't help myself at the minute!  I come home from work and do my usual scan of transfer rumors (including this thread) and see the mirror article linking us with Bacuna and Okore and think that these will be the kind of transfers that drag on a bit.  Then I check the OS and see them both stretching the snazzy new home kit! 

I know nothing of Bacuna or Tonev and only very little about Okore but I trust Lambert's judgement on the first two and with Okore I think lots of people on here have the same feeling when you can just tell we have a proper player.  No centre half is nearly the finished article at 20 but he appears to have all the attributes you need.

We could do with some full back and GK cover but I think most of the starting 11  earned a chance to keep their places in the last third of the season.  I'm looking forward to a squad of young players competing with each other for a first team place.  They're all players on the rise as well, so no one should be wearing The Villa shirt who sees it as a step down.  I'm getting a bit ahead of myself but I'm a happy Villain right now!

Edit: Also credit to Lambert and the board for getting these deals done early when most people in football appear to be on their hols!

UTV

[The Left Side]

Well done the Villa on getting these done early.

[SheffieldVillain]

I like herd to stay. I dont nzogbia - but suspect Monaco would want bigger players than him and he doesn't fit criteria of what Monaco are striving to achieve. The mail would be more realistic if they said Nzogbia and Herd were wanted by m'boro. Nursey in mirror could have some accuracy with the mention of Lambert targeting 2 new full backs, an experienced centre half and a creative midfielder. I myselfclearly stated want i feel is necessary 8 players and would like at least 6. Am taking into account players who will be shipped out. So 1 gk. Full back- left. Centre back. Creative midfielder, Goalscoring midfielder, 2 wingers, and a striker. 

And if Lowtongetsinjured?

Chris herd

Oh and this ! I do hope we get a few GKs in ! never any mention of this !

A few GKs? Why on earth would we want any more than one GK to go with Guzan and Siegrist?

[damon loves JT]

I don't mind admitting I'm getting a bit carried away.

[DrGonzo]

If anybody is interested I'm beginning a punctuation class.  Just the basics.  Fullstops, commas, question marks and the use of the appropriate number of exclamation marks with regard to the severiy of claim.

[Irish villain]

Welcome back Ryu!