Summer 2013: Villa Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours

[Phil from the upper holte]

Apparently spuds are after Pauline now. Have we decided how much we want?

Who?

[eastie]

Apparently spuds are after Pauline now. Have we decided how much we want?

Who?

Dc5 is driving a hard bargain , he's after a bottle of sherry and a walnut whip

[rob_bridge]

Forget Milner. He left us. Any payer who leaves us is dead to me.

So you were angry to see Sid return ?

That is the easiest debate to win ever.

I'd like him back (on reduced wages) I suspect he could be what the Spuds and Bindippers do with. He is a good player and was very good for us 2009-10. Won't lose any sleep if he doesn't come back though.

[Clampy]

I would'nt mind seeing Milner back and in our centre midfield. Mind you, two good seasons for us and he'd be off again.

[eastie]

I would'nt mind seeing Milner back and in our centre midfield. Mind you, two good seasons for us and he'd be off again.

Milner for me would be the icing on the cake and the perfect piece in the jigsaw - i can't see it happening though although never say never.

[eastie]

Another signing on the radar according to kendrick -

Nicklas Helenius and another mystery target could complete Paul Lambert’s early-season flurry of signings before Villa look to move several players out.

Helenius is expected to become the fourth new face when he arrives at Bodymoor Heath to complete his switch from Aalborg at the start of next week.

The 22-year-old striker will follow fellow Dane Jores Okore, Bulgarian winger Aleksandar Tonev and Dutch midfielder Leandro Bacuna into the club.

Lambert is also chasing another signing in the next fortnight, although the claret and blues are typically keeping his identity under wraps for now.

But the frenzied incoming activity during the first month of the close season is likely to calm down soon, so that Lambert can assess the size of his squad.

The new arrivals mean that Villa now have a first-team squad of around 35 players – even with Richard Dunne, Eric Lichaj, Jean Makoun, Andy Marshall and loanee Simon Dawkins leaving.

Richard Dunne 
Lambert and the board are keen to prune the playing staff and will attempt to find new clubs for at least half-a-dozen players before resuming their recruitment drive.

Darren Bent, Stephen Ireland, Shay Given and Alan Hutton are surplus to requirements while Brett Holman, Barry Bannan and Nathan Delfouneso could also be up for sale.

Villa do wish to strengthen further in other positions, believed to include full-back and central midfield, and will look to potentially do more business during July and August.

Bodymoor Heath graduates Samir Carruthers, Graham Burke and Mikey Drennan are expected to follow Daniel Johnson in agreeing new contracts when they return for pre-season training next month, but Derrick Williams is poised to leave for a League One club, believed to be Bristol City.

Johnson, who is yet to make his senior debut, has told of his delight at signing a two-year extension, saying: “These are exciting times at the club at the moment, you can see where the manager wants to go with it and what he’s trying to do and it’s really good.”

Meanwhile, the club are holding a kit launch weekend featuring live music from local bands and a host of activities for children and families today and tomorrow (June 15/16).

Former Villa stars Ian Taylor and Lee Hendrie will be appearing on stage for a question and answer session with supporters at around midday today and tomorrow respectively.

The line-up of bands, who will perform from 11am to 5pm, has been put together by Counteract Magazine with Jaws headlining today and Tempting Rosie topping the bill tomorrow.

The new home and away kits, produced by Macron and featuring new sponsor Dafabet, were unveiled on Wednesday to coincide with the launch of Villa’s new online store and both are available for pre-order.

Based on the design of the 1981-82 kit when Villa won the European Cup, the new home strip will be available to buy from 9am to 5pm at the Villa Village and New Street on both days.

[Ron Manager]

I quite liked that Stephen Ireland. Who is he playing for these days?

[Mazrim]

Disappointed for Williams. I thought he'd come through here. Oh we'll, they know what they're doing.

[villa kicks]

JUST TO GET THINGS STRAIGHT IN REGARDS TO A FEW PEEPS ON HERE AND COMMENTS DIRECTED TOWARDS ME. WE ARE ALL EQUAL ON HERE. AND HAVE INDIVIDUAL OPINIONS (YES I KNOW THAT CAN BE HARD FOR SOME) SEEMS GENUINE UNIQUENESS SEEMS TO THREATEN SOME PEOPLE HERE.

[eastie]

JUST TO GET THINGS STRAIGHT IN REGARDS TO A FEW PEEPS ON HERE AND COMMENTS DIRECTED TOWARDS ME. WE ARE ALL EQUAL ON HERE. AND HAVE INDIVIDUAL OPINIONS (YES I KNOW THAT CAN BE HARD FOR SOME) SEEMS GENUINE UNIQUENESS SEEMS TO THREATEN SOME PEOPLE HERE.

Don't let them bother you mate , there are a few knockers on here but best ignored.

[Mister E]

JUST TO GET THINGS STRAIGHT IN REGARDS TO A FEW PEEPS ON HERE AND COMMENTS DIRECTED TOWARDS ME. WE ARE ALL EQUAL ON HERE. AND HAVE INDIVIDUAL OPINIONS (YES I KNOW THAT CAN BE HARD FOR SOME) SEEMS GENUINE UNIQUENESS SEEMS TO THREATEN SOME PEOPLE HERE.

No need to shout.

[Mister E]

Another signing on the radar according to kendrick -

... Johnson, who is yet to make his senior debut, has told of his delight at signing a two-year extension, saying: “These are exciting times at the club at the moment, you can see where the manager wants to go with it and what he’s trying to do and it’s really good.”

Johnson has played for the first team - started against ManUre a couple of seasons' ago and has subbed; or am I going mad?

[Percy McCarthy]

Bloody hell, some people are getting their knickers in a twist about fuck all on here lately.

[olaftab]

Forget Milner. He left us. Any payer who leaves us is dead to me.

So you were angry to see Sid return ?

That's a weak one from you. Sid gave us his best and didn't leave us chasing money.

[eastie]

Bloody hell, some people are getting their knickers in a twist about fuck all on here lately.

At least they are wearing knickers  though, the time to worry is when they are not