Summer 2013: Villa Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours

[eastie]

I can't see Freidal coming back. For him, I think it's a case of play or hang the boots up. He won't move clubs to sit on a bench for a season.

I agree, if we get another keeper it makes sense to loan siegrist out to get experience at 1st team level.

[cdbearsfan]

Friedel will keep playing for as long as possible as he is skint.

We shouldn't sign him though. As Tottenham found out in the Europa League, you shouldn't have a cups keeper who never, ever, saves a penalty.

[Doorbell]

WE ARE ALL EQUAL ON HERE.

I'm not.

I've got one ear lower than the other.  Makes wearing sunglasses a little wonky.

[cdbearsfan]

Buy two monocles. They're bound to come back into fashion soon.

[edgysatsuma89]

WE ARE ALL EQUAL ON HERE.

I'm not.

I am the god of hell fire, and I bring you...

[Doorbell]

Buy two monocles. They're bound to come back into fashion soon.

You sir, are a genius.

[OCD]

Friedel will keep playing for as long as possible as he is skint.

We shouldn't sign him though. As Tottenham found out in the Europa League, you shouldn't have a cups keeper who never, ever, saves a penalty.

He saved a lot of penalties when he was at Blackburn. When we signed him, I thought it would be the same with us so was very disappointed with how it turned out.

[neo_Villan]

I like Nathan Dyer but I wouldn't really want him being given a place ahead of the likes of Grealish, Graham or Robinson.

[DrGonzo]

I like Nathan Dyer but I wouldn't really want him being given a place ahead of the likes of Grealish, Graham or Robinson.

Indeed, especially in the "value for money" stakes we are now playing.  CM and preferably someone capable of playing L&RB to add depth and I think the squad is nearly complete (assuming Helenius signs).  Then we will just look to replace whatever deadwood we can rid ourselves of.

[RussellC]

If Lambert wanted an experienced back-up for Guzan I don't think he'd be letting Given and Marshall both leave. As he showed with his transfer dealings last year, he clearly values attitude and hunger over experience.

[Percy McCarthy]

Poor old Mat Kendrick. He's having to put 'mystery target' to cover himself now. They've all been mysteries to you so far Mat.

[villa kicks]

Poor old Mat Kendrick. He's having to put 'mystery target' to cover himself now. They've all been mysteries to you so far Mat.

The transfer window is designed to confound journos  at every available opportunity and by any necessary means. There is an attempt at a sense of purpose but they actually talk for hours without saying anything. At least he sticks to cliche code with the term mystery target.   

[eastie]

If Lambert wanted an experienced back-up for Guzan I don't think he'd be letting Given and Marshall both leave. As he showed with his transfer dealings last year, he clearly values attitude and hunger over experience.

Is siegrist good enough and ready to 2nd choice? If so,  he may not need another keeper - i think he will get one in though.

[Salsa Party Animal]

How good is Siegrist at the moment. He might be good enough to play a couple of games but will he be ready if say Guzan broke his arm in September and out of action for three months for example.

[villa kicks]

If Lambert wanted an experienced back-up for Guzan I don't think he'd be letting Given and Marshall both leave. As he showed with his transfer dealings last year, he clearly values attitude and hunger over experience.

Is siegrist good enough and ready to 2nd choice? If so,  he may not need another keeper - i think he will get one in though.

Given off due to finance and Marshall released as Lambert can improve upon. There is a need for experienced players within any squad. I certainly think at least one competent back up keeper of experience will add to squad. For  me its position deemed necessary to make a transfer move.