Summer 2013: Villa Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours

[neo_Villan]

I've seen him a few times and I'm not convinced he is currently any better then Bennett. Another one with potential.

[Dante Lavelli]

I've seen him a few times and I'm not convinced he is currently any better then Bennett. Another one with potential.

Probably correct. At least with two kids we can rotate them a bit and have the opportunity to take them out of the firing line when needed. The competition may raise both of their games too.

Lambert has a lot of faith in his scouting team doesn't he. He is stubbornly signing these types of players when I'm sure he could hedge his bets a bit by spending a little bit more.

[JUAN PABLO]

I've seen him a few times and I'm not convinced he is currently any better then Bennett. Another one with potential.

similar to what some Belgium people were saying about Benteke and Heskey

[neo_Villan]

I've seen him a few times and I'm not convinced he is currently any better then Bennett. Another one with potential.

similar to what some Belgium people were saying about Benteke and Heskey

The difference being that I don't think comparing him to Bennett is an insult as I think Bennett has the potential to make it.

[eastie]

The key for me is that while Bennett shows promise i don't think enda is good enough for this level, luna will provide good competition and battle it out with joe for the left back spot.

[ozzjim]

Bennett is a very, very good footballer. What he is not is  good defender. I would hope anyone coming in would be a more solid defender.

[ozzjim]

So....


If true...

That would be left back, centre back, centre mid, winger and striker signed. Reserve keeper rumoured heavily to be looking at Steer from Norwich. Making 6. Until 7-8 players leave, I can't see anymore coming till late on in the window. Seems to be decent work from Lambert and the board to back him with the players he has identified. Does seem very much scouting the potential ability on Football manager and hope they develop quickly, but fingers crossed they are the same sort of quality to last years lot.

One thing is for sure, he won't be able to say it is not his squad! 15 or so signed by him in under 12 months is an impressive speed of change.

[neo_Villan]

Bennett is a very, very good footballer. What he is not is  good defender. I would hope anyone coming in would be a more solid defender.

I think it is premature to write off a 22 (or 23?) year old as not being a good defender. He was generally quite solid during the run-in.

[walsall villain]

I think Luna will fit nicely into the module  lambert is building.

If he does well for us I may start a society in his honour.

Like it but think your wit just flew over many people's heads.

[Goldie.7]

On 16 June 2013 Luna signed for Aston Villa FC for a fee within the region of €2-3 million, on a four year contract

I see someone's been busy on wiki!!!

[cdbearsfan]

I think Luna will fit nicely into the module  lambert is building.

If he does well for us I may start a society in his honour.

Like it but think your wit just flew over many people's heads.

I nodded in respectful appreciation, but not sure what the correct smiley for nodding is.

[manic-road]

I've seen him a few times and I'm not convinced he is currently any better then Bennett. Another one with potential.

Probably correct. At least with two kids we can rotate them a bit and have the opportunity to take them out of the firing line when needed. The competition may raise both of their games too.

Lambert has a lot of faith in his scouting team doesn't he. He is stubbornly signing these types of players when I'm sure he could hedge his bets a bit by spending a little bit more.

I don't think he is being "stubborn" he is signing up the young players that he thinks will improve the team. Plus we have no idea how much the board are going to back him financially.

[Percy McCarthy]

I think Luna will fit nicely into the module  lambert is building.

If he does well for us I may start a society in his honour.

Like it but think your wit just flew over many people's heads.

I nodded in respectful appreciation, but not sure what the correct smiley for nodding is.

Any good Brummie should get it.

[pauliewalnuts]

I think Luna will fit nicely into the module  lambert is building.

If he does well for us I may start a society in his honour.

Like it but think your wit just flew over many people's heads.

I nodded in respectful appreciation, but not sure what the correct smiley for nodding is.

Any good Brummie should get it.

*nods*

[ozzjim]

Lets hope Luna helps us turn the tide at the back next season.