Summer 2013: Villa Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours

[Ian.]

After a small amount of consideration, I've decided Gareth Barry can gt knotted. We've moved on from him now.
I'm all for getting some experience in but not one that moves with the swift grace of a continental shelf.

We've moved on alright. Backwards to be precise. 

It certainly has been backwards for a while now and last season was backwards as far as the league table was concerned but I am very confident  it was massive step forwards for our long term future.

[ozzjim]

The bit that's being ignored to an extent is the idea that we'll still be paying part of Bent's wages.  I just don't buy that.  I'd sit him down and tell him he can stay, compete for a place on the bench and get a few 20minute cameos at 65k a week or he can go somewhere else and get regular football.  If he's serius about wanting regular football he should be willing to take a wage cut.  He's asking to leave so why should we sub his wages if he finds a club he's happy to join.

Yes the idea of selling a player but still paying some of his wages once he's gone is a bit laughable really.

It is another horrible facet of modern football.

[Mazrim]

After a small amount of consideration, I've decided Gareth Barry can gt knotted. We've moved on from him now.
I'm all for getting some experience in but not one that moves with the swift grace of a continental shelf.

We've moved on alright. Backwards to be precise.

Initially, yes. But that was then and this is now.
We have some momentum now and some sort of direction. I don't think letting old players, who went off to make their fortune, pasture on big money here is where we're at and rightly so.
What would be his motivation?

No thanks.

[eastie]

I would be happy to see gareth Barry return to villa- he has experience and quality and is also versatile - if the terms were acceptable .

[ozzjim]

After a small amount of consideration, I've decided Gareth Barry can gt knotted. We've moved on from him now.
I'm all for getting some experience in but not one that moves with the swift grace of a continental shelf.

We've moved on alright. Backwards to be precise.

Initially, yes. But that was then and this is now.
We have some momentum now and some sort of direction. I don't think letting old players, who went off to make their fortune, pasture on big money here is where we're at and rightly so.
What would be his motivation?

No thanks.

Most players I agree, but I think Barry would give his all, and be quite a good signing. A bit like Parker, but with a realy link to the club. It won't happen though, so not really worth worrying about.

[darren woolley]

I would also be happy if Barry came back but it would have to be on our terms and I don't agree with if Bent goes we have to stump up some of his wages that's not fair.

[Salsa Party Animal]

I would try a Bid to Man City to see if they are willing to swap Barry for Bent. It got to be worth a try.

[Irish villain]

He would help Westwood, Sylla, Delph and Bacuna. Of that I am sure.

Despite the way he left, I think Barry is a model pro and his calming influence could be what we need in the squad if not always in the first eleven.

[eastie]

I would try a Bid to Man City to see if they are willing to swap Barry for Bent. It got to be worth a try.

Why on earth would man city want bent with their firepower?

[eastie]

He would help Westwood, Sylla, Delph and Bacuna. Of that I am sure.

Despite the way he left, I think Barry is a model pro and his calming influence could be what we need in the squad if not always in the first eleven.

Indeed.

[Salsa Party Animal]

to replace Mario who went to Milan.

[eastie]

to replace Mario who went to Milan.

I think with the money at their disposal they would be looking for far better than darren bent in all honesty Michael.
Regarding barry I'm not sure if they would be looking for a small nominal fee or not.

[Dante Lavelli]

Can you imagine the press conference if Barry re-signed?  He'd obligated to spout such crap as "coming home" and this is "my club" etc.  For that reason alone I think he should be avoided.

[N'ZMAV]

Barry is past his best. That's not what we're about any more, is it?

[eastie]

Can you imagine the press conference if Barry re-signed?  He'd obligated to spouting such crap as "coming home" and this is "my club" etc.  For that reason alone I think he should be avoided.

His comments at the petrov charity game would suggest he still has great feeling for villa and loved his time here - i understood his reasons for leaving and would welcome him back.