Summer 2013: Villa Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours

[mazrimsbruv]

 Thats how i see it paul-e.

 As it stands i think PL is looking for a better Westwood , if you like.He sees Delph and Sylla as having the energy, pace, aggression to play as defensive midfielders, now he is looking for a player to play alongside these players who can pick a pass, create chances, score goals.Belhanda, from the clips on youtube, looks a Dembele kind of player, or you can play a Lampard kind of player, that would be Bacuna.

 I think we will buy Belhanda, or a similar kind of player, and possibly a player to put Gabby/Weimann under pressure.But the midfield 3 of Sylla, Delph and Belhanda, would have a very good balance to it, with Westwood, GG and KEA as back ups.

I don't see Delph and sylla being ahead of Westwood - I think Westwood will probably be more likely keep his place in the team than either of those.

Right Eastie.  There is no way that Sylla and Delph are picked ahead of Westwood.  He was the most consistent player in that midfield alst season and is probably the only one of the three that Lambert isn't looking for an improved version of.

i'd pick Delph ahead of Westward and Sylla,
 I think he was our most influential midfielder last season,

Westward? Suggests you prefer Eastie??

Westward? I've heard he's a bit of a 'Ho'

[eastie]

Derrick Williams is determined to forge a career on the strong principles he has learnt over his time at Villa having completed a move to Bristol City.

The 20-year-old defender emerged through the Villa Academy to play in every round of the 2009-10 FA Youth Cup as Villa progressed to the final before losing to Chelsea over two legs.

He also made a significant contribution to Villa's success in the reserve league and NextGen Series in 2011-12 and the Republic of Ireland U21 international's form propelled him to the fringes of the first team.

"I want to make a career for myself and I'm grateful for the great start I've been given by Aston Villa and coming through the Villa Academy," Williams said.

"Bristol City were interested and it's a big club. I'm looking forward to the challenge.

"I needed to take this step. I hope it's the right decision.

"I have no issues dropping down to League One. The club's aim is to bounce back stronger and it's a great goal to have.

"I just can't wait to get going now and meet all the lads on Thursday. I'm a bit nervous but I'm certainly looking forward to it.

"I did my YT at Villa from the age of 16 and worked with the likes of Kevin Macdonald and Tony McAndrew.

"I've been playing reserve team football for the last three years and it comes to a stage when you want to play for the first team.

"I've also played for the Under-19s and Under-21s for Ireland. The next step is to play for the senior team; that's certainly the aim and hopefully this move will help in the long run."

[eastie]

Apparantley Small Heath have accepted two bids from Premiership clubs for Nathan Redmond. Could one of them be us bearing in mind we've lost N'Zogbia possibly until the new year? Fits in with Lambert's young player philosophy i suppose.

No!

@thegoalzone: We understand the two bids for Nathan Redmond are from Norwich and Swansea.

[baddowvillans]

OK so I know it wont be popular but I see wolves have listed Henry. Yes I know his reputation but ive always thought he is a better player rhan he is given credit for. To be honest I would rather see him KEA coming on to shore up the midfield and he is 2 years younger than Barry

[pauliewalnuts]

OK so I know it wont be popular but I see wolves have listed Henry. Yes I know his reputation but ive always thought he is a better player rhan he is given credit for. To be honest I would rather see him KEA coming on to shore up the midfield and he is 2 years younger than Barry

[paulcomben]

OK so I know it wont be popular but I see wolves have listed Henry. Yes I know his reputation but ive always thought he is a better player rhan he is given credit for. To be honest I would rather see him KEA coming on to shore up the midfield and he is 2 years younger than Barry

Presumably a non serious provocative suggestion. Bad disciplinary record when in the Prem and relegated twice in 2 seasons. Ditto Roger Johnson, before somebody mentions him. So many people on here are unbelievably blind and deaf to what is going on at Villa under Lambert.

[PaulWinch again]

Derrick Williams is determined to forge a career on the strong principles he has learnt over his time at Villa having completed a move to Bristol City.

The 20-year-old defender emerged through the Villa Academy to play in every round of the 2009-10 FA Youth Cup as Villa progressed to the final before losing to Chelsea over two legs.

He also made a significant contribution to Villa's success in the reserve league and NextGen Series in 2011-12 and the Republic of Ireland U21 international's form propelled him to the fringes of the first team.

"I want to make a career for myself and I'm grateful for the great start I've been given by Aston Villa and coming through the Villa Academy," Williams said.

"Bristol City were interested and it's a big club. I'm looking forward to the challenge.

"I needed to take this step. I hope it's the right decision.

"I have no issues dropping down to League One. The club's aim is to bounce back stronger and it's a great goal to have.

"I just can't wait to get going now and meet all the lads on Thursday. I'm a bit nervous but I'm certainly looking forward to it.

"I did my YT at Villa from the age of 16 and worked with the likes of Kevin Macdonald and Tony McAndrew.

"I've been playing reserve team football for the last three years and it comes to a stage when you want to play for the first team.

"I've also played for the Under-19s and Under-21s for Ireland. The next step is to play for the senior team; that's certainly the aim and hopefully this move will help in the long run."

Sounds like a sensible lad to be honest.

[eastie]

Bit surprised we released williams to be honest - might have been a better option to just loan him out for a year and see how he progressed.

[curiousorange]

Bit surprised we released williams to be honest - might have been a better option to just loan him out for a year and see how he progressed.

You'll probably find he enquired with Lambert what his chances were of making the first team this season, was told not very high, and so was offered the chance to leave. Not every player that goes is because we don't want to keep them.

[baddowvillans]

Paul. Provocative yes as I reflected and I am not talking starting 11 but if you cant see that there were times last season when we needed someone to demonstrate steel and drive us forward then I fear it is you who need the white stick not me. Its about balance and right now the squad doesnt have it

[eastie]

Paul. Provocative yes as I reflected and I am not talking starting 11 but if you cant see that there were times last season when we needed someone to demonstrate steel and drive us forward then I fear it is you who need the white stick not me. Its about balance and right now the squad doesnt have it

We do need that steel and drive you mention but Karl Henry is not the man to provide it in my opinion.

[eastie]

@nigel_spink: Gareth Barry? Adds valuable experience to the team @avfc hope he's still hungry??

[LeeB]

Paul. Provocative yes as I reflected and I am not talking starting 11 but if you cant see that there were times last season when we needed someone to demonstrate steel and drive us forward then I fear it is you who need the white stick not me. Its about balance and right now the squad doesnt have it

Karl Henry would provide 'balance' in the same way a lump of concrete does in a sackful of kittens.

[baddowvillans]

I understand Eastie and I promise he wasnt on my christmas list. I just think barry isnt that kind of player and the only person talking about belhanda is the montpelier chairman - very odd.

Lets hope we find someone

[KevinGage]

OK so I know it wont be popular but I see wolves have listed Henry. Yes I know his reputation but ive always thought he is a better player rhan he is given credit for. To be honest I would rather see him KEA coming on to shore up the midfield and he is 2 years younger than Barry

Only if we could pair him with Cattermole.

Otherwise it's a ludicrous idea.