Summer 2013: Villa Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours

[DrGonzo]

To be honest, I had never heard of Belhanda before he was brought up on this thread. And I'm sure I'm not the only one.

Which is why he is a nailed on signing.

[claretandbeer]

I've heard of tennis and cricket, but what the fuck is summer!?
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The time of the year when tennis and cricket happen. Much like most of the year, cold and wet but not quite as cold as winter.
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This should be in every guide book about Britain.Vital information and should be in the Tories exam of 'UK Citizenship'

[Dante Lavelli]

To be honest, I had never heard of Belhanda before he was brought up on this thread. And I'm sure I'm not the only one.

Same here , and I can say that about quite a few of our signings this summer too .

When Montpellier won the league in france the other year he was hearalded as one of the main reasons.  If he can be on my radar then I'd imagine a fair few others (most?) would have known about him.

To put that in context, I'd still struggle to name all of our signing this summer, let alone spell their names correctly.

[curiousorange]

It does seem that the optimism engendered by our fast action on signings is dissipating for some.

[Lastfootstamper]

It does seem that the optimism engendered by our fast action on signings is dissipating for some.

I'm not so sure. We're new to this early business malarky. I reckon it's more the manifestation of frustration at now having to wait seven sodding weeks to find out if they're any good, and the weather's doing its best to scupper any distractions we might've had!

[paulcomben]

It does seem that the optimism engendered by our fast action on signings is dissipating for some.

I'm not so sure. We're new to this early business malarky. I reckon it's more the manifestation of frustration at now having to wait seven sodding weeks to find out if they're any good, and the weather's doing its best to scupper any distractions we might've had!

Those 'some' want Villa to make last minute signings of players they've seen on Sky Sports. That has brought us nothing since 1996. (If then. Savo who?) The majority never support change in any walk of life. Villa need change & to seek some way of acquiring silverware.

[Colhint]

To be honest, I had never heard of Belhanda before he was brought up on this thread. And I'm sure I'm not the only one.

Same here , and I can say that about quite a few of our signings this summer too .

When Montpellier won the league in france the other year he was hearalded as one of the main reasons.  If he can be on my radar then I'd imagine a fair few others (most?) would have known about him.

To put that in context, I'd still struggle to name all of our signing this summer, let alone spell their names correctly.

I knew it, you're  Joe Kinnear really

[sonlyme]

Mutterings in the German media that Villa have gone in for Hiroshi Kiyotake - a midfielder currently playing for FC Nuremberg.  Maybe we can take him on a trial?

Promising young talent - represented Japan at all levels - just had his first season in Europe - the fans love him.  Jinky, slick, with a good shot and excellent movement.  Could this be what Stephen Ireland was meant to be?   Shish!


I especially like this Youtube showreel - Japanese Rock - it's something else.

[Toronto Villa]

It does seem that the optimism engendered by our fast action on signings is dissipating for some.

That's the mind playing tricks. Our new signings are ready to get going when we report back and once you start seeing pics on the OS you'll feel better that they are already in place. Other clubs are still chasing players. We are in a much better situation by having done a good amount of our business early.

[curiousorange]

It does seem that the optimism engendered by our fast action on signings is dissipating for some.

That's the mind playing tricks. Our new signings are ready to get going when we report back and once you start seeing pics on the OS you'll feel better that they are already in place. Other clubs are still chasing players. We are in a much better situation by having done a good amount of our business early.

I couldn't agree more. I've just noticed a few rumblings along the lines of 'It's nice to be linked to some players we've heard of, even only vaguely'.

[UK Redsox]

I especially like this Youtube showreel - Japanese Rock - it's something else.

Sign the Japanese bloke so the team can walk out to some "Flower Travellin' Band" or "Speed Glue and Shinki"

[Mike Jeffries]

I especially like this Youtube showreel - Japanese Rock - it's something else.

Sign the Japanese bloke so the team can walk out to some "Flower Travellin' Band" or "Speed Glue and Shinki"

Ha! The Music section has gone topside!

It would be great if that happened!!!!

[Holy Trinity]

Mutterings in the German media that Villa have gone in for Hiroshi Kiyotake - a midfielder currently playing for FC Nuremberg.  Maybe we can take him on a trial?

Promising young talent - represented Japan at all levels - just had his first season in Europe - the fans love him.  Jinky, slick, with a good shot and excellent movement.  Could this be what Stephen Ireland was meant to be?   Shish!


I especially like this Youtube showreel - Japanese Rock - it's something else.

well the news broke a few days ago and nothings happened either end so i doubt this one will happen. he might be back up if plan a fails

[Smirker]

Anyone heard anything about Belhanda?

[Caiphus]

I especially like this Youtube showreel - Japanese Rock - it's something else.

Sign the Japanese bloke so the team can walk out to some "Flower Travellin' Band" or "Speed Glue and Shinki"

Or some Blood Stain Child