Summer 2013: Villa Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours

[PaulWinch again]

I hope we are buying him, but it's hardly concrete yet.

[Malandro]

I hope we are buying him, but it's hardly concrete yet.

I've not seen him play at all, although he has impressive stats in the Bundesliga

[Ads]

It could just be that the news has taken a week to filter round into the Japanese sports pages.

[JUAN PABLO]

a few Villa shirts sales in Japan as well I suppose .  If we did buy him.

[supertom]

I wouldn't mind Ba under the right circumstances. If Chelsea continued a percentage of his wages, which I'd guess they'd only do if Benteke went to them, it might be worth it. Otherwise maybe they could pay Ba off and he'd consider a wage drop.
As for the Bent comparison, they do have similarities but Ba's touch and body strength is better. He holds it up more effectively. He's probably a little quicker at the minute too. I think Bent's lost a couple of yards of pace in the last 18 months.

I don't think Lambert would be considering Ba to be honest though, but he is proven at this level. He's gone to Chelsea and been a bit part player.

[SashasGrandad]

Robin Van Persie was alright  I suppose.  That Ruud Van Nistelroy had his moments. Ruud Gullitt too. Though to be fair I always preferred Dennis Bergkamp - who was of course - not a patch on Patrick Kluivert or indeed Marco Van Basten - and none of them ever matched Johann Cryuff - but I take your point.

Not had chance to read this before now...


Cryuff wasn't a striker and never played in England

There was a night in the late 70's when he played 80 minutes at Villa Park - greatest performance I have ever witnessed there.

Greater than Brian on a good day?

I would have to say yes - just because Cruyff would go back and help out in defence when he got bored.

[Miguelito]

Couple of suggestions today that we're in for Sam Bryam, young Leeds RB

i know a few Leeds fans and they're all raving about this kid. Would be excellent back up to Lowton, but i think Leeds rate him highly and might cost a fair few quid.

[sonlyme]

I think we might well have a fair few quid shortly.

[pauliewalnuts]

Robin Van Persie was alright  I suppose.  That Ruud Van Nistelroy had his moments. Ruud Gullitt too. Though to be fair I always preferred Dennis Bergkamp - who was of course - not a patch on Patrick Kluivert or indeed Marco Van Basten - and none of them ever matched Johann Cryuff - but I take your point.

Not had chance to read this before now...


Cryuff wasn't a striker and never played in England

There was a night in the late 70's when he played 80 minutes at Villa Park - greatest performance I have ever witnessed there.

Greater than Brian on a good day?

I would have to say yes - just because Cruyff would go back and help out in defence when he got bored.

Smoking a fag as he did so.

The best side I ever saw at Villa Park was Juventus in 1983. By an absolute mile, too.

[JUAN PABLO]

Couple of suggestions today that we're in for Sam Bryam, young Leeds RB

i know a few Leeds fans and they're all raving about this kid. Would be excellent back up to Lowton, but i think Leeds rate him highly and might cost a fair few quid.

they would want big money. He like the new Luke shaw of right backs .   Probably be a Arsenal signing or someone like them

[nick harper]

Robin Van Persie was alright  I suppose.  That Ruud Van Nistelroy had his moments. Ruud Gullitt too. Though to be fair I always preferred Dennis Bergkamp - who was of course - not a patch on Patrick Kluivert or indeed Marco Van Basten - and none of them ever matched Johann Cryuff - but I take your point.

Not had chance to read this before now...


Cryuff wasn't a striker and never played in England

There was a night in the late 70's when he played 80 minutes at Villa Park - greatest performance I have ever witnessed there.

Greater than Brian on a good day?

I would have to say yes - just because Cruyff would go back and help out in defence when he got bored.

Smoking a fag as he did so.

The best side I ever saw at Villa Park was Juventus in 1983. By an absolute mile, too.

Indeed, that was 9 of the Italian side that won the World Cup in 82 plus Platini and Boniek. A privelege to be there that night because we gave them a really good game and Sid scored a beauty.

[sirlordbaltimore]

I'm not sure I could see the logic in signing Ba, aged 28 with his injury legacy (and no doubt mad wages) whilst shipping out Bent who we already own and offers pretty much the same thing to their side

[sid1964]

Juventus that night were brilliant, and if I remember rightly did we score first in the away leg

Best player I have had the pleasure of seeing - Cruyff, he was phenominal against us

[Steve R]

Couple of suggestions today that we're in for Sam Bryam, young Leeds RB

i know a few Leeds fans and they're all raving about this kid. Would be excellent back up to Lowton, but i think Leeds rate him highly and might cost a fair few quid.

they would want big money. He like the new Luke shaw of right backs .   Probably be a Arsenal signing or someone like them

We could do a Spurs on them and offer any of Given, Hutton, Ireland, Bannan and Delfouneso in addition to £500k in cash.

[oldham_villa]

Robin Van Persie was alright  I suppose.  That Ruud Van Nistelroy had his moments. Ruud Gullitt too. Though to be fair I always preferred Dennis Bergkamp - who was of course - not a patch on Patrick Kluivert or indeed Marco Van Basten - and none of them ever matched Johann Cryuff - but I take your point.

Not had chance to read this before now...


Cryuff wasn't a striker and never played in England

There was a night in the late 70's when he played 80 minutes at Villa Park - greatest performance I have ever witnessed there.

Greater than Brian on a good day?

I would have to say yes - just because Cruyff would go back and help out in defence when he got bored.

Smoking a fag as he did so.

The best side I ever saw at Villa Park was Juventus in 1983. By an absolute mile, too.

I wonder how we would have fared in the match at Villa Park had Allan Evans been playing? Des Bremner was no way as efficient at centre half

Nick