Summer 2013: Villa Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours

[Malandro]

I have a lot of faith in Paul Lambert except where central defence is concerned, he is obviously happy with the 4 centre backs we have but I just cannot see why, that area of the team may well be our achilles heel for the 2nd season on the trot and may well see us struggle again next season,
I obviously hope I am wrong.

My thoughts exactly, we are still relying on Okore to be a success. If he isn't or he is injured for any length of time...
I don't have the concerns that I had in January, but I really don't want to see the opposition licking their lips like they were last year.

[Matt C]

Ireland and Given off to, er, Doncaster?

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-transfer-news-stephen-2086709

[ciggiesnbeer]

[olaftab]

Well how the mighty have fallen!

[Joshua Fineman]

No quotes, and its the Mirror... But please let it be true!

[ozzjim]

It says a lot about, apart from Bent, the so called bomb squad that the clubs interested appear to be second tier sides. Lambert has their ability marked. Bannan to Blackburn, fonz to Wolves, mutton to mallorca, Given and Ireland to Doncaster. I think it says a lot about them.

[Percy McCarthy]

It says a lot about, apart from Bent, the so called bomb squad that the clubs interested appear to be second tier sides. Lambert has their ability marked. Bannan to Blackburn, fonz to Wolves, mutton to mallorca, Given and Ireland to Doncaster. I think it says a lot about them.

Indeed, but none of them have gone yet have they? We were celebrating Hutton's departure the other day and then the fucker turns up in the squad number list.

I ask again - has he gone or not?

[ciggiesnbeer]

No quotes, and its the Mirror... But please let it be true!

Yeah I want these bastards gone. I was feeling generous for a few weeks, but now? They just need to piss off.

[UK Redsox]

Ireland and Given off to, er, Doncaster?

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-transfer-news-stephen-2086709

What have Doncaster ever done to us to deserve this ? .................... Oh wait ...........................

[supertom]

Hopefully we tie these deals up soon and get them out. In all honesty, as it seems with Hutton. I'd negotiate Ireland out of his contract if possible. Let him move their permanently rather than on loan. It'd make more sense. In terms of Given, perhaps if we have a recall option it could suit us if Guzan goes off injured and Steer isn't quite ready.

We seem to have 8 odd players on the bomb squad so perhaps once we've trimmed that by half, Lambert will be given the greenlight to make 1-2 more signings. Full understand if we're holding off at the minute because our squad on paper is very big now, and that's not including half a dozen very promising nippers coming through, who conceivably could have some impact in the coming season if the fates allow.

[Michel Sibble]

No quotes, and its the Mirror... But please let it be true!

Yeah I want these bastards gone. I was feeling generous for a few weeks, but now? They just need to piss off.

Bit harsh calling Given a bastard.

Ireland however...

[johnny from donny]

Don't get too excited just yet. Rovers are still in talks with the Irish consortium who are planning to plough cash in according to local sources, (this is local press and a few fans with relatives who work there, not claiming to be itk) until then all transfers are on hold until Dickov confirms his budget.

[Yossarian]

Ireland and Given off to, er, Doncaster?

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-transfer-news-stephen-2086709

What have Doncaster ever done to us to deserve this ? .................... Oh wait ...........................

I have a soft spot for Doncaster ever since we played them in the cup a few years ago.

[Marlon From Bearwood]

Ireland and Given off to, er, Doncaster?

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-transfer-news-stephen-2086709

What have Doncaster ever done to us to deserve this ? .................... Oh wait ...........................

I have a soft spot for Doncaster ever since we played them in the cup a few years ago.

We've played them twice in the cup in the last few years. I wouldn't imagine the first one led to many of our fans developing a soft spot for them.

[Marlon From Bearwood]

It says a lot about, apart from Bent, the so called bomb squad that the clubs interested appear to be second tier sides. Lambert has their ability marked. Bannan to Blackburn, fonz to Wolves, mutton to mallorca, Given and Ireland to Doncaster. I think it says a lot about them.

Indeed, but none of them have gone yet have they? We were celebrating Hutton's departure the other day and then the fucker turns up in the squad number list.

I ask again - has he gone or not?

I don't think Hutton has gone yet. If he does go to Mallorca I would imagnine we'd still be paying the majority of his wages. They were struggling to match his wages when in the top flight, and they've now been relegated.