Summer 2013: Villa Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours

[pauliewalnuts]

Like I said, I don't have a problem if the manager wants them out. I can see why he would. In fact, you'd need to be a bit slow on the uptake to not get why an 80k a week striker and a 70k a week keeper on your bench is a waste of money. That's what got us into a mess in the first place.

Not too sure of the wisdom of making it so public, though. It makes it clear just how desperate we are to get shot of them, which doesn't strike me as the best way to go about getting as much money as you can for an asset you want to sell.

Oh well, we'll see.

[Concrete John]

You're a better man than me pauliewalnuts. I couldn't honestly give a shit about them, they're dead to me anyway.

I think that's pretty much how I feel. Players are really just commodities these days. It's an elaborate game, when they're playing we pretend to care about each other but, deep down, know that they'll soon be the object of affection elsewhere and with scarcely a backwards glance as they go through the motions of ingratiating themselves to a new set of fans.

I know that the there is the odd exception but mostly we're all complicit in a huge deception.

And I know we're all human and that, but any hurt feelings are hugely compensated by their financial rewards.

I'm being made redundant tomorrow, six weeks money for six years service, so my heart bleeds for the unused footballer.

Sorry to hear that Lee - hope it all works out for you!

[pauliewalnuts]

You're a better man than me pauliewalnuts. I couldn't honestly give a shit about them, they're dead to me anyway.

I think that's pretty much how I feel. Players are really just commodities these days. It's an elaborate game, when they're playing we pretend to care about each other but, deep down, know that they'll soon be the object of affection elsewhere and with scarcely a backwards glance as they go through the motions of ingratiating themselves to a new set of fans.

I know that the there is the odd exception but mostly we're all complicit in a huge deception.

And I know we're all human and that, but any hurt feelings are hugely compensated by their financial rewards.

I'm being made redundant tomorrow, six weeks money for six years service, so my heart bleeds for the unused footballer.

Sorry to hear that Lee - hope it all works out for you!

Ditto, hope things take a turn for the better, Lee.

[PeterWithesShin]

All the best Lee, hope things get sorted for you soon.

[tomd2103]

I think a lot of the bomb squad will be moved on very late in the window so if we're looking to move players on before bringing in, for instance, an attacking midfielder then nothing may happen. There has been a lot of talk about that number 10 type though.

I can't see anything happening in defence unless it's a young right back as cover for Lowton and even then, Bacuna/Webb/Herd may be in Lambert's thoughts for that.

Including some musings from Paul Merson in yesterday's Evening Mail:

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/paul-merson-says-aston-villa-5378103

In the article it also says that Kendrick thinks there could be more players coming in, but only after some have left the club.

[VinnieChase84]

Being linked with Maloney coming back. Would you be keen for that? If he only cost £2m say then he could definately add something to our side. Plus we'd score free kicks again!

[pauliewalnuts]

Being linked with Maloney coming back. Would you be keen for that? If he only cost £2m say then he could definately add something to our side. Plus we'd score free kicks again!

Makes sense.

One short-arsed miserable, mopey Scottish player out, one short-arsed miserable, mopey Scottish player in.

[warleyboy]

Where's the link come from vinnie, cannot see where he would fit in, just do not see it.

[olaftab]

I'm being made redundant tomorrow, six weeks money for six years service, so my heart bleeds for the unused footballer.

That is bad news Lee and the payoff is dreadful but that's the Tory policy to thank for! I wish you best of luck in finding a new job and with you on these fuckers on circa £50k a week doing bugger all and couldn't care less about it.

[Concrete John]

It's hard to see Lambert going for an established PL player, and all that comes with them, unless they would really be a difference maker to us and be worth it.

As mush as I like wee Shaun, I don't think he would be.

[VinnieChase84]

Where's the link come from vinnie, cannot see where he would fit in, just do not see it.

Got told about it earlier from a fellow Villa fan and see his name come
Up a lot of twatter.
Don't see it myself either due to age etc we really need Bannan and Bent and Given to sod off sharpish if we have any hope of any other incoming's

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Being linked with Maloney coming back. Would you be keen for that? If he only cost £2m say then he could definately add something to our side. Plus we'd score free kicks again!

Makes sense.

One short-arsed miserable, mopey Scottish player out, one short-arsed miserable, mopey Scottish player in.

I met him back in May before the Wigan game and I have changed my opinion of him. 

I don’t think it’s fair to compare him with Bannan as wee Shaun seems to be chronically shy to me. I asked him why he looked like he wasn’t enjoying it when he scored (I mentioned his brace at the Bridge) and he said that was just him and he doesn’t know why he doesn’t smile.

A nice guy.

[Percy McCarthy]

Lee - good luck mate. I know you're a highly talented and skilled bloke, but if you're looking for something to tide you over for a bit try Staffline agency and ask about Chep.

[paulcomben]

From BBC Lancashire: "Blackburn manager Gary Bowyer says talks with Aston Villa's Barry Bannan have stopped, but a deal could be resurrected."

Oh dear, none of these players are moving willingly, are they. Probably hanging on in the hope of a PL club coming in for them later during the deadline scramble.

You can't blame them for holding out for the best deal. Plus no-one with any sense would move to Blackburn at the moment.

Yes indeed. I thought that when I first saw BB linked to that headless chickens club.

[tomd2103]

Where's the link come from vinnie, cannot see where he would fit in, just do not see it.

He could fit in an attacking midfield role or in one of the wide forward roles.  The thing about bringing in an attacking midfielder is that we would have to change shape in midfield from the flat three we saw at the end of last season to two defensive midfielders and an attacking player in front of them.  I think the latter would leave us exposed out wide again which could cause us problems.  If Maloney came, I could only really see him being on the bench for the time being due to the formation and we would probably be better off getting in a younger player on less money if that is the case.