Summer 2013: Villa Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours

[Mazrim]

They can, but I don't see why they would.

If this is to my comment, because if he's not going to figure, they may as well get him out and get something for him. Exactly the situation we're in with the so called bomb squad.

[LeeB]

They can, but I don't see why they would.

If this is to my comment, because if he's not going to figure, they may as well get him out and get something for him. Exactly the situation we're in with the so called bomb squad.

I don't see the point.

He's no better, in fact he's not as good as the three who finished last season for us.

What we need is a German.

[Dante Lavelli]

They can, but I don't see why they would.

If this is to my comment, because if he's not going to figure, they may as well get him out and get something for him. Exactly the situation we're in with the so called bomb squad.

Agreed.  Such players use up people's time, either coaching or merely admin.  They're also likely to bring the mood down within the club.  And whilst it's yet to be tested clubs still need to try and adhere to the financial fair play rules.

With regards to the loan v buy issue - surely we're better loaning him on the basis that a fee is agreed.
If he is made of [something that breaks easily] then we're not burdened by a 4 year contract. 

[Mazrim]

They can, but I don't see why they would.

If this is to my comment, because if he's not going to figure, they may as well get him out and get something for him. Exactly the situation we're in with the so called bomb squad.

I don't see the point.

He's no better, in fact he's not as good as the three who finished last season for us.

What we need is a German.

Well, I wonder how his lack of playing time as left him but a couple of seasons ago he was a very promising player indeed.

Not opposed to getting a German in. Our scout seems to be going from nation to nation, recruiting one from each like Hawk the Slayer.
"Old woman, who next?"
"Seek the one they call the German. You must journey through the Black Forest...etc."

[JJ-AV]

Ross Turnbull has signed for Doncaster. Guess Given isn't going there then.

[Mister E]

The only young English option who fits the bill is Will Hughes - Youtube vid, who is a far better player than Henderson or Rodwell were before their moves, he wouldn't be cheap (£12-15m from what I've seen on the internet) but he's a special talent and whoever takes the risk on him will have a great player on their hands.

We should offer Hutton, Bannan and the Fonz plus a season long loan of Donacien.  I could see us continuing to pay the wages of the bomb squad members but if the fee dropped to say £7m it could be worth it for all parties. 

Will Hughes is very good - why is no one else in the hunt for him?

[LeeB]

They can, but I don't see why they would.

If this is to my comment, because if he's not going to figure, they may as well get him out and get something for him. Exactly the situation we're in with the so called bomb squad.

I don't see the point.

He's no better, in fact he's not as good as the three who finished last season for us.

What we need is a German.

Well, I wonder how his lack of playing time as left him but a couple of seasons ago he was a very promising player indeed.

Not opposed to getting a German in. Our scout seems to be going from nation to nation, recruiting one from each like Hawk the Slayer.
"Old woman, who next?"
"Seek the one they call the German. You must journey through the Black Forest...etc."

"Go beyond the forest seeker, and look for the one called Goretzka at Bochum, if Championship Manager is anything to go by"

"He's just gone to Schalke"

"Bollocks"

[Percy McCarthy]

They can, but I don't see why they would.

If this is to my comment, because if he's not going to figure, they may as well get him out and get something for him. Exactly the situation we're in with the so called bomb squad.

I don't see the point.

He's no better, in fact he's not as good as the three who finished last season for us.

What we need is a German.

Well, I wonder how his lack of playing time as left him but a couple of seasons ago he was a very promising player indeed.

Not opposed to getting a German in. Our scout seems to be going from nation to nation, recruiting one from each like Hawk the Slayer.
"Old woman, who next?"
"Seek the one they call the German. You must journey through the Black Forest...etc."

"Go beyond the forest seeker, and look for the one called Goretzka at Bochum, if Championship Manager is anything to go by"

"He's just gone to Schalke"

"Bollocks"

Lulz

[eamonn]

Wud defo be a canned laughter response alrite.

[Percy McCarthy]

Wud defo be a canned laughter response alrite.

Is that what 'lulz' means? I didn't mean it like that, I thought it was funny.

[ADVILLAFAN]

Ross Turnbull has signed for Doncaster. Guess Given isn't going there then.

Turnbull may just be the worst keeper I've ever seen.

[supertom]

Ross Turnbull has signed for Doncaster. Guess Given isn't going there then.

Turnbull may just be the worst keeper I've ever seen.

I think Donny only have Sullivan and a youngster on their books in goal. They may be looking to sign 2 keepers and then let Sully go. It does appear that the Given deal is off though, but who knows, it may still happen.

I do think he's still got it in him to play in the top flight though.

[villa kicks]

The only young English option who fits the bill is Will Hughes - Youtube vid, who is a far better player than Henderson or Rodwell were before their moves, he wouldn't be cheap (£12-15m from what I've seen on the internet) but he's a special talent and whoever takes the risk on him will have a great player on their hands.

We should offer Hutton, Bannan and the Fonz plus a season long loan of Donacien.  I could see us continuing to pay the wages of the bomb squad members but if the fee dropped to say £7m it could be worth it for all parties. 

Will Hughes is very good - why is no one else in the hunt for him?

Jo Jo Shelvey is also up there and Swansea did some amazing business to bring him in. Watch him tonight in action against Malmo. The deal was that good a coup and is head and shoulders the best young english midfieldler signing made this window.

[LeeB]

I don't see the fuss with Shelvey.

As some wit on here once said, he plays like he's forgotten to take his boots out of the box.

[richard moore]

Never heard of Jo Jo Shelvey. I thought for a moment you meant John Jo Shelvey but he's utter shit so this must be some player I've never heard of? Who have Swansea signed him from?