Summer 2013: Villa Transfers, Speculation, Suggestions and Rumours

[Joshua Fineman]

It's all gone a bit quiet on the links/itk scene, and nothing from Mr Lambert.  Starting to think we've already done all of our business...

[Mister E]

I think we need creativity and guile rather than energy.

Agree.  Was listening to Talksport earlier and they were talking about the possibility of Mata leaving Chelsea and him not really being too mobile but making up for it with his quality on the ball.  I don't think players really need to be very mobile and athletic to play in the "number 10 role", but vision ad quality on the ball are musts. 

Obviously we won't be in the market for Mata, but we could do with finding a young up and coming version of him.   

I'm not entirely sure I agree. 

Our style is a high tempo/in your face brand of football where everyone puts in a real shift each game.  It was mentioned on some radio station I had on over the weekend that this might be one reason for having such a young side - so they have the energy to do this for 90 minutes.  We also seem to have a good team spirit.

The question is, does either get harmed by what you're suggesting?  If we've got a weak link in the closing down, that lessens us a lot.  And what happens to the team spirit if one player isn't pulling their weight?

I have no doubt that Lambert would love that extra quality in there, but I think he'd only take it with a player who also gets about the pitch as much as everyone else.  Think of a Stephen Gerrard more than a Juan Mata.     

Your logic, CJ, suggests Wigan's  McCarthy or Derby's Hughes; or something somewhat similar.

[RussellC]

Apparently Sochaux are about to take Razak Boukari on loan from Wolves. This could possibly free-up that Boudebouz who we've been linked with...?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2389521/Aston-Villa-scouts-watch-Sochaux-winger-Ryad-Boudebouz.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

[mr woo]

It's all gone a bit quiet on the links/itk scene, and nothing from Mr Lambert.  Starting to think we've already done all of our business...

Apparently Paul Faulkner was alleged to have said at Saturday's game that we are in for one more. No names were mentioned but the player was said by PF to be one that will 'make a difference'. Whatever that means.

[Des Little]

It's all gone a bit quiet on the links/itk scene, and nothing from Mr Lambert.  Starting to think we've already done all of our business...

Apparently Paul Faulkner was alleged to have said at Saturday's game that we are in for one more. No names were mentioned but the player was said by PF to be one that will 'make a difference'. Whatever that means.

Rooney on loan.  Nailed on.  Or something.

[pauliewalnuts]

It's all gone a bit quiet on the links/itk scene, and nothing from Mr Lambert.  Starting to think we've already done all of our business...

Apparently Paul Faulkner was alleged to have said at Saturday's game that we are in for one more. No names were mentioned but the player was said by PF to be one that will 'make a difference'. Whatever that means.

Where did you read that?

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[eastie]

Sounds very unlike faulkner to make a comment like that ,probably taken out of context i imagine.

May have said if the right player became available that would make a difference then we would be interested or something similar.

[Toronto Villa]

It's all gone a bit quiet on the links/itk scene, and nothing from Mr Lambert.  Starting to think we've already done all of our business...

Apparently Paul Faulkner was alleged to have said at Saturday's game that we are in for one more. No names were mentioned but the player was said by PF to be one that will 'make a difference'. Whatever that means.

Where did you read that?

could it be a case a of Chinese whispers and what he might have said is that the club would only sign a player if that player would really make a difference. I assume they wouldn't sign any player without serious thought and consideration. Just doesn't seem to be the way we operate anymore.

[Salsa Party Animal]

It would be nice if we could make a move asap so we can have enough time for Plan B if needed.

[RussellC]

I see Ben Foster is out for 12 weeks. Wonder if they might see Shay Given as potential cover for a season...?

[eastie]

I see Ben Foster is out for 12 weeks. Wonder if they might see Shay Given as potential cover for a season...?

Didnt Shay  play for newcastle when Clarke was coach under ruud gullit?
Might be a goer.

[andrew08]

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'could it be a case a of Chinese whispers'
Thats the punch line in Joke of the Year isn't it?

Anyway we still haven't resolved the defensive issues, but to be fair to PL we haven't had Sylia in the side yet. If this was the Jan window I'd be a bit more concerned but lets see how we go first. However I expect some journeyman 6ft 4 centre half to score from a corner tomorrow.

[timeoutbigbar]

It's all gone a bit quiet on the links/itk scene, and nothing from Mr Lambert.  Starting to think we've already done all of our business...

Apparently Paul Faulkner was alleged to have said at Saturday's game that we are in for one more. No names were mentioned but the player was said by PF to be one that will 'make a difference'. Whatever that means.

Wasn't that what the club said before unveiling Simon Dawkins?  If it's that sort of difference, I'll pass thanks.

[eastie]

@MatKendrick: Lambert on transfers: "There won't be any major movement but if something comes up and we think it's right, we'll look at it." #avfc