The January 2015 Transfer Rumour Thread

[saunders_heroes]

Milner left first chance he got = snide, but Barry, who tried to leave unsuccessfully three times before he finally did isn't?

I like them both and wish we still had them. I had no problem with how they both left, ultimately it made sense for them and they have the money and medals to show for it, but Barry had far more episodes of snideyness than Milner, as his career at us shows.

Barry gave nothing but 100% for Villa for 11 seasons, that's the main thing.

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And Milner gave his all too for the time he was with us. Neither left in a snidey manner.

[aev]

Milner left first chance he got = snide, but Barry, who tried to leave unsuccessfully three times before he finally did isn't?

I like them both and wish we still had them. I had no problem with how they both left, ultimately it made sense for them and they have the money and medals to show for it, but Barry had far more episodes of snideyness than Milner, as his career at us shows.

Barry gave nothing but 100% for Villa for 11 seasons, that's the main thing.

Fine.

Neither of them will be with us any time soon let's move on to more pressing matters.

[Clampy]

The problem with Barry leaving was the way he left for me. Firstly that pathetic whiny NOTW interview complete with picture of him looking sorry for himself. Secondly, saying in the same interview he would only leave us for a team playing Champions League football, then joining a team who wasn't.

[eamonn]

Yeah but Man City's ascent was in the post by then and he was soon proved right. They're both ambitious professionals and I think they both retain affection for the club. They moved on, Villa got stuck.

[saunders_heroes]

And Milner gave his all too for the time he was with us. Neither left in a snidey manner.

Which brings me back to the original point. Barry is vilified after 11 years service while Milner is welcomed back as the prodigal son after just 2 or 3 years.

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At the time people were saying that, but as Eamonn says, it was with the full knowledge that a team backed the endless billions that City are, it was only a matter of time.

[fbriai]

Milner left first chance he got = snide, but Barry, who tried to leave unsuccessfully three times before he finally did isn't?

I like them both and wish we still had them. I had no problem with how they both left, ultimately it made sense for them and they have the money and medals to show for it, but Barry had far more episodes of snideyness than Milner, as his career at us shows.

Barry gave nothing but 100% for Villa for 11 seasons, that's the main thing.

Fine.

Neither of them will be with us any time soon let's move on to more pressing matters.

Nice try, Ev.

Right then, I'll have a go: Express&Star: Lazio, Aston Villa su Ciani

Moves towards the exit at Lazio, who could take advantage of the winter transfer window to reduce squad numbers and, in particular, to release Michael Ciani. The defender, who is not in manager Stegano Pioli's plans, could end the season in the Premier League.

According to the Express & Star, Aston Villa could soon make a move for the French player, whose contract is nearing an end and which Lazio do not intend to renew for next season.

So there you go. It's an Italian article, quoting the Express & Star. Read into that what you will. We bought Kozak from Lazio, so there may be something in it, in the sense that it wouldn't be completely untried terrain.

[Mister E]

The problem with Barry leaving was the way he left for me. Firstly that pathetic whiny NOTW interview complete with picture of him looking sorry for himself. Secondly, saying in the same interview he would only leave us for a team playing Champions League football, then joining a team who wasn't.

Nah, not for me.
GazzaBazza gave us his best years, despite our mediocrity. I admire him for that and am not bothered if he made a media gaff during his prolonged exit.

[dekko]

*comes home from work, checks H&V*

'Wow transfer thread has 5 more pages since this morning!  A new signing!'

*reads 5 pages of chat about two players who left the club 5 years ago*

[Mister E]

Moves towards the exit at Lazio, who could take advantage of the winter transfer window to reduce squad numbers and, in particular, to release Michael Ciani. The defender, who is not in manager Stegano Pioli's plans, could end the season in the Premier League.

According to the Express & Star, Aston Villa could soon make a move for the French player, whose contract is nearing an end and which Lazio do not intend to renew for next season.

So there you go. It's an Italian article, quoting the Express & Star. Read into that what you will. We bought Kozak from Lazio, so there may be something in it, in the sense that it wouldn't be completely untried terrain.

He's nearly 31. Is it likely?

[fbriai]

Well, he tried to sign the 31-year-old Hoolahan last January, so I suppose we can't rule it out entirely on those grounds.

That said, it is highly likely just some spurious claim doing the rounds. I think they've just taken it from the E&S website: Transfer Rumours - January 20

[David_Nab]

Latest press conference says Sinclair deal dead and likely to be no more business this window  ..oh joy

[fbriai]

Latest press conference says Sinclair deal dead and likely to be no more business this window  ..oh joy

So anyway, Gareth Barry and James Milner...

[wolfman999]

Latest press conference says Sinclair deal dead and likely to be no more business this window  ..oh joy

Good to see our owner is showing his support for our under pressure manager by backing him to the hilt. thank goodness we haven't got one of those foreign owners who talk big but don't deliver on their promises.