Summer 2015 - Transfer Rumours, Speculation & Suggestions

[Holte L2]

Just had the tweet come through.  Looks an interesting signing. Can't help but think this reminds of when we signed Luna!

[Matt Collins]

Buying a 28 year old Spanish defender valued at half a million is about as far from the sort of signing I expected Sherwood to make as seems possible

[UK Redsox]

Out of nowhere seemingly.

Bacuna, Hutton, Amavi, Richardson, Bennett, Richards, Cissokho (probably leaving) and this fella all at fullback, so I wonder how we're arranging this.

"Why isn't Richards playing full-back ?" is rapidly turning into another "Why didn't Barry take the penalty?"

[Matt Collins]

I think he sees bacuna in midfield (I don't at all)

Despite various rumours that Bennett will be back up I don't think he's been anywhere to be seen yet?

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When I came out of Wembley and proclaimed that Sherwood could get rid of the whole lot of them for all I care, I didn't think he was actually listening.

Apart from Captain Clacker of course.

[Dante Lavelli]

Buying a 28 year old Spanish defender valued at half a million is about as far from the sort of signing I expected Sherwood to make as seems possible

Wasn't Reilly with us before?  So it might be that this link have resurfaced because he has rejoined the club.  I get the impression that most of the signings are a Reilly thing and would not be surprised if/when Sherwood's picks join later in the window (eg when Spurs are trying to get rid of the players).

[Matt Collins]

Buying a 28 year old Spanish defender valued at half a million is about as far from the sort of signing I expected Sherwood to make as seems possible

Wasn't Reilly with us before?  So it might be that this link have resurfaced because he has rejoined the club.  I get the impression that most of the signings are a Reilly thing and would not be surprised if/when Sherwood's picks join later in the window (eg when Spurs are trying to get rid of the players).

That's what I've been wondering. Fine as long as Sherwood is genuinely happy w the players. He's been a bit quiet of late.

[Villatillidie25]

On ssn now

[aev]

What is his name ?

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

Jose Angel Crespo.

Just reported on 5Live that a bid has been accepted.

[Matt Collins]

I think it's right that Sherwood vetoed the director of football appt? He might feel he has a de facto one now anyway perhaps

Tho I think he personally went over there to do the deal. And there was me hoping it Was for Sergi darder

[Tom_Mc9?]

It's not implausable that we'd be after two players from over there.

[villabear]

From Sky Sports transfer thingy

VILLA TO SIGN CRESPO

Aston Villa have reached an agreement with Cordoba for the transfer of right-back Jose Angel Crespo, according to the Segunda Division side.

Crespo, 28, played 27 times for relegated Cordoba last year, and represented Spain at Under-21 level four times.

[LeeB]

From Sky Sports transfer thingy

VILLA TO SIGN CRESPO

Aston Villa have reached an agreement with Cordoba for the transfer of right-back Jose Angel Crespo, according to the Segunda Division side.

Crespo, 28, played 27 times for relegated Cordoba last year, and represented Spain at Under-21 level four times.

It is an amusingly similar profile to that of the hapless Tony Moon. Let's hope he fares better.

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Sherwood has been involved in all the transfers, so I think its safe to say he wants these players, even if he didn't identify them all.

That he's got a good scouting team finding them for his approval, with the head of recruitment joining in on convincing them, that he has somebody who can make the offers and put the contracts in place, is surely only a good thing, so Tim can move on to the next target.

When you put that into context, together with his extensive coaching set up and compare it to Lambert having to do all the above on his own last summer, its as if we've suddenly entered the 21st century.