Summer 2015 - Transfer Rumours, Speculation & Suggestions

[PaulWinch again]

Ljajic looks pretty decent, but I do think we need an actual striker.

[Marlon From Bearwood]

I saw Roma a couple of times last season and Gervinho was proper pish.

[footyskillz]

Ljajic coming in is smart move and shows that there will be adaptable formations during season... Here's hoping!!. Sherwood though partly in wanting to learn should be playing the players , team and formation against opposition however there already seems to be a rigidity that not allowing the right changes apart from shoving a big man up top. That said there are now a variety of options in place. I think looking  4-3-3 and 4-1-3-1-2 and 4-2-4-1 . What's essential is Westwood and Sanchez and veretout gueye combinations with Gardner coming in also. Now these players will be taking the ball and starting attacks as well as covering the the full backs who will providing the width  in attacks. BUT what's important is the way these midfielders play this role. Whilst at the other end a high pressing game from the front and wings is needed. Now different blokes for different strokes tactics Tim wilko and the boys need to be picking the right players for each match. Gabby is in team not only for experience but the pace . The attacking midfielders being brought in I hope aren't all just going to be drifting inside whilst the full backs are elected to get get forward. What is essential depending on opposition and how games I going is the fluidity and adaptability of the players. Sherwood choosing his 3 number '10s' behind the striker vs to my preffered front three who press from the top is an interesting watch. I like a mixture combination if I'm honest and a high pressing game from the front men and attacking midfielders not just the middle men would imo yeild more attacks, opportunity and goal threat.

Consider having ljajic ,Sinclair who has pace as a striker or ayew but consider them as front 3. Also. consider grelaish , Gil, traroe behind gestade add Gabby in the mix and young Robinson then we re talking. However the full backs are expected to get forward and the mid field expected to cover. If there's a midfield if  attackers who just cut in without movement apart from the full backs then break downs and lack of goals will occur. The overlapping runs of these full backs Bacuna and amavi and combination play can see channeled opens up. Look kolarov and sterling other night this is what we want to see from amavi and that's what he can do if team plays correctly. He made mistake in defence but forward wise he's capable.

Now the attacking midfielder role is important either with a diamond or just off as much as out wide. The players at villa this season who will get the most goals are Sinclair ayew and traroe . Gabby will miss the most chances! Gestede isn't counted as he's a striker out and out. If we add ljajic to this then that's 4 players. I also add Gil and grealish as well as full backs and then we see the only issues are the lack of goals from veretout , gardner Westwood, Sanchez and geyeue however as long as the play is right that won't be an issue as they will be the ball winners and main defenders , coveres and joining attacks and blocks as and when. The atacking midfilders must be pressing and moving and looking for the ball For me what's most encouraging therefore is that Wilkins, Cowans and Sherwood himself are midfielders.

[Dave]

That said there are now a variety of options in place. I think looking  4-3-3 and 4-1-3-1-2 and 4-2-4-1 .

How many players do you think we're allowed to use at once?

[Percy McCarthy]

That said there are now a variety of options in place. I think looking  4-3-3 and 4-1-3-1-2 and 4-2-4-1 .

How many players do you think we're allowed to use at once?

I think on his second two formations he's advocating four goalies, hence the need for only one or two defenders.

[brian green]

More to the point Dave, how many footyskillz are there?

[VILLA MOLE]

That said there are now a variety of options in place. I think looking  4-3-3 and 4-1-3-1-2 and 4-2-4-1 .

How many players do you think we're allowed to use at once?

my eyes hurt 

[manic-road]

That said there are now a variety of options in place. I think looking  4-3-3 and 4-1-3-1-2 and 4-2-4-1 .

How many players do you think we're allowed to use at once?

my eyes hurt 

I quite like the look of that 4-2-4-1 formation, but I think the officials might rumble us having an extra player on the pitch.

[CJ]

I think we should ditch any flashy diamond formation and just play a straightforward 4-4-4

[curiousorange]

I would go 4-4-4-4-2-4-4, a la Pop from The League of Gentlemen.

[oldtimernow]

i'd go 1-2-3 1-2-3 and just waltz through opponents

[JUAN PABLO]

Has ngzobia and Cole gone yet please

[KRS]

Adem Ljajic? Just been reported on SSN that a deal is all but done...checked his YouTube highlights and he's a player for sure...young, talented, skilful, good shot and likes to score goals. For me he's definitely the kind of players we're missing and could easily be used/converted to a striker rather than attacking midfielder.

Obviously its what TS thinks that counts...its looking like he could for total football up front with players being interchangeable and rotating positions (unlikely) or he can see Ljajic as being the perfect partner for Gestede or Ayew in a 442 (more likely). Either way, theres no doubt that if we sign him then he's another young talent to add to this exciting team/squad he's building.

I'd also be very surprised if sign another forward if we do close the deal for Ljajic...simply because we wont need one.

edit: YouTube highlights...he's a goal scorer if I ever saw one...

[JUAN PABLO]

Stones has handed in transfer request . He looked crap the other day so not sure if we need him 😝

[Steve R]

Adem Ljajic? ...

edit: YouTube highlights...he's a goal scorer if I ever saw one...

[... youtube clip...]

That chance he gets on 58 secs is not unlike the one Gabby had at Palace on Saturday. Different outcome.