Summer 2015 - Transfer Rumours, Speculation & Suggestions

[john e]

I think Sinclair is a winger, or "wide forward". I think Ayew counts, at least once/if he settles. Plus, there'll be games where Gil plays on the right, even though he's a no. 10.

When he gets into the box Sinclair's movement and anticipation is actually as good as any centre-forward we've had in recent times. The fact that he seems to score quite a few tap-ins shouldn't just be put down to coincidence. I don't want to get carried away but it looks like we might just be seeing him return to his Swansea form, which can only be a good thing.

It's a good point about the tap ins,
that's what good strikers do, get themselves into those positions by instinct

[passitsideways]

Ayew is really a striker and Gil is a number 10. I agree either can play wide

But put it this way. Against Sunderland I think we have to play with pace up top and down the flanks. If Adama is out who plays on the right?

I'd play Ayew or Gil on the right and Gestede up top. Back at Marseille, I think Ayew played a fair bit on the right (since they would've still had Remy or Gignac up top back then). I don't think pace by itself is that pressing a need, even against Sunderland.

Our left-sided options are Grealish, Sinclair, Adama can be switched there every now and then, and Gabby/Richardson as last resorts for 20 minutes at the end of games. Right-sided options are less convincing, we're certainly hoping Adama is ready soon and there's Gil as well, but I don't think it's that awful to have third and fourth options be the likes of Ayew, Bacuna, or even Veretout (although we'd obviously prefer that he quickly becomes an undisputed first-choice central midfielder).

[Arsey]

At the moment it would be hard to argue that Sinclair isn't the best striker we have.

[Matt Collins]

But can Sinclair do any sort of hold up play with his back to goal? I've Never seen it

On pace, I think villa, Leicester, palace and Norwich have all shown the way it can destroy Sunderland in the last few months. Simply has to be a massive part of the game plan

[OCD]

It was in the 4-0 win a few months ago.

[RussellC]

Hold onto your seats folks...

http://sport360.com/article/arabian-gulf-league/41361/bani-yas-make-enquiry-aston-villa-winger-charles-nzogbia

[in exile]

Hold onto your seats folks...

http://sport360.com/article/arabian-gulf-league/41361/bani-yas-make-enquiry-aston-villa-winger-charles-nzogbia

We may get actual money for him...amazing

[AVFC13]

Hold onto your seats folks...

http://sport360.com/article/arabian-gulf-league/41361/bani-yas-make-enquiry-aston-villa-winger-charles-nzogbia

We may get actual money for him...amazing

Money? I'd take a dirty sock and slap in the face to get him off our wage bill.

[Ron Manager]

The Sky Blues eh!   Either of them will do.

[john e]

Hold onto your seats folks...

http://sport360.com/article/arabian-gulf-league/41361/bani-yas-make-enquiry-aston-villa-winger-charles-nzogbia

We may get actual money for him...amazing

If we can get rid of him it will be like signing a new player

[OCD]

It would be like leaving a steaming bag of shit in a neighbour's porch and ringing the bell.

[villadelph]

It would be like leaving a steaming bag of shit in a neighbour's porch and ringing the bell.

And them being grateful for it..

[Mister E]

It would be like leaving a steaming bag of shit in a neighbour's porch and ringing the bell.

And them being grateful for it..

I sniggered out loud at this! Thanks, I needed something to break the day's tedium.

[CT]

Game faces on guys...they may be reading.

I'll be gutted to lose Charles and have no idea how we replace someone of such extraordinary quality. I hope the Club will at least get the many millions we'll need to replace him.

Goodbye Charles, I'll miss you and thanks for everything.

[Matt Collins]

I'm no nzogbia fan

But with Adama out are people really saying that gabby or Ayew are a better bet for the right sided position in a 4231?