Jordan Amavi - gone again

[Holte L2]

If we are going 352 then we need more centre backs and centre midfielders and fewer wide players and full backs

So eg Jedinak and whelan as DCM, plus Lansbury, hourihane, Thor and Lyden as the other options. Happy  I let Tshibola and Gardner go

Chester Terry and baker plus (Richards? Elphick? Can bree play there? Even Taylor? Jedinak? De Laet?)

In a back three, having someone who can also play full back is really helpful as it gives more balance (e.g. Azpilcueta, Staunton, etc)

I could definitely see Jedinak dropping into a back three if we go with that formation.  Could be something like:

                                          Johnstone

                Chester               Jedinak             Terry

El Ahmadi                            Whelan                           Taylor

                            Lansbury                Hourihane

                            Kodjia                    Hogan

El Ahmadi left 3 years ago, thank god.

[paul_e]

I very much agree with Dave, the concern is that Bruce will try and by promotion by the old pro route and by chucking a team together.
Even if the promised
And of promotion is reached, which I doubt.
This club will be no further forward.

How is it possible to be no further forward if we are in the league above where we are now?

I think what he's trying to say is, even if Bruce get's us promoted, he won't give him any credit for it.

Not quite, I am trying to say that buying short term fixes is short termism.
As is dispensing with talent as opposed to nurturing it, Grealish next, to be replaced by Whelan.

The 2nd line is the important bit.  Buying players to fill a short term gap is fine but paying for them by selling younger players is just stupid.  Amavi wanted to leave and it's a good move for him, I get that but at some point we need to stop getting rid of under 23s and buying in late 20s early 30s players.  as I said, the whole approach right now feels exactly the same as under MON, the difference is he got away with it for a while because we were at the right end of the premier league, doing the same thing 10 years later when the approach has put you on a crash course to relegation is just stupid.  I'm not saying don't buy experienced players, I'm saying if you do then buy ones who can mentor the kids you have and focus on making those players ready for the first team in 18 months time.

[Gregorys Boy]

Always thought Amavi had raw talent and could be one for the future.  For a number of different reasons he just never settled or nailed down a place.  Think he can be sold on without having that bigger effect on on the squad/team.  But I wish him well

[eamonn]

Has he coughed for the doctor yet?

[mcgrath_85]

Amavi has reportedly failed medical according to the Spanish press. They also report the deal is off!

The Villa curse continues?!

[mr underhill]

shit,  there goes Elmo's fire.

[SirSteveUK]

El Ahmadi left 3 years ago, thank god.

Now captain of the Dutch Champions - and playing in the CL........

[frank black]

Remove the Sold sign, apparently he's failed his medical

[eamonn]

From Marca:

12.51. Sevilla dismisses Amavi after failed medical

Jordan Amavi is not going to become a new player of Sevilla after he failed a medical, news advanced by Diario de Sevilla. On Friday evening, the Andalusians had announced the beginning of an agreement with Aston Villa for 8 million pounds, which will now be torn up.

[cdbearsfan]

Well, that's okay. The French Football Federation can pay us the money instead. He didn't have any problems till he was selected for a completely pointless game for them.

[frank black]

Apparently Sevilla do have a reputation for hammering teams down on price, installments, hurdles put in etc......I can imagine they would want a discount or appearance based payments now.

[Ad@m]

It's OK, don't forget that Dr Tone told us someone had offered £25m for him.  We'll just go back and accept their offer...

[Chris Jameson]

Shit, they've read what we've been saying about him on here.

[AV5nobs]

If the footballing world had been paying attention to this sight He would have Real Madrid and Barcelona fighting over his signature.

[chrisw1]

Well if this is true I hope he can get his head down and re-integrate with the squad asap.

Will probably fuck up our summer spending plans though.