Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions

[peter w]

And sadly both will probably instantly improve us.

[Clark W Griswold]

Gareth Barry
Charlie Adam
Joey Barton
Petrov?

I really think we need to have an old head in the middle of the park who can lead a good blend of youth around them

If Boro do not come up then I would go for Jordan Rhodes as well - perfect partner for Gestede

I would take Adam in a heartbeat and I would make him captain.  Would be a good foil for Gana if we can keep him and is a good set piece taker, something we've been missing for years.

Really? I thought he was just a fat Cnut.

[ADVILLAFAN]

I saw Charlie Adam come on for Stoke the other day and he was awful. He seems to have spent the time since he left Liverpool munching on pies.

I agree that we could use some experience in the middle. Barton would do the job, but he's so loathsome that I wouldn't want him at Villa. Not sure we'd get Barry tbh.

Said it before, but I would love somebody nasty and with a bit of nous, like Jonathan Walters too.

[CT]

I saw Charlie Adam come on for Stoke the other day and he was awful. He seems to have spent the time since he left Liverpool munching on pies.

He'll fit right in with our fitness / training regime.

[Chris Jameson]

Can't stand Charlie Adam, every time I see him the fat fuck seems to go out his way to deliberately injure somebody, seem to recall him crocking Bale a couple of times.

[supertom]

I'd take Leon Osman on a free. Decent player. Works hard and still has a couple of good years in him.

[Dave]

I'd take Leon Osman on a free. Decent player. Works hard and still has a couple of good years in him.

Yup, would be a no-frills, sensible "get you out of the Championship" signing.

I reckon he'll follow the Tony Hibbert path of spending his middle age on the Everton bench.

[OCD]

Osman's very under-rated. Should be a regular Premier League starter.

[PaulWinch again]

Osman would be a terrific signing.

[Olof's Beard]

Osman has been the experienced head I had in mind too. Barry plays every week, so I wish people would forget him. He has never had any pace, barely had an injury in his career and is still at the top of his game. He could well play at the highest level until he is 37 or 38 so he's out of the question.

[supertom]

Osman has been the experienced head I had in mind too. Barry plays every week, so I wish people would forget him. He has never had any pace, barely had an injury in his career and is still at the top of his game. He could well play at the highest level until he is 37 or 38 so he's out of the question.

The only way is if Martinez's replacement wants to rejuvinate their midfield. Downing went back to Boro having just had one of his career best seasons for West Ham. Maybe I'm romanticising it, but I'd like to think if Barry moves and has us as one of several options he'd come back.
But yeah, in reality, Probably no chance.

[peter w]

Gibbs is leaving Arsenal and I hear he is open to any offers.

[footyskillz]

Boaz Myhill as Gk
Defender - Martin Kelly palace , Bardsley and Hangelund stoke.

Midfielders- Charlie Adam,  forest Lansbury , Everton Osman and Gibson. Jedinak at palace. Andy king at Leicester.

Strikers- big Chris Martin , Rickie Lambert , Jon Walters. Then someone like Frazier Campbell or Martin emnes.

Bring in some of these experienced 100% players think decent off top of head.

[Richard E]

Boaz Myhill as Gk
Defender - Martin Kelly palace , Bardsley and Hangelund stoke.

Midfielders- Charlie Adam,  forest Lansbury , Everton Osman and Gibson. Jedinak at palace. Andy king at Leicester.

Strikers- big Chris Martin , Rickie Lambert , Jon Walters. Then someone like Frazier Campbell or Martin emnes.

Bring in some of these experienced 100% players think decent off top of head.

Pretty good shouts all round there.

[BOB MANSFIELD]

In my opinion, we could do with the Gary Barry that left Cithee for Everton. Right now he's on the McGrath-side of slow and has become a liability with all his unnecessary foul play ( worst yellow cards record, remember ). Though it's great when an ex-hero returns worth his fee. Andy Gray and Sid spring to mind.

I agree with the return of Bakes, though.

And I'd like to see Martin Waghorn and Tavernier from the 'Gers given a well-paid chance to drag us back up first go. Oh and Barry McKay too.