Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions

[tomd2103]

Ayew as 1 of 3 behind a striker should be fine, he's happy to come deep and join up play and he's at his best running at retreating defenders rather than running off the shoulder so the slightly deeper role will help him in that regard as well.

I honestly believe his best position would be on the left of the three behind a striker.  Likes cutting in from the left and scored some good goals from that position. 

[mattjpa]

Communication is fine. Opening a Twitter account and being subjected to possible abuse if the season doesn't go well is another and the press will have a field day with it. I appreciate his intentions, but it's not a good idea at all.

Briefly engaging on twitter and instagram I have come to realise they are absolutely riddled with f-ing twats. some of the comments on instagram are appalling. I love the fact that he is willing to engage with fans but twitter as a medium to do so is a bad idea unless controlled. I am no PR guru but I would recommend that he sends all tweets/instagrams through to a PR manager who can then vet and post on his behalf.

I also think he should avoid responding to tweets and retweet requests and use twitter for statements only. The fishers and trolls will soon get bored.

It is commendable though and the willingness he is showing to reengage the fan base should be applauded

[sid1964]

Just seen on B'ham mail site, that if Sanchez leaves, then we are showing an interest in Liam Bridcutt of Sunderland

Good Championship player, but I would have thought that we would have to get a few to leave first, not 1 out 1 in?

[Phil from the upper holte]

I think from the Dr's tweet saying Quality over quantity, it might go a bit slowly, we do have a lot of players who definitely need to be gotten rid of

[berneboy]

Just seen on B'ham mail site, that if Sanchez leaves, then we are showing an interest in Liam Bridcutt of Sunderland

Good Championship player, but I would have thought that we would have to get a few to leave first, not 1 out 1 in?

I've never heard of him but he was a real success apparently at Brighton and popular with the fans at Leeds. We need some fighters.

[tomd2103]

Just seen on B'ham mail site, that if Sanchez leaves, then we are showing an interest in Liam Bridcutt of Sunderland

Good Championship player, but I would have thought that we would have to get a few to leave first, not 1 out 1 in?

I've never heard of him but he was a real success apparently at Brighton and popular with the fans at Leeds. We need some fighters.

Was a highly rated prospect, but hasn't really cut it in the top flight. 

[VILLA MOLE]

In a poor Sunderland team ,  I seem to remember he cost a few ££ from Brighton ??

[Villatillidie25]

he was poor at Sunderland. I know we need to temper expectations on the quality we will be able to attract this season but he doesn't inspire me with confidence to be honest and would be someone we need to replace in 12 months (all things going well).
Hopefully it is just lazy journalism and they have drawn a link between RDM and Poyet to hunt for a former Brighton player

[Steve67]

I think from the Dr's tweet saying Quality over quantity, it might go a bit slowly, we do have a lot of players who definitely need to be gotten rid of

I think he is talking about trimming the squad rather than incoming transfers, which is why he has thrown in Ayew's name in to that tweet.  He wants a quality squad rather than a large squad. IMO.

Bridcutt?  Is that an admission that we might be in the Championship for a while longer than one season?

[CJ]

In that Guardian article quoted on the RDM/Steve Clarke thread, Di Matteo was talking about getting back to the PL within 2 years, which I think is fairly realistic - a season to re-shape the squad, consolidate, determine a style of playing, establish a winning mentality, then push on with better signings along the way. Obviously it would be great to get back at the first attempt, but I'm not as optimistic as some, given the squad we've got and the losing mentality which became ingrained last season. In his words the whole house needs knocking down and rebuilt from the foundations up, and IMHO that could well take more than one season

[Bottom Right 89]

In that Guardian article quoted on the RDM/Steve Clarke thread, Di Matteo was talking about getting back to the PL within 2 years, which I think is fairly realistic - a season to re-shape the squad, consolidate, determine a style of playing, establish a winning mentality, then push on with better signings along the way. Obviously it would be great to get back at the first attempt, but I'm not as optimistic as some, given the squad we've got and the losing mentality which became ingrained last season. In his words the whole house needs knocking down and rebuilt from the foundations up, and IMHO that could well take more than one season

Yes I would agree with you except this is Aston Villa we expect better, consolidation is for teams like Norwich. Let us settle for mid table in the premier league next season. Our players need to go out with the attitude that only winning the title this season will be good enough.

[Ads]

Agreed. One year in that league is a year too long, never mind two.

The longer we stay in, the less chance we have of keeping the better players, the less money we receive in parachute payments and the harder it gets.

Anything less than promotion next season is a significant failure.

[Clampy]

You also have to remember we won 3 league games last year and we were absolutely diabolical. I'm hoping we do it first time but i'm not expecting us to.

[Brend'Watkins]

Agreed. One year in that league is a year too long, never mind two.

The longer we stay in, the less chance we have of keeping the better players, the less money we receive in parachute payments and the harder it gets.

Anything less than promotion next season is a significant failure.

Absolutely. From  the off we should be setting our stall out to win every game.  Promotion guaranteed by January should be the target.

[Nelly]

In that Guardian article quoted on the RDM/Steve Clarke thread, Di Matteo was talking about getting back to the PL within 2 years, which I think is fairly realistic - a season to re-shape the squad, consolidate, determine a style of playing, establish a winning mentality, then push on with better signings along the way. Obviously it would be great to get back at the first attempt, but I'm not as optimistic as some, given the squad we've got and the losing mentality which became ingrained last season. In his words the whole house needs knocking down and rebuilt from the foundations up, and IMHO that could well take more than one season

Yes I would agree with you except this is Aston Villa we expect better, consolidation if for teams like Norwich. Let us settle for mid table in the premier league next season. Our players need to go out with the attitude that only winning the title this season will be good enough.

I think we as fans could help with this. I think we could learn a bit of patience sometimes. Like the friendly the other day. Lets help them get us back.