Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions

[VILLA MOLE]

I notice on BBC league standing we are 15th already , improving all the time see

[DaventryVillain]

We could do with another true centre forward, number 9 shirt going spare, talk of a "meltdown" signing (whatever that is), Benteke outed at Liverpool, loan bids put in??!!!!  Hmmm

[saunders_heroes]

Another 3 or 4 signings in key areas and I'll feel a hell of a lot better about this season than I do now. I really hope Xia will come good with his promises.

[ronshirt]

Why do you ask that?

He hasn't gone out of his way to say something that is aimed at another member to offend. You don't seem to be able to accept that and need the last word, usually insinuating a ban.  Let the two people sort it out themselves, I'm sure they can come to an agreement without others putting their two cents in.

This. As the kids say.

[Clampy]

And can we please not use terms like "cancer" when talking about players, no matter how shite they are.

And Chris, it was obviously a joke, so wind your neck in.

So the word Cancer is banned from the site no matter what the definition?

Which bit of "when talking about players" did you miss?

Unless of course we hear of a player with cancer I suppose.

Over the top reaction by all.  Cancer is not solely a medical term, and if the original poster was alluding to his supposed malign influence on the dressing room, it wouldn't be wide of the mark.

Of course it is, 'Cancer' is widely used as a metaphor in all sorts of situations. If anyone finds that offensive I suggest they grow a thicker skin. 

I suggest you accept that people find different things offensive.

I accept it, but that doesn't make it right. However I know you love nothing better than sitting a top your righteous high horse so I will leave it at that.

No, you'll just leave.

Were you an only child?

Ah yes, the way to winning an argument is by being offensive it seems.

[Chris Smith]

I am one of the others and I find flip comments about carcinoma offensive.  If anything the moderators in this site allow far too much latitude to posters who claim immunity because others take their comments at face value.

I find it similarly offensive and used in this context particularly distasteful. I can understand, but not like, the use of the term as metaphor to emphasise a particularly grave situation but this wasn't that. Football players who become arrogant and lazy are ten a penny.

[dave.woodhall]

Why do you ask that?

He hasn't gone out of his way to say something that is aimed at another member to offend. You don't seem to be able to accept that and need the last word, usually insinuating a ban.  Let the two people sort it out themselves, I'm sure they can come to an agreement without others putting their two cents in.

Not that I need to justify myself to you or anyone else, I made one comment, namely that all posters should accept that others might find certain things offensive. How anyone can find fault or pick an argument with that is beyond me.

Quite

I'm not putting up with shit like this any longer. Find another forum  - any forum,  any subject - spend an hour or two abusing the people who run it, and see how long you last.

[oldham_villa]

Looks like Gabby could be on the move, so you'd think a striker will be coming in :-)

[Villastu]

Apparently in negotiations with 2 loan signings according to Dr xia and 3 bids ongoing.

[Toronto Villa]

Another 3 or 4 signings in key areas and I'll feel a hell of a lot better about this season than I do now. I really hope Xia will come good with his promises.

With four weeks of the window to go he's already come good with his promises. More than good in fact. We were never going to do all of our business (in and out) before the first game. And frankly had we done the buying bit by now I'd be way more concerned that we rushed and overspent. I like the approach the club has taken since Xia took over. It's been measured and calm.

[Matt Collins]

Not seen any links but assombalonga could be a good shout

[Richard E]

Not seen any links but assombalonga could be a good shout

No. People have enough trouble spelling 'Clark.'

[Tuscans]

Not seen any links but assombalonga could be a good shout

No. People have enough trouble spelling 'Clark.'

Screw the surname, it was Kieran I was struggling with.

[Steve67]

Not seen any links but assombalonga could be a good shout

No. People have enough trouble spelling 'Clark.'

Screw the surname, it was Kieran I was struggling with.

Perhaps we should just stick to calling him Clanger? 😎

[Villastu]

 Di Matteo has confirmed Fiorentina want to sign Villa midfielder Carlos Sanchez.

“Sanchez? Fiorentina are interested, we are aware of this but at this moment there is no agreement between the parties,” Di Matteo said.

“He is an Aston Villa player and that will be the case until there is an agreement between the two clubs.”