The African Cup Of Nations.

[kippaxvilla2]

I am dead pleased with our transfer dealings but have we thought this through?

With the way their groups are positioned, Ayew, Gestede and Kodije are all going to play in this competition.  In addition if Adomah signs he is likely to play for Ghana.

The worst case scenario for Villa is if the manager's of the nations call their players up early, then they miss games between 2nd January and 5th February (obviously not all the teams will make it to the final).  Which means that games against Cardiff, Bristol City, Preston, Wolves, Brentford and Forest we could be without all or a combination of three.  We need a seriously good run between now and New Year.

[old man villa fan]

Could get in early and arrange a couple of loans from MLS.

[cdbearsfan]

Gestede is far from guaranteed to be involved. Benin may need to get a draw or even a win away to Mali. Ivory Coast could still miss out but only in the event of an unlikely home defeat by Sierra Leone.

It's a chance for Hepburn-Murphy to step up.

I agree we would need at least one more player in, and a loan from Major League Soccer or the Chinese Super League may be a decent shout as both leagues will be in recess.

[ozzjim]

3 months for Gabby to get fit.  Let's see what tomorrow brings too, but I think we can assume Gestede would be back quite early, while Kodjia, Ayew and Adomah would make it though quite far.  6 games is a blow to lose all 3, but McCormack and Kozak will be here.  If Kozak is actually fit for the next 3 months he might be a bit of a revelation too.

[Tuscans]

I don't think Admoah and Kodjia actually play much for their national teams. Adomah hasn't been in the Ghanian squad since 2014 and Kodjia who has recentlly been capped in two friendlies has 5 other forwards to compete with.

[ozzjim]

Let's hope neither make their squads then!

Adomah looks like he won't woven is a good thing. Which would mean we could still put some pace around big Libor

[martin o`who??]

I am dead pleased with our transfer dealings but have we thought this through?

With the way their groups are positioned, Ayew, Gestede and Kodije are all going to play in this competition.  In addition if Adomah signs he is likely to play for Ghana.

The worst case scenario for Villa is if the manager's of the nations call their players up early, then they miss games between 2nd January and 5th February (obviously not all the teams will make it to the final).  Which means that games against Cardiff, Bristol City, Preston, Wolves, Brentford and Forest we could be without all or a combination of three.  We need a seriously good run between now and New Year.

No comprende???.....

[mr underhill]

I sometimes experience a seriously good run after a bad pint

[kippaxvilla2]

There really are some irritating pedants on here with seemingly nothing better to do with their time.

[PaulWinch again]

Ivory Coast will almost certainly qualify which is annoying.

[mr underhill]

but of course Kippax you found the time to reply? I have lots of other things to do thanks.

[Gareth]

Will have 4 months to set up a loan to start Jan 1st if the worst case scenario occurs + Gabby might be back in squad by then :-)

[Dave]

There really are some irritating pedants on here with seemingly nothing better to do with their time.

Don't feel like you have to waste your time on here then.

[N'ZMAV]

Can we request matches to be postponed if we have so many players off on international duty?

[Tuscans]

Asked about what will happen during the African Nations, although it's not really a biggy... Tony replied:

"We have plan for this. Will get several loans and 1/2 ins in Jan. Don't worry bout it. #UTV"