January Transfer Window

[SoccerHQ]

I think a few of the posts recently are vastly underrating RHM, I think we should be making sure we get him game time in the next few months, there's a very good young striker in there in my opinion.

RHM seems to be one of these mystical figures, he's played what five times in the last year since he signed the contract.

I agree he was lively against Bristol but we just don't see him enough for whatever reason. Something dosen't add up there to me unless he's one of these types who dosen't want to be involved if he has a knock.

[Mister E]

If the manager had real faith in Davis, RHM and O’Hare to chip in with some goals, there’d be no issue and no prospect of Flabby casting his large shadow over a game. But he clearly doesn’t. I can’t say why, cos I haven’t watched enough U23 games to properly assess their capability but the little I’ve seen them in the first team suggests they could do something between them.

[mr underhill]

but conversely you don't tinker with a side that has won five on the trot

[tomd2103]

I think a few of the posts recently are vastly underrating RHM, I think we should be making sure we get him game time in the next few months, there's a very good young striker in there in my opinion.

He still remains pretty untested in first team football Paul, though I have liked what I have seen in his limited appearances for us.  He may come in to the side over the next few months and catch fire or he may come in and struggle, we don't know.  We haven't got much margin for error in the next few months, so it would be a big ask to throw him in there and expect him to deliver immediately. 

[Chris Smith]

but conversely you don't tinker with a side that has won five on the trot

I agree with that but a few sub appearances would be nice.

[Small Rodent]

but conversely you don't tinker with a side that has won five on the trot

Until they get injured. This is why we need striker backup.

[mr underhill]

I agree totally agree - we do need more up front.

[cdbearsfan]

Not getting a forward in could potentially undo all the progress we have made. One nasty tackle or training strain could take us from automatic contenders to playoffs at best overnight.

Bringing a forward in today is an absolute must.

[ADVILLAFAN]

After Lewis Grabban on Loan from Bournemouth according to Sky. Us and one other team, didn’t catch who.

The other team is Cardiff, but they may also be after Madine from Bolton.

[brontebilly]

If the manager had real faith in Davis, RHM and O’Hare to chip in with some goals, there’d be no issue and no prospect of Flabby casting his large shadow over a game. But he clearly doesn’t. I can’t say why, cos I haven’t watched enough U23 games to properly assess their capability but the little I’ve seen them in the first team suggests they could do something between them.

Wouldn't mind seeing RHM and O'Hare going on loan today. Both need regular football at a competitive level and won't get it at Villa Park for rest of the season. O'Hare is competing for a spot where he have lots of competition while RHM has had many injuries.

Out of the others wouldn't be surprised to see Lansbury go today but only makes sense if a permanent deal.

[footyskillz]

It's not Lewis Grabban.
However and it's what ever you wish to spend.
If people fancy doubling their money then bet responsibly on Grabban to leave Bournemouth it's even money.
Cardiff likely destination perhaps.  That said money markets on betting sites for those that do have Grabban to leave Bournemouth at even moneys. There may be a wait before leaving but money down for his departure can provide those with a nice little earner for Jan.

I always understood Cardiff was his destination!! Double joy if he comes up the villa for those who backed him to leave Bournemouth. He's been training away from first team and hasn't been in 1st team plans since recalled on loan.

[Steve67]

Grabban training away from the first team doesn't fill me with confidence. If true of course!

[footyskillz]

Grabban training away from the first team doesn't fill me with confidence. If true of course!

Howe said in video on sky sports Bournemouth saying this at his pre match conference. It's a case of him not being part of plans and it's actually good he's training rather than not since his recall. Grabban can get goals this level and he was right not  to be playing down at bottom of league. Better than that. Last year he helped reading get to Wembley and this season been a scorer of goals. He's way behind afobe who in plans of bournemouth so I would think he'll go somewhere. Not convinced it's the villa and we are being mentioned just to get Cardiff deal over the line.

[Toronto Villa]

Being suggested that Cardiff are no longer in the running for a Grabban. We’re now favourites

[cdbearsfan]

Twelve in nineteen for Sunderland is pretty good, considering how shite they are. Get him in, then turn our phones off, job done.