Deano’s wishlist - the Jan transfer speculation/guaranteed nonsense thread

[Risso]

Please just be a decent left back.  You would think that the laws of probability would state that a professional manager at Villa must buy one at least half way competent player for that position eventually, but given the extremely long line of absolute duffers we've had, it almost seems like they've been having a private competition  to see who can find the worst footballer on the planet to play there.

[Ads]

He does seem quick with good feet based on that. Aggressive little bugger.

Not the tallest, but recovery pace can cover a multitude of sins.

Anybody whose seen him know more about him?

[nigel]

I don't  know who Gate is but it is not true that Veretout, Amavi and Ayew showed no signs of quality for us.  The talent in all three was there to see as it was in Traore and Gueye.  Problem was not with the players it was the chaotic shambles the club had become.

I thought most of those players mentioned above were ok
better than what replaced them certainly no worse

Talking of players who were here before their time.
Carlos Sanchez. Looked totally lost when he was here, but, would probably be a perfect fit in a Dean Smith team

[Chinchilla Bathhouse]

It'll be good to have more pace in the team, we're still so bloody slow all the time. Just hope he can defend.

[Lastfootstamper]

This is taking some getting used to. We were all pretty much agreed we need GK, CB, LB. 10th of January, all in, no messing about, done.

We seem to have management that watches the same games we do.

[Brassneck]

This is taking some getting used to. We were all pretty much agreed we need GK, CB, LB. 10th of January, all in, no messing about, done.

We seem to have management that watches the same games we do.

In fairness, it wasn't rocket science though was it?

[Marlon From Bearwood]

Where’s the news about Rico Henry coming from? I’ve seen nothing other than Villa fans discussing it on Twitter.

[Colhint]

This is taking some getting used to. We were all pretty much agreed we need GK, CB, LB. 10th of January, all in, no messing about, done.

We seem to have management that watches the same games we do.

its great isn't it

[Toronto Villa]

He needs to be a good defender first and foremost. All good and well being quick and bombing down the line but more than anything I want him to secure that left side of the defence. Wins the ball runs forward puts in a good cross or gives it to the winger.

[Malandro]

Rico Suave.

[Lastfootstamper]

Where’s the news about Rico Henry coming from? I’ve seen nothing other than Villa fans discussing it on Twitter.

If you're quick, his wiki page says he plays for us.

[mr underhill]

he's running  about like he's got a red hot poker up his arse on that YT montage - a bit Adama -esque in a way. Be good, please.

[tomd2103]

He needs to be a good defender first and foremost. All good and well being quick and bombing down the line but more than anything I want him to secure that left side of the defence. Wins the ball runs forward puts in a good cross or gives it to the winger.

On the occasions I have seen him, he looks very much the modern full-back.  Quick, decent on the ball and gets forward well.  There were a few suggesting we should sign him when he left Walsall, but he ended up following Smith to Brentford.   

[Holy Trinity]

Left back we have Taylor, Hutton, Hause and let's not forget Chester can also play there.

WHAT?

Chester has played left back on quite a few occasions over his career

[malckennedy]

I don't  know who Gate is but it is not true that Veretout, Amavi and Ayew showed no signs of quality for us.  The talent in all three was there to see as it was in Traore and Gueye.  Problem was not with the players it was the chaotic shambles the club had become.

I thought most of those players mentioned above were ok
better than what replaced them certainly no worse

Talking of players who were here before their time.
Carlos Sanchez. Looked totally lost when he was here, but, would probably be a perfect fit in a Dean Smith team

I thought Sanchez was a good player and felt that he was not helped by having to cover for the incompetence and physical weakness of Westwood. Sometimes this “playing for two” resulted in passes going astray and unfair criticism of him.