Summer transfer, gossip, speculation and the usual butter ollocks thread

[Small Rodent]

Showing you age if you remember Blind Faith.

Quick, name the original line-up.  No Googling!

Peter Frampton?
jack Bruce?

[Percy McCarthy]

Showing you age if you remember Blind Faith.

Quick, name the original line-up.  No Googling!

Peter Frampton?
jack Bruce?

Winwood
Clapton
Baker.

[hilts_coolerking]

Showing you age if you remember Blind Faith.

Quick, name the original line-up.  No Googling!

Peter Frampton?
jack Bruce?

Winwood
Clapton
Baker.

Ric Grech

[rooboy316]

Agree that LB should have been more of a priority than RB.  Targett's been poor at defending and Taylor isn't particularly soild either, and can't attack to save his life.  Also agree we could with a strong, powerful central midfielder, I don't reckon Nakamba is up to it but I suppose he may yet improve.   There are four or five areas we need to improve,   I didn't think RB was high on the list or even on the list.

I love AEM’s contribution since he’s joined us. Solid, dependable, no fuss, unlike many recent signings. I fear though, that he’s on the wane and has a limited future at the top level. He’s good as a sub, or for an occasional start, and will attract interest from lower division clubs... unlike much of our deadwood who no one else wants either.

I think part of the challenge of shaping this squad is that it's almost impossible to move some of them on. As a result, we may look to sell some decent players (e.g. Hause), in order to upgrade those positions.

I wouldn’t have picked RB as an immediate transfer priority either, but signing Cash makes a lot of sense for the long term plan. I think it’ll be good for Guilbert’s development too. At times, he will need the heat taken off him, and I’d much rather a Cash/Guilbert combo than AEM as a back up. Cash can also challenge for the wing spot, which definitely is a transfer priority.

[FatSam]

We’re supposedly interested in Diangana according to Rob Dorsett:

#avfc and #fulham could yet scupper #wba deal for Grady Diangana. #whufc have accepted a £12m offer rising to a possible £18m from Albion, but Villa and Fulham are in talks to also try to reach agreement. It would then be Diangana’s choice, as he discusses personal terms.

https://twitter.com/robdorsettsky/status/1301494865801379842?s=21

[Footy-Vill]

Craig Shakespeare is like a new signing too don't forget.
I can see him helping with Prem know how and provide alternative football path in matches in game theory go add go the philosophy of Smith.
Obviously hope it doesn't confuse the players but Shakey could get the players being more robust this season.
As he said he's another pair of eyes and ears.
Probably a fushion of sorts in styles.
Quality move to have him help coach the squad

[dave.woodhall]

Showing you age if you remember Blind Faith.

Quick, name the original line-up.  No Googling!

Peter Frampton?
jack Bruce?

Frampton wasn't with them was he?

[Percy McCarthy]

Showing you age if you remember Blind Faith.

Quick, name the original line-up.  No Googling!

Peter Frampton?
jack Bruce?

Winwood
Clapton
Baker.

Ric Grech

I thought there must be a bass player. (He was a bass player I assume?)

[Footy-Vill]

We’re supposedly interested in Diangana according to Rob Dorsett:

#avfc and #fulham could yet scupper #wba deal for Grady Diangana. #whufc have accepted a £12m offer rising to a possible £18m from Albion, but Villa and Fulham are in talks to also try to reach agreement. It would then be Diangana’s choice, as he discusses personal terms.

https://twitter.com/robdorsettsky/status/1301494865801379842?s=21

I've observed that this is the Nordic director Lange implemented strategy.
It's very interesting move which personally I don't see as lazy recruitment it actually playing to our strengths.

Sheff Utd Chrissy Wilder you see made statement after feeling  antagonize about 'lazy recruitment' and that Villa are perhaps one of those clubs prowling on other clubs dealings.

Well actually it's a smart money move . And Lange having been at Copenhagen is working on a basis of levels.
Villa are just doing the same. Both have the backing of prestigese which acts as a major incentive to footballers
Players may be interested in moving and Lange let's  other lesser named clubs do the ground work, then the more attractive proposition, which is us Villa, swoop and the player swooned
Swoop and Swoon is what I call it .
Great tactics.

Aston Villas prestige and financial outmuscles  so called rivals like WBA , Fulham , Leeds, Brighton ,West Ham and Newcastle.

Well I see a developed theory and pattern for the Nordic Lange to make sure we at least are making noises if not signing players who, like Ramsdale and Cash, are capable in abilities to play at the higher level to where they currently are.

His transfer strategy is a fascinating watch.

Dean Smith knows exactly how to sell the villa dream.
I be convinced that he could even sway Messi to come in but that's the point.

Other clubs will be interested.
But if I say hypothesis that last season Messi only had a choice of clubs in Scandinavia to move one could surmise that Lange would swoop for him.
Messi swooned by Copenhagen prestige you see.

So once villa rise up the league , well the  unfortunate phrase of bully boy tactics in operation, our club will only be more savage in taking the best players and Lange will have us signing only the up and coming best as we will be the club everyone wants to play for.

Already doing that at under 20 / academy level.

It's rather cut and thrust this 'sport' called football and with the money and business  mixed in the time to be ruthless is now.

Up the.Villa

[SheffieldVillain]

We’re supposedly interested in Diangana according to Rob Dorsett:

#avfc and #fulham could yet scupper #wba deal for Grady Diangana. #whufc have accepted a £12m offer rising to a possible £18m from Albion, but Villa and Fulham are in talks to also try to reach agreement. It would then be Diangana’s choice, as he discusses personal terms.

https://twitter.com/robdorsettsky/status/1301494865801379842?s=21

Is he any good? Never seen him play. Obviously it would be very funny to nick him from the Albion but would he be of use?

[p_ad]

Swoop and swoon, love it

[Footy-Vill]

Swoop and swoon, love it

Thank you . It's based on the enchancing our survival theory
Or developing / protecting the brand for premier league football.
However one sees it !

[frank black]

We’re supposedly interested in Diangana according to Rob Dorsett:

#avfc and #fulham could yet scupper #wba deal for Grady Diangana. #whufc have accepted a £12m offer rising to a possible £18m from Albion, but Villa and Fulham are in talks to also try to reach agreement. It would then be Diangana’s choice, as he discusses personal terms.

https://twitter.com/robdorsettsky/status/1301494865801379842?s=21

Is he any good? Never seen him play. Obviously it would be very funny to nick him from the Albion but would he be of use?

Supposed to have been good for the baggies and they are desperate to sign him. Which is reason enough for us to have a dabble. 😂
Question would be if he’s that good why are West Ham looking to sell him to fund their Benrahma bid?

[Footy-Vill]

We’re supposedly interested in Diangana according to Rob Dorsett:

#avfc and #fulham could yet scupper #wba deal for Grady Diangana. #whufc have accepted a £12m offer rising to a possible £18m from Albion, but Villa and Fulham are in talks to also try to reach agreement. It would then be Diangana’s choice, as he discusses personal terms.

https://twitter.com/robdorsettsky/status/1301494865801379842?s=21

Is he any good? Never seen him play. Obviously it would be very funny to nick him from the Albion but would he be of use?

Well I not much time for that sky sports news Dorset fellow or 'weathercock* Rob' as I call him. Though by no means is he one and only to change his accuracy of confirmation to the contrary with the heralded phrase "news just in"   

* Credit comedian Stewart Lee for use of architectural ornament though I feel weathervane is far less crude a term

But on Diangana skill ful wide player .
Definitely too good at championship level not the most robust but after Pereira he was WBA best player for me. From what I saw.
Capable of scoring and taking on players but I don't really see or what him at Villa.
Not sure how much use he is for this squad and how effective at a higher level he is.
But better than championship level and young and skilfull enough will only improve given right fit and club.

[dave shelley]

Showing you age if you remember Blind Faith.

Quick, name the original line-up.  No Googling!

Peter Frampton?
jack Bruce?

Winwood
Clapton
Baker.

Ric Grech

All correct.  Fabulous band, short lived.  That is Winwood, Clapton, Baker and Grech.