Re Targett - his coaching under Smith/Terry/ROK/Shakespeare etc. made a hitherto passive, physically weak full back who lived up to his name as being targeted by the opposition in every game (diagonals from the opposition to his side always made me wince) into a fit, strong and positionally excellent full-back after project restart.
Fair enough Gerrard doesn't rate him but there's no doubt the coaching Matt has received at Villa has added to his value enormously.
I can't fathom the reports that a pre-agreed fee with Newcastle is for less than/on a par with what we paid Southampton. He's still far off 30 so can't be an age thing. We should be pushing for £20m+ especially if it's from their laden pockets.