2024 January transfer window - hopes, needs, expectations and rumours.

[AV84]

I suppose Emery said nobody would be coming in after Morgan Rogers, who hasn't actually arrived yet, so he wasn't lying.

[pablo_picasso]

I think it was a genuine question Pab.  I'm sure most of us like football on this forum but there can't be many who regularly get up early to watch the A League.  That's impressive dedication.

From a chronic nerve injury, sleep is not my friend, so I tend to be up to watch games.

If anybody is interested, you can watch the kid play yourself this weekend as Adelaide Utd play Central Coast Mariners at 8:45am on TNT SPORTS 1, Saturday morning. 👍

There will be other games on over the weekend mornings too...

[VILLA MOLE]

It does seem a little harsh to criticise a poster for speaking about a player he's seen play.

I wont lie, I am genuinely perplexed at the tone of some of the responses to my view on a player we might be purchasing that I have seen plenty of over the past three years of watching the A'League.

It's almost insulting to have people question whether I have even watched the league, never mind the player, for what seems like the disappointment over my opinion on the player.

Like I said, my opinion is out there, if anybody wants to take heed of that, then great, if not, then great.

I am past giving a fuck either way...

I wouldnt worry about it , just get yourself on the books for scouting 

[chrisw1]

I think it was a genuine question Pab.  I'm sure most of us like football on this forum but there can't be many who regularly get up early to watch the A League.  That's impressive dedication.

From a chronic nerve injury, sleep is not my friend, so I tend to be up to watch games.

If anybody is interested, you can watch the kid play yourself this weekend as Adelaide Utd play Central Coast Mariners at 8:45am on TNT SPORTS 1, Saturday morning. 👍

There will be other games on over the weekend mornings too...

I suspect he won't play unless we're loaning him back?

[pablo_picasso]

Oh yeah, the window will be shut if we have signed him today... Doh! 😂

It does seem a little harsh to criticise a poster for speaking about a player he's seen play.

I wont lie, I am genuinely perplexed at the tone of some of the responses to my view on a player we might be purchasing that I have seen plenty of over the past three years of watching the A'League.

It's almost insulting to have people question whether I have even watched the league, never mind the player, for what seems like the disappointment over my opinion on the player.

Like I said, my opinion is out there, if anybody wants to take heed of that, then great, if not, then great.

I am past giving a fuck either way...

I wouldnt worry about it , just get yourself on the books for scouting 

If I was, I would have had us pick up Nestor Irankunda from Adelaide Utd when he was 15, lol...

Although I think the rules don't allow him to leave until he is 18, (Im not 100% sure), but an agreement with a loan back could have been an option.

Bayern Munich have him when he turns 18 now though...

[eamonn]

I suppose Emery said nobody would be coming in after Morgan Rogers, who hasn't actually arrived yet, so he wasn't lying.

That's the kind of logic that destroys marriages.

[VillaTim]

what channel is the A league even on and what unearthly hour do the games come on . Sounds like a form of torture

[Dave]

what channel is the A league even on and what unearthly hour do the games come on . Sounds like a form of torture

pablo_picasso literally answers those questions five posts above yours.

[pablo_picasso]

what channel is the A league even on and what unearthly hour do the games come on . Sounds like a form of torture

It's on TNT Sports 1, 2, 3 & 4.

On Saturday they start at 6am. There are also games around 9am & 11am.

The times vary though, depending on their KO time. Sometimes their games have big delays due to some pretty hectic weather.

I am usually awake at match times due to sleep issues from a chronic nerve injury, but I mostly enjoy the games because I have absolutely nothing riding on them.

So it's easy watching, with no underlying thoughts about how it will affect The Villa.

That is the reason why I would pick a non league game on TV if it's a straight choice between Premier League or non league.

It's also the same reason why I enjoy NFL so much.

What I don't understand is why it surprises some people so much that someone can enjoy watching football other than Villa.

Thinking of it as "torture" is very strange.

My thinking is, if you don't like it, then don't watch it.

[Clampy]

I do like the way some fans slag off players before they've kicked a ball for us then come out with the old 'I hope he proves me wrong' in case they are actually wrong.

In fairness it seems like Pablo is more qualified to comment on this transfer than most.  And obviously given his opinion he would hope he's wrong.

I just found it a bit odd that someones comes out with 'Jesus Christ, this guy is an absolute disaster waiting to happen' then follows it up with 'but I hope he proves me wrong. 😀

[pablo_picasso]

I do like the way some fans slag off players before they've kicked a ball for us then come out with the old 'I hope he proves me wrong' in case they are actually wrong.

In fairness it seems like Pablo is more qualified to comment on this transfer than most.  And obviously given his opinion he would hope he's wrong.

I just found it a bit odd that someones comes out with 'Jesus Christ, this guy is an absolute disaster waiting to happen' then follows it up with 'but I hope he proves me wrong. 😀

Why?

I am merely stating my honest opinion of the player but that I don't want him to be shit for Villa.

What other words would you like me to use to express that feeling?

Its not a "get out clause" for my opinion, because I am not in the business of playing one upmanship games.

If I am wrong, & he turns into a world beater, I will accept that I am wrong.

And I will be fucking happy to do so too, if it benefits Villa.

There are plenty of examples of me doing that on this forum...

Maybe you could respond to me directly this time, instead of calling me "someone" & then directly quoting me, after ignoring my other post to you.

Common courtesy & all that...

[VillaTim]

what channel is the A league even on and what unearthly hour do the games come on . Sounds like a form of torture

pablo_picasso literally answers those questions five posts above yours.

Thanks and he's posted the channels below now.
Must be a tough watch. I tried watching the MLS when i was over in Spain and bored , absolute tripe , couldn't watch for long as the standard was so poor .

[Clampy]

Blimey, it was obvious I was refering to you otherwise you wouldn't  have replied and I don't have to reply to every post  (which I can't remember you posting anyway). I'll leave it there.

[Gareth]

Always found the standard of football in A League like MLS was pretty dreadful but that doesn’t stop it being entertaining, would far rather watch two poor sides who are relatively well matched playing than teams winning by 5/6 goals every week

[ROBBO]

Living here for nearly fifty years I applaud anyone who can watch the A League and get some enjoyment. Granted it has improved over the years but not to the extent that has got me interested.