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Nonsense. I genuinely had a tenna on us to finish top 4 last season. If we sign Rashica and Eduoard I will make it a hundred this year

He has lost a bit of pace. It’s unlikely that he will get it back now after his injury problems. It’s enough to take the edge off his ability. I am absolutely certain that this would be a huge mistake. I really hope it is not true! Origi, Watkins, Eduoard, Iheanacho any of those ahead of Wilson. We need pace and a high work rate. Wilson has neither any more.

It’s a no from me. Have the same feeling about this that I had when we signed Drinkwater on loan. At least we got to send him back.

Blimey. What do you think is happening then? Of course we are working hard to get the right players in. It is not an easy process. It will happen. I just hope we don’t get frustrated and go for our lesser targets. We need to hold our nerve.

So pleased for Jack. He really deserves this. Hope he smashes it.

I know the first five words of your post should act as a ceiling for my expectations but I cannot help myself. Bring em on!

Thanks for the reply. That’s reassuring. Hope you are right!

I will have a look at previous seasons to see his other goals. If you look at the goals he scored last season, almost all of them are ones that he can’t really miss. There are only a couple that you think the odds are against him scoring. Compare that to Eduoard who scores some absolute belters. From what I have seen so far, I would be much happier if we signed him and left Ollie to prove himself elsewhere.

If we use him as anything other than a striker I will be very worried. He has questions to be answered over his ability as a cf at premier league level but he really was an average wide forward in the Championship. I hope he proves me wrong but this feels like a bit of a desperate move to me. I think Wes is better.

Do you think he will be successful at Villa and if so why? I saw quite a bit of Maupay before he moved and he looked good enough to me. He was technically good, strong and very clever. I don’t have the same feeling with Watkins. He is obviously better than Hogan but is he really that much better?

I’ve seen Cash a few times. He is worth the gamble. He is quick and strong. Very attacking but also knows how to defend. He reads the play well and takes up good positions. He is a big upgrade on Elmo and Fred in my view and he has plenty of growth left in him. I also like Bogle at Derby. I’m sure he will be in the PL next season too.

I am so worried about this signing. It is a huge risk. He very much reminds me of Darren Bent. Great when he is in a very good attacking team that creates umpteen chances for him but that will not happen at Villa where he will often be isolated and having to deal with two centre half’s on his own. If you watch the play off final, Fulham dominated the ball and Brentford’s attacking midfield players could not get in the game. As as result Watkins was totally anonymous. He caused the Fulham centre half’s no problems whatsoever. Is this going to be the reality every week in the PL? I admit that I have not seen too much of him but I have never been impressed.

I am not yet concerned about the lack of signings there is plenty of time and it’s critical that we get it right. If they all sign in the last day, then although not ideal, it’s better than getting the wrong signings albeit much earlier. I am concerned about the lack of speculation relating to centre midfield and right forward. These are the two biggest weaknesses in our team at the moment, closely followed by cf, right back and gk. We are being linked to rb’s, gk’s and cf but apart from very loose links to Rashica and McKennie, rf and cm seem to be getting ignored. To be honest if we only bought a cf, cm and rf I would be happy but they need to be if sufficient quality. Sarr, McKennie and Eduoard would transform our team. We would be top 10 with ease. I know McKennie is likely to go to Juventus and Sarr looks likely to sign for the plop but there are plenty of other players of similar standing around.

I live in Leicester. Everyone here thinks he will be turning out for the Foxes next season. Hope it’s not true cos I would love him at VP

In his interview on AVTV, Dean said that things were well underway with transfers and that they just take a bit of time. He seemed totally unconcerned by it all. We all just need to keep the faith and have a bit of patience. It is Wednesday after all!

Gareth Southgate has never had 3 pints

Harsh to include Davis in that list to be fair. The other two I agree fully with.

I feel so strongly about Jack’s exclusion. It is truly ridiculous and unfounded. Most of the players in that squad are not fit to lace his boots. I always liked the Gate but I am starting to really dislike the bloke. I am in shock! Gate out!

Surely by this time next week we will have signed a couple of players. I am really starting to get concerned about the mental health of the average VTer. More angst and frustration than a 15 year old virgin collecting glasses at Hooters!

I was against appointing Dean from the very beginning. I have called for him to be sacked on various occasions since his appointment but you cannot fail to like the man. He comes across so well in that interview. He has earned the chance to have another go at the PL. I really hope he proves me wrong. A bit of stability is long overdue!

Favourite ever villa season. We were fantastic that year. Football was sensational at times

Interesting that the Bremen guy seems to think that C-19 has massively impacted the market. They are clearly a bit desperate but accepting of the obvious economic reality. I think this is why nothing is happening. Selling clubs are clinging on to the hope that someone will pay over the odds for their players. As the window nears a close those clubs will become more desperate. The last week could be like a massive fire sale!

Yes. I think that would have a nice balance. I would expect Dougie to play the deep role with McKennie sitting in when Doug goes for a wander. Lots of energy and ability in that three plus SJM’s mighty ass.

Me too

I thought it was quite funny. I did spot it straight away though. It’s getting to be like goals where you don’t believe it until all the checks have been completed and it’s been confirmed by VAR. Only then do you enjoy the moment!