Mazrim

You have to just ask yourself why it might not happen. I get the impression its not because we dont have the means but because other clubs might not play ball. Thats fine by me.

This isnt bickering its a debate. And a pretty good one at that. Its better than reading some bogus article some hack has dreamed up and then reading "he wont come here" for the millionth time. I reckon anyway.

I dont think people should obsess about figures. I only said it could be reasoned that we'd spend x amount based on what MON has said. MON in that article also said that would be a lot of money. I dont really think that Randy and the business end of IMG are here to fanny around, therfore it is my opinion that we CAN spend large amounts of money but the determining factors are getting the right player for the right price within reason (we'll have to pay a bit over the odds as to be expected) and also whether those players are obtainable. You can throw money at a player or club and they still dont have to agree to come. Thats nobodies fault. I believe that next week will be our crunch week for several reasons. None of which I'll bore you with.

The Browns alone are worth something like 800m. So that figure doesnt include all his assets. Not even close. I'm just saying that those figures are not a true reflection on just how rich people actually are. As for your other points Grant. Well, its all subjective isnt it? I cant believe MON would waste his time dreaming about what Villa need in a time when supporters and media are over sensitive. If anything, the chances are he'll be understating matters.

1- We were told that its possible to expect 5 players of the Petrov calibre in January. Now if you consider that he was worth 7-8m you could reason that we could spend anything from 25-40m. This depends on whether some are loans or whatever. But MON wouldn't have mentioned that if it were not possible. 2- Randy Lerner is worth several Billion. Its not as simple as saying he is worth £800m as he has many assets and trusts that are not considered in his cash value. Not that it matters much because.... 3- Whilst the money is coming from RAL it doesnt mean his own pocket. A master financier can find many ways to raise money, I'm sure you'll all agree. Well, there is more than one of those on our board as well as IMG's expertise in structuring deals. We dont know yet what sponsorship deals are on the horizon for instance and its obvious the team needs strengthening now more than its likely to need it over the next year or so. Therefore its reasonable to expect a large investment in the squad imminently.

I agree. The best right foot I've ever seen. The best foot, period.

His wife can feck off, granted and I'm sure she would as The Bullring isnt pricey enough for that eejit. But I havent seen Beckham 'nullified' too often. I dont really see how its possible seeing as how the man can put a ball anywhere from practically anywhere else. He did set up most of Englands goals in the WC, did he not? Anyway, its just my opinion and if the guy even considered joining us for a millisecond I would feel honoured. Nonsense.

Who is then?

I hope he does get involved. How could you not want perhaps the best passer of a ball in the world? Gabby could run like Forrest Gump and the ball would miraculously appear at his feet for him to ram home. I want some of that.

He's had more clubs than Arnold Palmer.

It doesnt take a genius to know that signing Beckham would multiply our revenue in merchandise many times over. It massively boosted Man Utds and Real Madrids sales and they were already punting tons of it so what he'd do to the relatively modest Villa merch sales worldwide is anybody's guess. It would be considerable. Many times over. Whatever you think of him as a footballer, he is still a massive personality in the sport. I would personally love a player of his quality to join us but I just cant see it happening.

I would be (and indeed am) happy with Bardsley. Neville will play for the next few years for Man Ure and Bardsley will fall in love with Villa and sign full time. If he proves himself that is, and he will.

To convince players to come you need to convince their clubs to let them speak to you. Well, unless you're Chelsea that is.

It will take more than the vaguest guesswork article in the Guardian to make me think SWP would choose Newcastle over us. No way. Not now. We can most likely match or better their wages. And ask yourself, Newcastle or Birmingham? MON or Rat-Man? Big future or Trophy signing, debt ridden idiots? If he chooses Newcastle over us, we dont really want him as that will mean he's as thick as a whale omelette.

Steiber will play left wing in the near future as well as having Luke back. Besides, Young or SWP can play on either flank so getting them both has merit to say the least.

Fast.

Injured, I think. Couldn't see him doing too well in this league despite being a class player.

Spurs are the new Newcastle. There isnt one **** player they arent linked with.

I heard a black man talking in a hotel and got excited. I turned the corner and it turned out it was Tim Westwood.

I'd take Bent over Defoe in a blink of an eye. Which sounds gay.

As I said a while ago. Charlton will need to fund an emergency rebuilding this month. Not only do they need to sell Bent but QUICKLY. The highest bidder wins. Lets flex some muscle for a change.

Just expect a mixture of promising up and coming players, experienced players and a couple of good loan signings. Well, thats my feeling anyway.

Patience. Signings are on their way and they'll be good for Villa. MON and Randy havent turned into eejits overnight.

It is my opinion that Mr Lerner was so disgusted with how Newcastle conducted themselves that he will not deal with them again. Also, I think they still owe us money for Solano.

I still expect to see four, possibly five new signings and one or two loans. If it doesnt happen, I wont exactly be upset though. I know a couple of the names we are looking at but that doesnt mean we'll get them. I would be happy with Nugent too. I dont think he'd be the only striker we'd be after either.