Grievemeister

I have just read in the Evening Mail that Luke is linked to Boro. No links yet but should appear in ibirmingham later today

From the Express & Star; Manager Martin O’Neill hopes to wrap up his first summer signing in the next week before Reo-Coker flies out with the England squad for the European under-21 championships in Holland. West Ham and England under-21 captain Reo-Coker is set to sign for Villa providing late interest doesn’t surface from Newcastle, who have been linked with the former Wimbledon man to replace Scott Parker, who is due to sign for the Hammers for £7m. Newcastle would move for Reo-Coker if they fail to sign Manchester City’s Joey Barton, who is their chief midfield target to replace Parker and has a £5.5m release clause in his contract. Reo-Coker has put in a second transfer request at Upton Park and the club are now willing to him go after a season in which he was barracked by fans frustrated at the team’s slump.

I agree, I'd rather have Oynind Leonhardson back running our midfield!!!!

Did a number fans on this board say that about MON? If I asked you the question this time last year in regards to John Carew playing for us, what would your answer have been? Funny enough i thought he would come here as he couldnt get off the bench at Lyon ! I never thought he wouldnt but im damn sure saviola wont be coming here! And whoever doesnt rate W schneider must be watching a completely diff game Fair comment VillaFan. I think Villa might surprise us (I hope they do for the better)

I know hwat your saying but I have a feeling MOn has another agenda

Did a number fans on this board say that about MON? If I asked you the question this time last year in regards to John Carew playing for us, what would your answer have been?

If we are I think I will ask Villa to reimburse me for my season ticket

You beat me to it Richard

Have i just created pg 500

Probably Holtendhero, but is is nice to see the bluenoses linking these players to the Villa. Better than the players they have been linked with; Bramble, Kisnorbo, Jerome Thomas, players that are still out of their league

Totally agree, the bottom line is the papers need a story, a majority of the PL players will be / preparing to go on holiday. Other European leagues are nearing the end of their seasons so all they can do is speculate like we are doing between ourselves. Nothing will happen until mid June

I don't, because you always felt so let down when the players went to other clubs, especially ones that were not as big as villa. Depressing as well as embarrassing.

an excellent choice if we are looking at potential but we should be looking for experience now.

Totally agree Lazarus chin - don't forget Javi Naravarro, Poulson, and Jesus Navas. All welcome additions to our squad and would definately take us to that next level

Henok Goitom. Swedish wizzkid that has worked in the shadow from Zlatan, but is a very high skilled attacker/winger. He is not that big so to take him on board covering for Sutton doesnt make sense... Riquelme is quite gettable...he is to return to his club in Spain because Boca Juniors cant afford his salary and therefor not interested in making his loan into a permanent deal. He will change club soon...hope it is Villa. Tricella - do you rate Zlatan?

I heard he was on of the Bentley Boys at WHU and I heard this was one of the reasons Young did not want to talk to WHU due to the Bentley Boys acting like clearings in the woods on U21 duty. He is a good player though and when fans get on your back it is bound to affect your performance. I still remain to be convinced that he is the sort of player to help take us to the 'next level' though

Well he has scored a lot of goals in the spanish second division with Murcia (?, not sure there) where he is on loan from Udinese. He has reportedly attracted interest from Real Madrid. With Mon and ISM been away to many games in europe there might be some truth in this one. If there is some truth he won't be anything like Ibrahimovic. MON gave him a right slating on the BBC

Jesus!!!!! Look at his reaction. The fans have done that to him! The fans gave him so much shit that if it was me I would of considered quiting football. poor lad looks so pissed off and unhappy even tho he just scored a goal!Come to the villa,we'll treat you right.We'll give you some of the lovin that you're cravin!!!Shammers are scum,they should be in the championship.Oh well,their loss is our gain.That is if NRC comes to villa,which i fully expect him to. A majority of us will back him until he has a bad game then the hate mob on this board will start on him as per Petrov :roll:

Jesus!!!!! Look at his reaction. The fans have done that to him! The fans gave him so much shit that if it was me I would of considered quiting football.

Before we go there Ibrahimovic is the most overrated striker I have ever known. MON at the WC did not rate this guy as he expressed several times while commentating. So IF this guy is being compared to Ibrahimovic then we're definately not signing him especially while MON is in charge

According to Wikepedia he is a Spurs fan. But so is Barry. :winkold: just doing my duty and passing on what I have heard. :winkold:

My mate was at Leamington FC's end of season presentation where Matty Taylor was giving the awards. It was said that he is a Villa fan

I agree Madman, you cannot knock his work ethic, however he is a player that picks up so many bookings and his passing really lets him down

Sounds good to me too...but where to put Young? Sorensen ? Mellberg Laursen Bouma Maloney Petrov Barry Young Agbonlahor Carew I think the team looks quite ok. I would put energy on the right defence and right midfield. A new goalie that would push Sorensen or even take over his place. A central defender of bigger class than what we got. A central defensive midfielder together with a maestro attacking midfielder. A proven striker and a left winger...and we´re ready for the new season! Boruc, if rumours says right he will be great for us Ferreira, or another in the same class Shaun Wright Phillips, or another in the same class Matt Taylor, if rumours says right I am ok with this Phil Jagielka, if rumours says right I am ok with this Central defender of high class Central defensive midfielder of high class Striker of high class The areas where I havent put a name into it is where we should go BIG...that would take the team to another level and improve us hugely. As you can see I expect at least 8 new signings this summer...C´mon Martin! Young plays with both feet and is equally effective on the right wing

Agreed!