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3 minutes ago, Xela said:

They love a number 9 up there. 

Prefer a number 12 myself - duck in plum sauce!  Mmmm 

4 minutes ago, AVFCforever1991 said:

Bid accepted now.....

Apologies, i’m not celebrating the accepted bid, but because Mrs F has accepted my plea for an Indian takeaway this evening! Had to find somewhere to celebrate. 

Don’t think they would dare sell Rice now in this window and perhaps that’s why they sold Diagana? Fans are obviously restless and perhaps existing players are now unhappy as well.  

Don’t really know why, but I have a real disliking of them. Owners obviously, but the Olympic Stadium thing was dodgy to say the least.  Hope they struggle this season.

On 02/09/2020 at 08:39, sne said:

That Bournemouth shirt looks like it’s been in a shop window over the summer and has now faded badly.  Perhaps it’s better up close? 

I have absolutely no issue with us signing Wilson, as it’s still an upgrade on our current fit strikers.  If we can bring in another forward and then a wide forward/winger, I’m pretty happy going into the new season.   

I don’t particularly care about costs either. It’s not my money, but I wouldn’t want us to roll over and pay any sum a club demands, which is why I think transfers take a little longer than most of us would like.

8 minutes ago, blandy said:

Exactly that - to let in light. It's quite common, tbf.

They’re all across the roof examples which is fine and even looks good, but why do we appear to have one different panel on the left as we look at the Holte?  Why not all of them the same? Just looks untidy to me.

Amateurs all of you! Do any of you understand transfer windows? If we are interested in a player they have to reside with Julie B in her basement whilst we trash out terms with their agent.  Dear me and thought people on here were knowledgeable.

1 hour ago, mottaloo said:

People who post messages on social media, in emails to a wide audience or even just messages to me with absolutely shocking spelling....BUT always blame "predictive text" for their cock ups. 

Latest one being a girl in the office telling anyone who cares, how greatful she is to have such an amazing bff sit next to her. So embarrassing especially the semi senior position she somehow got appointed to and the emails she sends out to quite a wide and sometimes senior audience which are cringeworthy at times 

Couldent aggree moor mate,. .

5 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said:

Strangely, I'm actually most excited about seeing who our CM signing will be.

A big, strong, classy CM is what I want most.

Or will we have changed plan after (reportedly) missing out McKennie? Hope not.

It is crucial, the midfield is the glue, and an area we were severely lacking.

Agreed, we do need some additional quality in this area.  However, my sense is that we’ll  pick up a Swift/Hughes/Billing type player.  Will do a good job but not overly exciting.

Could be wrong though, perhaps we’ll blow 20/30m on someone to play alongside Luiz and McGinn?

On 02/09/2020 at 21:46, MaVilla said:

Mings has done amazing overall tbh since he joined us.

Just think:

• Jan 2019 he joins us on loan after recovering from a major injury.
• Had only played 15 games in the 2 years prior to joining us.
• Came straight in at CB.
• We get promoted, Mings being a core part of the team that helped us gain promotion.
• Travels up and down the country by train in a Villa shirt 
• We sign Mings for 20m + add-ons, and most Bournemouth fans shout about how we got fleeced and they didnt need Mings as he wasnt good enough for their first 11 (although many liked him and sent him best wishes)
• Wins first call up for England.
• Helps keep Villa in the Prem, Bournmouth (who thought he wasnt good enough for them) get relegated.
• gets second call up for England.
• part of the core Villa team to lead us in to the 20/21 season.

All in 19 months.......

Amazing tbh.

Amended, because you missed one!

7 hours ago, villarule123 said:

Sorry off topic, but why is part of the Holte End roof a different material/colour? It’s been like this since it was changed, but it bugs the hell out of me! 

Possibly to let in extra light? You just don’t see other stands here or round the country having to do this.  Or is it just some cheap builder that ran out of the shiny metal stuff? 

Fantastic pic by the way . Now just need to finish cutting all these onions up as I can’t see. 

50 minutes ago, thabucks said:

If raiding BCFC then I’d be going for Han-Noah Massengo. Elliason only makes sense as a back up signing so maybe Trez or El Ghazi will be leaving perhaps? 

I’ve mentioned him several times on here. Quality player. 

3 minutes ago, VillanousOne said:

his form is always hot or cold though and always lets off too much steam after matches, gets turned on easily

Been getting “504 Gateway Time-Out” since 8:00pm! Thought we were having a Darren Bent style meltdown on VT!!  

Instead, it’s JT and few of the coaching staff playing a pub quiz.  Gutted   

15 minutes ago, Mazrim said:

Next week. We settle all family business*

 

 

*some. Maybe.

3 minutes ago, bannedfromHandV said:

Anyone else feel like something’s a bit ‘off’ with the Doherty transfer?

First team regular sold for what is very little money (by all accounts) in today’s market.

Some kind of back-hand deal with Spurs/Mourinho? 

It’s a strange one for sure but more so because he’s a quality wing back and suits Wolves down to the ground.  Could have been tapped up or could be someone else in the Wolves squad is heading to Spurs this window? 

Matty Cash would probably slot right in at Wolves and is approx 5 years younger than Doherty. 

Just now, rayk said:

We don’t need to improve the ‘squad’ though, we need to improve the first team.

No, you always need to improve your current personnel!  Is Watkins not an improvement over any forward player we have?  Yes he is. 

Is Cash not an improvement over Elmo and Fred? I bet now he is. 

I can also bet that Swift will turn out to be more useful to us than Lansbury, Nakamba, and Hourihane. 

1 hour ago, Villan4Life said:

Swiifts a lot  better than Nakamba imo! squadies to start would offer a hell of lot offer more than Henri Lansbury!! Attitude and determination  too and won't be on 55k a week.

Exactly what we need.

Totally agree mate.  Watkins, Swift and Cash would be excellent squad additions.  All 3 are upgrades on the personnel currently occupying there preferred positions. 

2 minutes ago, A'Villan said:

@Villarocker It's not a horrible place to shop.

James Maddison. Mason Mount. Ryan Sessegnon. Tammy Abraham.

All performers in the championship before getting their chance in the top tier.

I’d be more than happy with Sessegnon down our left.  He’s probably gettable as well

With Chelsea spending like there’s no tomorrow, I’d be more than happy to take some of their squad players, either on a loan (with an option to buy) or permanently now:

Zouma, Tomori, Christensen, Ampadu, Kenedy, Barkley, Loftus-Cheek etc

Hudson-Odoi on loan would improve us immensely down the right side. 

Tammy would be the jewel but probably be 50m plus and would Chelsea even sell? Doubt that one would come off but they have a huge pool of talent that’s worth fishing in. 

2 hours ago, BleedClaretAndBlue said:

Gareth Southgate takes the toys out his kids’ happy meals

Just now, theboyangel said:

Southgate wipes standing up

Gareth Southgate puts jam on his scones before the clotted cream!