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I won't believe in this Dr until he has a 'Villa' tattoo on his leg and a Chinese General confirms it on social media. There I said it.

I know it's probably very doubtful, but would love it to be Gareth Barry.

Ok squad player, nothing more. Doesn't dictate play or influence games, nor does make enough incisive passes to win matches. Cannot shield the defence, nor gets in the box enough to score goals. He is a tidy player on the ball, but not much else. I've no doubt he will have some decent games in this divison, but we need more than that. I don't dislike him and am happy to have him in the squad, I just don't want him starting week in week out.

He will no doubt score 15/20 goals this season, but means nothing as that league is so, so poor. Happy to get rid. I am fat, slow and have trouble stretching for the remote, but I reckon I'd still chip in with 5 goals during a season in that league! Don't be fooled.

Seems to have the Laursen/Mellberg passion about him. He will be a good signing for sure. Infectious attitude.

I would say that there are 4 or 5 players who just shouldn't be playing for us and we know who they are. Rome wasn't built in a day, but we need 3 or 4 new players sharpish. No need to panic here and there were some positives out of today. We should have secured a draw at least and would have done so if not for an error again on our part. Calm heads needed here.

I quite liked him but no real loss. Certainly replaceable. Think he will do well for someone. Just hope we can retain the other two Jordan's in the squad.

Not too fussed by this to be honest and flattered to deceive most of time for me. I think he did get a lot of game time and scoring the odd 'worldie' just isn't enough. Hope he does well and we receive a decent fee in return. Move on.

Shame to hear this as was hoping for the fairytale. Hope he stays to work with the squad, but should he wish to continue playing football then he has my best wishes. Top man.

Ok and agreed!

Think you'll find Terry is left footed in the main. Like I said earlier, be interesting to see how RDM sets us up.

Fair enough, I honestly don't know if you are right or wrong with any of the above. However, at Chelsea Cahill and Terry are a right and left foot pairing, but I take your point. Personally still prefer to have one of each though and we do currently have Lescott, Clark and Baker, who are all left footers.

Totally agree mate and from the looks of it, he's enjoying himself and lifting others around him. Hope to see him on the villa park pitch again I really do.

Agreed. Think Sherwood said he was the most talented/gifted in the squad at the time. Petrov will no doubt be a good influence to him and agree that he could be a really big player this season.

I disagree mate, I think most coaches/managers prefer to have right and left foot pairing. When Lescott played with Clark last season you could see how it unbalanced us. I could be wrong though and he may choose to have Okore with Elphick.

Great shout! Him and Dunk looked great last season.

I know what you mean mate. Can you imagine if he scored in front of the Holte! Grown men crying everywhere and even the most hardened would well up

Just don't see RDM playing two right sided centre backs and I don't like it either, as prefer the balance of a right and left footer. Elphick will be a starter for sure and most probably captain. Tell you what though and he isn't the most creative but Leon Britton could be a good player in the middle for us. Doesn't start regularly at Swansea now and ran the show against us for 45 minutes at their place. Otherwise Barry in the holding role would be fantastic, just not sure if gettable though? Loftus-Cheek on loan for six months would be who I'd like. Ravel Morrison could be that creative player RDM is after?

I know, I know. Wasn't happy naming Lescott either to be honest mate, but it was a toss up between him, Clark or Baker. Would prefer a new left sided centre half, but don't think we will until a couple are shipped out first. Agree with one or two also regarding a midfielder who can score goals, which is why i mentioned a new creative midfielder. Perhaps Tshibola will chip in with 5+ goals?

A few tweaks and couple more signings/loans and we are in decent shape for the start of the season I think. We know that we lack goals so hopefully this will be rectified over the next two weeks: Gollini New RB Elphick Lescott Amavi Westwood Gana Tshibola Grealish New CF New CF The above could easily switch to a 433, which could then accommodate Ayew, Adama and/or Gil if they are still here. Hopefully a new creative player and two new forwards would be good though.

Somebody could make a movie about this guy! Premier League footballer has life threatening illness, four years of heartache and recovery, then makes first team return. Simply incredible from the man. One step at a time, but can you imagine if he scored in front of the holte in a competative game again? Wow, I really would cry. Good on you Stan.

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I posted this last Friday on attending the new store opening and was very disappointed to be told this as well. I won't be buying it at all now as kids don't get long in it as it is, but most want it for the summer holidays. To be honest the prices shocked me a bit too, so a blessing I suppose.

Case in point!

Think he'll still be here in August and hope he is, as I do like him. Bags of skill, passionate and an eye for goal. Could be nothing or an agent stirring it a bit, but that doesn't mean he is not committed to the cause.