omariqy

People need to relax and have a bit of fun. Its the summer window, speculation and ITK stuff is all part of it. Something to get excited about for once. Not sure why people dont want to be excited or engage in good debate. I think the problem is people hear ITK info and secretly start hoping it will happen and when it doesnt they get all 'Please ban this from my thread, I have been hurt too many times already, the Peter Whittingham shaped wound is still healing'

To be fair to ITKs (not sure why I am being fair) the link originated from Rennes saying that we were going to loan him with an option to buy.

He said we would have ramis by Friday

So Clyne is out then?

Have you heard something Richard? I am hoping we sign Brahimi and Clyne shortly. That would cap off a great week.

Did he turn up for training?

We obviously have to rebuild our squad, not just in terms of personnel but footballing philosophy. At present we have a real mixture of players from the MON, GH and ******'s era. Players who were brought in to play a certain style in accordance with the then managers style. If Lambert is to do well then he has to build his own squad. Now, obviously we do not have unlimited resources so it will be difficult to revolutionise the squad completely. However, Lambert has a record of signing players for little money and doing well with them. To do this, you have to either look at the championship and below or abroad. Personally, I think we need about 8 or 9 players with a few out this summer. I imagine two of Collins, Dunne, Warnock and Hutton will go this window and the other two next summer. Apart from that I could see one of Makoun or Ireland leaving. What you are left with is a very small squad made up of a lot of players from our academy and two top class players – Given and Bent. Therefore, with a budget of around £30m to £40m plus player sales, it would be very difficult to buy 8 or 9 premiership proven players. We will have to look at players like Howton, Clyne, Al Ahmadi, Brahimi (between £8m to £10 for the four of them). I imagine we will also look to add 1 or 2 ‘bigger’ signings to improve the overall quality of the team, especially the core. Al Ahmadi may prove to be a great signing but I still think we need some experience in the middle of the park, further a top centre back would be great. I think Clark and Baker have great futures but we will need to replace Collins or Dunne, should they leave. The squad currently: Given, Guzan, Marshall Lichaj, Hutton Dunne, Collins, Baker, Clark Warnock, Stevens Albrighton, Holman Herd, Delph, Makoun, Bannan, Ireland, Petrov, Gardner, Al Ahmadi N’Zogbia, Carruthers Bent, Gabby, Weimann, Delfounseo That squad needs some work! Especially with the expected player departures.

Where are you Wiz? Lets be 'avin you!

Link?

Went for Lake Como in the end. Thanks for all the advice!

Anyone ever been to Verona?

Can always rely on VT for romantic advice...

Yeah i'll get her a pad...an iPad...huh whos with me? I am actually getting her an engraved leather bound book. The plan is to have a picture each year on that day along with some words. I've started it with a pic from the wedding and our vows. How good is that? I impressed myself.

Great shout!

I was thinking Lake District / Cornwall? Alternatively I was thinking **** it and just buy her an ipad and go for a nice meal. That way I get an ipad.

Too expansive.

Hi guys, It is my 1 year wedding anniversary next week and I am really struggling to organise something. I tried to organise a 2 day break to Disneyland Paris as she loves Theme parks but the price is ridicolous. I tried to organise a skydive but they are not open that day. I have tried booking short breaks abroad but the prices are ridicolous. Not sure what to do, want to do something fun and spontaneous. Any ideas?

20th July and ends 18th August. Sighting of the moon permitting.

Bloody muslims with their relgious beliefs.

Ramadan wont eat in to the season too much this year...

So much racist abuse going on, on twitter. Check out my last few re-tweets @omariqy

Same, the one in Swiss Cottage? I will def be seeing TDKR there.

How does that work then!

http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/aston-villa-fc/2012/06/21/play-stephen-ireland-aston-villa-boss-urged/

Agreed there is plenty of talent in the lower leagues. All of these great players start somewhere and most are gettable when they are young. If you want to build a great team you need to buy young talent. We have some experience in Given, Dunne, Ireland, Gabby, Bent, N'Zogbia. We could probably do with a little bit more but for the majority of our signings, I would want young and hungry. I think Lambert will target that kind of player too.