Nigel

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Who said this on talksport?

Not to arsed about Gera! If he were that good he would shine in the championship!

Why? Heard something? Check the hotels, he might be there. He must be having some serious problems checking out!

IMO I doubt he would go for both even if offered the chance as they would be too similar in their style of play. He may well be in for another striker but of the target man variety.

This is my feeling too. Goals are the money. Defoe is flash and gets some goals, but Bent gets more and that is what counts. I would still welcome Defoe though. Id have to agree with you here. Bent can score the dirty goals too whereas Defoe has to beat 7 players. A striker is there to score goals not scare defenders.

Yes, absolutely. I cant understand with all the hype surrounding this player and the talk about his value in the transfer market how he cant get near the 1st 11 at the Appy Ammers! Got to be worth a shot but im not sure id be happy spending good money on him! He couldn't get near the first 11 @ the Hammers because Pardew is an idiot. Did you see any of the Argie games at the World Cup? Yeah I saw him play at the world cup but thats no guarantee he can cut it in the premiership, the game is littered with players that have shone in tournaments and have faultered after. Not saying he will but I would not sign him on that basis either. It is not only Pardew who has ignored him but (admittedlyonly after a few games) Curbishley as well! Buying a player on reputation that successive managers overlook .....we've been here before!

Dont know anything about him. How old is he?

Yes, absolutely. I cant understand with all the hype surrounding this player and the talk about his value in the transfer market how he cant get near the 1st 11 at the Appy Ammers! Got to be worth a shot but im not sure id be happy spending good money on him!

what was this scoop then mate !??! tell me more Check out the last 30 pages!

Also has one of the things MON was looking for....Panache!

100% Agreed! Unless i am mistaken he can play wide as well!

He's not the first few season wonder and i doubt he will be the last!

Not sure id be too happy with either of them! ....but it is a rumour page after all so i wont be getting too upset!

bersons left us fella Is that deal already done or is he still a Villa player? Maybe it was made in August? Ok...but I still think that Ferguson doesnt give as much as players we have now on our books. I might be wrong, but to sign Ferguson and not give Hendrie a new chance seems a little bit waste of money and time. The club needs far better players than Ferguson to compete so lets go for big boys and keep what we have that we know can do good for the club. Hendrie isnt a world beater, but I miss his passion for Villa and his game when he plays good. He is also aggressive and that has been a very huge mistake for Villa to take away...we look like small pussycats alongside lions sometime and everyone knows what that means. You cant really compare Hendrie and Ferguson as players as they are so very different, and right now we need what Ferguson can bring to the table more! I am by no means saying he is the perfect option but he would seem to be available which is the be all and end all this window! I am a bit dubious about him myself as a long term option if you take into account his (albiet limited) time at Blackburn and the fact they are in a 'lesser' league, however a lot of the rangers fans see him as there one world class player. Considering they have seen one or two class players go through their team this may be worth taking note of.

What, politics in the auld Firm....Never!

I dont think MONs Celtic connection would count against him that much as im sure all the years he spent there at very least they would have built up a mutual admiration. I agree with what you said about his other options in his current league that it would be difficult for anyone to afford him never mind his personal preferences (Hearts are in a bit of turmoil at present which may put him off his only realistic Scottish option). Of course this all depends on Le Guens fate at Rangers which are anything but rosy at present!! Go on MON, stick in a cheeky little bid!

I dont know if anybody else has raised the question of Barry Ferguson who has fallen out with Le Guen at Rangers. I think he is a real possibility and just the kind of player we need in the middle....someone with real authority and leadership qualities. I have always rated him as a player even though he did not set the world alight at Blackburn. story

You wouldn't take Ashton?

When i first heard number 2 i laughed so hard it hurt! It was on 'this morning' told by some Irish comedian (cant rememember his name)....you should have seen the look on Philip Schofields face as he cracked the punchline....brilliant!!!!

I am genuinely surprised DOL is so low, if there was one thing O'leary produced in his pomp was a entertaining team! For a while he had us playing some excellent football, amongst the best in the league IMO. To say Gregory produced a football style more pleasing to the eye is either a blind hatred of DOL or blind love of JG.

Big Ron by a landslide!

I'd say he was over rated and past it, and not the sort of player we need. Indeed. Although someone in his mould but better who runs around all day, tackles hard and well, and is generally a bit nasty would be lovely. Nobody young enough or available enough springs to mind though. Even Martin and Randy couldn't bring Gattuso could they? Barton?

He'd be perfect for Villa....but then again he would be perfect for most teams. Wonderfull player IMO. Could never understand why with all their midfield problems the Mancs never sniffed around....maybe im missing something!

If we start bringing up every gripe we have with the premier league or even our fair club this thread is ging to be bigger than top Totty!