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I forgot he bought in the guy from the Baku games as commercial director so that's not his remit. The commercial side is very important, especially if we go down. Every £££ counts to make up for the loss in revenue surely you can see that? Kinda sounds like you are writing him off.

So you are judging Almstadt on the 6 months or so he has been here and in true villa talk fashion writing him off completely already. And even though you admit you don't know what his job role is, so have no idea if he is performing well or not. until we see the next set of accounts we can't fully judge Fox's impact on the commercial side. Hiring Sherwood backfired on him I'll agree but one bad appointment and he's shit at his job. Scouts won't get every player right but I think reily deserves credit for amavi, vertout, and ayew. Richards, Lescott and Bunn were know quantities and crespo was signed as cheap cover. Ilori I'll admit was a weird one but he played well in the summer and you can't legislate for injuries. But shall we write of Reilly as well. We all know your thoughts on Randy which are mostly right but to write off Fox Reilly and Almstadt so soon is just plain ridulous in my eyes. Give them time To be fairly judged on facts not conjecture.

True that but I'd replace Clark Lescott ilori, Richardson before RB. then if we have £ spare after that then worry about it.

I think with Richards Bacuna & Richards all RB's I doubt it's high in the list of priorities this Jan. Not that I'm saying they are good enough just think we have more pressing problems that need addressing like a goal scorer and a decent DM.

People really stop investing so much time and energy worrying about others not sharing the shared doomed outlook and having a little faith however remote. Every day every page same old. We know how you feel. Can see how you have so many posts now.

Maybe second time lucky with Mandanda after his apparently unsuccessful trial in 07. Warbhi Kharzi is listed as an attacking midfielder who can also play on both flanks on transfermarket so with with Gil linked with a move away makes sense. I Just think Gil isn't cut out for us and the league given our ongoing predicament of perpetual relegation worries. Too lightweight.

Hopefully today's banning of Platini will set the wheels in motion the abolishing of the farcical and frankly unfair financial fair play rules he instigated. Which in turn should make it easier to attract the sort of buyer we crave. Just need to do that little thing called staying in the league.

Right player wrong time

What has he done to deserve such praise. Yes he is technically superb but how many assists has he got? How many goals ? how many games has he actually controlled and made the difference ? how many chances does he create? I think a lot of fans are in love with the idea of Gil as the Spanish playmaker extradinaire rather than the facts that he has produced very little in the year he has been here and doesn't show signs of doing so.

Links? Can't be srsed to look through all the news sites.

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-player-reveals-closet-7850874 I just think for the little he would cost he is worth a punt.

What did we do before Google hey. Assane Diousse sounds like a good prospect but I'd be reluctant to sign another African due to the ACON.

Quickly looks him up on Google....only joined Anderlecht in the summer. No eff all about him...Any other suggestions?

We desperately need a decent and reliable replacement for Sanchez. He just doesn't isn't good enough for this league imo. Veretout & Gueye are new to the League so deserve this season before being completely written off. Westwood has performed solidly and admirably, play him in the right games with the right players and he is more than good enough for our squad. Gardener-gutted for the had but it seems injuries have robbed him of his chance. Im not up to date with the current football manager so can't pluck a name out of head for a realistic DM but surely there has to someone who is an upgrade on Sanchez who is obtainable?

I wonder how many games he will play before he gets written off for a second time and people shout we should of signed a decent LB in January. I predict 2-3 games unless he has morphed into Roberto Carlos whilst being in the Porto reserves. Glad to have him back as an option over Richardson.

Nick Powell anyone? He's s Villa fan, he only has 6 months left on his contract so should be cheap. He had a touch of class about him at Crewe, lost his way at UTD. He just needs to (apparently) sort out his work ethic/attitude and get over his injuries. I'd say he is worth a punt though and If we do go down a handy player to have next year in the championship or whatever they are calling it this season.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/35117587

Tin hat on. Given our position I'd take him on loan (unless there is a better option available obviously) Quick, direct, knows the league, point to prove to Woy plus has experience of relegation battle with QPR.

I agree about Guzan, but we were linked again with PSG goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu again today. Intrigued about the possible signing of Cole as a stop gap whilst recalling one of Bennett or cissokho getting rid of Richardson. Recall Senderos to the squad. Townsend is a good loan option given our position and he knows the league and then a striker.

Erm I completely disagree. A Darren Bent proven goal scorer is exactly what we need to stand a chance of staying up. I'm still not defeated and believe with the right signings we will stand a great chance of staying up. Just need a GK LB midfielder & striker.

Didn't he take a pay cut in exchange for a 4 year contract. (I may be making this up) but I thought his £65 grand a week 2 year contract was replaced by a £32.5 grand a week 4 year contract with bonuses ?? Don't rate Gabby or particularly like him but I think it was good business by the club protecting an asset with a contract extension. However shit he is, he is a shit player on a 3 and a bit year contract as opposed to 18 months so hopefully can squeeze a few more pennies out of whatever sucker wants him. Can see him as a Pulis signing. Offer 12 million plus Gabby & Clark with extra bonuses for Berahino. That would be the perfect start to the new year ( aint gunna happen I know)

Hope fades & reality bites. But I'm Villa till I die !

http://www.teamtalk.com/news/villa-boss-garde-confirms-interest-in-signing-ashley-cole I know the press don't usually know shit but I'm clinging to the hope this once they do and Randy has given Remi extensive funds to help our chances.