VillaGoMarching

Honestly I don't know what people worry for, we have to play everyone twice. Regardless of when we play teams, we will upset the odds a few times.

Because we saw all too many times last season how confidence can affect the team. If we get 0 points from the first three games it'll ruin the young lads' belief.

FWIW, I don't think confidence will be an issue this season.

My main objection to the fixtures is when was the last time we either started or ended the season at home?

Honestly I don't know what people worry for, we have to play everyone twice. Regardless of when we play teams, we will upset the odds a few times.

I don't think any game would be a 'nightmare'.

I personally would like to play baggies at home.

Watching ESPN Kicks, I'm totally out of touch with MLS, haven't watched it for a long while.

But it's a mediocre premier league grave yard. Think they're over doing it with designated players.

Didn't he also fall foul of Lambert at some point.

If he were to go to hull, and score enough goals to keep them up, then he'd more than likely go to the World Cup. I think that'll be enough to convince Darren to move on.

With Fee's of this amount, it really is no loss situation for us.

If the players don't work out, clubs will pick them up for a nominal fee and low wages.

What's all the fuss about? Something posted on twitter?

Our 'Mystery' signing IMO will be a left back, Lambert was most disappointed in Bennett of all his signings and wants to get someone in the give him real competition. Where as he knows he's got a capable back up at RB with Herd and doesn't have to worry about Lowton's performances dropping.

I've taken the following quote from an article by Matt Kendrick:

Darren Bent, Stephen Ireland, Shay Given and Alan Hutton are surplus to requirements while Brett Holman, Barry Bannan and Nathan Delfouneso could also be up for sale.

I don't think anyone would shed a tear over those players leaving.

be nice if Cardiff, Newcastle and Fulham could have a little bidding war.

Is there a press conference today or something? I cant keep up....

Apparently at 1pm according to the Twitterverse. Hmm.

But how many chairs will there be?

This may have already been covered but do the initial kits (sold on Saturday) come with the sponsor logo?

IMO Barry is on his way out, his none existent pace is going backwards.  Think he got a lot of loyalty from Mancini, so wouldn't be surprised if he got moved on.

Last chance saloon for Clark this season imo, He has to look like a premier league football else Lambert will move him on.  Baker has a couple of years to develop but for the likes of Albrighton, Delfouneso, Clark and Herd this is it.  While i suspect time is already up on the Bannan.  He had more chanced than most to make an impact.

that home kit is pure sex.

 

Regardless of who we sign this summer, the most impressive move from Lambert would be finding a buyer for Bent.

I think when the club was haemorrhaging money, it's no time to be picky over sponsorship.

I read somewhere that the reason it's been announced so early is to do with the Danish stock exchange.

No idea how that works.

Really love the way we're operating now. Seemingly going for young potential with no restrictions on locality.

We also seem ignore all speculation until we have something concrete in place. Classy and heartening to see.

Thought he was older than 24, if Lambert wants him, that's good enough for me. Fee would be minimal.

Interesting, we've signed Tonev but I haven't seen much from Lambo today.

Is it possible that the acquisition of Bannan will lead to Laudrup resigning? I've heard a story that the Swansea scouting team opperates seperately to the manager, and they can sign players without the managers say so.

Bit far fetched I think.

So Andi is with the Austrian national side and has been for a little while. I suspect we'll hear more when he's back for our kit launch.

Love the changing of the badge for the away kit.