alreadyexists

I think that's a good side. Richardson has played well, although he does seem knackered by about 75mins, so it seems harsh to drop him, but I think that would probably be the plan. I'd probably out Zog on the bench ahead of Richardson... But that's debatable. Who would have thought that we'd have a back four we all pretty much agreed on!? With Okore to come back too makes it evens stronger with competition for places.

That's true. I suppose as fans we expect players to have the same ultimate and unswerving loyalty to a club as we do, and that is very rarely the case. It's a bit like your missus mentioning an ex, you know there were others, but you'd prefer not to think about it.

Tom Cleverley, welcome to the best club in the world, work hard, play well and we'll love you. I imagine if wages were the stumbling block, as was mentioned yesterday, then perhaps we've said come on loan and we'll pay your current wage in exchange for first team football, and of you do well, we'll make you an offer in January for wages we think are fair (by which time it might not be randy's problem). Sounds like win win for villa; he does well, we do well, he does poorly, we're no worse off (other than 1.5m ish in wages). This was a strange deal, but I stand by my original thoughts that this can only be good for the team. UTV.

This gif has been the highlight of the thread It's been the gif highlight of my life (with the possible exception of Bowery spinning in the wheelchair). Partly because it's such a mystery; who is that man, whys he so happy, who made the gif? Have no idea who the chap is but he reminds me of the type of person who would be a contestant on Going For Gold!!! (showing my age a little there!) Lol. Henry Kelly was the best. He does look like he's won a game show, maybe GFG or perhaps Strike it Lucky?

Ah, so he's the head of that US Consortium, he seems balanced and well informed.

This gif has been the highlight of the thread It's been the gif highlight of my life (with the possible exception of Bowery spinning in the wheelchair). Partly because it's such a mystery; who is that man, whys he so happy, who made the gif?

Well that's the end of that. Not a bad window overall, certainly a stronger squad, just could've been stronger still of we'd added a couple more.

An come on ya know Trevor surely? Everyone knows him... Oh Trevor, that Trevor... You know Old Trevo, he's that bloke who sat three rows behind you at VP and shouts at players using only their first name.

I think we'll get Cleverley, but nearer to 11pm. Just feel like it probably will happen.

Have you just signed up to tell us that? Leicester fan are you? Do one you sad Tw@t Is that you Marc, trying to fool us using a K instead of a C?

Van Ginkel loan to AC Milan is confirmed, Chelsea must have loaned out a squads worth of players this summer.

Well..... I was in Tesco's earlier and.... No I've got nothing on this one. Cheers Trent. I would love it to be true, but if you've not even heard a whisper the it could be like the Dempsey deal; and just to put a bit of pressure on TC. We shall see.

Quite a few places including bbc, sky and guardian all mentioning our bid to real sociedad for Canales. I think that would be a great signing, lambert did say a couple more signings, so possible. Has Trent mentioned anything not his link yet?

I wonder if this time next year we'll be reading about links between Jack and the top four clubs. Could happen as he's clearly a massive talent. I don't think I've ever wanted a villa youngster to succeed as much as I want it for Jack, but he's got so much promise and seems to be a proper villa lad. I think he'll be great for us, and if one day the top 4 do come calling, I hope he stays with the club. Keep it up Jack. UTV.

you say that but wait until natalie sawyer comes on in a yellow dress... Didn't someone have some GIFs of her/other SSN presenters... Just asking?

Do you think the cleverley signing (if it happens, and I hope it does) is a plan b for Ki or another signing which didn't pan out? Either way, as others have said; I think he'd improve our midfield, so I don't see a reason not to want this to happen.

At the end of the season we can plot the average optimism level on a graph and see how it fluctuates... I like graphs.

Good, but sounds like someone who molests parrots. What about Senderock...

He still looks sad. Probably gutted that it wasn't a clean sheet. Go on big Phil.

I hate those bits of skin by the side of your fingernails, I always pull them and they always bleed, and I never learn.

Agreed, seems like a quality player! Good work Aly!

Not an expert but isn't it because there is a homegrown minimum and an overall squad size maximum, so it means there sort of is a foreign player limit, although not explicitly set? Could be wrong, that's just my interpretation.

Cleverly, Salah, Delph, N'Zog, Cole, Grealish, Sanchez, Westy, Richardson, Bacuna, ...our midfield would be miles stronger than last year.

Got some decent results last year against the big boys, and we've got a better squad this year. I don't think we'll win every game, but I think we'll do better than many, certainly some parts of the media, expect. I reckon: Liverpool - narrow loss, they have played very well so far Arsenal - win, I reckon we can shut them out and get a cheeky goal, maybe a 1-0. Chelsea - loss, very good side, defensively a bit shaky but can't argue with the attack, costa is frightening Man City - draw, good side but have some chinks in heir armour, I think we'll draw Everton - win, they're good, and Martinez is a clever manager, but I've just got a good feeling about this one. If we got 7 points I'd be thrilled with that!

Closes 11pm 1st September, so we'll know what's happening/not by tomorrow night.