Made In Aston

I think RDM did get his tactics wrong against Brentford in the second half. However,  in his defence, we don't really have much strength in depth,  so he is very limited in terms of what he can do with substitutes to influence the game mid  - match. 

32 minutes ago, KHV said:

We also actually have massive problems up front too. We have no width and a plethora of players that like to play through the middle. We are so easy to shut down, all the opposition have to do is pack the middle and we are **** for ideas. The whole thing is one really expensive mess created by whichever crackpot was in charge of recruitment. If RDM was totally in charge of it then he needs his P45 because it's been a right old cock up yet again. 

This is utter bollocks! If it was so easy why has Villa created the most chances in the division?!  The problems are silly errors and not being ruthless in front of goal.   

From what I heard on the radio his injury is quite bad.  He tried to come back on but couldn't put any weight on his leg.  Sounds like it could be knee ligament damage.   Hope I'm wrong. 

2 minutes ago, The_Rev said:

I can see Tony Xia being the trigger happy type.  Di Matteo might not make it to bonfire night. 

Yes he will.  Tony plans to throw RDM on the bonfire if  results don't improve.  

I think it's really pathetic that some people are moaning that we are spending money.  The last 5 years we have not spent enough and ended up getting relegated.  Now we spend money to help us get promoted and certain people aren't happy.  If we hardly spent anything this summer then I bet they would be unhappy as well.  Can't win!   

Sounds like  Adomah has  been told he won't play for  boro again so will come to us as last resort unless he gets a better offer elsewhere before the deadline.   

Not really the kind of attitude we want but we're desperate for attacking options so beggars can't be choosers. 

It's good that Tony is being proactive, but I think he is in danger of treading  on other people's toes and undermining their jobs.

I've worked with people who try to get involved with everything and all it does is annoy the staff and causes them to look for another  job due to being micro-managed.  

If this project is going to be a success then he  needs to let people do the jobs they are hired to do and trust their judgement.  Scouting players then vetoing the move because he doesn't like the look of them is clearly overstepping boundaries.  If this behaviour carries on I think it is not going to end well for Villa. 

5 hours ago, Grasshopper said:

 

2 hours ago, villaglint said:

On the AM I don't think we've had a single name (other than Ravel Morrison which has been debunked) linked or connected to us via the rumour mill. 

Can someone make one up so we have something to talk about? 

 

We were  linked with  Luis Alberto of Liverpool earlier in the window.  He is an AM /winger. 

41 minutes ago, pacbuddies said:

This season I want to look at the Villa team and be able to say that it bears no resemblance to the spineless bunch of wasters that got us relegated.

That's already a reality

Apart from the odd crazy twitter post I can't knock  Uncle Tony's approach. He has a clear, thought out business  strategy for improving the club home and abroad, whilst employing people who are experienced in making that vision a reality.  He had also committed significant finances to improving the team and back office processes.  

Who knows what might happen in the future, but we can only judge him on his approach so far...  and so far so good!  

I think it's a bit harsh to criticise Valencia's goal scoring record at West Ham as he was played out wide most of the time.  The few times I have seen him (mainly for Ecuador) he has looked decent in a central role.  

1 hour ago, Midfielder said:

would love Dost or Hernandez 

How far we have come, to be linked with this quality.

Also, regarding Greg Evans. Nice to see someone else say that, but in addition, when you go on the Birmingham Mail site, what I find really annoying is instead of reporting 'news' in written form on the site, a lot of times he chooses to whip out a camera and film himself talking it instead. It baffles me why he / they choose to report news that way. It's either narcissistic from him or I must be getting very old and out of touch with how I access news. 

If you notice there is usually an advert  before  the main video.  All about maximising revenue rather than narcissistic tendencies. 

3 minutes ago, VillaChris said:

Hull won't be selling players until they sign a few...they only have 13 as it stands so only can see Hernandez leaving on deadline day or in January.

BTW when people like Trent are demanding we sign 4 players...are we all assuming we'll be dormant in January.

How about signing two more players...another midfield and striker and actually spending the next few weeks gelling the team. Believe it or not but there are actually some good players currently at the club y'know like our 12m signing so I'd rather give this bunch 2-3 months and hopefully we'll string some good runs together.

Even in January there's still 20 odd games left of the season so plenty of time to sign a couple more and really push on in second half of the season.

You are right, the Hernandez deal will hinge on whether they can bring adequate replacements.  This is why the Doc said it will probably be the last deal we do.  

14 minutes ago, TrentVilla said:

Given we are seemingly looking to make a significant move for a striker at this late stage in the window I think that points to us waiting for someone, that to me doesn't suggest Hernandez. Hull aren't willing sellers and if he was our primary target we've not improved

Just seen this article.  Hull currently have very little money for transfers due to being in limbo with their takeover.  Selling Hernandez for big money will allow them to bring in more players.  

Interestingly Hull have been linked with a few strikers, which suggests that they may be preparing for life without Hernandez.

Hull City caretaker boss Mike Phelan insists player recruitment does not hinge on a proposed takeover of the club after seeing bids tabled for three targets this week.

It's Hernandez with Wells as backup.  Originally Uncle Tony said Hernandez doesn't have a release clause and Hull don't have a manager so is difficult.  How would be know this unless enquiries had been made?!

Then he said the #9 would be the hardest deal to do and might be late in the window before it comes off.  This ties in with the situation at Hull as they wait for the manager situation to be resolved.

 Dr T then said they were after a pacey international striker.  Again this points to  Hernandez.  

Seems the logical choice given the scraps of info we have. 

32 minutes ago, Grasshopper said:

You lot should get your coats

You've pulled 

Bas Dost would be a major coup for us.  But I suspect there are bigger clubs than ours after him unfortunately. 

3 hours ago, Villan4Life said:

Not sure but an ex footballer i know and a massive Villa fan told people on facebook forum to put your money on Drogba as he had heard info.

I mentioned it on here last night. Whether any truth in it is another matter.

Haha! 

It's not going to be Mariano... http://en.as.com/en/2016/08/20/football/1471697556_159273.html

2 hours ago, omariqy said:

We are not after Ravel Morrison 100%

No offence Omar but your ITK about the proposed villa takeover a year ago was well  off so I will take your comment with a large handful of salt. 

1 hour ago, guyavfc said:

Vittorio Campanile ‏@VittorioCampa  8m8 minutes ago

After a very good summer Ravel #Morrison haven't been called for the first match of the Serie A. Very strange

 

 

Hmm. 

He  doesn't appear to be injured either, so he has either done something very dumb again or is on the move.  

59 minutes ago, DCJonah said:

Gollini, De Laet, Elphick, Chester, Tshibola, Jedinak, Morrison, Hernandez/Bamford. 

If that comes off its been a hell of a window. 

You have forgotten McCormack!