GeneralJazzman

18 minutes ago, DoubtGin said:

About the new midfielder.

http://gph.is/XN4wTu

14 minutes ago, DoubtGin said:

 

Oh yes.

A Real good No.9......... Benzema 

Wasn't Sinclair No.9 and RDM didn't really want him to go. 

26 minutes ago, Zatman said:

mm if dont get Abel Hernandez and need a maverick striker maybe a cheeky Bendtner bid 

I wonder if Traore is our Maverick / Enigma player. Bring him on in a forward position and say "go get em son". 

Hopefully a solid CF like Hernandez, Bamford or such. Shame we didn't make Defoe happen. 

13 minutes ago, useless said:

Never seen Defour play.

Havent seen him play for a while, he's been pushed down the Belgium pecking order a bit. 

Agent D says Defour going to Burnley, could mean the end of their pursuit of Westwood. 

Not convinced they were ever after him if they had Defour on their mind. 

31 minutes ago, Sid4ever said:

Given that Januzaj  has gone to Sunderland, who else can we loan from Man U now that Cleverley is at Everton.

Wilson?

Just now, VILLAMARV said:

well, no, it isn't, it's just using a partial quote from your original statement. By leaving out the rest of it the meaning or our ability to interpret it wasn't changed, The message that you dont think getting rid of Richards or Okore is the prudent option still stands it's just that he left out your reasoning.

A partial quote it may be, but the contextual information of situation and world view not being present lead it to being taken out of its situational context. 

There are different ways of taking things out of context, we do it all the time. If you remove some reasoning it can easily change how people see your statement and thus change its context.

8 minutes ago, omariqy said:

There is a massive issue of mental state that needs to be addressed as a priority. We have had players that we bought that many top clubs wanted.  They have talent. Veretout, Gana, Amavi, Ayew, Richards, Gil, Adama, Grealish, Sanchez etc. All, apart from Amavi, have only shown flashes and flattered to deceive. How can this be? I would bet that if they went to other more stable clubs they would have probably prospered.

Agree with this. Think this is the issue, not their ability. 

44 minutes ago, VILLAMARV said:

He didn't

If he only used a partial quote without the rest of the statement, that's taking it out of context. 

It was just an emoji, a hmmmmm type one. 

1 minute ago, NurembergVillan said:

 

Saw that, he didn't look happy at all during the game. 

14 minutes ago, sexbelowsound said:

So am I. Teaching is not football. Kids are not overpaid adults either.

It is; coaching is teaching, development is teaching, tactic are taught, mentality can be learned and football titles can be earned through learning. 

I have issues with some over privileged A Level students from time to time, so lots of similarities.  

Else what is it? Why have academies? Why get developmental players? Why bother with experienced players (life long learnng)?

life is learning

5 minutes ago, sexbelowsound said:

Richards is doo doo. Accept it.

I'm a teacher, you get the students you do and judged on your results. If you dismiss human nature from your students then they won't achieve. I believe he will get better - can't get any worse right....

2 minutes ago, Warnock said:

He wasn't Man Citied though, he started his career there and was for a large chunk of it surrounded by world beaters. Now he's being exploited for what he really is.

Look at his appearance record from 2012, it's probably a mixture of injury, replaced by Zabaleta etc. But he barely played for years despite being on their books and ruined confidence (man citied). Almost 2 years out of regular football. 

1 minute ago, Ingram85 said:

Okore yes I agree. Richards needs a shotgun blast through the face.

Lol (sorry for the text speak but I actually did). 

Richards though was Man Citied, like Ireland and Michael Johnson. There is a really good player in there, but he should not be captain......ever........ever. 

Just now, wilko154 said:

Two games in and I don't even care anymore. We could sign Messi and we would still lose every week.

Of course we would, he's a tax dodging, luxury player who could raise the team spirit of a self-raising cake mixture. We need spirit, we need character, we need more Elphicks! 

@StefanAVFC let's not quote out of context 

In a team where morale is high, drive to succeed is in gear and a team work ethic is in place these footballers would be welcome additions. Okore has known defeat for most of his Villa career, Richards has had the man city treatment. 

It's a mental disorder and will take time to overcome. More experienced, solid examples will help build that confidence again. 

Incidentally I don't think getting rid of Richards or Okore is a good idea. I think getting in players who can help rebuild them stronger is what's needed. 

Sinclair only scored on his debut for Celtic as they are a team of title winners. In all honesty I watched that game and Celtic were lucky to win but that's what confidence brings. 

Price is one measure, technical skill is another - I really want players of mental fortitude. More like Elphick! 

Just now, calcifer said:

Some of the Luton players would be the best in our squad! 

Confidence plays a big part in games like this. We don't have it. 

Chester, Ledley et al. Are looking a good shout at the minute.

Okore looked like he wanted to leave the field injured, Richards has no leadership qualities. We need some players of mental strength to be able to position players, organise them and encourage them. 

Passing, interceptions, tackling stats mean sweet F A without the mental strength that goes with them. That's why I don't miss Gana. 

9 minutes ago, nnock1984 said:

The most impressive thing so far has been the sheer volume of people we've been able to get off the books. Of all those gone, I'd say only Gana would have been a starter!

Midfield is where we are weak sadly, so feel it's been the biggest impact. If we could get another DM or a solid CM by the weekend that would be great.

2 minutes ago, PieFacE said:

I just really hope the midfielder Tony was referring to is that lad who was always going to reject us.  

That's what I think. Can't imagine Dr Tone getting excited by Ledley or Jedinak

2 minutes ago, useless said:

Agent Dave, was saying yesterday afternoon that we'd met Hernandez's release clause, only for Xia to mention hours later that he doesn't have one.

It can't just be one person, it's a constant stream of stuff from most Premier League / some EFL clubs. 

I guessed in my head last night Riley went to Batth, just was hoping he got a new job there 

Just now, Wainy316 said:

That transfer would make a bit of a splash.

Takes a bit of time to run though....

Dave is just repeating the B'Ham Mail - Dave out!

Come Dave you can do better than this...