Many teams would have wanted a 20 plus goalscorer ... Almost guarantees safety (didn't work out for QPR and Austin, though)... Benteke, was that kind of player. He's gone now. Adebayor just didn't seem to want to play football for anyone... A sad waste. Gayle, I feel, could have done a job for us. His lack of opportunities at Palace, however, indicate that his head might not be in the game enough... Who knows ? Sinclair looks hungry again. Gestede and Ayew have barely featured. Let's give these players a chance ... Amavi and Guye already look pretty settled. Lots of potential at Villa Park that could quickly enhance our team if the latter gel quickly. I've found some encouraging signs in every game we've played so far this season... Once we get 8-9 players really connecting on a regular basis, we should be ok. The striker purchase could be revisited in January.