AvonVillain

Why do so many super rich young men insist on wearing ripped jeans, I wonder?

Personally I think Keinan is a great option from the bench, and will improve with age. I cannot see the logic of losing a place on the bench to peak-age Samatta, however.

22 minutes ago, DaveAV1 said:

Brian Little was pretty special.

 ♪ ♫....Walks on water. ♪♫♪

I mean, seriously? Columbo would send his dog to solve this case... How many clues do people need? He's signing. Order the shirt.

Surely all that's left to talk about here, in that case, is what shirt number will he be given!?

On his way to England as we speak, according to his Insta...

I think the best incentive to buy Watkins is that the manager really believes in him, and the player wants to play under the manager again. Works across the front 3, so would get plenty of game time, which could easily translate into 8-12 assists, and maybe even score 12-15 goals in his first top flight season. Gamble worth taking.

8 minutes ago, Wezbid said:

What an absolute digital rag the mail is. I wouldn't wipe my virtual arse with it if I run out of virtual toilet roll. I'd rather have the messy crack. 

I actually prefer to read these links instead of the constant negativity about them. This is the 21st c. economics of media whether you like it or not. You think these journalists wouldn't prefer to base all efforts around the relatively calm waters of a daily print edition? Major advertising has migrated online and there's no money in print, therefore the imperative is to grab attention in the highly competitive attention economy.

I just cannot understand the constant need to complain about this. Don't click. Don't engage with it if it upsets you so much. When all print media/journalism disappears as an option, then they'll be something to complain about.

A lot of spurious links mentioning Villa and Daniel Sturridge about on social media. I think his wage to game-time ratio would mean a no from me. Also, have I just completely forgot that he was a former 'academy product', as I've just read. If so, why don't we ever see his name chucked about along with the others we gave away instead of giving a chance to?

7 minutes ago, nepal_villan said:

Trying to think of a case  of a player who redeemed themselves after a massive dip in form.  

Actually a really good question. What is the evidence a player, once brilliant over consecutive seasons, moves club, suffers seemingly irreversible loss of form, moves club, returns to previous best? 

Fernanado Torres is another 'Benteke' example. Brilliant, moves to a different club, becomes barely recognisable. Is there an opposite example?

Apparently, according to 'Transfer Markt', this transfer is 72% likely to happen. Right, where's my debit card...

From Turkish news: Aston Villa is 12 M to Galatasaray for Christian Luyindama € He is preparing to make an offer. (Fanatic)

Translation a bit off. Wonder if the report is??

*edit* not heard of this player, anyone else?

36 minutes ago, tomav84 said:

villa fans at the club:

manager =

captain =

assistant =

not many clubs can boast that.

Absolutely love it! What next Tom Hanks brought onto the board!?

1 minute ago, paul514 said:

So in short page 362 and still nothing has happened 

Correction, page 363.

****. Nervous about this news about Man U. threatening to pull out of the Sancho deal. If they do, then Jack goes, surely...

I think you might be conflating 'news' with 'just another opinion'.

Struggle to understand some of the pessimism. Even with the exact same squad, I think *next* season we would finish around 10th/11th. Imagine not having our spine ripped apart last season. A full season with John McGinn regaining his super, Heaton in goal, Wesley continuing his improvement plus having fully settled in a new culture.

If Jack stays, plus these new signings, it's top 8 for me. We'll be chasing a European place, no doubt in my mind.

Surely Grealish to Man United is ruled out now that £90m is being spent bringing in Sancho. They were already pretty well covered in midfield. No way they'll splash out another £80 for that position.

"probably not much better than 15th over the next 5 years"....

To use your own words... "Hmmmm..."

Just now, AvfcRigo82 said:

I think in getting some quality players in the door first to set the tone of the direction we aim to go in this season will be enough to sort the Grealish issue.

What happens beyond that is anyone's guess if they're willing to pay the fee for Jack in the first place.

Any interested parties know the price tag and we don't need to sell.

Exactly my feeling. If we do, and we then have a terrific season; 7/8th, I think it likely Jack would stay and perhaps even sign a new contract with a buy-out clause. That's the price. Pay it or leave us alone.

↑↑ see above...

32 minutes ago, cheltenham_villa said:

Hmmm, I think that's possible a bit rose tinted. Struggled in recent years but I'd expect them to be back challenging for top 4 on a regular basis. We havent ever really done that.

Possibly. But I can't see Arsenal finishing in the top 4 for some time to come. Arguably, they are now the 6th biggest team in England, and they would have to have an extraordinary outlay on players/season to finish above the likes of Man United, Chelsea, Spurs... who will undoubtedly be challenging for top 4, beside the obvious, bigger and better two. So I just can't see him leaving us for that kind of challenge.

The rose tinted bit, is seeing us vying for a European place, just as Arsenal will.

So, so, pleased to say this... Villa are a bigger/better proposition than Arsenal over the next few seasons. This would never be a big enough move to tempt him, surely.

Read in the Mail that this famous buy-back-clause for City actually expires next summer. Which probably makes next summer absolutely key in whether he's here for the long-term, and then becomes so good Barca come scouting.