Hank Scorpio

5 hours ago, VillaChris said:

Who plays out wide out of interest if Trez and AEG are out at the same time if Traore has to fill in as CF? Jack and......?

We're still one attacking player light in the squad, surprised people are still arguing that.

I don't disagree but we only have so much money and squad spaces. Who knows!

Traore looked exhausted when he came off the other day so maybe Barkley coming back for that purpose alone makes sense

I think the plan is Traore to back up Watkins with Wesley as striker. Davis I don't consider as an option anymore sadly so all things considered I doubt we will be in the market for a starting level striker.

I honestly can't see us buying until the backup option is sold first..that backs up the stockpiling players quote.

Yes there is a bit of dead wood to go such as Lansbury, Kalinic but that's an end of contract deal as neither will likely be sold. I would say if we can get another striker that would be ideal. Decision is does Hourihane and Nakamba stay or do we try and sell and improve on those with players at the level of Luiz?

What if Wesley comes back strongly and we have the option of Watkins on the wing with Wesley up front?

Or that possibly may not work as maybe Wesley wouldn't press as much as Watkins.

It's an fascinating window. If FFP has been relaxed it could be a big moment to really improve the team by bringing in a small amount of high quality players capable of replacing players like Hourihane etc.

The main question is are we in a position to do this I guess only 5 people really know right now. Nobody can get mad if because of covid we cannot, but I think the best time to improve is from a position of strength, not desperation. Like Doug never did.

9 minutes ago, useless said:

Berge is out injured for four months.

He's looked very good in parts when I've seen him, but a lot of their fans don't seem to rate him as highly as fans of other clubs do, so maybe he's one of those players that looks good in highlights but that doesn't tell the whole story.

Certainly I wouldn't have him in our team ahead of any of Luiz, McGInn or Barkley,

Oh didn't know that!

His natural talent was never in doubt. His confidence and work ethic were.

Maybe now he has that sorted! Look forward to see if he can keep improving.

I know Sheffield Utd are awful this season but is Berge any good and would he improve the midfield?

A key thing to remember is he really hadn't played alot before signing for us. He is bound to be a bit rusty so hopefully the last game is a sign of a consistent level of performance to come.

Can't see there being much if any business this window. Any will need to be preceded by sales first.

Also the complications of player movements and medicals etc will surely mean foreign signings are less likely

How can you go from looking decent to so awful in 2 games.

Genuinely confusing!

So the start of the season was an anomaly then looking at this, unless we have been figured out and have no plan b.

We didn't touch the ball and they played straight through us to score.

Not a good sign. They are ripping us to bits.

32 minutes ago, eholm said:

Superb as he was yesterday....I did find myself at times wanting Jack to release the ball a tiny bit quicker as other options were available. Admittedly this is probably due to the extremely high standards I expect of him but there were a couple of occasions where I think he slightly over-did things. I am probably a lone voice in this opinion wilderness but interested to see if any similar thoughts on here...... 

You are correct there were a few times.he held on to the ball to long and lost possession when he could have released it earlier and been even more effective.

It's a coaching thing hopefully these things get picked up.

He has alot of abilities and quality. Let's just hope he stays injury free!

I would assume the terms for Benrahma would be in the same region as whatever we are paying Watkins.

So I would imagine it won't happen based on him not necessarily starting, they won't be dropping Trezeguet yet, and deservedly so.

1 minute ago, Sulberto21 said:

Apparently geplatzt literally means burst. I would have Burst my load had we got him. 

6 hours ago, CarryOnVilla said:

 

hell no, this thread is a kipp

Technically we could still loan him with an option to buy in January.....

It's not the end of the world not signing anyone else internationally.

Cash and Watkins come from the championship so there may still be some quality we could add.

Is the Scottish window still open after today?

Business other than football

8 minutes ago, Laughable Chimp said:

Some people just like messing with others. Its not big mystery, and lying about knowing something about a transfer is extremely low effort to do.

Some put alot of time and effort into it. Very sad!

I genuinely don't understand what people get from making up bullshit transfer news. 99.9% of the time your proven wrong at the end of the window and just get dogs abuse (Rightly or wrongly)

What do you gain from it? Literally makes no sense to me. Maybe I am just old!

42 minutes ago, Folski said:

Has Rigo been kidnapped or what?

Getting ready to come up with a new username when Rashica signs for Leicester

1 minute ago, CarryOnVilla said:

 

hell no, this thread is a kipper

Right in the pissflap kisser

Can we all agree when he doesn't sign, we don't reopen in January either, please!