KSV Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 (edited) Yeah i cant see us having money. If we did. We wouldnt be after Hoolahan Why not? Lets just say we have the money and have identified targets. Just because one of them cost £1M or so, does not mean that others would not require more funds That's a ridiculous argument kSV How about last January. Sylla and Dawkins. Thats it. Edited January 9, 2014 by KSV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Richard, I appreciate you are privy to info that the majority of us are not. However, you can't blame fans for thinking that given our recent history. Even you were dissapointed on how the manager has been backed thus far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share Posted January 9, 2014 Yeah i cant see us having money. If we did. We wouldnt be after Hoolahan Why not? Lets just say we have the money and have identified targets. Just because one of them cost £1M or so, does not mean that others would not require more funds That's a ridiculous argument kSV How about last January. Sylla and Dawkins. Thats it. Different times in our evolutionary scale and financial position Just because it was then does not mean it will be now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Yeah i cant see us having money. If we did. We wouldnt be after Hoolahan Why not? Lets just say we have the money and have identified targets. Just because one of them cost £1M or so, does not mean that others would not require more funds That's a ridiculous argument kSV How about last January. Sylla and Dawkins. Thats it. Different times in our evolutionary scale and financial position Just because it was then does not mean it will be now. I might also add. Lack of interest from attending games. Lack of spending. Rumours the club is for sale. Randy just doesnt care anymore. Why would he spend anymore? I wouldnt. This is my opinion of course. Not arguing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted January 9, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted January 9, 2014 It may aid your argument if you name the player Rich....just saying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 (edited) Yeah i cant see us having money. If we did. We wouldnt be after Hoolahan Why not? Let's say, for arguments sake, that we buy both Kiyotake and Hoolahan. One is over 30, has already played in the PL and could be instantly dropped into the first team without having to adjust too much, the other is younger (more long term) and could be given time to adapt without needing to be an instant impact hero (i.e: Benteke last season). Obviously not saying this is happening or anything, but it'd surely be a realistic approach? Edited January 9, 2014 by bobzy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffy Biro Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 So what youre saying is were about to spend 40m on 5-6 class players? Happy days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 (edited) Yeah i cant see us having money. If we did. We wouldnt be after Hoolahan Why not? Let's say, for arguments sake, that we buy both Kiyotake and Hoolahan. One is over 30, has already played in the PL and could be instantly dropped into the first team without having to adjust too much, the other is younger (more long term) and could be given time to adapt without needing to be an instant impact hero (i.e: Benteke last season). Obviously not saying this is happening or anything, but it'd surely be a realistic approach? Yeah i would agree. I just dont see it happening with Randy at the club anymore. Happy to be proven wrong! Edited January 9, 2014 by KSV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houlston Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Amazingly there's less bullshit in here than other threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJVillan Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 I fully expect the James Milner argument to come up every couple of pages in the transfer window threads until he retires. Retires with a full trophy cabinet, 60 England caps and so much money he could buy a Caribbean island, because he stayed with Man City and didn't move back to Villa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share Posted January 9, 2014 Richard, I appreciate you are privy to info that the majority of us are not. However, you can't blame fans for thinking that given our recent history. Even you were dissapointed on how the manager has been backed thus far. And still am chap. Not sure even a meltdown signing will change that Still it cant be that I cannot be slightly excited now at the potential ( before I inflame any feelings of those concerned at any semblence of informed knowledge) signing of better players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Amazingly there's less bullshit in here than other threads. Just pop into the multi-quote forrest that is any Lambert thread and then this thread feels like a haven of sensibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted January 9, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted January 9, 2014 Milner is an interesting one. We all know that Milner loved playing for England, and whilst he's in good form Man City, does he play enough to warrant a place in the England first 11 for the world cup? Im not so sure he does. So maybe he himself would be open to a loan move to play first team football. All just pure speculation of course, and I can't see it happening, but i could understand why milner may want a move in a world cup year. That said villa would be the last place he'd join seeing as Woy never watches us. Exactly - no point Milner coming here on loan to further his England career as he would fall victim to Hodgson's "no Villa players" policy. To be fair, we don't rally have any players good enough for England in our squad so.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Richard, I appreciate you are privy to info that the majority of us are not. However, you can't blame fans for thinking that given our recent history. Even you were dissapointed on how the manager has been backed thus far. And still am chap. Not sure even a meltdown signing will change that Still it cant be that I cannot be slightly excited now at the potential ( before I inflame any feelings of those concerned at any semblence of informed knowledge) signing of better players So what have you heard Richard? You have hinted it quite a bit. Have you heard we are after certain players? That we will spend money? or are you just optimistic and have not heard a thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quizme Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 I like it when Richard is optimistic, a good sign! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houlston Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Richard, I appreciate you are privy to info that the majority of us are not. However, you can't blame fans for thinking that given our recent history. Even you were dissapointed on how the manager has been backed thus far. And still am chap. Not sure even a meltdown signing will change that Still it cant be that I cannot be slightly excited now at the potential ( before I inflame any feelings of those concerned at any semblence of informed knowledge) signing of better players Ignore them Richard, soldier on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJVillan Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 (edited) Richard, I appreciate you are privy to info that the majority of us are not. However, you can't blame fans for thinking that given our recent history. Even you were dissapointed on how the manager has been backed thus far. And still am chap. Not sure even a meltdown signing will change that Still it cant be that I cannot be slightly excited now at the potential ( before I inflame any feelings of those concerned at any semblence of informed knowledge) signing of better players So what have you heard Richard? You have hinted it quite a bit. Have you heard we are after certain players? That we will spend money? or are you just optimistic and have not heard a thing? We were linked with Coutinho and Sissoko January. We are always linked with good players or seem to be trying to get good players. It's what we end up with that counts. What have you seen or heard that convinces you we will actually be able to sign quality players this window? Edited January 9, 2014 by TJVillan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 (edited) Aston Villa FC reignite interest in Japanese International Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has really made a mark at the club since his arrival last season. The young Scottish manager surprisingly sanctioned the sale of majority of Villa’s experienced players in order to trim the club’s wage-bill and brought in younger players to nurture them into the first team. After a difficult first season, the young Villa team seem to have become better from the experience of last year and Lambert’s men are currently occupying 11th place in the league. However, such is the nature of the Premier League this season that a couple of defeats could see a team in the top half being sucked into the relegation mire and Lambert is well aware of the fact that his team are not far away from danger. Therefore, the 44-year old has publicly addressed his need to strengthen the side and perhaps bring in a couple of experienced players to carefully negate the danger of being sucked into the relegation battle. Wes Hoolahan is a name that has been linked with a move to Villa Park recently and now according to some reports, Japanese International Hiroshi Kiyotake is also a target for Paul Lambert. The FC Nürnberg star had been a target for Villa in the summer as well but the Premier League side were unsuccessful in luring the midfielder to the club. Lambert, who is an admirer of the 24-year old, is said to be looking to try his luck once again in acquiring the services of Kiyotake. However, Villa should be ready to stump up a sizeable bid of around £8-10 million to tempt Nürnberg to part with Kiyotake as the German side are not interested in letting their their star player leave. Kiyotake came to prominence at Cerezo Osaka in Japan, playing an important role in helping the club reach the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League in 2011. Such performances caught the attention of Nürnberg and he eventually joined the German club last season. The midfielder managed to impress for the club scoring 4 times and grabbing 10 assists. Kiyotake has been in impressive form this season as well, making 16 starts and scoring 2 goals. The 24-year old has been capped 22 times by the Japanese National team. http://www.winnersports.co.uk/aston-villa-fc-reignite-interest-in-japanese-international-61884 Another person(s) talking about interest in Kiyotake again. Wouldn't surprise me if they were going off the J Soccer Magazine info but yeah, prepare for the articles to come thick and fast I reckon. Edited January 9, 2014 by samjp26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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villa-revolution Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 (edited) Anybody got any news on the rumoured proposed permanent deal whereby Stoke mug them selves off with signing Shiesha Ireland? That self rip off might just be the catalyst to us signing Melt down man. If it is? Get to it Clay Heads & I've got another `Pig In A Poke` for you too if your interested? Tonev anyone? Edited January 9, 2014 by villa-revolution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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