penguin Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 We needed two midfielders and we got none. Disappointed Needed or wanted? How can you make that definition in football really though? We couldn't really be much closer to "needing" an AM but whilst we have enough players to field an 11 is it always going to be wanted? Our team is obviously crying out for quality in the middle of park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heffoman Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 We needed two midfielders and we got none. Disappointed Needed or wanted? Needed badly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 What even is a need? What do we 'need' midfielders for? To stay up? To consolidate mid table? I'd much rather see where we are in the summer than panic buy an AM now that would jeopardise our chances of getting one in the summer. Westwood and Delph are fine for where we are right now with KEA/Sylla/Gardner as depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazrim Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 (edited) We have no depth of quality in midfield. There is no excuse for a club our size being so weak in any area. Edited January 31, 2014 by Mazrim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted January 31, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted January 31, 2014 It's all over chaps. Mat Kendrick reporting... "Villa's club doctor and physios travelled up to Merseyside with the squad ahead of Saturday's match at Everton, because there is no prospect of medicals for any new players taking place this evening." Apologies if this has already been discussed, please disregard if so, but I aint reading though the last 50 pages! You lazy bum. I've just read 35 thinking something's happened! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted January 31, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted January 31, 2014 The whole Milner thing was dead as soon as Nasri got injured. I'm sure James would have welcomed the chance to come play for us with the World Cup coming up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarpie Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 January is hard time to get suitable deals, and prices are inflated. If the players who we want are not gettable or would command higher price than their value is there is no point just to buy some player just because you want someone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 (edited) "Reports say Kerzhakov has left for Birmingham airport to join Villa for 6 months." From a Spanish journo so it seems, if anybody wants to keep some hope for the next few hours. Edited January 31, 2014 by samjp26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazrim Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Milner? Really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dAVe80 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Not sure if I believe him, but Lescott was never a goer for anyone, according to his Twitter... Joleon Lescott @JoleonLescott6m A loan move was never on the cards for me it had nothing to do with wages just simply a chance to win 4 trophy's with #City this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 This was posted on Twitter also: Seems fake to me, god knows why somebody would do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 "Reports say Kerzhakov has left for Birmingham airport to join Villa for 6 months." From a Spanish journo so it seems, if anybody wants to keep some hope for the next few hours. Seen this, but i can't find it anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazrim Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Yes, enjoy watching your team mates win trophies Joleon. Nice one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Kate Abdo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdomlahor Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Another striker. He's a good one, but not necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philosopher Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I'm not bothered about him being around, what I want to know is : a) Is he trying to sell the club? IF the answer is yes, what timescales are we working to, is it a figure of speech or is a deal realistic in terms of our asking price, and will the limbo effect our team building plans. IF the answer is no, what are the medium/long terms plans for team building, have PL & PF got the tools to do the job to meet the fans expectation or are they just stewards of Austerity His absence is plentiful, has Paul Faulkner and Paul Lambert sufficient empowerment to run the club in a progressive manner from his distance. c) The austerity programme has been implemented, when can we expect to get back to signing players commensurate with the progress required to move the club forward. d) We fans have a decision to make in May in terms of season tickets, what can you tell us that will convince us we are buying in to a progressive and ascertive plan to succeed in terms of the team. I don't think he plans to sell the club, and IF he were to be persuaded to sell it would have to be someone with A shitloads of money to invest and B someone that will uphold the tradition of the club and not go around changing the teams colours, name of stadium name, as I get the impression one of the things he loves about Villa is our prestigious history. I think his plan is very simple, get the club in profit, and operating on a sustainable model so A the club doesn't get bankrupted, B the club adhere to the impending financial fair play regulations, and C isn't a continued drain on his own finances as in UK terms and currency he's not a billionaire! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaForever1970 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Villa Fans1. Should always be signing exciting players, whether they are needed. Doesn’t matter how much they cost, just sign someone.2. Any players not signed, or players don’t want to sign... Its always Villa and the owners fault, ALWAYS. Nobody else is involved in the deals, so its Villa **** it up on their own.3. Not signing players means there is no money and nothing to do with not the right players available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Another striker. He's a good one, but not necessary. He could play top of the diamond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwan Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Just let it go folks. No one's coming in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted January 31, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted January 31, 2014 (edited) Just let it go folks. No one's coming in. You've only been saying it all day You're ITK! Edited January 31, 2014 by PieFacE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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