dounavilla Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 (edited) Bosh! Or Bof! Edited August 4, 2015 by dounavilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Anybody else still expecting to wake up to a world where our manager is Paul Lambert and we're still buying average, mid-table players from League One and the Eredivisie? I still can't fathom the amount of savvy we've seen this transfer window so far. I didn't start watching the Villa until the post-MON days so this could very well be the most exciting squad I've seen so far. Imagine if we actually get Traore in... I don't really blame Lambert for his signings. Resources were clearly more limited back then than they are now and on the whole he spent the money reasonably well in most cases. The problem with Lambert was actually managing the team and getting results. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkyluke Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Anybody else still expecting to wake up to a world where our manager is Paul Lambert and we're still buying average, mid-table players from League One and the Eredivisie? I still can't fathom the amount of savvy we've seen this transfer window so far. I didn't start watching the Villa until the post-MON days so this could very well be the most exciting squad I've seen so far. Imagine if we actually get Traore in... I don't really blame Lambert for his signings. Resources were clearly more limited back then than they are now and on the whole he spent the money reasonably well in most cases. The problem with Lambert was actually managing the team and getting results.i would go as far as to say that Lambert's signings were probably his biggest asset. Considering his budget I thought he purchased relatively well. Vlaar, Westwood, Benteke, Okore, Bacuna. Kozac and Gill could still both make an impression as well. Obviously a lot of flops as well, but all considered not to bad. Obviously I prefer the signings we have made this window, but we have splashed a lot more cash. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 It's funny though because Lambert was often praised for his signings but we're all more than happy to see them all replaced apart from one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caddy Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 I recognize that Lambert was constrained by a very tight budget. But IMO he bought too much dross with the money he did have. The likes of Tonev, Luna, Bennett, Bowery, etc. could've been consolidated into one or two genuine quality purchases. Lambert unearthed a gem in Benteke, but his other semi-expensive purchase (not counting Kozak because PL can't be blamed for an injury and he was looking a decent goalscorer before it) was Sanchez who absolutely stunk up the joint. Granted, he did have a fantastic WC but it seems he was a bog-standard anchor in a relegation-tier La Liga squad before that... his performance here certainly suggests as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 (edited) ^ The problem was not low transfer budget but also wage restrictions as well. Also, I think Sanchez will come good. Anybody else still expecting to wake up to a world where our manager is Paul Lambert and we're still buying average, mid-table players from League One and the Eredivisie? I still can't fathom the amount of savvy we've seen this transfer window so far. I didn't start watching the Villa until the post-MON days so this could very well be the most exciting squad I've seen so far. Imagine if we actually get Traore in... I don't really blame Lambert for his signings. Resources were clearly more limited back then than they are now and on the whole he spent the money reasonably well in most cases. The problem with Lambert was actually managing the team and getting results. i would go as far as to say that Lambert's signings were probably his biggest asset. Considering his budget I thought he purchased relatively well. Vlaar, Westwood, Benteke, Okore, Bacuna. Kozac and Gill could still both make an impression as well. Obviously a lot of flops as well, but all considered not to bad. Obviously I prefer the signings we have made this window, but we have splashed a lot more cash. I agree but.. WHO THE **** IS KOZAC AND GILL!? :bang: :bang: Edited August 4, 2015 by Mantis 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 stokes ex barca players, bojan (24) muniesa (23) affelay (29) i dont think any of them have actually ever been a team mate of him, the spanish speaking element might help him (they've got joselu too) but its not necessarily that much of an advantage, the report last night said he was coming over to meet the teams, see the facilities and then barca would open negotiations with the team that he preferred so thats him being lead down past our new pitch side trophy cabinet then... Don't forget this guy... Kind of my point, the notion that Stoke might have an advantage over us because of the barca links, Hughes played for barca about 5 years before the kid was born I don't think it necessarily means anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 No, but if that means nothing, then neither does the kid having the same agent as Crespo. We're all clutching at straws here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Marley the Bognor Villan Posted August 4, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted August 4, 2015 Techinically Traore can never sign for villa because I've heard of him. The same problem is whats been holding up the Adebayor deal, they are looking for a loophole at the moment to see if they can get the deal over the line. But, as I said, I've heard of him, so its unlikely. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 I think we need a breather now, all these signings can't remember so much going on all at once before. Perhaps get rid of the ones we dont want, see how much space is left in the 25 man squad, then take it from there. I think we are 9 out and 7 in so space for more. Guzman, Baker, King Kozak, N'Zog, Tonev, Cissokho, Hutton, Richardson and maybe Senderos all could go so plenty of scope yet. We would have to pay someone to take Tonev off us. Guzan,Hutton and Baker are definently going to stay. Personally I would be happy to keep Richardson, Nzogbia and Kozak as back up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Really need a CB to come in. Hopefully there are plans for 1 before the window shuts. I'm pleased to see that we appear to be in for a winger with the links to Adama and Thauvin so far this window. Fingers crossed we can bring in a quality creative wide player as well. Only other question marks are around the Mason Holgate link and whether Sherwood will look to replace Guzan. Going to be an exciting few weeks (hopefully). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted August 4, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted August 4, 2015 One thing that has been lacking in the last few weeks (as far as I've seen) is the number of videos of the new signings doing their initiation karaoke. Richards & Bunn, fair enough. As we've got the right numbers and to save time, I suggest Sinclair, Gueye, Amavi, Gestede, Ayew, Veretout & Crespo to perform "Reach" by S Club 7. The subsequent recording to be played as the team walks onto the pitch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 I'm surprised about the lack of links to defenders. It's almost like nearly every attacking player we have been linked to we have signed. Then again Crespo came out the blue so maybe another defender could also be the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted August 4, 2015 Moderator Share Posted August 4, 2015 They are looking at defenders, 100% certain of that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 No doubt but the media doesn't seem to have caught wind of the links just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretic Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Only other question marks are around the Mason Holgate link and whether Sherwood will look to replace Guzan. I recall reading somewhere that Rio said that Michael Keane was a certain future England CB. I wonder if we might be looking his way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted August 4, 2015 Moderator Share Posted August 4, 2015 No doubt but the media doesn't seem to have caught wind of the links just yet. They are generally speaking pretty bad at picking up on most of our targets though until something leaks out in foreign press and that is usually when things are close. We were linked with Lescott last week though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dounavilla Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 (edited) No doubt but the media doesn't seem to have caught wind of the links just yet. They are generally speaking pretty bad at picking up on most of our targets though until something leaks out in the FRENCH press and that is usually when things are close. We were linked with Lescott last week though. Corrected. Edited August 4, 2015 by dounavilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post a m ole Posted August 4, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted August 4, 2015 No doubt but the media doesn't seem to have caught wind of the links just yet.They are generally speaking pretty bad at picking up on most of our targets though until something leaks out in the FRENCH press and that is usually when things are close. We were linked with Lescott last week though. Corrected. If something leaks out in the French Press you're probably plunging it too firmly. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 No doubt but the media doesn't seem to have caught wind of the links just yet. Media have made no loud noises of any of our signings. You just know if the 4 or even Liverplop signed the likes of Gestede, they would be having a wank fest and reporting on him almost every day that he is the next world class striker. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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