markavfc40 Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 1 minute ago, VillaChris said: Are we not a little short in CM though given Sanchez and Veretout are pretty much out of the door as it stands aswell? We have Tshibola, Gardner, Lyden and who else.... Westwood. Not sure how much more confident that makes you feel though 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 1 minute ago, Zatman said: Westwood Ah yes I could I forget about him like so many others on here.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStagMan Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 13 minutes ago, Gary Thomas said: Bye-bye Idrissa, bugger off. Fixed that for you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 1 minute ago, markavfc40 said: Westwood. Not sure how much more confident that makes you feel though It's still very short really....Westwood has never actually played any games at championship level. As it stands Gary Gardner is our most experienced championship central midfielder, we need another two in that position imo. Replacement for Gana and another to cover Sanchez or Veretout leaving (think one of them will end up staying). Think I'd rather Sanchez stayed as at least he's a DM whereas Veretout is more attacking and we have others who can fill that role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Albert Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 should we be excited trent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted July 26, 2016 Moderator Share Posted July 26, 2016 5 minutes ago, VillaChris said: Are we not a little short in CM though given Sanchez and Veretout are pretty much out of the door as it stands aswell? We have Tshibola, Gardner, Lyden and who else....certainly rules out playing 4-3-3 in the short term I think unless we push Grealish as a third central midfielder in the number 10 but that would be very lightweight I think. Like Trent and others I don't think Gana is that huge a loss but we certainly need some central midfielders in the next few weeks. I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 3 minutes ago, markavfc40 said: Westwood. Not sure how much more confident that makes you feel though If Sanchez and Veretout both go I make it Bacuna and probably Clark is our most experienced midfielder after Westwood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa101 Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 32 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: You know they could actually be signing him as a squad player right? All their midfielders are "squad player" quality and not much more though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Bacuna will play first match aswell I reckon, it's already looking a bit of a car crash introduction to life in the championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 6 minutes ago, VillaChris said: It's still very short really....Westwood has never actually played any games at championship level. As it stands Gary Gardner is our most experienced championship central midfielder, we need another two in that position imo. Replacement for Gana and another to cover Sanchez or Veretout leaving (think one of them will end up staying). Think I'd rather Sanchez stayed as at least he's a DM whereas Veretout is more attacking and we have others who can fill that role. I think if Gana and one of Veretout or Sanchez goes then for me we could get a way with one assuming Gary Gardner has a big part to play this season. Last season we had Gana, Westwood, Veretout, Sanchez as the main centre mids. If Gana and Veretout were to go we would have Tshibola, Westwood and Gardner so for me would need one more to be no worse off numbers wise. Personally I have no problem with all four centre mids from last season being moved on and us starting a complete fresh. That area of the pitch couldn't be any worse than it was last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dounavilla Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 1 minute ago, VillaChris said: Bacuna will play first match aswell I reckon, it's already looking a bit of a car crash introduction to life in the championship. Unless he scores a brace and sets up another 2 goals in a MOTM 4-0 win. Villa fans start singing ' Bacuna is champions league' and pegions start pooping pound coins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 with Gardner injury problems I would hope for 2 more bodies in midfield, though maybe 1 if Lyden is ready to step up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 (edited) 5 minutes ago, VillaChris said: Bacuna will play first match aswell I reckon, it's already looking a bit of a car crash introduction to life in the championship. can imagine Bannan dribbling around him that one time he actually finds his midfield position, bannan will look like one of Harlem Globetrotters (though not in height ) Edited July 26, 2016 by Zatman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 1 minute ago, Zatman said: with Gardner injury problems I would hope for 2 more bodies in midfield, though maybe 1 if Lyden is ready to step up Gardner has pretty good fitness record at the clubs he's been at on loan, played plenty of games over last two seasons so must be cursed on the pitches at Bodymoor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Having a midfield consisting almost only of young(ish) players we hope all can step up to the challenge (Grealish, Adama, Gardner, Lyden, Tish, Veretout would be incredibly foolish and reckless. Our senior somewhat experienced midfielders being Sanchez and Westwood makes it even worse. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 4 minutes ago, sne said: Having a midfield consisting almost only of young(ish) players we hope all can step up to the challenge (Grealish, Adama, Gardner, Lyden, Tish, Veretout would be incredibly foolish and reckless. Our senior somewhat experienced midfielders being Sanchez and Westwood makes it even worse. You think Gana makes much difference? Gardner was excellent for forest last year as was Tshibola before his injury. I would imagine we will sign another cm as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Demitri_C Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 If I was a Everton gpfan I'd be abit pussed off. Reports of 100m to spend yet they want Gana for 7m. Won't get you in top 5 that's for sure evertonians. Average player at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Haha he's not going then. Nothing we can do if there is a release clause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREAT_BEARD_OF_ZEUS Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 (edited) edit Edited July 26, 2016 by GREAT_BEARD_OF_ZEUS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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