Villan4Life Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 (edited) 9 minutes ago, thabucks said: Quickly looks him up on Google....only joined Anderlecht in the summer. No eff all about him...Any other suggestions? Mohammed Abu (Ex Man City) Kristoffer Ajer, Assane Diousse.. Edited December 18, 2015 by Villan4Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thabucks Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 7 minutes ago, Villan4Life said: Mohammed Abu (Ex Man City) Kristoffer Ajer, Assane Diousse.. What did we do before Google hey. Assane Diousse sounds like a good prospect but I'd be reluctant to sign another African due to the ACON. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan4Life Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 (edited) 5 minutes ago, thabucks said: What did we do before Google hey. Assane Diousse sounds like a good prospect but I'd be reluctant to sign another African due to the ACON. hmmm Before google existed... Read weekly "Shoot" and "Match" magazines late 80's and early 90's for articles on promising players around the world Edited December 18, 2015 by Villan4Life 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 If we do have a bit of money for the new boss then I would guess it would be French players that he would know most about. It is vital new signings hit the ground running and those sort of players may be out of our budget if they are already playing in our current league or want wages that we would not be willing to pay (Townsend/Austin/Cole). I think he said some weeks ago that he would not be signing more French players but our scouting network and he in particular should know which of these players could make a difference to us so we should use his knowledge primarily because it is he who will stand or fall on these signings. Surely someone is available who can show some passion and awareness of what he needs to do both with and without the ball on the other side of La Manche? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Simon Dawkins to finally return 'home' as our big january signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 13 hours ago, thabucks said: Nick Powell anyone? He's s Villa fan, he only has 6 months left on his contract so should be cheap. He had a touch of class about him at Crewe, lost his way at UTD. He just needs to (apparently) sort out his work ethic/attitude and get over his injuries. I'd say he is worth a punt though and If we do go down a handy player to have next year in the championship or whatever they are calling it this season. How would he improve our team?? Never heard about him being a villa fan... He's from Crewe why would he be?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 I'm so glad I'm not manager as right now I just wouldn't bother signing anyone. It just feels so futile. Villa has turned me into that robot in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New_Jersey_Villa Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 13 minutes ago, Spoony said: I'm so glad I'm not manager as right now I just wouldn't bother signing anyone. It just feels so futile. Villa has turned me into that robot in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. That would be Marvin. So long and thanks for all the fish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 6 hours ago, mikeyp102 said: How would he improve our team?? Never heard about him being a villa fan... He's from Crewe why would he be?? He has been suggested before and is a Villa fan. He had looked a very bright prospect but made the mistake of joining Manchester United. A bit concerned that Mikeyp102 says "He just needs to (apparently) sort out his work ethic/attitude and get over his injuries". But it might be worth giving him an opportunity to prove himself with us in the longer term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New_Jersey_Villa Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Who the F is Simon Dawkins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thabucks Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-player-reveals-closet-7850874 Quote Remember the days when the glory-hunters used to support Manchester United? Well, United midfielder Nick Powell has reversed the trend by revealing that he is a secret Aston Villa fan. Powell, a former team-mate of Villa midfielder Ashley Westwood at Crewe, lifted the lid on his surprise allegiances using social media. Using his Instagram account, Powell posted a picture of him as a blond-haired youngster wearing the shirt Villa won the 1996 League Cup in. I just think for the little he would cost he is worth a punt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cridontour Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 (edited) Yes please to Loic Remy on loan. http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/swansea-make-loan-bid-chelsea-7038422 Surely Garde could swing this in our direction. Edited December 19, 2015 by Cridontour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 1 hour ago, Cridontour said: Yes please to Loic Remy on loan. http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/swansea-make-loan-bid-chelsea-7038422 Surely Garde could swing this in our direction. He would never come here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 2 hours ago, John said: He has been suggested before and is a Villa fan. He had looked a very bright prospect but made the mistake of joining Manchester United. A bit concerned that Mikeyp102 says "He just needs to (apparently) sort out his work ethic/attitude and get over his injuries". But it might be worth giving him an opportunity to prove himself with us in the longer term. I made no such claim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan4Life Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Linked with 3 keepers: Colin Coosemans (KV Mechelen) Daniel Bentley (Southend) and David Button (Brentford) http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2015/12/19/report-aston-villa-targeting-three-goalkeepers-including-belgian/ Quote Aston Villa are having a torrid time in the Premier League this term and it looks like they will be facing up to relegation to the Championship this term. In the winter Remi Garde, who took over from Tim Sherwood earlier in the season, will be keen to bring in his own players and one position seems to be on the cards for replacing. Brad Guzan has not been in top form this season and it is being reported today that Villa will be looking to bring in a new stopper. The Mirror is reporting that three stoppers are on the agenda for Villa. Two are known to English audiences. Southend United stopper Daniel Bentley has been fantastic in the lower leagues and is out of contract in the summer at Roots Hall. He is said to be one of the 'keepers on their shortlist. David Button is also a player on the list. The former Tottenham Hotspur youngster has impressed in the Championship for Brentford Meanwhile there is Belgian stopper Colin Coosemans. The Belgian Under-21 stopper has excelled at Waasland-Beveren recently and joined KV Mechelen in the summer. However he has struggled to get in front of Belgian international Jean-Francois Gillet in between the sticks. Aston Villa it seems have plenty of options in the keeping department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Replacing Guzan certainly is a priority. We could get someone at least as good, and maybe better, for lower wages, which is the calculation we need to make for the Championship. Button would probably do the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan4Life Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 3 minutes ago, HanoiVillan said: Replacing Guzan certainly is a priority. We could get someone at least as good, and maybe better, for lower wages, which is the calculation we need to make for the Championship. Button would probably do the trick. Bentley for a low price as out of contract in summer sounds good as well!! Very good keeper. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Just now, Villan4Life said: Bentley for a low price as out of contract in summer sounds good as well!! Very good keeper. I've not seen him to be honest, I'll have a look-see. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan4Life Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 1 minute ago, HanoiVillan said: I've not seen him to be honest, I'll have a look-see. 6ft 4ins!! and very good shot stopper, 22 years old!! he is better than Hart was when at Shrewsbury and much better than likes of Bunn or Steer. If out of contract in summer then worth a shot!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SJJAZ2GW3o 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted December 19, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted December 19, 2015 Positions that need strengthened if we are to survive: GK, RB, CB, LB, CM, RW, LW, CF. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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