osmark86 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 still no names for a striker connected to us ey? so we have two options currently available due to injuries and whatnot. Or are we going to give Hepburn-Murphy a shot and rely on unproven juniors? bleak bleak bleak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 the thing is with debuchy is the assumption that a bloke living in london on £60k a week will make a football decision he wont, he'll still be a bloke living in london on £60k a week come tuesday morning footballers making decisions based on football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 7 minutes ago, villa4europe said: the thing is with debuchy is the assumption that a bloke living in london on £60k a week will make a football decision he wont, he'll still be a bloke living in london on £60k a week come tuesday morning footballers making decisions based on football He claimed to want to leave Arsenal to get games with a view to getting to the Euros. If he chooses to stay where he is it will suggest he has given up on that idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_c Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 26 minutes ago, OutByEaster? said: "I won't complain to take the pressure or responsibility away from me. I'm not the guy who decides how much money we spend, I can only recommend." Is perhaps the more important part of that conference. From the Beeb http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/34977248 I don't think there's a single football club where that isn't the case. Just at other clubs the chairman/owner who makes the decision on spending is more likely to say yes to the manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Norwich making a permanent move for Patrick Bamford. We should be signing this sort of player for our inevitable relegation. Can't wait for this window to close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted January 29, 2016 Moderator Share Posted January 29, 2016 20 minutes ago, jon_c said: I don't think there's a single football club where that isn't the case. Just at other clubs the chairman/owner who makes the decision on spending is more likely to say yes to the manager. The fact that he's mentioned it suggests it's the reason he can't bring the players he wants in. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Just now, jacketspuds said: Can't wait for this window to close. OK which one are you? Tom, Steve or Randy? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabby Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Whilst logically you can see why they are not trying harder , the moral of team and fans for rest of season will not be good.The players are doing ok at the moment but board given up , fans will give up whats to keep them going..I fear the season petering out into more loss's and us left having to rebuild confidence and moral into next season 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Just now, Nabby said: Whilst logically you can see why they are not trying harder , Thats the issue I have. There is not one logical argument for this inactivity not one that trumps the fact that we are a **** football club for **** sake. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Transfer committee needs to be sacked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rds1983 Posted January 29, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted January 29, 2016 Austin. Afobe Khazri. Amartey Saivet. Townsend Cissokho Kone. Okore Byram Valdes What could have been. Not saying all these players are better then what we currently have or worth what was paid for them or that they would have joined us but the fact that we haven't improved a single position when we could have had basically a whole new team is depressing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 2 minutes ago, Dr_Pangloss said: Transfer committee needs to be sacked. but they havent even started working yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robitee Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Gabby coming back will be like a new signing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rds1983 Posted January 29, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted January 29, 2016 3 minutes ago, Richard said: Thats the issue I have. There is not one logical argument for this inactivity not one that trumps the fact that we are a **** football club for **** sake. Surely at the very least we should be bringing in a few players that would do well in the Championship. Add a bit of depth to the current squad, keep Remi and the fans happy and give the new players six months to settle so that we hit the ground running next season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Has it been confirmed we're not anybody? I'm still under the impression that we might (and probably will) make one or two signings before the 'window closes' on Monday. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 1 minute ago, Rds1983 said: Surely at the very least we should be bringing in a few players that would do well in the Championship. Add a bit of depth to the current squad, keep Remi and the fans happy and give the new players six months to settle so that we hit the ground running next season. You would think so but nope. I can also understand the other side of the argument why would a player leave for a club that will most likely get relegated in the next 6 months, however for next season at least (before the clowns mess it up) we would be one of the better teams in the championship who players will look at as a club that can come straight back up, you would think they would play on this and get a few players in whilst that reputation stays in place before the reality sinks in that we would probably be mid-table or worse next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyVillans Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Wouldnt mind being on the transfer committee. Just have to rock up to work, think about a few targets and then don't worry too much about it. After that you just sit around for the rest of the day and wait for other teams to sign your targets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabby Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Think needs to be taken into account that our position is so grim no one wants to come here , Naismith turned us down reportedly do you think if we were closer to Norwich he would go there over us ..no chance.The loss's over Norwich and Sunderland at xmas really put the nail in the coffin even drawing those 2 would of given us more of a chance. I think we have a few players lined up but they are waiting to see if someone better comes in last minute 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaCas Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 1 minute ago, Nabby said: I think we have a few players lined up but they are waiting to see if someone better comes in last minute If only 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted January 29, 2016 Moderator Share Posted January 29, 2016 3 minutes ago, useless said: Has it been confirmed we're not anybody? Well, that might be a bit harsh, but the last four years or so have definitely confirmed we're no one that matters. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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