hippo Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) 19 minutes ago, sexbelowsound said: You what? RDM said he wouldn't be reshaping the squad until after he has assessed the players after the July training camp. Personally I can't think of anyone we would sign, that would leave us saying:- "why have we signed him - we have (insert any current squad player) in that position " Edited June 28, 2016 by hippo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexbelowsound Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 1 minute ago, hippo said: RDM said he wouldn't be reshaping the squad until after he has assessed the players after the July training camp. Personally I can think anyone would sign that we leave us saying "why have we signed him - we have (insert any current squad player) in that position " I'm even more confused now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyrusr Posted June 28, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted June 28, 2016 26 minutes ago, NeilS said: Maybe he was the one person who bought and watched the Season Review on Blu Ray? We sold one?! seriously if we do sign anyone between now and training camp it will be in positions that either: 1. That player has said they want out for whatever reason and will need to be replaced; or 2. A position that is so deficient that it we need someone there (e.g. Elphick). And also during discussions between RDM and Xia I am sure RDM would have mentioned who he wants and where he needs to strengthen so it's not beyond the realms of possibility that he would know where we need to strengthen. So talk of a striker, creative midfielder and goalkeeper are pretty obvious. Hell, this was where even Garde was looking to strengthen, it is not rocket science! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 I think we'll sign Bamford. Won't cost as much as likes of McCormack and Rhodes. Can't see many premier league teams touching him after his failures at Palace and Norwich last season but he is proven at championship level with Derby (8 in second half of 13/14 season) and 17 over a full season for Boro. Already a few on here hinted there's an interest but suppose they're waiting for Conte to start at Chelsea (which could still be a few weeks) as he'll decide what players leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante_Lockhart Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Joe Hart might be available in a few weeks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 5 minutes ago, Dante_Lockhart said: Joe Hart might be available in a few weeks I'd rather Pantilmilion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyAnty Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Our squad is far to big according to RDM. I would have expected to see more out the door at this stage though. Might be a case that players wont discuss leaving until they are back from holidays next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwj Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 6 hours ago, KSV said: He would be good for England. (not right now) He doesnt have to sign players.. the squad picks itself.. hes english and as much as i dont like him.. is a great motivator. Think he would be a better international manager than club manager. Not sure how much the motivation would help when he gets them playing 352 with a high line and offside trap against Germany... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted June 28, 2016 Moderator Share Posted June 28, 2016 7 hours ago, KSV said: He would be good for England. (not right now) He doesnt have to sign players.. the squad picks itself.. hes english and as much as i dont like him.. is a great motivator. Think he would be a better international manager than club manager. He'd be a better international manager than club manager because international football is all about quick motivation. He'd still be tactically appalling mind you - but the most critical reason we need him to get a club job immediately is that he's the only person I can think of who actually wants some of our players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boumasbabies Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Jérôme Onguene from Sochaux 6'3" centre back/right back. Daily Mail says we're in for him. Anybody heard of this guy? He certainly looks an athlete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 14 hours ago, jon_c said: It's the beard , isn't it? Yes. I've come to expect the football being crap, so my only wishes for this forthcoming season are: i) Real Ale sold on match days. ii) A decent beard or 2 in first 11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyrusr Posted June 28, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted June 28, 2016 6 minutes ago, av1 said: Yes. I've come to expect the football being crap, so my only wishes for this forthcoming season are: i) Real Ale sold on match days. ii) A decent beard or 2 in first 11. This! We have not had a good beard in the first team for sometime, though Baker gave it a good shout last season. Though I would be happy with good football too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Is Bjarnason realistic? I am aware he plays for FC Basel. Think he's a proper player. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supervillan78 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 12 minutes ago, cyrusr said: This! We have not had a good beard in the first team for sometime, though Baker gave it a good shout last season. Though I would be happy with good football too! Crespo (remember him) played in the first team and had a significant beard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 5 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: Is Bjarnason realistic? I am aware he plays for FC Basel. Think he's a proper player. linked with a good few Italian clubs like Sampdoria and Roma. probably not sadly. good player and some engine on him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supervillan78 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 4 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: Is Bjarnason realistic? I am aware he plays for FC Basel. Think he's a proper player. I don't think he is, guaranteed CL football at Basel and I'm sure after the Euro's he'd be attracting PL interest also. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted June 28, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted June 28, 2016 56 minutes ago, Boumasbabies said: Jérôme Onguene from Sochaux 6'3" centre back/right back. Daily Mail says we're in for him. Anybody heard of this guy? He certainly looks an athlete Not heard of him, but he'll certainly tower about Tom 'Thumb' Elphick's 4'1" stature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 3 hours ago, HeyAnty said: Our squad is far to big according to RDM. I would have expected to see more out the door at this stage though. Might be a case that players wont discuss leaving until they are back from holidays next week. I think that was probably a nice way of saying there were too many shite players in the squad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 3 hours ago, HeyAnty said: Our squad is far to big according to RDM. I would have expected to see more out the door at this stage though. Might be a case that players wont discuss leaving until they are back from holidays next week. I suspect they will have identified problem positions, and will be moving on those. The squad will only be back tomorrow for training and then there will be the pre-season, so any squad assessment will be ongoing throughout that period. The management teams decisions will be very interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reivax_Villa Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 I created a topic a few months ago in April, suggesting that Johan Gudmundsson would be a great fit for us, especially with a player like Gestede in our squad. A player with his ability and stats should be nowhere near league 1 next season. Hopefully he is on our transfer list https://www.villatalk.com/topic/14854-players-for-next-season/?do=findComment&comment=1927152 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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