jon_c Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 There was an interview with RDM a couple of weeks ago when he said, that we needed a set piece taker in as our corners etc.. were so poor last season. I haven't subsequently seen many links to this sort of player. Who was taking them in the friendlies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 26 minutes ago, BOF said: I'm not overly-concerned. I want new players but I believe we'll get them. Some will be before the season starts and some will be after. But I think the new management setup will have improved what's already here anyway. Grealish being a case in point. There's no way he'll be as bad as he was last season. We have strikers who, at this level, we know can bang them in. We have Amavi back at left back and a new centreback/leader in the middle. And a new goalkeeper. And we're not swimming with sharks anymore. We're with the bottom feeders. We'll be fine regardless. But yes, it would always be nice to see more players and some positive investment. Consider me chillaxed I'm inclined to agree. However, I'd love some genuine wide players. Something we've lacked for a while now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow1988 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 2 minutes ago, jon_c said: There was an interview with RDM a couple of weeks ago when he said, that we needed a set piece taker in as our corners etc.. were so poor last season. I haven't subsequently seen many links to this sort of player. Who was taking them in the friendlies? Westwood 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 41 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: Good. Free's up a space in our squad, lowers our wage bill and he isn't good enough either. He is plenty good enough. He showed it before he come to us. Even though he was poor last season, he still managed to get the assists. He could be excellent for us under this management team, and I hope he will be going nowhere. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 8 minutes ago, sparrow1988 said: Westwood Did Westwood take them in the friendlies? Veretout delivers a much better set piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pas5898 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 (edited) 40 minutes ago, omariqy said: All good points. However, we do need a proven goalscorer. I don't think Ayew is that yet. Hopefully Gestede can rekindle his championship form too. Gestede is a proven Championship goalscorer Edited July 20, 2016 by pas5898 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow1988 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 8 minutes ago, AntrimBlack said: Did Westwood take them in the friendlies? Veretout delivers a much better set piece. Just something that I read here I think, not sure though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornso Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 11 minutes ago, AntrimBlack said: He is plenty good enough. He showed it before he come to us. Even though he was poor last season, he still managed to get the assists. He could be excellent for us under this management team, and I hope he will be going nowhere. I agree. I'd love for Veretout to get another chance at Villa Park. He struggled settling in with a young family and found himself in a toxic football situation. Is it any wonder he didn't thrive last season? Very few did, if any. I'd hope that any of the continental contingent that came in last season get a chance to prove themselves at the start of this season if they want one. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 2 minutes ago, Hornso said: I agree. I'd love for Veretout to get another chance at Villa Park. He struggled settling in with a young family and found himself in a toxic football situation. Is it any wonder he didn't thrive last season? Very few did, if any. I'd hope that any of the continental contingent that came in last season get a chance to prove themselves at the start of this season if they want one. I guess the "if they want one" is very relevant - but agreed completely. As long as we keep the main man, CARLES GIL, I'll be happy enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggy_333 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 22 minutes ago, AntrimBlack said: Did Westwood take them in the friendlies? Veretout delivers a much better set piece. I went to the Telford game and Westwood took the corners. Veretout was in the other squad though so it's hard to tell who would have taken them if they were both playing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dAVe80 Posted July 20, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2016 42 minutes ago, jon_c said: There was an interview with RDM a couple of weeks ago when he said, that we needed a set piece taker in as our corners etc.. were so poor last season. I haven't subsequently seen many links to this sort of player. Who was taking them in the friendlies? Cheeky bid for Harry Kane? 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srsmithusa Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 39 minutes ago, sparrow1988 said: Just something that I read here I think, not sure though. Joe Bennett took them in GAK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillanousOne Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 2 minutes ago, srsmithusa said: Joe Bennett took them in GAK. Gabby has taken on few on GAK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Unless Tshibola turns out to be a Pogba mk2 I still feel our midfield is weak and not dynamic or balanced enough 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limvillian Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Starting to get a bit worried now. Nearly everyone agreed we needed a complete rebuild only a few weeks back. Doesn't look like that will happen at all now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LockStockVilla Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 I don't think a complete squad overhaul was ever in the plans. Getting rid of undesirable players, keeping key players, and adding talent/leadership in certain areas seems to be the way. We saw how well a total rebuild worked for us last summer and I think it would be crazy to expect a repeat. Imo, once we shift out 3/4 players (right now it appears to be Guzan, Sanchez, Veretout, and possibly another one or two...I imagine Steer will leave on loan) we will probably sign another two or three assuming we don't unexpectedly lose any players (such as Ayew). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 To follow on the conversation from the Micah Richards thread in the correct topic... it's amazing that on one hand people complain that deals aren't being done quick enough and on the other complain that there's clauses in contracts that don't suit Aston Villa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow1988 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 According to sky sports transfer centre Gomez is not in Fiorentina's plans. Being made available for €7 million. €7 million? A snip in my opinion. Maybe he fancies the challenge of firing us back in to the PL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewieGriffin Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 We've bid for Kodija at Bristol City according to that french football site - can't link as my phone doesn't seem to allow it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Thomas Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 4 minutes ago, StewieGriffin said: We've bid for Kodija at Bristol City according to that french football site - can't link as my phone doesn't seem to allow it Hope so, like the look of Kodija - some class finsihing in the clips I've seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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