1958Villan Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 If Tshibola is to be played as one of the two in a 4-2-3-1 it is going to need an experienced DM next to him, someone who will talk him through a game, letting him know when it's OK to bomb forward and when he has to stay back. For example, when the wingbacks are up the field. Playing two in deep-lying midfield positions, actually calls for a three-man back line, with two forwards. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jon_c Posted August 1, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted August 1, 2016 48 minutes ago, CarewsEyebrowDesigner said: Spanked on Sunday. Panic buy on Monday. Took her for a drink on Tuesday. 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rodders0223 Posted August 1, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted August 1, 2016 Then got spanked by Sheffield Wednesday. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 First game of the season on Sunday Villa Talk be moaning for two days League Cup First Round tie on Wednesday Rest Thursday, Friday, lose Saturday and moan on Sunday 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 12 hours ago, Supervillan78 said: I'd definitely be happy with that. He's a real quality player IMO. He isn't, certainly not on English grass. He actually signed for Liverpool in 2013, amazed he's still there as they've been loaning him out regularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 (edited) Diame is a very good signing for Newcastle, precisely the type of midfielder that we need. Edited August 1, 2016 by useless I see he hasn't actually signed, but good signing if he does, and a pity we aren't in for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 52 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: Disagree. Very powerful player in this division. Bit of a mercenary but would be very happy if we signed him, would add a bit of power to midfield and proven at this level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 52 minutes ago, Gary Thomas said: Just dawned on me we now have exactly one month to conclude "all" our transfer business - outs and ins. By 1st September we will all know, or have a view, whether these "plans" we have have paid off. Going to get more interesting I think. It can be done, we always used to do it in MON's tenure of course, signing 4-5 in last week like August 2009 for example when Dunne, Warnock and Collins all turned up. We always used to start the seasons very well despite lack of signings although different feelings about the club in those times which we all miss. Can't see us starting this season that well. We'll struggle to win in Sheffield and Derby and we'll take 4 points from the first two home games. An underwhelming start so should be fun on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberman Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Have been trying to remain patient, but we really need a striker in SOON as a bare minimum. And not Rickie Lambert. Getting worried about how the season is going to start now. Really expected to have seen more action by now and concerned that either RDM's not clear enough about what he needs or, more likely, we haven't got a proper team in place to drive the recruitment process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted August 1, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted August 1, 2016 I still think we need about 5 players. Need to bring some players in fast. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 How come it is difficult for us, as I have read on here the last few days, but not difficult for Newcastle? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoof hearted Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 5 minutes ago, PieFacE said: I still think we need about 5 players. Need to bring some players in fast. Yes, agree to an extent, I genuinely thought we'd have a marquee (I hate that term!) signing by now, just as a signal of intent from the higher ups at the club. Starting to get a little nervous about the true ambitions of the club but will bite my tongue until the window closes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 1 minute ago, Richard said: How come it is difficult for us, as I have read on here the last few days, but not difficult for Newcastle? Rafa Benitez, stronger spine, and NOT one of the worst teams in Premier League history Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 1 minute ago, Richard said: How come it is difficult for us, as I have read on here the last few days, but not difficult for Newcastle? They sold Townsend and Wjandulam for 40m so a little different and given them a fair bit to play with. Must say I'm amazed at people thinking we'll run Newcastle close, think they'll be a good 15-20 points clear of us and happy to wager that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoof hearted Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 3 minutes ago, VillaChris said: They sold Townsend and Wjandulam for 40m so a little different and given them a fair bit to play with. Must say I'm amazed at people thinking we'll run Newcastle close, think they'll be a good 15-20 points clear of us and happy to wager that. By Christmas... £10 donation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 5 minutes ago, VillaChris said: They sold Townsend and Wjandulam for 40m so a little different and given them a fair bit to play with. But we had a similar amount it seemed. I think we will be nowhere near the barcodes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Just now, Hoof hearted said: By Christmas... £10 donation? Nope end of season. I think Newcastle will run away with the league in similar fashion to last time they were in it so 90 + points, likes of Burnley, Boro and Brighton were all around that last season. If we pull our fingers out and get in 3-4 good players we can still make play offs and get 70 + points. May even be good enough for 2nd if that's a low total. But yeah 20 point difference...by end of final game. 20 quid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 mccormack to avfc doing rounds on twitter. please be trueeee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicho Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 (edited) 2 hours ago, CarewsEyebrowDesigner said: Spanked on Sunday. Panic buy on Monday. Edit - already done Edited August 1, 2016 by Nicho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 I guess we are waiting for the 2 or 3 others to leave that were mentioned the week before last Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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