Garvey13 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 5 minutes ago, dounavilla said: Villa talk is going implode today. Waiting for nothing to happen as we desperately need signings but nothing will as always May be a little dejected from last night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuleAthon Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 I'm sure this has already been said but surely a sports psychologist has to be the number one priority for the board in terms of off the field recruitment now. The mindset of some of these players is absolutely galling. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dounavilla Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 6 minutes ago, MuleAthon said: I'm sure this has already been said but surely a sports psychologist has to be the number one priority for the board in terms of off the field recruitment now. The mindset of some of these players is absolutely galling. I agree , this or a 12 gauge shotgun should do the trick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazzap24 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 13 minutes ago, MuleAthon said: I'm sure this has already been said but surely a sports psychologist has to be the number one priority for the board in terms of off the field recruitment now. The mindset of some of these players is absolutely galling. We could do with Dr Steve Peters cloning himself 25 times and moving in with all the players. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillanousOne Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 I think we should keep posting every ten minutes how many players we need to sign, where in the team we need to strengthen as I need reminders. I keep forgetting how shit we are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garvey13 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 !remind me to rage against the team every ten mins just desperate for the good Dr to come out and say all is well and players are on the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonkertonk Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 3 minutes ago, VillanousOne said: I think we should keep posting every ten minutes how many players we need to sign, where in the team we need to strengthen as I need reminders. I keep forgetting how shit we are. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 38 minutes ago, MuleAthon said: I'm sure this has already been said but surely a sports psychologist has to be the number one priority for the board in terms of off the field recruitment now. The mindset of some of these players is absolutely galling. A couple of home wins should do the same trick. A big game at the weekend for the confidence of the players and fans alike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Thomas Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 (edited) 14 minutes ago, sharkyvilla said: A couple of home wins should do the same trick. A big game at the weekend for the confidence of the players and fans alike. 100% agree. Bit of a vicious circle atm - the confidence will come when we start winning again. When was the last time we came from behind or snatched a win against the odds? Once we win and few the belief will soon come back - among the fans as well! Edited August 11, 2016 by Gary Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwishIwasalivein1982 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Twitter "ITK" seems to think we're signing James Chester today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 6 minutes ago, Gary Thomas said: 100% agree. Bit of a vicious circle - the confidence will come when we start winning. When was the last time we came from behind or snatched a win against the odds? Last time we came from behind to win in the league was Leicester at home, December 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIVillan Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 1 hour ago, MuleAthon said: I'm sure this has already been said but surely a sports psychologist has to be the number one priority for the board in terms of off the field recruitment now. The mindset of some of these players is absolutely galling. I met one earlier this year who deals with a lot of top sportsmen and women. I suggested the Villa and he replied he couldn't work miracles 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 12 minutes ago, Gary Thomas said: 100% agree. Bit of a vicious circle atm - the confidence will come when we start winning again. When was the last time we came from behind or snatched a win against the odds? Once we win and few the belief will soon come back - among the fans as well! You’re right. You could have said that last season as well. There needs to be a realisation though that this squad is incapable of winning a few. It is completely broken which is why fans have been screaming that it needs a complete overhaul as without it we won’t be winning a few and gaining some confidence and forward momentum. I knew there would be no quick fix to all this but I have to say last night was frightening. It was throwback to last season the only difference being this wasn’t against a top flight side this was against a side in the fourth tier. The bottom line is that we haven’t bought in enough new players and the squad is still riddled with the losing mentality that we had last season. Last night two new players started the game. The rest are used to pulling on an Aston Villa shirt and losing and it totally showed once Luton scored. The balance in the squad has to change and we need more players who aren’t scarred by the failings of the past. Once it does we will have a chance of winning a few games and gaining some confidence. If we don’t then the status quo will be maintained and we will continue to serve up the same tripe. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysAVFC Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 The major plus of last night is if they didn't know it already, they now know we need more new players. The worst thing that could have happened would be to have a false dawn before the Window closes and it goes to pot with no way to sort it out apart from some loans. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 How many players do you really need in a Championship squad, 25 including a few youngsters? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GK: Gollini, Steer, Bunn DF: NEW RB, Hutton, Elphick, Baker, NEW CB, Toner(?), Amavi, Cissohko MF: NEW DM, NEW AM, Bacuna, Gardner, Westwood, Tshibola Wide men: Ayew, Grealish, Green, Traore ST: McCormack, NEW ST, Gestede, Kozak ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- So that's a new RB, CB, DM, AM and ST. Jedinak/Diaware, Morrison and Hernandez some of the main rumours going around for some of those positions. Ideally want an experienced RB and CB at a decent level. No going to League 1 and picking up a young player that's completely unproven, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villarocker Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 I hope the term "third time lucky" becomes very relevant if James Chester signs. The last two West Brom defenders we took were appalling - Davies and Lescott" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Thomas Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 26 minutes ago, markavfc40 said: You’re right. You could have said that last season as well. There needs to be a realisation though that this squad is incapable of winning a few. It is completely broken which is why fans have been screaming that it needs a complete overhaul as without it we won’t be winning a few and gaining some confidence and forward momentum. I knew there would be no quick fix to all this but I have to say last night was frightening. It was throwback to last season the only difference being this wasn’t against a top flight side this was against a side in the fourth tier. The bottom line is that we haven’t bought in enough new players and the squad is still riddled with the losing mentality that we had last season. Last night two new players started the game. The rest are used to pulling on an Aston Villa shirt and losing and it totally showed once Luton scored. The balance in the squad has to change and we need more players who aren’t scarred by the failings of the past. Once it does we will have a chance of winning a few games and gaining some confidence. If we don’t then the status quo will be maintained and we will continue to serve up the same tripe. I agree but this squad is changing and if we can bring in a another 4-5 we will be capable of winning a few. The likes of McCormack, Elphick and Tshibola - alongside players like Ayew, and Amavi - + more incomings should be good enough. If we can get them to gel and start winning again confidence will grow quickly I am sure. We need to get behind them Saturday and hope we can turn the corner quickly. Only one game in - still time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supervillan78 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 We're signing Chester and this mystery midfielder then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted August 11, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted August 11, 2016 Okay, as far as I can tell, this dude called the Chester deal before anyone else got a sniff of it. So might be an account to follow. Villa Transfers @avfctransfers1 2h2 hours ago James Chester to sign for AVFC in next 24 hours - medical later, heard it here first #AVFC Correct me if i'm wrong though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchard Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 2 minutes ago, Supervillan78 said: We're signing Chester and this mystery midfielder then? Mystery midfielder is said to have fallen through according to Pat Murphy. Suspect it's that 18 year old from Italy that laughed us off and wanted to get a move to a club in the same country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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