John Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 For me we can't hang around waiting on the chance that he might make a few games towards the end of the season and I don't see that we have the players to replace him adequately for the rest of this season. I hope we can bring in a full back on loan possibly with an option to buy. There must be a player sitting on a bench or not even getting on the bench at Arsenal, Spurs, Liverpool, Chelsea or at one of the Manchester clubs that fancies playing games regularly in our promotion winning season. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 1 hour ago, John said: For me we can't hang around waiting on the chance that he might make a few games towards the end of the season and I don't see that we have the players to replace him adequately for the rest of this season. I hope we can bring in a full back on loan possibly with an option to buy. There must be a player sitting on a bench or not even getting on the bench at Arsenal, Spurs, Liverpool, Chelsea or at one of the Manchester clubs that fancies playing games regularly in our promotion winning season. agree 100% But how do we know if those players we target (buys/loans) will come to us? So worse case, I know, we must somehow have a plan B if we have to go on with what we've got. we need GK - back up at least RB CD D/CM x2 at least playmaker Goal machine LW goal assister I doubt Bruce will get all his wishlist whatever he thinks we need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted November 17, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted November 17, 2016 well the rb thing will be useful (for this thread at least) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post danjmorris93 Posted November 17, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted November 17, 2016 5 minutes ago, Grasshopper said: agree 100% But how do we know if those players we target (buys/loans) will come to us? So worse case, I know, we must somehow have a plan B if we have to go on with what we've got. we need GK - back up at least RB CD D/CM x2 at least playmaker Goal machine LW goal assister I doubt Bruce will get all his wishlist whatever he thinks we need 1 We really don't need all those players, we can't and shouldn't keep trying to build a whole new team every transfer window. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 I wonder what is going to happen with De Laet. He hasn't played much football since the 14-15 season and now he is out till basically next season. That would be 3 professional seasons with less than 30 games in total. That sadly can ruin a footballer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 57 minutes ago, Czechlad said: I wonder what is going to happen with De Laet. He hasn't played much football since the 14-15 season and now he is out till basically next season. That would be 3 professional seasons with less than 30 games in total. That sadly can ruin a footballer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Your Round Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 We definitely need a new RB in January. Hutton and Richards will be gone in the summer and we'll need a new player for next season, whichever league we're in. De Laet can come back in as the understudy, competing with new player for the position. Until then Hutton will play that role. Richards can be the kid left over after the rest have been picked. Who to target? I'm not sure. That's not my job, lucky for Villa. But there must be someone in a similar position to what De Laet was in, in the premier league and not first choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 3 hours ago, av1 said: Oh god please don't let it spill over into this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 3 hours ago, It's Your Round said: We definitely need a new RB in January. Hutton and Richards will be gone in the summer and we'll need a new player for next season, whichever league we're in. De Laet can come back in as the understudy, competing with new player for the position. Until then Hutton will play that role. Richards can be the kid left over after the rest have been picked. Who to target? I'm not sure. That's not my job, lucky for Villa. But there must be someone in a similar position to what De Laet was in, in the premier league and not first choice. Squad lists are here, someone more familiar than me with Premier League squad players might be able to find someone: http://www.football365.com/news/club-by-club-premier-league-25-man-squads I think we only need a six-month loan. Buying yet another right back would be wasteful when we're bumping up against the FFP ceiling anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted November 18, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted November 18, 2016 12 hours ago, HanoiVillan said: I think we only need a six-month loan. Buying yet another right back would be wasteful when we're bumping up against the FFP ceiling anyway. We need a quality right back, not another to add to the so so list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 23 hours ago, Grasshopper said: agree 100% But how do we know if those players we target (buys/loans) will come to us? So worse case, I know, we must somehow have a plan B if we have to go on with what we've got. we need GK - back up at least RB CD D/CM x2 at least playmaker Goal machine LW goal assister I doubt Bruce will get all his wishlist whatever he thinks we need We don't. But I would guess if their club are willing to agree to do a deal with us most players would not be against playing for us. If they are we move on to find one that wants to play football for us. I like your shopping list but I would be happy to see a right back, a striker and two midfield players come in during the next window. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 13 minutes ago, John said: We don't. But I would guess if their club are willing to agree to do a deal with us most players would not be against playing for us. If they are we move on to find one that wants to play football for us. I like your shopping list but I would be happy to see a right back, a striker and two midfield players come in during the next window. ......... playmaker COFFEEMAKER Goal machine LW goal assister....... -> Joey Barton = 2 stones with 1 bird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 29 minutes ago, Grasshopper said: ......... playmaker COFFEEMAKER Goal machine LW goal assister....... -> Joey Barton = 2 stones with 1 bird But can he play right back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 4 minutes ago, John said: But can he play right back? he probably could, but I'd hate to witnesss his backlash 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Trippier on loan please with an option to buy if promoted please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 12 hours ago, Nigel said: We need a quality right back, not another to add to the so so list! I can't work out if you're agreeing with me or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted December 26, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted December 26, 2016 I'd forgotten about De Laet until he tweeted a merry Christmas message yesterday. Is he out for the whole season then, or is there a chance of a return for the play off final? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 when is he due back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 1 hour ago, Grasshopper said: when is he due back? Not until next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 On 26/12/2016 at 22:56, alreadyexists said: I'd forgotten about De Laet until he tweeted a merry Christmas message yesterday. Is he out for the whole season then, or is there a chance of a return for the play off final? Only if we loan him out to Leeds 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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