Popular Post villa89 Posted January 1, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2017 15 hours ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: I wonder if Brady could play the role. I know he's played centre mid a few times for Norwich, though I would be happy with him regardless. He can play there as that's usually where he plays for Ireland and it's his best position. And, brace yourself, he can actually pass a ball too. To a team mate and everything. But now that I think about it I'm not sure he'll fit in at Villa... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 3 hours ago, dudevillaisnice said: Wonder how much money Bruce will be given in this window. Hope he stocks up on midfielders. I don't think Xia will keep throwing money into the club, which is exactly why I would sell Amavi, Ayew and Gestede. Could raise £40m from those 3 and reinvest it in footballers who can get us out of the division and are better suited to Bruce's way 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted January 1, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted January 1, 2017 Is the window open now or does it take a few days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 23 minutes ago, Xela said: I don't think Xia will keep throwing money into the club, which is exactly why I would sell Amavi, Ayew and Gestede. Could raise £40m from those 3 and reinvest it in footballers who can get us out of the division and are better suited to Bruce's way 23 minutes ago, Xela said: I don't think Xia will keep throwing money into the club, which is exactly why I would sell Amavi, Ayew and Gestede. Could raise £40m from those 3 and reinvest it in footballers who can get us out of the division and are better suited to Bruce's way I think you make an excellent point. however, not sure they will do that. i predict we will sign 3 this window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 12 minutes ago, sidcow said: Is the window open now or does it take a few days? I think it's the 3rd after the bank holidays, but I'm not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phumfeinz Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 (edited) The window is open as of today according to the official PL website. Edit: and I just remembered we're not in the PL so ignore this post. Edited January 1, 2017 by Phumfeinz 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 18 minutes ago, TRO said: I think you make an excellent point. however, not sure they will do that. i predict we will sign 3 this window. I hope we sign more! We need 3 for the midfield only! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Xela said: I hope we sign more! We need 3 for the midfield only! I know, but I have sneaky feeling they feel that too many changes can have the opposite effect. thats why I think we will go up next season ps I have seen in the past bring in a couple and your existing players improve......so it seems like signing more. Edited January 1, 2017 by TRO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 53 minutes ago, Xela said: I don't think Xia will keep throwing money into the club, which is exactly why I would sell Amavi, Ayew and Gestede. Could raise £40m from those 3 and reinvest it in footballers who can get us out of the division and are better suited to Bruce's way I would sell Ayew and Gestede as we have better options currently and can invest in more pressing needs on the pitch. Wouldn't sell Amavi just yet certainly not in Jan as we have struggled to find a decent left back and the fact he first choice for us currently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuwabatake Sanjuro Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 I'd take Darron Gibson on loan as he seems to be completely frozen out at Everton, but he could be frozen out for a reason. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 5 minutes ago, Kuwabatake Sanjuro said: I'd take Darron Gibson on loan as he seems to be completely frozen out at Everton, but he could be frozen out for a reason. Just looked at his career stats. He's barely played in the last 4 years at Everton. Injury prone? If I was going to loan a midfielder in, I'd go for Matty James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuwabatake Sanjuro Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Xela said: Just looked at his career stats. He's barely played in the last 4 years at Everton. Injury prone? If I was going to loan a midfielder in, I'd go for Matty James He played well towards the end of last season and got a contract extension, so I don't think he is finished as a player. He did his cruciate 3 years ago and missed a bit of time with a metatarsal fracture too but he wouldn't seem to be a crock. Apart from a groin strain has not been injured much this season, just not being picked by Koeman this season. Matty James would be good but might take time to get up to speed after a serious injury. Alan Judge would be in a similar boat if a move was made, out of contract in the summer but back in full training now. Conor Hourihane would be worth the gamble too a he is also out of contract in the summer and can't be on huge wages at Barnsley. Robbie Brady I like as a player but don't think he would be value for money. Edited January 1, 2017 by Kuwabatake Sanjuro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCollins29 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Can tell you now that xia will throw as much money as necessary to ensure promotion this year. His plan all along is to get us up, make us a force again and then sell us on. It is not within his biz plan to spend a 2nd yr in the championship. We will be sold if we don't go up this yr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reivax_Villa Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 I reckon with our new scouting team that we have some targets abroad, some signings might surprise us. There is very good value for money abroad. Was it Steve Bruce that brought Antonio Valencia & Wilson Palacios to Wigan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 6 minutes ago, GingerCollins29 said: Can tell you now that xia will throw as much money as necessary to ensure promotion this year. His plan all along is to get us up, make us a force again and then sell us on. It is not within his biz plan to spend a 2nd yr in the championship. We will be sold if we don't go up this yr You started off very well. First sentence - agreed. The rest - totally wrong, in my opinion. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One For The Road Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 1 hour ago, Xela said: I don't think Xia will keep throwing money into the club, which is exactly why I would sell Amavi, Ayew and Gestede. Could raise £40m from those 3 and reinvest it in footballers who can get us out of the division and are better suited to Bruce's way There is also the possibility that Xia CAN'T throw more money into the club due to FFP. Selling those players would allow us to reinvest in some quality additions so I'm all for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post One For The Road Posted January 1, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2017 21 minutes ago, GingerCollins29 said: We will be sold if we don't go up this yr No chance. He knows it's unlikely we will go up this year and is not about to throw the whole plan away just because we need another year to rebuild. Absolutely no way Xia is selling the Villa this summer. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted January 1, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted January 1, 2017 I thought we had already negotiated one transfer. Surely this would have automatically activated on the opening of the window? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Twitter rumours linking Richards with an £8m move to China. Yes bloody please! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 (edited) If Richards is going for 8 mill i'd demand at least 50 for Amavi Edited January 1, 2017 by AshVilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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