KSV Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 This Amavi for 25 million is such bull shit. He's 22 and not interested in moving to China. If we received an offer of 15 million plus to a proper club we would sell. Anyway I don't think Bruce rates him all that much so wouldn't be surprised to see Taylor start infront of Amavi. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Bringing Taylor in makes sense to me for several reasons. 1) We have no left back cover if Amavi gets injured 2) Amavi needs proper competition for the LB berth. 3) I have a feeling that (unless we get promoted) Amavi will be gone in the summer. 4) If Amavi does go, we'll have a ready made replacement in Taylor, with the added benefit of him already being at the club for 6 months. If bringing in Taylor means Ayew goes, then so be it. I really like Ayew and think he's a very talented player but for some reason doesn't quite fit with the way Bruce wants us to play. If he has to go to strengthen the team, it's ok as long as the money gained is used wisely. If Ayew is part of the deal for Taylor, then another striker is certainly needed. Reading between the lines, Rhodes has had his head turned by our interest and wants to come. The deal will happen as he is surplus to requirements at Boro, he wants out and we're his best option. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Ayew for Taylor really wouldn't be a good deal. I'd want more tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 4 minutes ago, AshVilla said: Ayew for Taylor really wouldn't be a good deal. I'd want more tbh I expect we'll get some cash too on top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewieGriffin Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Im quite happy with the 'swap' as long as we sign a striker. Ayew as a striker ahead of our new midfield could work, but I dont think he's a wide player. We need a 'proper' striker, and if the management dont see Ayew as that player then Id be happy for him to go in exchange for Taylor plus a bit of cash 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 45 minutes ago, sidcow said: But..... But Bruce is an awful dinosaur of a manager who doesn't have a clue....... According to some. Hmm maybe the 4 times promoted manager does have an idea how to plan after all. Well, he will have his own players in so I will be expecting more cohesive performances from the team before I will be convinced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7392craig Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 40 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: Has he? I don't remember that. I remember RDM playing him there from the bench. I do believe I've seen him play LW under Bruce but when that was I don't remember. He certainly has the attributes, he's one of the few players in our squad capable of crossing the ball and beating his marker. I think he's done a fairly good job at LB but I personally would prefer to see him pushed forward. Some great midfielders have started out as defenders, I believe Barry started as a LB for us didn't he? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 1 minute ago, 7392craig said: I believe Barry started as a LB for us didn't he? He actually started out on the left of a back 3. Then left back, then left midfield, then settled in centre mid under O'Neill. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7392craig Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 1 minute ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: He actually started out on the left of a back 3. Then left back, then left midfield, then settled in centre mid under O'Neill. And he was one of the most professional and hard working midfielders I've ever seen at the Villa. Granted, the 98' season is the first year I can remember and I'm sure many posters will remember others. I'm certainly not suggesting Amavi will become a captain CM, but a high standard LW is not out of the question with his capabilities and two new CM who seem to know how to do their job. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 (edited) 1 minute ago, 7392craig said: And he was one of the most professional and hard working midfielders I've ever seen at the Villa. Granted, the 98' season is the first year I can remember and I'm sure many posters will remember others. I'm certainly not suggesting Amavi will become a captain CM, but a high standard LW is not out of the question with his capabilities and two new CM who seem to know how to do their job. Think bjarnason will be more than good enough to take on the attacking left sided role - amavi might find it hard to keep his place if Taylor arriVes. Edited January 29, 2017 by Eastie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jas10 Posted January 29, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted January 29, 2017 1 hour ago, Eastie said: If Bruce sees Rhodes as the man to get the goals then let's get him in now - if we have to pay over the odds to do so then so be it - I don't see the point of waiting till the summer f the player is available now - the creativity now in midfield would give kodija and Rhodes the chances to propel us up the table - the gap is far from insurmountable and a run of wins and momentum could see that gap close quickly - we have 19 games to play - get Rhodes in and let's go for it . 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7392craig Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 4 minutes ago, Eastie said: Think bjarnason will be more than good enough to take on the attacking left sided role - amavi might find it hard to keep his place if Taylor arriVes. True, but perhaps Amavi could be the competition for that place? Or perhaps I'm just talking out my arse and this is all fantasy. But either way I think we'll be keeping Amavi in the starting 11, providing he keeps performing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 3 minutes ago, 7392craig said: True, but perhaps Amavi could be the competition for that place? Or perhaps I'm just talking out my arse and this is all fantasy. But either way I think we'll be keeping Amavi in the starting 11, providing he keeps performing. Defensively he needs to be on his game more because taylor is a solid defender , amavi is a better attacking left back - depends which Bruce sees as more important . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Neil Taylor is an excellent player in my opinion, he can get up and down like a modern full back can, I'd take him if we have to let Amavi go 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisvilla4 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 3 minutes ago, sir_gary_cahill said: Neil Taylor is an excellent player in my opinion, he can get up and down like a modern full back can, I'd take him if we have to let Amavi go SGC has spoken. Get it done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 (edited) I feel fairly certain Amavi will not spend a second season in the Championship. And as we with all likelihood we be in the Championship next season he won't remain here. Taylor is a solid enough option for any Championship team, even thou he and the entire Swansea defense has been diabolical this season. And at 28 he's around the same age as most of our squad, not that I'm sure it really matters other than that next season is probably do or die for this crop. Ayew + a sizable chunk of money would be an OK deal. Edited January 29, 2017 by sne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 1 minute ago, sne said: I feel fairly certain Amavi will not spend a second season in the Championship. And as we with all likelihood we be in the Championship next season he won't remain here. Taylor is a solid enough option for any Championship team, even thou he and the entire Swansea defense has been diabolical this season. And at 28 he's around the same age as most of our squad, not that I'm sure it really matters other than that next season is probably do or die for this crop. Ayew + a sizable chunk of money would be an OK deal. Taylor plus £5m ? Or are you wanting more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Just now, Eastie said: Taylor plus £5m ? Or are you wanting more? Nah, that seems about right. Obviously I'd like more, but I think it will be something like that if it comes off. Would like us to have some sort of sell on clause thou. 20-25% maybe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa Stu Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 34 minutes ago, Eastie said: Think bjarnason will be more than good enough to take on the attacking left sided role - amavi might find it hard to keep his place if Taylor arriVes. At the minute I would still play green, at least short term, he hasn't put a foot wrong and wouldn't want to knock his confidence after having 2 good games for us. I kind of agree about the lb, amavi overall for me is a much better player than Taylor, however Taylor is more solid defensively. If we had the 2 of them competing then I think it would improve us no end from what we had at the start of the window (cissokho) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 One small thing in all of this speculation ....Why would Ayew want to go to Swansea ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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