sir_gary_cahill Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 8 minutes ago, NeilS said: Didn't Bruce sell Cairney to Blackburn? Yeah I think he did, this is exactly why I have a likeness to Scholesy on RedCafe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 1 hour ago, VillaChris said: Aren't Sheff Weds a bit top heavy with strikers? They already have Stephen Fletcher, Garry Hooper, Nuhiu who they use as an impact sub and Forresteri plays as number 10 so I struggle to see where Winnall fits in as he needs to also play as targetman. They also signed McManaman the other day who can also play in the front three. We saw earlier this season just playing 4 strikers all at once and hoping it works isn't the brightest idea at any level. Not for me. Fletcher and Hooper is basically it as strikers - both with not-the-best injury records too. Forestieri can play up top, but is basically a "free role" kind of player. Nuhiu barely plays for them and is terrible in any case ("big man" for chasing a game, that's it). Winnall for £500k is a great addition to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Sounds like we're struggling to land our targets atm, some of them possibly opting to move elsewhere (Schlupp, Cleverley, Jenkinson), some involving difficult negotiations. Hopefully we will get some decent deals done asap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillanousOne Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 6 minutes ago, Jas10 said: Sounds like we're struggling to land our targets atm, some of them possibly opting to move elsewhere (Schlupp, Cleverley, Jenkinson), some involving difficult negotiations. Hopefully we will get some decent deals done asap. I think sadly just because we have a decent manager, owner and some money that isn't enough. When we were in the Premiership we struggled to sign decent players, appreciate there were other factors in play in that, but we have to realise we are a mid table Championship club with ambition which our results aren't backing up yet. It's like advertising an expensive sports car and when interested parties arrive to test drive it they realise it has no engine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 1 minute ago, VillanousOne said: I think sadly just because we have a decent manager, owner and some money that isn't enough. When we were in the Premiership we struggled to sign decent players, appreciate there were other factors in play in that, but we have to realise we are a mid table Championship club with ambition which our results aren't backing up yet. It's like advertising an expensive sports car and when interested parties arrive to test drive it they realise it has no engine. Problem is it's a shitty cycle, how do we get better if the good players we are after won't join? I would love us to just chuck ridiculous money at some but my head knows its not the way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lexicon Posted January 12, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted January 12, 2017 6 hours ago, wilko154 said: I want less links and more action Think you want fewer links tbf. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 1 minute ago, lexicon said: Think you want fewer links tbf. Oh I do love the English language Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Just now, sir_gary_cahill said: Oh I do love the English language I'm amazed (and fairly relieved) I didn't mess up the pedantic remark. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 4 minutes ago, lexicon said: I'm amazed (and fairly relieved) I didn't mess up the pedantic remark. I salute you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC44 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Here is the link: http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-want-fulhams-tom-9609238 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) 14 minutes ago, AVFC44 said: Here is the link: http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-want-fulhams-tom-9609238 Big thumbs up from me, great player I think, he has the ability to dictate play from the middle of the park, something that we probably lack Edited January 12, 2017 by sir_gary_cahill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) I dont think we have enough to get in the top 6. Nor to win the playoffs. So literally anyone to replace Hutton, Westwood, Gardner & Gaby in the 1st 11. Next step - LW Cover @ CB & DM if possible Cover @ LB too Edited January 12, 2017 by Grasshopper 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 21 minutes ago, AVFC44 said: Here is the link: http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-want-fulhams-tom-9609238 Also known as a URL or 'uniform resource locator' or the newer term, URI, 'uniform resource indicator' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 8 minutes ago, Grasshopper said: I dont think we have enough to get in the top 6. Nor to win the playoffs. So literally anyone to replace Hutton, Westwood, Gardner & Gaby in the 1st 11. Next step - LW Cover @ CB & DM if possible Cover @ LB too Is Cissokho not adequate cover at left back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 3 minutes ago, darrenm said: Also known as a URL or 'uniform resource locator' or the newer term, URI, 'uniform resource indicator' Thanks, I didn't know that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Just now, sir_gary_cahill said: Is Cissokho not adequate cover at left back? He maybe out of here But we have Academy players dont we Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dn1982 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 1 hour ago, Jas10 said: Sounds like we're struggling to land our targets atm, some of them possibly opting to move elsewhere (Schlupp, Cleverley, Jenkinson), some involving difficult negotiations. Hopefully we will get some decent deals done asap. Most clubs are struggling to sign anyone. We are in a predicament where we are looking at the same players at the bottom of the Prem or above us in the Championship. This puts us at varying disadvantages. I think we are after some like Lansbury who are gettable early on takeover permitting and others like for example Hourihane and agree who are attracting interest from clubs in better positions. These ones I think we will have a better chance later on when we can't get gazumped. Others the likes of Rhodes we may be after but not at the price quoted. There's a reason why it hots up late in the windows our problem is not having a midfield for the next 3 games could mean we are stuck in this division for another season. It's a gamble and January makes it worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 We will be fine this window because Tony will spend the money necessary to get the players in that we need. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAuthority Posted January 12, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted January 12, 2017 1 hour ago, Grasshopper said: So literally anyone to replace Hutton, Westwood, Gardner & Gaby in the 1st 11. It just puts me in a bad mood when I realize that those jokers are still anywhere near the club let alone the first team. That's 40% of the outfield players who are just dross. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nnock1984 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 So four players: Surely 2x CM Then maybe a RB and LW or ST? Lansbury Hourihane/ Cairney Jenkinson/ Bree Brady/Rhodes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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