Villan_of_oz Posted November 16, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted November 16, 2016 (edited) 6 hours ago, BentekenForAMug said: Yoyo keeps coming back up Apparently when wet or under pressure, crumbles like a biscuit.... Edited November 16, 2016 by Villan_of_oz 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 On 14/11/2016 at 15:24, Bomvilla7 said: True, but I think it would have been very naive of them to expect that he would have made his debut for any length of time during a crucial WC qualifier when there was experience on the bench. They must have had a more valid reason for traveling to Vienna. He will be playing in the Europa league in Dublin on Thurs night if they really wanted to see him in action. Perhaps if we buy him he isn't expected to go straight into the first team. So the scouting report will be how well he sat on the bench, what were his warm ups like, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 On 14/11/2016 at 15:17, sne said: Short term contract for Frank Lampard? January to end of season. Leaving NYCFC, 38 y.o and a bit injury prone but still managed 15 goals in 31 games in the MLS. Has nobody suggested the younger (at only 36) Stevie G? Or we could go for both? Nice idea but neither are really likely to happen at this stage of their playing days and in our current situation. I'm hoping we can clinch a minimum of a few loan deals at the start of the window instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 On 16/11/2016 at 05:47, Villan_of_oz said: Apparently when wet or under pressure, crumbles like a biscuit.... This post is excellent. Way better than I initially thought. Bravo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 (edited) Robbie keane wants one last challenge. Fire us back up? Edited November 18, 2016 by mikeyp102 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 this ^^^^^^ Robbie knows us fans love him not fit enough for 2 games a week so maybe 1 game 1 bench apperance a week would suit us & him Still need a CM though 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted November 18, 2016 Moderator Share Posted November 18, 2016 I've a feeling we won't spend much in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midfielder Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 On 11/14/2016 at 15:17, sne said: Short term contract for Frank Lampard? January to end of season. Leaving NYCFC, 38 y.o and a bit injury prone but still managed 15 goals in 31 games in the MLS. I remember way back, when we were linked with Lamps when he was at West Ham and I really wanted us to sign him then... Even though he is 60 years old now, I'd agree with you SNE. I just googled and found an article of the time! Wow, i feel so old . Football: Villa won't give up on Lampard by NEIL MOXEY, Daily Mail Aston Villa are poised to match Chelsea's £11million bid for Frank Lampard, West Ham's England midfielder. Manager John Gregory was in talks with chairman Doug Ellis yesterday over increasing their offer for the disillusioned 22-year-old. Gregory made his £7.5m pitch a fortnight ago but has since seen the stakes upped. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/article-53071/Football-Villa-wont-Lampard.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Robbie Keane is a very clever footballer but having watched him on and off for the past few seasons, his legs are well and truly gone. I would be concerned he would embarrass himself to be honest. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted November 20, 2016 Author VT Supporter Share Posted November 20, 2016 Hernandez seems to think he's coming to Villa - maybe given 'the system' he'd be better on the bench than Ayew.. http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/abel-hernandez-ready-to-quit-hull-city-for-aston-villa-say-reports/story-29919383-detail/story.html? The Italian football site TuttoMercatoWeb reports: "Abel Hernandez is to bid farewell to Hull City. Decision virtually taken. In January, Hernandez will leave Hull City, but his future should still be in England. He thinks Aston Villa is a possibility that can become concrete soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 1 hour ago, Jareth said: Hernandez seems to think he's coming to Villa - maybe given 'the system' he'd be better on the bench than Ayew.. http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/abel-hernandez-ready-to-quit-hull-city-for-aston-villa-say-reports/story-29919383-detail/story.html? The Italian football site TuttoMercatoWeb reports: "Abel Hernandez is to bid farewell to Hull City. Decision virtually taken. In January, Hernandez will leave Hull City, but his future should still be in England. He thinks Aston Villa is a possibility that can become concrete soon. I don't see it. He'd cost more than £10m when we don't have it, and they've hardly got any players anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 1 hour ago, Jareth said: Hernandez seems to think he's coming to Villa - maybe given 'the system' he'd be better on the bench than Ayew.. http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/abel-hernandez-ready-to-quit-hull-city-for-aston-villa-say-reports/story-29919383-detail/story.html? The Italian football site TuttoMercatoWeb reports: "Abel Hernandez is to bid farewell to Hull City. Decision virtually taken. In January, Hernandez will leave Hull City, but his future should still be in England. He thinks Aston Villa is a possibility that can become concrete soon. No way should we be buying yet another "championship" striker. We have enough of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 14 minutes ago, HanoiVillan said: I don't see it. He'd cost more than £10m when we don't have it, and they've hardly got any players anyway. Why don't we have it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 On 11/15/2016 at 23:46, BentekenForAMug said: Yoyo keeps coming back up ......and then it goes back down again....if you are good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 24 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: Why don't we have it? Pat Murphy says we're unlikely to spend much because we're crashing into the FFP ceiling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 24 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: Why don't we have it? Possibly in regards to complying with FFP? What money we have should IMO be put towards midfield 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 6 minutes ago, HanoiVillan said: Pat Murphy says we're unlikely to spend much because we're crashing into the FFP ceiling. Yeah I read that but then, have we not already smashed that to smithereens anyway? I also read conflicting reports about it not applying under certain circumstances. Either way, I'm sure we do have, we just might not want to spend it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 I'd consider suggesting to hull a swap for McCormack. He would definitely suit hulls style of play 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Yeah, part of me feel like we might as well just go all in for it and screw FFP as we are already seen as the Man City of the Championship and have likely committed us to spending over what we are allowed to. Also fear that we might be in real trouble should we fail to get promoted this (or at the least next) season both for financial reasons and because of the state of the squad in regards to age and probable departures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted November 20, 2016 Moderator Share Posted November 20, 2016 1 hour ago, HanoiVillan said: Pat Murphy says we're unlikely to spend much because we're crashing into the FFP ceiling. Pat says a lot of things only about half of them are close to accurate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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