praisedmambo Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 3 hours ago, Spoony said: I'm hoping we don't bring in loads and totally overhaul the squad again. A paermanent GK, a CB and a winger and that's probably enough. Do we really need another striker? I'd agree with you if we only needed 11 players in total and injuries or needing substitutes didn't exist. Our first 11 is barely setting the Championship alight as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC44 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Why can't we start to use some of our own youth players as backup (i.e. RHM and Keinan Davis) instead of loaning youngsters from other teams. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 5 minutes ago, AVFC44 said: Why can't we start to use some of our own youth players as backup (i.e. RHM and Keinan Davis) instead of loaning youngsters from other teams. Well I am sure the club would prefer that but if they are not good enough then we need to spend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 13 hours ago, Zatman said: few times I have seen Blackburn I have been impressed by Gallagher Yeah, he was good against us at Villa Park. I thought he was just a Blackburn player rather than a loanee - caused a fair few problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkLillis Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Jackson Irvine looked a real player for Burton this year. Will go on from them....should be to us! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Do we need another attacking mid? We've Hourihane, Lansbury and Grealish who can all play there? Maybe I have misunderstood Irvine's role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adbo9 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 I think we need another seasoned and experienced pro at centre half with chester.......... maybe a Jagielka or a Dawson etc.......... think were set at Fullbacks, maybe a cover left back if Amavi moves on............ I think his midfield is set as well, maybe a decent squad player depending on where he sees Tshibola at the club......... its Wide areas I think we need to focus on............. Personally, id say a keeper as well, but it looks like he wants at least another season out of Johnstone, so Id have thought that Man U would let us loan him again at the very least.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted March 28, 2017 Moderator Share Posted March 28, 2017 Think we will sign 5 or 6, think we'll see more Leave than arrive this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 A goalkeeper that can radiate confidence into the rest of the team is a must. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerner's Driver Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 46 minutes ago, TrentVilla said: Think we will sign 5 or 6, think we'll see more Leave than arrive this summer. Given your inside edge, no doubt you are right Trent, but Bruce said in his most recent interview it would only be 'one or two who could add a little quality', whilst implying there had already been too much change in the last couple of windows. I know he said exactly the same thing in January before signing half a new team, but why keep saying it if he thinks we still need plenty of new faces? 5 or 6 seems a lot to integrate don't you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmark86 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 I think we'll need the following: Another forward since I don't see a future for McCormack here (unless he radically changes his attitude) and our other options are either deadbeats or yunglings. We don't want another situation where we have to depend on Gabby to step forward and if we play two up on top we need some healthy competition/backup Another DM since we need backup for Jedinak. I don't want to populate this spot with Lansbury as I think he plays better in a more attacking role and I don't trust Gardner in this position. Maybe if we pull Sanchez back from his loan spell at Fiorentina, but I don't know if I have full confidence in the lad. How's he been doing this season? Another CM. We are too thin in this positions and it speaks volumes that Bruce didn't choose either Richards or Elphick ahead of Jedinak in this position. We do have that 19-yr old kid Bedeau (?) but I would prefer that we secure someone with experience first and foremost to fill this void. Baker/Chester has been the obvious team-up but I would love to see some competition in this area. Another goalkeeper assuming we can't/won't sign Johnstone who I think has improved these past few games. I don't trust Bunn as first choice and Steer is backup for me. I think this should be enough for us this year as I really do not want to see anything near another overhaul and I sincerely doubt that's in the plans after comments by Bruce. I think we'll sign around 3-4 players and have about the same amount exiting in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 So who are the players who's contracts run out in the summer? Hutton got an extension on his contract right? But who have we hopefully seen the last of in a Villa shirt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante_Lockhart Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 I really want to see Lyden come back and shadow Jedi to take his place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberman Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 1 hour ago, sne said: So who are the players who's contracts run out in the summer? Hutton got an extension on his contract right? But who have we hopefully seen the last of in a Villa shirt? According to transfermarkt - Hutton, Bunn, Kozak and Johnstone. Next year Gabby. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 13 minutes ago, rubberman said: According to transfermarkt - Hutton, Bunn, Kozak and Johnstone. Next year Gabby. Hutton is staying. Kozak is definitely leaving. I would assume Bunn will leave also, but unsure. I believe Sanchez is gone as well, ie that his Italian side purchase him automatically at the end of his loan deal, but I might well be mistaken about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan4Life Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 http://www.espnfc.com/world-cup-qualifying-afc/62/video/3090792/jedinak-irvine-was-fantastic Video of Jedinak speaking about Irvine last night. And them celebrating together after 2nd goal.. Hopefully will be in Villa colours next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjvilla Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Oh dear, this thread again!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 (edited) Really hope we can get rid of at least a few out the group of Gabby, Richards, Bacuna, Gardner, Hutton, Elphick, McCormack, Cissokho and Gil as we are hemorrhaging money on wages to players who don't contribute or are on too high wages for what they offer. Sanchez and Veretout could be good squad options but I suspect they will be gone. Same with Gollini and Tshibola as Bruce doesn't seem to rate them. Edited March 28, 2017 by sne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted March 28, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted March 28, 2017 35 minutes ago, Mjvilla said: Oh dear, this thread again!!! Yeah...like you are never going to visit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 49 minutes ago, Villan4Life said: http://www.espnfc.com/world-cup-qualifying-afc/62/video/3090792/jedinak-irvine-was-fantastic Video of Jedinak speaking about Irvine last night. And them celebrating together after 2nd goal.. Hopefully will be in Villa colours next season. He looks a bit too "pretty" to replace Jedi! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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