Popular Post VillanousOne Posted July 16, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted July 16, 2017 *comes on to transfer thread, realises everyone is talking about Bacuna, leaves Villa Talk* 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 cant believe fans really think we've a chance of signing loic remy! We barely pass to our current (proven in this league) strikers so what difference would remy make? our issue in front of goal is down to service (or lack of) from our midfield. we need at least one more winger and hope that Grealish can take on the creativity in midfield. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 I'd be happy just to get one midfield bastard in as back up to Jedinak and say to Bruce, here you are, you've got worse teams promoted, now just get on with it. Especially if Vertout stays and is an extra option in midfield. I don't think we need another striker as I don't think we should play two up top, so sorry but Hogan is just going to have to be a very expensive substitute when Kodjia is fit. I don't want us trying anything other than 4-3-3 either. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisvilla4 Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 1 hour ago, VillanousOne said: *comes on to transfer thread, realises everyone is talking about Bacuna, leaves Villa Talk* So it wasn't the anal virginity talk that made you want to leave then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 1 hour ago, theboyangel said: cant believe fans really think we've a chance of signing loic remy! We barely pass to our current (proven in this league) strikers so what difference would remy make? our issue in front of goal is down to service (or lack of) from our midfield. we need at least one more winger and hope that Grealish can take on the creativity in midfield. What fans, I've seen no one in here mention him (unless I've missed something?) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 12 minutes ago, mikeyp102 said: What fans, I've seen no one in here mention him (unless I've missed something?) Sorry, loads on twitter shamelessly begging Tony xia to sign him. embarassing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macandally Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 I am going to be controversial here, I don't think we need more players in, just a boatload out. Then some actual coaching may help 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 59 minutes ago, macandally said: I am going to be controversial here, I don't think we need more players in, just a boatload out. Then some actual coaching may help I think we definitely need a Jedinak type player at minimum. Aside from that i'm inclined to agree. We have some players in this squad who should be doing much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 11 hours ago, DCJonah said: There weren't many players who provided more. But unlike a lot of the other players in the team, that's his job. He's not a GK, a defender or def midfielder, he's a creative midfielder and those stats aren't good enough so let's hope this season they improve, I'm not convinced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubbs Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 Just someone in the middle of the park who can play a pass into the strikers. Yesterday was either look for Green or f#ck about with it until we lost possession. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banger75 Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 6 hours ago, Michael118 said: I thought we looked our most dangerous last season when Bacuna was playing as a CM. It might not be his ideal position but I don't think we have another player (apart from Jedinak) who can offer as much in that position as Bacuna. I don't mind Hourihane but he's been disappointing so far and am not fully convinced. I'm not a fan of Lansbury or Veretout. Tshibola is raw and I haven't seen anything from him to suggest he would be a better option for CM next season than Bacuna. I'd like us to try and sign Mark Milligan. He's a ready made CM with international and World Cup experience. He's played regularly with Jedinak at the Socceroos. He can fill in for Jedinak if needed and play alongside him or ahead him in a slightly more advanced position. A midfield group of Jedinak, Milligan, Bacuna and Hourihane should be more than solid enough at this level and we can then focus on finding a LW and a number 10. There is definitely an opinion amongst football fans here that Milligan is better than Jedinak...I'm not convinced, but there is definitely merit in the discussion. The problem is that I think he's already been denied a work permit for some ridiculous 'red tape' reason. Would definitely be an asset to the team, and is another leader on the pitch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post striker Posted July 16, 2017 Visiting Supporter Popular Post Share Posted July 16, 2017 Villa don't need yet another leader on the pitch. What they do need is a system of play that the players feel comfortable with and will get the best out of them. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 1 hour ago, Banger75 said: There is definitely an opinion amongst football fans here that Milligan is better than Jedinak...I'm not convinced, but there is definitely merit in the discussion. The problem is that I think he's already been denied a work permit for some ridiculous 'red tape' reason. Would definitely be an asset to the team, and is another leader on the pitch. Come on. There's no way Milligan is anywhere near as good as Mile. One is a premier league captain. The other has toured Asia and the middle east in his career. There's a reason for it. Milligan is awful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wezbid Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 15 hours ago, TrentVilla said: If he goes into the season playing 5 at the back I'll likely be calling for his head. Probably best to see how 5 at the back works in terms of results before calling for heads to roll. Chelsea won the league last season doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 11 hours ago, TrentVilla said: Bacuna and great don't belong in the same sentence. how about Bacuna -> a great big pile of shite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junxs Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 52 minutes ago, Wezbid said: Probably best to see how 5 at the back works in terms of results before calling for heads to roll. Chelsea won the league last season doing it. Difference being Chelseas 5 at the back is actually 3 at the back. Brucies 5 at the back would be more like 7 at the back 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 18 hours ago, Michael118 said: I said a few months ago a good, cheap option for CM would be Mark Milligan. He's looking for a new club and still has a desire to prove himself in England and keep his chances alive of playing at next year's World Cup. He's considering a move to the Championship with Birmingham City and Burton Albion both interested in signing him. I've watched him play a lot for the Socceroos and Melbourne Victory and always rated him higher than Jedinak. He offers a similar thing but is more mobile and better on the ball. He really is a player who I think could make a big difference for us in CM. Nope nope nopitty nope. Wouldn't touch him. I would be quite happy for the Blose to sign him though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skills Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 If we're to sign an Aussie, it had to Mooy... but since we missed that boat, then Rogic would be the next best but definitely not one of Bruce's types as he doesn't trail back too often and is creative 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan_of_oz Posted July 17, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted July 17, 2017 18 hours ago, Michael118 said: Yeah I don't rate either of them. I'd be very, very surprised if we got promoted under Steve Bruce with Lansbury and Veretout as our starting CMs. I'd be very surprised if we got promoted with Bacuna in the starting XI (or IX, whichever you prefer) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan_of_oz Posted July 17, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted July 17, 2017 21 hours ago, Michael118 said: I said a few months ago a good, cheap option for CM would be Mark Milligan. He's looking for a new club and still has a desire to prove himself in England and keep his chances alive of playing at next year's World Cup. He's considering a move to the Championship with Birmingham City and Burton Albion both interested in signing him. I've watched him play a lot for the Socceroos and Melbourne Victory and always rated him higher than Jedinak. He offers a similar thing but is more mobile and better on the ball. He really is a player who I think could make a big difference for us in CM. I can't be bothered writing another long post questioning whether you're serious or trolling but I'll say this. Mark Milligan. No. Way. Ever. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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