lexicon Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 6 hours ago, Daweii said: Just because they don't perform for us doesn't mean they won't do the same elsewhere under a different manager with different players around them. There is every chance that Elphick, Gabby, Hutton and McCormack at the very least coming good in fresh surroundings. Whilst that's true, it's definitely not a reason to hang on to them - they're stinking up the place here, by and large, and we're paying them to do so. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREAT_BEARD_OF_ZEUS Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 McCormack? Possibly if he sorts his personal issues aside and moves to a team where he's the main man, but how long before age becomes an issue or those demons return? Elphick was riding the Eddie Howe train and because of his leadership qualities and work ethic he clung on until the prem - reality is he's a bottom half Championship player who performs well in less pressured surroundings. Gabby for me still has a use (plus he's un-sellable). He can play up top on his own so let's use him as back up to Kodjia when we need a player doing that role. Hutton managed to have his one 'not quite as awful' season last year. He's not coming good anywhere else that's for sure! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 9 minutes ago, GREAT_BEARD_OF_ZEUS said: McCormack? Possibly if he sorts his personal issues aside and moves to a team where he's the main man, but how long before age becomes an issue or those demons return? Elphick was riding the Eddie Howe train and because of his leadership qualities and work ethic he clung on until the prem - reality is he's a bottom half Championship player who performs well in less pressured surroundings. Gabby for me still has a use (plus he's un-sellable). He can play up top on his own so let's use him as back up to Kodjia when we need a player doing that role. Hutton managed to have his one 'not quite as awful' season last year. He's not coming good anywhere else that's for sure! Good summary which I agree with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermon Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 12 hours ago, VILLAMARV said: More of those links to Sheyi Ojo Liverpool Echo Echo Echo Echo Hope he chooses us, Green and Ojo would be good options for the left of midfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 So that's easily 10 mill in now with the sale of Veretout and Baker - with more to go, we're gonna have made a profit of nearly 20 mill this window. I reckon there is a big signing coming up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 1 minute ago, Jareth said: So that's easily 10 mill in now with the sale of Veretout and Baker - with more to go, we're gonna have made a profit of nearly 20 mill this window. I reckon there is a big signing coming up. I wouldn't actually mind if there wasn't to be honest. I think we are more than equipped to go up now. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoughboroughLion Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Surprised we haven't had any rumours of loaning Chelsea players tbh. It's the obvious link given Terry joining us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 1 minute ago, Wainy316 said: I wouldn't actually mind if there wasn't to be honest. I think we are more than equipped to go up now. I agree, just got this feeling Bruce has looked at the squad and thought if I can just swap 5 players who don't ever play for one really top signing.... Also, we've only spent a couple of mill on transfer fees so far too - something is a brewing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted July 28, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted July 28, 2017 5 minutes ago, Jareth said: So that's easily 10 mill in now with the sale of Veretout and Baker - with more to go, we're gonna have made a profit of nearly 20 mill this window. I reckon there is a big signing coming up. Throw in a couple of million which I think we received for Sanchez. Plus whatever small loan fee we had for Gil. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 1 minute ago, Jareth said: I agree, just got this feeling Bruce has looked at the squad and thought if I can just swap 5 players who don't ever play for one really top signing.... Also, we've only spent a couple of mill on transfer fees so far too - something is a brewing! Yeah, obviously wouldn't be against it but we do need to keep shifting players. If there was to be a big signing I'd want it to be a striker or a winger. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bobzy Posted July 28, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted July 28, 2017 21 minutes ago, Jareth said: So that's easily 10 mill in now with the sale of Veretout and Baker - with more to go, we're gonna have made a profit of nearly 20 mill this window. I reckon there is a big signing coming up. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 8 minutes ago, bobzy said: micah richards ate him 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 31 minutes ago, Wainy316 said: I wouldn't actually mind if there wasn't to be honest. I think we are more than equipped to go up now. Yep, we did our big signings already. Big name - Terry, big money - Hogan, etc in January. Maybe a loan like this liverpool fella perhaps near the close of the window but otherwise, nope. Plus I think the point of the sales is to make up for what we have already spent 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 15 minutes ago, bobzy said: Got no clue how he has lasted this long in football, the strain on the joints with all that muscle must be horrendous. Micah is not as big and keeps breaking. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 4 minutes ago, Rodders said: Yep, we did our big signings already. Big name - Terry, big money - Hogan, etc in January. Maybe a loan like this liverpool fella perhaps near the close of the window but otherwise, nope. Plus I think the point of the sales is to make up for what we have already spent We'll be millionaires rodders! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 If McCormack goes i can see us bringing in Hernandez or another striker. Possibly an AM. We havent done anything to sort out our goal scoring woes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 10 minutes ago, KSV said: If McCormack goes i can see us bringing in Hernandez or another striker. Possibly an AM. We havent done anything to sort out our goal scoring woes. Would love to see that, shifting McCormack and getting Hernandez in would be great. I'm not sure how we would accommodate all the strikers but he could be a much more effective player for us and has worked well under Bruce before. Younger too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 59 minutes ago, Jareth said: I agree, just got this feeling Bruce has looked at the squad and thought if I can just swap 5 players who don't ever play for one really top signing.... Also, we've only spent a couple of mill on transfer fees so far too - something is a brewing! I think you may be disappointed. The money in is all about FFP. I think we may see a loan signing or two and that is about it. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 4 minutes ago, omariqy said: I think you may be disappointed. The money in is all about FFP. I think we may see a loan signing or two and that is about it. Indeed, I'm sure at the time the club said we had given Bruce a lot of the budget from this summer in January to try and sort us out. We are just clearing out what we can at the mo and got a couple of reliable signings in for peanuts. Now it's over to Bruce to get us up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 I think this is probably the first time in as long as I can remember (probably ever) that I am happy with the squad before the season has even started! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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