AshVilla Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 So we're in a position where we have to sell our better players to bankroll our arse gravy ones.... Nice 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dounavilla Posted July 28, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted July 28, 2017 20 minutes ago, GREAT_BEARD_OF_ZEUS said: Wasn't sure where to post this, but seeing as I've used it to highlight where I think there are a couple of final gaps in the squad I suppose this is the right thread. I'm sure this will cause great debate as we all see certain players in slightly different lights but for my money this is how our squad looks in terms of the roles each player can/will perform this season. Some of the definitions I've clearly stolen from Football Manager, but I think they help explain the role a bit better than position alone. I initially started this to show how much more balanced we are and that (as many have already pointed out) we're not in huge need of any further additions. Obviously the players missing from this are ones which are either on their way out or surplus to requirements. As I've already alluded, it also shows show a couple of positions that I think we do lack:1. A proper no.10 - McCormack was the closest we had to it but I don't think was mobile enough to play it. I do think if he's still with us in a few years time, this is where Jack will end up but not right now.2. A tall, powerful, great in the air, target man - Kodjia and Gabby to an extent can play up top on their own and hold the ball reasonably well, but I think we're missing someone who can act as a plan B. Leicester in their title year showed that despite the success of their high energy, direct style of play, they sometimes needed to throw Ulloa on upfront and mix it up a bit. I can see a lot of sides sitting deep against us this year, especially at Villa Park, so having an extra dimension like this wouldn't hurt at all. If we were to spend big money (not saying we will) I'd hope it was for one of these roles. * Damn it, Baker had to go and bugger it all up didn't he! Reminds me of football at lunchtime in school. 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carewjust4u Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 we'd definitely win the league with that team. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazzap24 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 9 minutes ago, dounavilla said: Reminds me of football at lunchtime in school. It was going well until Kodija called Missing's mum a slag and he took his ball home in a huff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killeen30 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 22 minutes ago, dounavilla said: Reminds me of football at lunchtime in school. Wheelan? Seriously? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srsmithusa Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 39 minutes ago, rubberman said: Ah - the old 8-10-5 formation. Midfield gets a bit congested, but should be solid at the back. I was thinking that I like the two keeper plan, not sure how the league would feel about it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 We were linked with Aden Flint a while back. I wonder if he came up in the discussions that took Baker to Bristol City? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 54 minutes ago, AshVilla said: So we're in a position where we have to sell our better players to bankroll our arse gravy ones.... Nice If you are referring to Baker mate i simply can't agree. # Richards is a crap player no one wants # Baker is a crap player that we have been able to offload to a crap team like Bristol City. The jury is still out on Samba (due to his lack of football) but swapping Baker for Terry is a smart bit of business imo. Now the argument might be that Terry hasn't got long left, its short term thinking etc. But Baker was an absolute embarrassment in the PL, so if we go up this year we will need to bring in another CB, irrelevant of whether or not we kept Nathan Baker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, av1 said: We were linked with Aden Flint a while back. I wonder if he came up in the discussions that took Baker to Bristol City? Exactly what I wondered, and was hoping, problem is I doubt he would want to come here to rotate. Although with cups, injuries and so on anything is possible. Edited July 28, 2017 by JAMAICAN-VILLAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexbelowsound Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 (edited) Not really one for ITK stuff so take this with a pinch of salt. My mate and his dad are part of the Mariners Trust (Grimsby) and they are playing Wigan in a friendly. Apparently Omar Bogle who is a bit of Grimsby legend after only a few years there was due to play but has been told he isn't allowed because of interest in him. It's between us and QPR. Apparently will cost £800k which also means Grimsby get no sell on money. Does tie in with reports of him being transfer listed...... Edited July 28, 2017 by sexbelowsound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREAT_BEARD_OF_ZEUS Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 2 minutes ago, sexbelowsound said: Not really one for ITK stuff so take this with a pinch of salt. My mate and his dad are part of the Mariners Trust (Grimsby) and they are playing Wigan in a friendly. Apparently Omar Bogle who is a bit of Grimsby legend after only a few months there was due to play but has been told he isn't allowed because of interest in him. It's between us and QPR. Apparently will cost £800k which also means Grimsby get nothing sell on money. Hope so, said we miss that target man option upfront and this guy could certainly fill that role. And at that price he's a snip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrUnKeNbUm Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 18 minutes ago, sexbelowsound said: Not really one for ITK stuff so take this with a pinch of salt. My mate and his dad are part of the Mariners Trust (Grimsby) and they are playing Wigan in a friendly. Apparently Omar Bogle who is a bit of Grimsby legend after only a few years there was due to play but has been told he isn't allowed because of interest in him. It's between us and QPR. Apparently will cost £800k which also means Grimsby get no sell on money. Does tie in with reports of him being transfer listed...... I'm good mates with his brother. I've just text him to see if there is any truth in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Still think we are 1 creative midfielder away from being a really good team. But relatively happy with the squad if we can shift a few more fringe players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Why has he been transfer listed after 6 months, seems strange. You would imagine he would be ideal for a promotion push. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted July 28, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted July 28, 2017 He's from Sandwell so maybe we'll have the edge over QPR as he's relatively local. Not to mention us being a bigger and better prospect. Omar Bogle... good name! Lol. Not played at this level though, and no prem experience. But very low risk at the reported £800k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrUnKeNbUm Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 We're not in for Bogle according to his brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted July 28, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted July 28, 2017 3 minutes ago, DrUnKeNbUm said: We're not in for Bogle according to his brother. At 800k he'd be a good gamble. Though, can't help it would hinder the development of Davis and RHM by signing him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HolteExile Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 1 hour ago, sexbelowsound said: Not really one for ITK stuff so take this with a pinch of salt. My mate and his dad are part of the Mariners Trust (Grimsby) and they are playing Wigan in a friendly. Apparently Omar Bogle who is a bit of Grimsby legend after only a few years there was due to play but has been told he isn't allowed because of interest in him. It's between us and QPR. Apparently will cost £800k which also means Grimsby get no sell on money. Does tie in with reports of him being transfer listed...... That's possibly the best name in world football. After Patrick Funk. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted July 28, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted July 28, 2017 8 minutes ago, DrUnKeNbUm said: We're not in for Bogle according to his brother. Fair enough, but part of me thinks his brother is sworn to silence and the info from Grimsby is most likely accurate. Bogle hits a mean free kick too IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dounavilla Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Grindrod>>>>>>>>Bogle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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