Daweii Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 13 minutes ago, thabucks said: It's not Hart... a tad deflated even though didn't think we ever stood a chance. It could be anyone, now It's likely Johnstone, but Hart hasn't ruled us out all that has been said on that front is he's looking over his options. Now we don't even know if he had any other options. Yes Newcastle and West Ham were linked in the media, but only as loans which Man City shot down. We could very easily be the only team after him that Man City are willing to do business with. Of course we may be one of many teams after him and in which case it's not looking good for us, but just because a resolution will be here within 48 hours does not rule out Hart. PS. I don't think Hart is coming here, but a swift resolution doesn't rule him out until he is 100% not the new Villa no.1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thabucks Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 (edited) https://www.avfc.co.uk/News/2017/07/07/bruce-eyes-swift-conclusion-to-goalkeeper-hunt Quote Steve Bruce says he’s targeting “two or three” new additions to his ranks – and hopes to sign a goalkeeper in the next two days........ “It’s no big secret that I am still hoping we can tie up Sam Johnstone from Manchester United. “I think that’s still ongoing but ultimately we have to respect Manchester United. I very much doubt we are using Johnstone as a pawn to push Citeh/Hart into a decision. It's pretty definitive answer IMO Edited July 7, 2017 by thabucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Sounds to me that Bruce has told United he needs an answer by Sunday or they have told him they will give him an answer by Sunday - doesn't mean they will release Johnstone but quite rightly we cannot wait forever and need to keep options open . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaAlex Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Good news if it's Johnstone. Don't think it was ever going to be Hart. I think having a consistent back line, apart from Terry (who is more than experienced enough) to fit in will only help us this season. Not the greatest fan of Johnstone but he did improve and has potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREAT_BEARD_OF_ZEUS Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 It's Johnstone. Utd go on tour on Sunday, hence the 24/48 hours comment by Bruce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 (edited) 4 minutes ago, GREAT_BEARD_OF_ZEUS said: It's Johnstone. Utd go on tour on Sunday, hence the 24/48 hours comment by Bruce. And they will let him know on Sunday whether they are keeping Johnstone or not and whether they are prepared to loan him again - as he said united don't know their own keeper situation yet. Bruce is obviously not putting all his eggs in one basket and looking at other options in case united decide to pull the plug. Edited July 7, 2017 by Eastie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Hopefully Manure pull the plug 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo_b Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Let's get Johnstone as back up and hart on loan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 2 hours ago, Eastie said: And they will let him know on Sunday whether they are keeping Johnstone or not and whether they are prepared to loan him again - as he said united don't know their own keeper situation yet. Bruce is obviously not putting all his eggs in one basket and looking at other options in case united decide to pull the plug. jesus, good job thats not us.....it would be another flogging for Steve Bruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 I really do not think that Hart would agree to join us until the last hour of the last day of the transfer window if nobody else had come in for him from the PL or abroad by then. He appears to have a very big opinion of himself which once had merit but other England qualified keepers have now overtaken him during the past year in my opinion. I would rather have a keeper who wants to start the season with us than wait around for someone who really does not want to play for us and might well reject us at the last minute. Should he decide to join us without undue delay than I would be happy to see him in a Villa shirt despite the fact that he put on a Small Heath one in his murky past. The link with him was nice but I get the feeling that we would be his among his last options if not his last one and I hope that is a decision if he takes it that he will come to regret. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbob80 Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Hart has lost it imo,plus he's on silly money. Has to be Johnstone for me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thabucks Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 In before the lock... see his options are dwindling by the day. if the reports are true Newcastle are going after the reserve Madrid keeper & West Ham withdrawing their interest. Oh well #injohnstonewetrust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted July 8, 2017 Author VT Supporter Share Posted July 8, 2017 Looks like Johnstone is sorted then. IBTL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam100 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 And after all Man City's talk Joe is going on loan again! And TV says they are covering some of his pay! I know we knew something like this would happen but I just had to post it! Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Other Football you go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junxs Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Wheres he gone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 20 minutes ago, Junxs said: Wheres he gone? Wham! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limpid Posted July 18, 2017 Administrator Share Posted July 18, 2017 Links? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limpid Posted July 18, 2017 Administrator Share Posted July 18, 2017 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40625646 Quote Manchester City and England goalkeeper Joe Hart has completed a season-long loan move to West Ham. Hart had been told he could find another club by City boss Pep Guardiola after spending last season at Torino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 That's his level imo but what will be interesting is how long he can hold the West Ham journalists, I think he'll benefit from a fair bit of bias and find himself back as England's no 1 at least until Christmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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