Popular Post vreitti Posted October 31, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2017 1 minute ago, sne said: Looking more forward to whoever we can get out rather than any potential player in. Cant't see any of our top performers being poached so no real worry there. and I doubt we have funds to bring in anyone who will greatly improve us. With the massive turnaround in players we've seen in the last year I've no problem with a slow January. we have a strong squad. 100% this. We're well covered in all areas. A new manager would be nice though. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJim Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 I think we need a striker to cover for Kodjia's eventual injuries. Hogan isn't doing it and McCormack won't come back (at least not under Bruce). I'd flog them both for whatever I could get and go for Alfredo Morelos from Rangers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 On 29/10/2017 at 10:50, Jareth said: Right then, the clocks have changed and it's getting colder, and we've been linked to Carrick. Is it time to start discussing the Jan window? I think so. MANCHESTER UNITED legend Michael Carrick is attracting interest from Aston Villa and Leicester, according to reports. http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/872640/Manchester-United-Aston-Villa-Leicester-Michael-Carrick-Transfer-News Is there a prize for having the oldest team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 5 hours ago, Villan4Life said: Couple of lower league gems i like look of that i saw at games i have attended! that can easily play in Championship (Hopefully we have scouts looking in those leagues):- Jodi Jones (Coventry City) young winger who for me is similar to Ashley Young pre Villa. So much potential for a 19 year old. Has a lot of pace. Jorge Grant (Forest on loan at Notts County) goal scoring midfielder who is ripping up League 2. Has potential to play in Premiership imo. Jordan Shipley (Coventry CIty) Another talented youngster at Coventry, cracking free kick scored the the other day vs Luton on his debut 30 yards out. One for the future but Coventry have so many at the moment including keeper Lee Burge and the twins Devon & Deon Kelly-Evans. They are all far too young. Maybe come back for them in 10 years time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 I would rather this was a selling window, so we could afford to replace the training staff. That's our weakest link. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dn1982 Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 We are weak in CB and LB. I think we need more energy in CM. Bruce will probably sign another RB though. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted October 31, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted October 31, 2017 Let's sign some players. Hurrah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted October 31, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted October 31, 2017 4 hours ago, BigJim said: I think we need a striker to cover for Kodjia's eventual injuries. Hogan isn't doing it and McCormack won't come back (at least not under Bruce). I'd flog them both for whatever I could get and go for Alfredo Morelos from Rangers. Hogan has turned out to be extremely disappointing so far. Mind you I wanted us to sign Jordan Rhodes and look what might have happened then! I have no idea what strikers we should go for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sidcow Posted October 31, 2017 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2017 THIS IS THE WINDOW FOLKS. You heard it here first . Finally we get our man. Benni McCarthy. Fits our age criteria perfectly, will only be 40 in January. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 3 minutes ago, sidcow said: THIS IS THE WINDOW FOLKS. You heard it here first . Finally we get our man. Benni McCarthy. Fits our age criteria perfectly, will only be 40 in January. But is he slow enough thou? Still think Crouch is the way to go. He's both ancient and immobile. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VILLAMARV Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 3 hours ago, AJ said: I would rather this was a selling window, so we could afford to replace the training staff. That's our weakest link. Me too on the bold bit. Richards, Bunn, Elphick, Hutton, Gabby and McCormack are all surely available and I wouldn't bat an eyelid if they went anywhere. Not that I'm holding out much hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junxs Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 13 hours ago, Villan4Life said: Hutton is an absolute shithouse who should have been released on his last contract!! 35k+ a week for him is absolutely atrocious. I hear you, but whilst WE ARE paying him £35k/week or whatever the actual figure is, it makes sense to use him. Rather than buying another player on similar wages as a back up to Taylor. Dont forget RdL can play there too. Otherwise we would have yet another player on big wages not playing. Especially with how tight things are with FFP at the moment. I'm actually happy with the squad, this is as good as it gets under Bruce, no matter if we had slightly better players - the style of play would remain the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted November 1, 2017 Author VT Supporter Share Posted November 1, 2017 Would deffo take a punt on Hernandez, cheap at the mo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 2 hours ago, Jareth said: Would deffo take a punt on Hernandez, cheap at the mo. Well he should be, he's been retired since 2005. Don't think he has his amazing hair anymore though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberman Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 3 hours ago, Junxs said: I'm actually happy with the squad, this is as good as it gets under Bruce, no matter if we had slightly better players - the style of play would remain the same. Yeah this. I suppose a spare LB would be useful, but Hutton's done OK there. We've still got Grealish & Green to come back, O'Hare to fit in etc. Not sure we need anyone else - it's going to be hard enough keeping everyone happy as it is and as Junxs said, it's not going to change our style of play. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dn1982 Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 7 hours ago, Junxs said: I hear you, but whilst WE ARE paying him £35k/week or whatever the actual figure is, it makes sense to use him. Rather than buying another player on similar wages as a back up to Taylor. Dont forget RdL can play there too. Otherwise we would have yet another player on big wages not playing. Especially with how tight things are with FFP at the moment. I'm actually happy with the squad, this is as good as it gets under Bruce, no matter if we had slightly better players - the style of play would remain the same. Our squad still has weak spots.. An injury to a centre back and we will struggle. Hutton has done ok covering but would you want him playing 15+!games there? We are unbalanced with him there so we could do with adding someone to be safe. I don't think we are strong in CM but your last sentence is the biggest issue there though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lapal_fan Posted November 1, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted November 1, 2017 15 hours ago, sne said: But is he slow enough thou? Still think Crouch is the way to go. He's both ancient and immobile. no, no. he's at lazio. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villakram Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 No signings. We've plenty of players as is and it's up to the manger to use them effectively. Oh right... Wonder what a bag of cheese&onion crisps and a box of jaffa cakes will get us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG_Villa_Fan Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 16 hours ago, sidcow said: Hogan has turned out to be extremely disappointing so far. Mind you I wanted us to sign Jordan Rhodes and look what might have happened then! I have no idea what strikers we should go for. Safe to say there's no need for a poacher who would depend on good service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 We aren't that good in the striker department. I think Kodjia will eventually find his form again, but just look at our strikers stats. Top Goal scorers: Adomah (5), Hourihane (5), Onomah (2), Davis (2) It's November and Davis is our highest scoring forward with 2 goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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