sir_gary_cahill Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 51 minutes ago, TheAuthority said: Yes - it's hard to speculate on any players until we know the true extent of our financial woes. Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismail-villa Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 That Advincula fella from Peru doesn't look too bad, as well as a few others. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson1 Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Let’s sign Wily Caballero on a free and enjoy the comedy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted June 21, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted June 21, 2018 (edited) Whaaaaaaaaaaaaat!!!!! Get Barry back and things look a lot different. Edited June 21, 2018 by Jareth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keener window-cleaner Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 I'd love to have him back, but rather as CEO or owner... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuwabatake Sanjuro Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 On 19/06/2018 at 17:48, ferguson1 said: If it's free transfers and loans, then we can still pick one or two decent players: Gk - Krul, Caballero, Robles or Green Def - Delaney, Huth, Collins Mid - Adam, McCarther, Morrison For - Hernandez Loans - Axel, Onomah, any kids from Man City or Chelsea and finally Snodders (ok, perhaps very unrealistic at this point). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sne Posted June 21, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted June 21, 2018 Imagine a midfield 3 of Barry, Whelan and Jedi. Wonder if they could move so slow that time stopped? 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAuthority Posted June 22, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted June 22, 2018 3 hours ago, Jareth said: Whaaaaaaaaaaaaat!!!!! Get Barry back and things look a lot different. Not sure it would be a good move. He isn't going to play Saturday, Tuesday in the Championship and he certainly hasn't got the legs for midfield. Maybe he could play in a back 3 (where he started his career at Villa.) He isn't also much of a leader IMO. Those seasons when we were chasing 4th with O'neil, we drew so many games towards the end of the season and Barry never stepped up and banged one in the top corner like a Gerrard or Lampard would. Nice guy, good pro, lovely player at times but not a real leader of men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, TheAuthority said: He isn't going to play Saturday, Tuesday in the Championship and he certainly hasn't got the legs for midfield. Maybe he could play in a back 3 (where he started his career at Villa. A great shout. I'm sure he could do a job in the centre of our defence and he looked very comfortable playing there all those years ago. The only question is would be accept such a big cut in his wages to return home? If so, it's a taxi back to Villa Park for Mr Barry for me! Edited June 22, 2018 by John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Barry would be a good signing IMO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEgo Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 It's a romantic notion, but haven't we got into a mess buying old players on too much cash? Not a chance he'd come for that sort of wage imo. If he would and it was a one year deal then I'd love to see him back, was truly gutted when he left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted June 22, 2018 Visiting Supporter Share Posted June 22, 2018 1 minute ago, TheEgo said: It's a romantic notion, but haven't we got into a mess buying old players on too much cash? Not a chance he'd come for that sort of wage imo. If he would and it was a one year deal then I'd love to see him back, was truly gutted when he left. Pretty much where I am on this apart from bringing him back to Villa. Villa need to move on from seeking previous players way past their best unless it’s in a non playing role. Great opportunity to promote the U23s and build for the future rather than keep going back to the tried and failed policy of buying players in the twilight of their careers. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 I'd have Barry back if he was willing to accept an absolute pittance. I'm talking £2k p/w, or a similar amount that we would be otherwise paying to an academy graduate. For anything totalling £20k per month upwards, it's just not worth it. We can have the same level of quality and experience from keeping Jedinak or Whelan. But if he wants to come here to simply do his old club a favour then his experience would be welcome, but only if he comes for peanuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 16 hours ago, ferguson1 said: Let’s sign Wily Caballero on a free and enjoy the comedy I think I'd rather have Guzan back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Can’t believe people want Barry. He was shocking last season for Albion. He was part of the “taxi gate” situation which isn’t the type of characters we need. Let’s not forget when he came through he was known to like a party, and it was only by getting rid of hendrie did he stop that. Never been the quickest, but his legs have well and truly gone. Yes he was good in the past for us, but let’s not tarnish those memories. I have a feeling it would be another Lescott signing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted June 22, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted June 22, 2018 I'd like Barry back because he loves this club, and he would show more commitment than most. He'd also be a shrewd signing and if it can be done then that is down to Bruce, not major wages. Get it done Steve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 What would signing barry achieve? Another old player with no chance of making money on and not really good enough to make a big impact on the team. Would be wasting more money and spending another year down here. Which is basically what i expect from bruce and xia for the upcoming year. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted June 22, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted June 22, 2018 11 minutes ago, DCJonah said: What would signing barry achieve? Another old player with no chance of making money on and not really good enough to make a big impact on the team. Would be wasting more money and spending another year down here. Which is basically what i expect from bruce and xia for the upcoming year. A- would love it if he signs, B - if he signs, looking forward to flagging this post in about 6 months time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dn1982 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 6 hours ago, Rob182 said: I'd have Barry back if he was willing to accept an absolute pittance. I'm talking £2k p/w, or a similar amount that we would be otherwise paying to an academy graduate. For anything totalling £20k per month upwards, it's just not worth it. We can have the same level of quality and experience from keeping Jedinak or Whelan. But if he wants to come here to simply do his old club a favour then his experience would be welcome, but only if he comes for peanuts. 6 hours ago, Rob182 said: I'd have Barry back if he was willing to accept an absolute pittance. I'm talking £2k p/w, or a similar amount that we would be otherwise paying to an academy graduate. For anything totalling £20k per month upwards, it's just not worth it. We can have the same level of quality and experience from keeping Jedinak or Whelan. But if he wants to come here to simply do his old club a favour then his experience would be welcome, but only if he comes for peanuts. Getting rid of Jedi and Whelan and getting Barry in would save 50k a week and in my opinion improve that position. He also loves the club and you can get him involved with the youth. We need a stronger Villa presence running through the club. I’d even get Tony Daley back to do the fitness. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREAT_BEARD_OF_ZEUS Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Bonatini anyone? (Rumours on Twitter suggest we're going on for him on loan) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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