tomav84 Posted July 24, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted July 24, 2019 2 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: Still think we need: 1 x DM 1 x RW/LW 1 x ST 1 x GK I know everybody keeps saying 'doing a fulham', and whilst this might not be true in the sense that we actually needed to buy players to be able to field a team, we are integrating a helluva lot of new players into the side. If the likes of Wesley, Trezeguet, Engels, Konsa, Targett struggle, we'll be in for a very long season indeed. I know it's great fun signing foreigners for big money but I must say I'm very nervous about how they'll integrate. This season could be as much a disaster as it could be a success. (kind of stating the obvious I know). i agree, and the language barrier is probably the biggest stumbling block. wesley and engels speak good english, so they should be fine. not sure about trezeguet. guilbert might struggle as he doesn't speak a word. targett knew jack before apparently, so expect him to be OK. getting them in early is HUGE. they still have over 2 weeks to get to know each other, including another overseas trip. i'm confident all will be well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VILLAMARV Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Well with Trezeguet joining I'd be surprised to see any more wingers through the door. That's not to say I wouldn't try and get better than Green in an ideal world, but in the real world where a few weeks ago we ONLY had Green on the books, him now possibly being 4th choice is hardly the most pressing matter imho. With Douglas in the pipeline I think we'll turn our attentions to a Goalie and a Striker. And then I hope we have a bit in the pot to get another DMC in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 DM and probably a keeper next. The rest are luxury signings that can wait until Jan or next summer in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villabromsgrove Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Six of our players were here last season and the rest are damn good footballers. They'll be alright. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 5 minutes ago, tomav84 said: i agree, and the language barrier is probably the biggest stumbling block. wesley and engels speak good english, so they should be fine. not sure about trezeguet. guilbert might struggle as he doesn't speak a word. targett knew jack before apparently, so expect him to be OK. getting them in early is HUGE. they still have over 2 weeks to get to know each other, including another overseas trip. i'm confident all will be well. Although he's clearly not fluent, Targett seems to speak a bit of English too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thabucks Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 (edited) Butland, Fer, Bayliss and Oudin or in my dreams Leao please. Thanks . Pete Edited July 24, 2019 by thabucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted July 24, 2019 Moderator Share Posted July 24, 2019 Assuming Luiz is as good as done which I think it is I think we still need the following; GK, DCM and striker I can't though see that we've too much left to spend so I can't see us getting Butland and Maupay for example. We've done some really smart business this window and I think signed some good players at some really decent prices in a crazy window. I think the prices are only likely to get worse over the remainder of the window but lets hope that Purslow, Suso and Smith continue as they've done over the last month. I never thought we would be at this point by this stage following the play off final. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillanousOne Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 I think we need less endless lists of things we need 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 1 minute ago, VillanousOne said: I think we need less endless lists of things we need *fewer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 31 minutes ago, KenjiOgiwara said: Our DMC position is weak as piss. As is our depth in central midfield. The DMC position is definitely our main weakness now. Hourihane is currently filling in there, but even in the Championship he was better playing in a further forward midfield position. But, I think the rest of our central midfield options are okay. Jota looks like he could be a back-up for Grealish, so with McGinn and Hourihane added, that's essentially two players for each of the 2 attacking/box-to-box central midfield positions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyrusr Posted July 24, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted July 24, 2019 With Purslow saying 2/3 more Trezeguet now confirmed as 1, Douglas likely as the 2nd and then possibly one more, though that doesn't seem urgent. I suspect it will be GK or ST but we won't be held to ransom over them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made In Aston Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 16 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: Still think we need: 1 x DM 1 x RW/LW 1 x ST 1 x GK I know everybody keeps saying 'doing a fulham', and whilst this might not be true in the sense that we actually needed to buy players to be able to field a team, we are integrating a helluva lot of new players into the side. If the likes of Wesley, Trezeguet, Engels, Konsa, Targett struggle, we'll be in for a very long season indeed. I know it's great fun signing foreigners for big money but I must say I'm very nervous about how they'll integrate. This season could be as much a disaster as it could be a success. (kind of stating the obvious I know). Don't be so negative! I thought you would be over the moon as its Wednesday and we have made a signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillanousOne Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 2 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: *fewer *less Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villabromsgrove Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Just now, cyrusr said: With Purslow saying 2/3 more Trezeguet now confirmed as 1, Douglas likely as the 2nd and then possibly one more, though that doesn't seem urgent. I suspect it will be GK or ST but we won't be held to ransom over them. A quality keeper isn't an option, it's an essential. Steer is not Premier class. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted July 24, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted July 24, 2019 36 minutes ago, KenjiOgiwara said: Our DMC position is weak as piss. As is our depth in central midfield. What a negative post. Maybe concentrate on where we’ve strengthened and give yourself a break? DM needs addressing and I’m sure it will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bully Posted July 24, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 24, 2019 1 hour ago, Delphinho123 said: Told you so. https://www.avfc.co.uk/News/2019/07/24/trezeguet-on-joining-aston-villa New Aston Villa midfielder Trezeguet has paid tribute to Ahmed Elmohamady following his arrival at the club on Tuesday. Unlucky mate 3 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 16 minutes ago, tomav84 said: agree, and the language barrier is probably the biggest stumbling block. wesley and engels speak good english, so they should be fine. They will make their football do the talking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 27 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: Still think we need: 1 x DM 1 x RW/LW 1 x ST 1 x GK I know everybody keeps saying 'doing a fulham', and whilst this might not be true in the sense that we actually needed to buy players to be able to field a team, we are integrating a helluva lot of new players into the side. If the likes of Wesley, Trezeguet, Engels, Konsa, Targett struggle, we'll be in for a very long season indeed. I know it's great fun signing foreigners for big money but I must say I'm very nervous about how they'll integrate. This season could be as much a disaster as it could be a success. (kind of stating the obvious I know). If we have learned anything from the past it is the importance of management and coaching when bringing in a lot of `foreigners'. And I have every faith that our management/coaching team is capable of being successful in this regard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 3 more after Luiz please. Sadly can't see Benrahma happening, but Maupay, Nakamba and Butland would be excellent. Maupay, Nakamba and Heaton would be very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam-AVFC Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 4 minutes ago, AntrimBlack said: If we have learned anything from the past it is the importance of management and coaching when bringing in a lot of `foreigners'. And I have every faith that our management/coaching team is capable of being successful in this regard. I'm also confident that they all (apart from Guilbert) have existing links with other squad members. Played under Smith - Konsa & Jota Played together in the past - Wesley & Engles Completed Loans - Hause, Mings & El Ghazi National Team with Elmo - Trezeguet I also imagine that, as he signed in January, Guilbert would have been working on his English since and/or would have met the players a few times. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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