bannedfromHandV Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 9 minutes ago, privateer said: Yeah, it's a bit like when you go out with the missus and she gets a bit pissed and promises you a chin-balls blowing and you can backscuttle her afterwards. Then the word removed falls asleep in the taxi on the way back. It’s never stopped me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lexicon Posted August 8, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 8, 2019 11 minutes ago, privateer said: Yeah, it's a bit like when you go out with the missus and she gets a bit pissed and promises you a chin-balls blowing and you can backscuttle her afterwards. Then the word removed falls asleep in the taxi on the way back. 2 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackbauer24 Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 I don't think I want it but I wonder if there is something in the Sturridge rumours. We seem very light up front otherwise. An injury or difficulty settling to Wesley and we effectively have no striker. Or perhaps Julian Joachim is using Gibraltar as a stepping stone back to us... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
privateer Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 2 minutes ago, bannedfromHandV said: It’s never stopped me Me neither and I wipe it clean on her hair to teach her a lesson but I was presenting an analogy decent, moral people might understand. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 If Wesley breaks his leg against Spurs and all we have is Kodjia, we have serious problems. It's bizarre not to have signed a striker after the frenzy of signings up to today. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made In Aston Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Smith & Purslow said that we wouldn't get everything in one window. We have got the core players in and that's the matters. Because the players we brought in are versatile there is enough cover to January. For example, trez & jota can play on either wing, elmo can play further forward and Luiz or Hourihane can play either as a DM or CM. There are currently 3 strikers competing for one position, which is fine. Kodjia is the tricky one and Davies holds the ball up to bring people into play. That is a decent balance. Goals will come either from the forward line or midfielders. No major issues. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post useless Posted August 8, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 8, 2019 I'd be happy with Sturridge on a short term deal, and sensible wages. Seems almost arrogant the way people turn their noses up at him, I wonder if some might be in for a reality check when the season begins, and it's a lot tougher than they're expecting if they think we can be so dismissive of a player like Sturridge. 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 6 minutes ago, maqroll said: If Wesley breaks his leg against Spurs and all we have is Kodjia, we have serious problems. It's bizarre not to have signed a striker after the frenzy of signings up to today. I don’t think it is. Davis has obviously impressed, so we haven’t gone out and panic bought. Don’t see the problem, personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickeyC_UTV Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 22 minutes ago, Johnnyp said: I had a look at Stoke's Twitter feed yesterday and same thing. Some villa "fans" , " you've got yourself a great player in Hogan, never really given a chance under Bruce " Do these same fans realise Dean Smith's been the manager since October. Kinda past the sell by date to keep peddling that line. Sorry didn’t know how to react to this so gave the confused reaction. Over the few years that I’ve been on here, how many times, when there has been a rumour of one of our ‘what has been perceived/evidenced as a ‘complete/total/partial dog shit’ players been sarcastically big’ed up for any visiting/guest fan to read and cream over. We are in a rather, I don’t know how to describe it other than ‘safe zone’ to a point where the we are protected except from the occasional troll, where as Twitter is open season. But anyway you did highlight ‘fans’ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 3 minutes ago, maqroll said: If Wesley breaks his leg against Spurs and all we have is Kodjia, we have serious problems. It's bizarre not to have signed a striker after the frenzy of signings up to today. If, if if, we could spend billions trying to cover every position - there has to be a degree of a risk. The team at villa have gone out spent a lot of money on players who they hope can cut it in this division - many of the players are unproven, if they all flop we will end up near the foot of the table - if they all hit the ground running we could be top six - reality is it will be somewhere between those two extremes. Another striker, - Sure we could have gambled another £15m on another untested striker - exciting as that would have been is it really any better than Kjodia or Davis ? The management and board at Villa have delivered on every promise - they underwrite Aston Villa to a massive extent - Yet they still spent on players more than anyone could have hope late may - They have tried there best to give us a team to be proud of - and I really we can ask no more from them. UTV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 7 minutes ago, useless said: I'd be happy with Sturridge on a short term deal, and sensible wages. Seems almost arrogant the way people turn their noses up at him, I wonder if some might be in for a reality check when the season begins, and it's a lot tougher than they're expecting if they think we can be so dismissive of a player like Sturridge. What are the actual rules on free transfers, is there a cut off date for them too? Are there any other strikers than Sturridge still available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Just now, sharkyvilla said: What are the actual rules on free transfers, is there a cut off date for them too? Are there any other strikers than Sturridge still available? The window has closed for players to move between clubs. Unattached players can join anytime... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted August 8, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted August 8, 2019 Can't see Sturridge fitting in to this group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Just now, hippo said: The window has closed for players to move between clubs. Unattached players can join anytime... They can, but I think we have to register a 25 man squad at some point Anyway, is it too early to open the January transfer thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted August 8, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted August 8, 2019 7 minutes ago, bobzy said: I don’t think it is. Davis has obviously impressed, so we haven’t gone out and panic bought. Don’t see the problem, personally. Yep, 3 strikers for 1 role isn't the end of the world! This should be a strong enough squad to survive comfortably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Just now, hippo said: The window has closed for players to move between clubs. Unattached players can join anytime... I was more thinking is there a cut off point for registering your 25-man squad or can you add to it at any time with free transfers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 1 minute ago, Nigel said: Yep, 3 strikers for 1 role isn't the end of the world! This should be a strong enough squad to survive comfortably. I wouldn't be surprised if Trezeguet can play through the middle a bit like Lucas Moura did at times for Spurs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 We already have Sturridge's cousin at the club, Dean Campton-Sturridge Junior, or DJ Campton-Sturridge as he's known. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thabucks Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Here’s a list of current free agents ... https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/statistik/vertragslosespieler One or two names spring out .... could we not get a permit for Radoja? Rather Balotelli than Sturridge ( not saying we should sign him btw at all but just my preference out of the two ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 52 minutes ago, Xela said: Seems a bit of an anti-climax not to sign Benrahma and a striker but that is just me being greedy! In the cold light of day I will be able to reflect on a great and exciting transfer window. I'm sure if we need reinforcements in January, we'll go out and get them. The upside is we have owners and coaching with enough nous ,not to spend £25m on an unproven and until recently injured player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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