rayk Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 3 minutes ago, jonjon said: Usual thing, protection from injury, we can't afford to put in danger our two most valuable assets, it happens at most clubs it's nothing new or untoward, and it's believed they have both played their last game for us, I do have a club contact this end with someone slightly ITK, and the word is that they have received bids for them both but have not reached what we have asked for (unknown of course) and Fulham are in the mix alongside yourselves as serious contenders, but we MUST get in replacements first, that's our priority. All very fair but you must have been lining up replacements for the last 12 months or so......what’s happening? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 (edited) 28 minutes ago, skarroki said: I've suggested Bernadeschi before as someone I think would fit our team and potentially move to Villa but a few on here disagree with that suggestion. Cuardrado has PL experience and is getting on, if it's a rebuild under Pirlo maybe he's available? Other PL experience players are Danilo, Ramsey and Szczesny. Can't see any joining us. Other than that, Pjaca? Rugani? Pellegrini? Belotti plays for Torino, could be back in for him. Edit, just seen it suggested on the last page Edited August 26, 2020 by sharkyvilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 I think the transfer window activity will ramp up soon. We are building on the basis of the squad, not a rebuild. This is new territory and requires more long term planning, especially with targets. The fact that we’ve organised the back room and academy so quickly tells you how easily the chips fall into place. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Kendrick's Dentist Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 7 minutes ago, S-Platt said: Bagged our only goal in a friendly against Bristol City in a 60 minute game. We lost the other 60 minute game 1-0 The man is on fire Did Emiliano Martinez play? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Platt Posted August 26, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted August 26, 2020 1 minute ago, Mat Kendrick's Dentist said: Did Emiliano Martinez play? I have asked for an update on that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonjon Posted August 26, 2020 Visiting Supporter Share Posted August 26, 2020 3 minutes ago, rayk said: All very fair but you must have been lining up replacements for the last 12 months or so......what’s happening? Of course we have, but it all takes time, we don't make many mistakes with last minute buying like some clubs who panic buy, we have a tried and tested method, most of our new players are tracked and analysed for at least 12 months before we plunge in, and it works just fine. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayk Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 If we’re talking Torino then how about Ola Aina. Chelsea graduate who moved to Torino last summer for like £8m-£9m, plays primarily as a LB so perfect cover for Targett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachboys1 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 chelsea strike again chillwell f50 million Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayk Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 1 minute ago, jonjon said: Of course we have, but it all takes time, we don't make many mistakes with last minute buying like some clubs who panic buy, we have a tried and tested method, most of our new players are tracked and analysed for at least 12 months before we plunge in, and it works just fine. That’s what I’m saying.....how long since the playoff final now when clear that Watkins and Benrahma (even Henry would be off). Norwich haven’t had any problems finding players....don’t understand the hold up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 1 minute ago, rayk said: That’s what I’m saying.....how long since the playoff final now when clear that Watkins and Benrahma (even Henry would be off). Norwich haven’t had any problems finding players....don’t understand the hold up. Norwich, by design, were happy to take the TV money and be relegated. They had their targets lined up for that reason. Different scenarios. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayk Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 fwiw, I really can’t see us buying a RB like Aarons. Elmo will run down his contract, Guilbert is the man in possession and Kaine Hayden Kesler being groomed for the first team. LB different issue, Taylor just not good enough and Targett needs a better back up than Hause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
est1874 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Agree on the LB position, it's of far greater priority than RB. Inevitably the powers-that-be at Villa will disagree though, as that is our way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayk Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 5 minutes ago, The_Steve said: Norwich, by design, were happy to take the TV money and be relegated. They had their targets lined up for that reason. Different scenarios. Oh come on, whilst Brentford wanted to get promoted, they would definitely have lined up replacements for their better players should they not get promoted (as happened). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonjon Posted August 26, 2020 Visiting Supporter Share Posted August 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, rayk said: That’s what I’m saying.....how long since the playoff final now when clear that Watkins and Benrahma (even Henry would be off). Norwich haven’t had any problems finding players....don’t understand the hold up. They are welcome to who they are signed, not very inspirational is it, and not my cup of tea, But what's the hurry, I think we like to go for the more unusual and unknown players, and keep everything under wraps, we are not in a desperate rush like some clubs just for the sake of getting bodies in, we have enough players to select from to keep us going to start with, As a Bee's supporter you learn to be patient and not panic, but leave the job to our specialists who seem to manage very well each year as proven with their excellent track record. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
est1874 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 24 minutes ago, beachboys1 said: chelsea strike again chillwell f50 million Much as I dislike Chelsea, have to say fair play for the business they've done so far in this window. Quick, decisive, no quibbling, and they are looking a hell of a lot stronger for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Lampard's going to be under a lot of pressure, rightly or wrongly I think they will be expecting to challenge for the title, a slow start and he could lose his job, if he wasn't Frank Lampard he might have lost his job after last season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 32 minutes ago, beachboys1 said: chelsea strike again chillwell f50 million This is like the early Abramovich days again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayk Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 12 minutes ago, jonjon said: They are welcome to who they are signed, not very inspirational is it, and not my cup of tea, But what's the hurry, I think we like to go for the more unusual and unknown players, and keep everything under wraps, we are not in a desperate rush like some clubs just for the sake of getting bodies in, we have enough players to select from to keep us going to start with, As a Bee's supporter you learn to be patient and not panic, but leave the job to our specialists who seem to manage very well each year as proven with their excellent track record. That just means you’ll try and hold out for the 2nd deadline date of 16th October........ I can’t be done with that.....possibly for Benrahma but not for Watkins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Thing about Chelsea is they had a transfer ban. So they're making up for lost time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLDVILLAIN Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 People losing their shit over samatta scoring a goal today..jesus its against bristol shitty..it doesnt mean that overnight samatta has become the answer to our prayers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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