useless Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 I wasn't laughing at Leeds I pointed out what a good record Rodrigo had in terms of creating goals for others, but I'd rather have Watkins than Rodrigo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaHatesMe Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 3 minutes ago, villanmac said: Interesting our two signings are both coming off outstanding first seasons in a new position. Its not quite Moneyball but it seems like the idea is there may be hidden value / potential for further progression with both being new to the position. Although at 45 mill the pair, 'd say the upside has already been paid for! I do like the fact that we are adding some all-round footballers in these positions. Bodes well for the style Dean Smith likes to play. It shows they’re versatile. Something they’ve been looking for the whole time. Not just guys who can do one thing and one thing only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steero113 Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 2 minutes ago, Bob Funkhouse said: Guardian has us and baggies in talks to take Conor Gallagher on loan here. Looked very good at Charlton on loan last year. Would be a solid squad signing but it won't be unless there is an option to buy attached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaHatesMe Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 5 minutes ago, Lord Willard said: We were laughing at Leeds for.spending £28m for a spainish international. The joke is clearly on us. I never laughed at it, though I did question a newly promoted team spending that much on a player nearing 30 who has recently dealt with injuries. If Leeds go back down they could be in a lot of trouble. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicRic Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 19 minutes ago, JPAngel said: Are you okay? Yeah mate couldn’t be better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted September 8, 2020 Author Share Posted September 8, 2020 Hopefully this means we'll see some outs too as well. Hogan to SHA for a bag of crisps and a Fresca perhaps? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolta Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 1 hour ago, paul514 said: Their board member said so early in the window that’s why Show me. And by board member do you mean someone on a message board by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillz Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Cash, Watkins....now go get Buendia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam-AVFC Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 29 minutes ago, RicRic said: 28 MILLLLLLLLION JESUS CHRIST VILLA!!! what is going on .. im having a hard time processing this... i know many of our fans are bloody in love with never played in the premier league ‘Watkins’ but come on surely some of you must agree this is beyond ridiculous. And its rising to £33 million I think i need to lay down. Brentford are crooks and villa are fools ... drops the mic . Benrahma is the man we need to spend this money on not watkins...ahh for the love of god ive had enough Weren't you the one saying you'd lose it if we didn't buy "never played in the Premier league 'Benrahma'" the other day? They'd probably ask even more for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Delphinho123 Posted September 8, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 8, 2020 (edited) I'm buzzing for Watkins up top. Fit, strong, athletic, works hard and has the knack of being in the right place when the ball lands in the box. Great signing, even at 28m. Newcastle went and got Wilson and Fraser. We should now go and get Benrahma to play with Watkins. I know which pair I'd prefer. Buendia, King and Benrahma and I'd be happy with our attacking options for this season. Edited September 8, 2020 by Delphinho123 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steero113 Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 1 minute ago, Rolta said: Show me. And by board member do you mean someone on a message board by any chance? Yeah I was going to call him out on that as well... absolute drivel honestly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 (edited) The £28m is a joke and if you don't think it's a joke, I hope you don't mind sky sports pulling £40 a month for sports. I was wondering how much the entire Brentford squads wage bill is a year, if you pull the data from; https://salarysport.com/football/sky-bet-championship/brentford/ It's £16,827,720 for the year. Ollie Watkins joined Bentford 3 years ago from Exeter for £1.8m He's scored in 45 in 132 games (1 in 2.5) Regardless of what Brentford owe Exeter, why are we paying 9.3x the amount for the same player? Are we just going to pay for their new stadium? Even if he comes, does really well and get 15 goals this season and in 2 years leaves for £60m, we're putting ourselves (right now) at significant risk. One injury, low form, Smith gets sacked and the new manager doesn't fancy him, he can't adjust to the league, he turns into McCormack part 2.. It's all a huge risk for someone who hasn't proved they can score in the Prem. I think i'd have been shocked had it been £18m, never mind £28m rising to £33m.. I know you shouldn't believe what you read, but wow, in my opinion, there must be better value out there than this. Edited September 8, 2020 by lapal_fan 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicRic Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 (edited) 23 minutes ago, juanpablosaliceband said: If Hourihane is in our starting 11 at the start of the season or by the time the window closes, we’ll have had a poor window. I like Hourihane and think he’s a good squad player, especially for home games against weaker opposition when we need a goal. But going into our second season in the PL, we should have higher quality in the first 11. Not just him im concerned about and i agree with you about hourihane.. that line up doesnt scream we are moving forward it just looks like we are standing still to be honest.. We need a winger and another forward player but its just going to be a player im totally against signing that they bring in as usual so nothing to look forward to Edited September 8, 2020 by RicRic Spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicRic Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 2 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: I'm buzzing for Watkins up top. Fit, strong, athletic, works hard and has the knack of being in the right place when the ball lands in the box. Great signing, even at 28m. Newcastle went and got Wilson and Fraser. We should now go and get Benrahma to play with Watkins. I know which pair I'd prefer. Buendia, King and Benrahma and I'd be happy with our attacking options for this season. Very optimistic you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam-AVFC Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 1 minute ago, RicRic said: We need a winger and another forward player but its just going to be a player im totally against signing It's really not fair they wont do the decent thing and ask your opinion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Steero113 Posted September 8, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 8, 2020 2 minutes ago, lapal_fan said: The £28m is a joke and if you don't think it's a joke, I hope you don't mind sky sports pulling £40 a month for sports. I was wondering how much the entire Brentford squads wage bill is a year, if you pull the data from; https://salarysport.com/football/sky-bet-championship/brentford/ It's £16,827,720 for the year. Ollie Watkins joined Bentford 3 years ago from Exeter for £1.8m He's scored in 45 in 132 games (1 in 2.5) Regardless of what Brentford owe Exeter, why are we paying 9.3x the amount for the same player? Are we just going to pay for their new stadium? Even if he comes, does really well and get 15 goals this season and in 2 years leaves for £60m, we're putting ourselves (right now) at significant risk. One injury, low form, Smith gets sacked and the new manager doesn't fancy him, he can't adjust to the league, he turns into McCormack part 2.. It's all a huge risk for someone who hasn't proved they can score in the Prem. I think i'd have been shocked had it been £18m, never mind £28m rising to £33m.. I know you shouldn't believe what you read, but wow, in my opinion, there must be better value out there than this. Have you watched the goings on in the premier league in the last 5 years? Everton paid 50m for Gilfi Sigurdson. Wolves just paid £35m for an 11 year old girl from Portugal who's played in less first team games than me. Honestly, chill out, its not your money mate. 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicRic Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 4 minutes ago, Sam-AVFC said: Weren't you the one saying you'd lose it if we didn't buy "never played in the Premier league 'Benrahma'" the other day? They'd probably ask even more for him. Definitely not me mate.. ive rated Benrahma since day one..he would be a great signing very similar to Mahrez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLDVILLAIN Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 We could sign Mbappe,Neymar and Rashica(lol) and some on here would be on complaining..you cannot win here..really 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 (edited) Is the prune juice effect. Money comes in and then goes straight out regardless of what division you are in. It just goes up when you get to the Premier League. Until all the main club owners of the top European leagues sit around a table and agree to a wage cap it will never stop. Edited September 8, 2020 by The Fun Factory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aston_Villan4 Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Just now, OLDVILLAIN said: We could sign Mbappe,Neymar and Rashica(lol) and some on here would be on complaining..you cannot win here..really Yeah I know it’s tic but no one would be complaining about that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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