M_Afro Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 I know that Dean said we are finished in the market but there is absolutely no way that there’s any truth in that. We will be working away on at least 2 more and possibly 3 further players. Whether it comes to fruition or not is another matter altogether. The ambition of the club has been made clear. European football is the aim. That’s been stated by Dean, Purslow and several players. Our squad has no chance of achieving that as things stand but a couple of players in key positions and a bit of luck with form/injuries gives us a chance. I suspect that they still want a GK, a DM and possibly another CM. Whether we can get the players we want, at the right price and shift some players out will dictate where we end up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 24 minutes ago, ChicagoVillan1983 said: Reading books is good for ya, bro. Although I suspect a really heavy book falling on your noggin might be the treatment you really need? I’m more of a TikTok kinda guy, ya know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted August 16, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 16, 2021 5 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: I’m more of a TikTok kinda guy, ya know? Betamax I reckon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoVillan1983 Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 4 minutes ago, Follyfoot said: Betamax I reckon Bit of the old blue on Betamax with an ice cream cone in the other hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 31 minutes ago, a-k said: unless they just can't get the type of player they want and will put that in the bank for January or next summer. I think this is it. Patience is a virtue, providing we stay 8-12th we’ll be in good stead to push on the year after. Wasting it on players that aren’t good enough now isn’t good business, regardless of how immediate the fans want success 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Villa Stu Posted August 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 16, 2021 I think we need to scrap the 4231 and go back to 433, at least until we have suitable players to play it. Luiz is back now and played his best football in a 433 for us also Sanson was in the training vid on Thursday or Friday so hopefully he is not too far away from returning. Mcginn needs to play as an 8, let him put challenges in higher up the pitch, cut off passing lanes and make late runs. Ramsey and chuk should also get more minutes in this system. I would be looking to start with 2 of Bailey, buendia and traore and one of ings or Watkins. This will give us more balance in the team and also added threat from the bench. I would love us to get in a top dm to give the midfield a real balance and let the new 6 and luiz compete for the starting place. I like Nakamba and el ghazi but it is probably time for them to leave as I think we are at a point where we are progressing past their skills. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 1 hour ago, M_Afro said: I know that Dean said we are finished in the market but there is absolutely no way that there’s any truth in that. We will be working away on at least 2 more and possibly 3 further players. Whether it comes to fruition or not is another matter altogether. The ambition of the club has been made clear. European football is the aim. That’s been stated by Dean, Purslow and several players. Our squad has no chance of achieving that as things stand but a couple of players in key positions and a bit of luck with form/injuries gives us a chance. I suspect that they still want a GK, a DM and possibly another CM. Whether we can get the players we want, at the right price and shift some players out will dictate where we end up. If the head coach says there's no more incomings after a near £100m spend. I'm inclined to believe him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 (edited) 38 minutes ago, a m ole said: I think this is it. Patience is a virtue, providing we stay 8-12th we’ll be in good stead to push on the year after. Wasting it on players that aren’t good enough now isn’t good business, regardless of how immediate the fans want success This all day. There is no impending doom for finishing midtable. Edited August 16, 2021 by DCJonah 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoVillan1983 Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 3 minutes ago, hippo said: If the head coach says there's no more incomings after a near £100m spend. I'm inclined to believe him. Hmm. I didn’t take it that he did. I thought he was just putting on his best poker face. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 1 minute ago, hippo said: If the head coach says there's no more incomings after a near £100m spend. I'm inclined to believe him. When and what did Dean say that leads you to believe we won’t sign anymore players in this window? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 1 minute ago, ChicagoVillan1983 said: Hmm. I didn’t take it that he did. I thought he was just putting on his best poker face. And why would he do that ? Will clubs be lowering there asking prices because DS had said we're done in transfer market Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macandally Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 4 hours ago, TRO said: No, one bad half and the game has ended, without said midfielder. when the manager says we played like it was a friendly, is not to be mildly dismissed.....if we have a seismic shift in intensity on Saturday, all will be forgiven, even forgotten. You have a point in that we had a number of games last season also where we were off the pace from kick off. It could be number of games, age of the team or the way the manager motivates them. However successful sides find a way to win even during dips in form and there needs to be more of a ruthless streak in the team. It’s a thin line between having a good environment and people being too comfortable. For sure we were disjointed and off the pace on Saturday. I am hoping it was down to a disrupted pre-season, players nursing knocks and that in the end it comes down to “how you finish not how you start” 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 2 hours ago, PaulMcGrath_5 said: @TROI reckon the full stop button on your keyboard is very faded. Its just that i have an easy paper round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 1 minute ago, DaveAV1 said: When and what did Dean say that leads you to believe we won’t sign anymore players in this window? Well I'm not trawling through the villa app to link the precise video. But he said something along the lines of "he's not expecting anymore incomings - but expecting a few to go out on loan" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 7 minutes ago, DCJonah said: This all day. There is no impending doom for finishing midtable. Exactly mid table prem is no mean feat these days. Given jack's departure and the coaching staff departures I'd be delighted with mid table. Disclaimer:- I know the board and players have said Europe is the aim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macandally Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 2 hours ago, beachboys1 said: still think we are done smith does seem happy with squad Have a tenner on it with you, proceeds to VT if that is what you think! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macandally Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 16 minutes ago, hippo said: If the head coach says there's no more incomings after a near £100m spend. I'm inclined to believe him. Or he is playing poker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villaphil Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 11 minutes ago, hippo said: And why would he do that ? Will clubs be lowering there asking prices because DS had said we're done in transfer market Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 3 hours ago, hippo said: 50 OR 60M on a quality DM would fix some of the issues. No further additions we will finish below our 11th place last season IMO Player cohesion even if there is such a thing - won't be there anyway at present our best player in around 50 years has left, 2 of the coaching staff have resigned - I really don't see adding a couple more players a few games into the season will derail things anymore - quite the opposite IMO. Surely it isn't realistic to expect a 50/60m DM to come in right? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 3 minutes ago, Villaphil said: Yes Ok. Let's hope that works out then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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