PaulMcGrath_5 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 1 minute ago, CVByrne said: I see it as tough to move on both Hourihane, Guilbert and then get that additional midfielder in with only a few days left. I think if the right bid came in for Luiz this summer we would have let him go. Perhaps the game the other night showcased Hourihane and Guilbert and someone might now be willing to take a punt on them (not that they played amazingly). Would be nice to move them on and get a midfielder in though. Can't see Luiz going anywhere. Maybe next summer if we can't agree a new deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 23 minutes ago, Peter Griffin said: We didn't really. We spent quite heavily but a lot of the spend was a disaster and didn't contribute to our Championship side Yeah - it was real low for me when we appointed RDM. Doomed from the start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevonIsAPlaceOnEarth Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 1 minute ago, PaulMcGrath_5 said: Perhaps the game the other night showcased Hourihane and Guilbert and someone might now be willing to take a punt on them (not that they played amazingly). Would be nice to move them on and get a midfielder in though. Can't see Luiz going anywhere. Maybe next summer if we can't agree a new deal. I thought Hourihane showed what he is all about with those threaded passes. I imagine he will have plenty of suitors in the championship and will get that move. I find it all a bit strange with Luiz. After the clamour to make sure city didn’t buy him back, there doesn’t seem to be much bother if we do sell him now. I must admit I don’t quite get it with him and wouldn’t be upset if we replaced him either. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 31 minutes ago, Peter Griffin said: We didn't really. We spent quite heavily but a lot of the spend was a disaster and didn't contribute to our Championship side Our best signings in the Championship where probably ones which only cost a few mil like Conor and McGinn or loans like Tammy and Mingsy. Even Whelan was a decent buy. The big signings were utter disasters like McCormack and Hogan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Griffin Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 18 minutes ago, CVByrne said: I see it as tough to move on both Hourihane, Guilbert and then get that additional midfielder in with only a few days left. I think if the right bid came in for Luiz this summer we would have let him go. I think Houirhane will be relatively easy to move to the Championship, it will be late in the window and it will be down to what % of his wages we will pay. I can't see why we would move Guilbert on. We need backup for Cash with Elmo having left 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMelvillan Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 selling one of our two specialist right backs to buy yet another number 8 - of which we have many- seems a little risky to me. its like the opposite of bruce who collected right backs like they were going out of fashion. as for Luiz - he's just a bit of a non-entity to me nowadays sadly. At one point he played with such flair and confidence but has kinda just gone through the motions the last 6 months. Wouldn't be too upset if he was sold which I cant believe i'm saying seeing as I practically had a date set in my calendar for when his buyback clause expired 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Griffin Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 7 minutes ago, The Fun Factory said: 40 minutes ago, Peter Griffin said: Our best signings in the Championship where probably ones which only cost a few mil like Conor and McGinn or loans like Tammy and Mingsy. Even Whelan was a decent buy. The big signings were utter disasters like McCormack and Hogan. Exactly, Jedi was a good buy for very little too. We also had out recurring transfer window screw up on a bad goal keeper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Griffin Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 5 minutes ago, TheMelvillan said: selling one of our two specialist right backs to buy yet another number 8 - of which we have many- seems a little risky to me. its like the opposite of bruce who collected right backs like they were going out of fashion. Completely agree, can't see it happening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Griffin Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 William Carvalho is apparently in discussions with Norwich. He is only 29. He could do a job for us 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 20 minutes ago, TheMelvillan said: selling one of our two specialist right backs to buy yet another number 8 - of which we have many- seems a little risky to me. its like the opposite of bruce who collected right backs like they were going out of fashion. I think Tuanzebe has been brought in as the “utility backup” 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMcGrath_5 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Just now, bobzy said: I think Tuanzebe has been brought in as the “utility backup” Konsa can also cover RB--quite well too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Inspiration Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 4 minutes ago, PaulMcGrath_5 said: Konsa can also cover RB--quite well too. Ashley can play RB too 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 1 hour ago, DevonIsAPlaceOnEarth said: I thought Hourihane showed what he is all about with those threaded passes. I imagine he will have plenty of suitors in the championship and will get that move. I find it all a bit strange with Luiz. After the clamour to make sure city didn’t buy him back, there doesn’t seem to be much bother if we do sell him now. I must admit I don’t quite get it with him and wouldn’t be upset if we replaced him either. A lot felt if he went for whatever the buyback was 30m? in the summer it'd be good business for us. We could get a better player for that money. Seems if right offer came for Luiz earlier this summer we would have taken it and reinvested. Luiz will be here for the season now and it's still up in the air if he's given a new contract or we find a buyer next summer. I get the feeling he'd like a move south to Spain/Italy, don't know why but get the impression he's not fully settled in Birmingham. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Peter Griffin said: I think Houirhane will be relatively easy to move to the Championship, it will be late in the window and it will be down to what % of his wages we will pay. I can't see why we would move Guilbert on. We need backup for Cash with Elmo having left He looked unhappy in the game on Tuesday. He clearly feels he's not being given the chance as manager doesn't fancy him. I say Deano would go with Young, Konsa or Tuanzebe in right back if Cash got injured, not Guilbert. If that's what Dean knows he would do then Guilbert is only useful if an injury crisis hit the back 4. Which means he can leave. IT's not what we think should/shouldn't be done. Smiths view is all that matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted August 26, 2021 Visiting Supporter Share Posted August 26, 2021 (edited) 13 hours ago, AntrimBlack said: Who was that, then? A credible answer would be good. To improve midfield Prowse, Sissoko and Bisssouma. Sarr was another but Spurs have signed him. Any of those four would improve Villa’s midfield if Villa were prepared to pay the money. Edited August 26, 2021 by striker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Griffin Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 6 minutes ago, CVByrne said: Guilbert is only useful if an injury crisis hit the back 4. But shouldn't we be planning for an injury / suspension crisis. We only need to have 2 players out from our back 4 and we are then looking very weak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Griffin Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, striker said: To improve midfield Prowse and Bisssouma. They would cost 100m+ I suspect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 1 hour ago, PaulMcGrath_5 said: This guy is Tier 5 and falls for dumb links so wouldn't give much credence. Anyone with a Twitter account could speculate that we're trying to move Hourihane and Guilbert on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMcGrath_5 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 (edited) 38 minutes ago, Kiwivillan said: This guy is Tier 5 and falls for dumb links so wouldn't give much credence. Anyone with a Twitter account could speculate that we're trying to move Hourihane and Guilbert on It originally came from Gregg Evans' article in The Athletic. Not sure what tier the pantomime villain is? Edited August 26, 2021 by PaulMcGrath_5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dont_do_it_doug. Posted August 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 26, 2021 1 hour ago, PaulMcGrath_5 said: Konsa can also cover RB--quite well too. And Guilbert is shit 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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