bobzy Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 4 minutes ago, PussEKatt said: There is a lot of talk about DS wanting to buy players early so that they can get used to our playing style etc,but so far we have only bought 1 first team player ( A.Young was not bought ) so when exactly are all these early signings going to start getting bought ?! I think that's a bit of a stretch - it's just about bringing players in as early as possible. Doesn't matter if they've had a transfer fee attached or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Literally EVERY Club and manager would prefer to have their signings in early, for the reasons mentioned, doesn't mean it can, or will happen. lol Man U tried to sign Sancho for two years. To be fair, sometimes, it's even difficult to sign top players on Football Manager FIFA! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Willard Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Well it all depends on ESR. Why is he dragging his feet god dammit.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigy1874 Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 (edited) 14 minutes ago, PussEKatt said: There is a lot of talk about DS wanting to buy players early so that they can get used to our playing style etc,but so far we have only bought 1 first team player ( A.Young was not bought ) so when exactly are all these early signings going to start getting bought ?! Signing 1 (or 3) - Tuesday 20th July Signing 2 (or 4) - Thursday 29th July Edited July 7, 2021 by Craigy1874 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Signing two first-team players already is more than most sides have managed to be fair, as well as this Villa are quite demonstrably have been trying to get another one done ASAP in ESR so I don't think the claim can really be questioned too much. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 5 minutes ago, PaulMcGrath_5 said: Don’t know mate but if it doesn’t happen within the next 2 days, then I’m definitely going to jump out the window. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PussEKatt Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 15 hours ago, bobzy said: I think that's a bit of a stretch - it's just about bringing players in as early as possible. Doesn't matter if they've had a transfer fee attached or not. If thats the case,then we are well on target because we have bought 3/4 young players in that will definately not make the first team this term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 4 minutes ago, Craigy1874 said: Signing 1 (or 3) - Tuesday 20th July Signing 2 (or 5) - Thursday 29th July 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam100 Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 And if Messi was to join without a fee I guess he 'wouldn't be bought' either! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted July 7, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted July 7, 2021 Quote Aston Villa are set to sign highly-rated teenage star Tim Iroegbunam, West Bromwich Albion's academy player of the year. The midfielder, from Great Barr, has been at Albion since under-8s while, last season, he was promoted to the first-team for West Brom's final match of the season against Leeds United at Elland Road. Iroegbunam was fast-tracked to the under-23s last term and made 40 appearances in total, scoring four and assisting four while helping Albion to the FA Youth Cup semi-final before playing the full 90 minutes in the defeat to Villa at Villa Park. Brum Mail fwiw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 44 minutes ago, VillaChris said: Only Zaha really. Andros Townsend has done nothing for years and already semi retired with him being on Talksport a few times a week. Eze pretty good but out until 2022, Benteke decent last season but still miles off what he was here. Batsuyahi they had on loan and he didn't do much in the end. Have I missed out on anyone? Is Conor Wickham still at the club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Willard Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 To pay back Martinez, Messi should sign for one season to get us CL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted July 7, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted July 7, 2021 22 hours ago, sne said: Tim Iroegbunam, there's another one to our long list of guys who will be a headache for the poor sods putting the names at the back of the jerseys in the fan shop. But 10 letters. Kerching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted July 7, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted July 7, 2021 20 hours ago, mottaloo said: Definitely would. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted July 7, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted July 7, 2021 19 hours ago, DaveAV1 said: Would. Damn you again!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted July 7, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted July 7, 2021 1 hour ago, nick76 said: Worth every penny! Anyway, I can keep that, frame it and buy a Messi shirt Oh wow, is that real? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, sidcow said: Oh wow, is that real? Yeah, Messi was a boyhood Villa fan and walked around in that shirt. Think he was 6 years old at the time when that photo was taken, just looks a bit old for his age (and went through puberty early). It's amazing how he's been able to look the same for almost 30 years isnt it? that's what money does for you! Edited July 7, 2021 by nick76 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steero113 Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, nick76 said: Yeah, Messi was a boyhood Villa fan and walked around in that shirt. Think he was 6 years old at the time when that photo was taken, just looks a bit old for his age (and went through puberty early). It's amazing how he's been able to look the same for almost 30 years isnt it? that's what money does for you! Funny thing is, this is exactly the opposite to what he went through as a child, where he had a hormone growth deficiency. Barca had to shell out for his treatment when he signed for them as a kid. (Good gag though fella ) Edited July 7, 2021 by Steero113 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 9 minutes ago, Steero113 said: Funny thing is, this is exactly the opposite to what he went through as a child, where he had a hormone growth deficiency. Barca had to shell out for his treatment when he signed for them as a kid. (Good gag though fella ) Yeah I remember seeing that in some documentary years ago. Lets pretend he also wore a Villa shirt during that period. They wanted him to wear a Barca shirt but he clung to his Villa shirt like a security blanket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry'sboots Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 23 hours ago, TRO said: ......By the description of Tim Iroegbunam, he is my kind of player, been waiting for such a player in our academy. Sounds really promising ,if he signs for us. Difficult to determine from the articles. I read somewhere that he is a central midfielder that is a tough tackler and is also capable of playing as a DCM, so reads like an 8 that can play 6? I understand that you want a proper 6?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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