JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, hippo said: Really ? - I think at best we will do as well as last season. The only way we crack on is if a couple of our youngsters turn into total ballers - I'm thinking Chuck/Barry. Or we buy a a couple of £70m+ players. Don't see either happening until next summer. If we need a couple of 70 million pound players, to improve on 11th, serious questions need to be asked. Edited August 10, 2021 by JAMAICAN-VILLAN 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kiwivillan Posted August 10, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2021 16 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: If we need a couple of 70 million pound players, to improve on 11th, serious questions need to be asked. It's getting ludicrous. Are people going to cry every window if we don't replace half the team because recently bought players not good enough for their liking? 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ender4 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 22 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: If we need a couple of 70 million pound players, to improve on 11th, serious questions need to be asked. Well depends if we are improving on 11th by 10 places 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 30 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: If we need a couple of 70 million pound players, to improve on 11th, serious questions need to be asked. Ok fair point. What I meant was to crack the top six - we need a couple of prem ready/proven players. The top 6 is incredibly competitive - the likes of West ham and Everton haven't cracked it despite decent prem sides for a few years. Even Leicester didn't make it with all the talent they have. Liverpool purchased there way there with big money signings. I'm perfectly happy with the squad we have - right now things are bit up in the air with Jack going and the new lads not slotted in yet. I don't think we know where the gaps are (although we can all guess!!!!) - I think this maybe a season to take stock. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarryOnVilla Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 It’s not like any signing is going to happen at this time of night. So, why do I keep Cheicking this thread? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 20 minutes ago, Kiwivillan said: It's getting ludicrous. Are people going to cry every window if we don't replace half the team because recently bought players not good enough for their liking? I'm not crying. As I repeatedly said I'm happy for this season to be one to take stock. See where improvements are needed as the season progresses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukes Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 6 minutes ago, hippo said: I'm not crying. As I repeatedly said I'm happy for this season to be one to take stock. See where improvements are needed as the season progresses. You do know we’ve replaced a free transfer signing with 3 players who cost £90M ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kiwivillan Posted August 10, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2021 8 minutes ago, hippo said: The top 6 is incredibly competitive - the likes of West ham and Everton haven't cracked it despite decent prem sides for a few years. Even Leicester didn't make it with all the talent they have. What? West Ham finished 6th last season and Leicester have finished 5th last 2 seasons 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 19 minutes ago, dukes said: You do know we’ve replaced a free transfer signing with 3 players who cost £90M ? Not sure of your point ? Theres a good chance we are going to change formation - not all the new guys will sparkle straight away. Jack going imo is a major upheaval - long term we may emerge stronger. But the new players/ideas/tactics will take a while to produce their best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 21 minutes ago, Kiwivillan said: What? West Ham finished 6th last season and Leicester have finished 5th last 2 seasons Ah - my bad I meant CL. !!!!! Be great if we could get top 6. Just think we may have to patient whilst DS and the players sort everything out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 17 minutes ago, hippo said: Ah - my bad I meant CL. !!!!! Be great if we could get top 6. Just think we may have to patient whilst DS and the players sort everything out. Sad thing is if we finished top 6 next 6 seasons in a row we wouldn't be one of the big 6. The big6 is sky's product, it's the 6 biggest companies, that's the group we need to be in. If we can and start winning g trophies, we still aren't. Leicester are doing just that and are not in the sky club yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 11 minutes ago, Phil Silvers said: Sad thing is if we finished top 6 next 6 seasons in a row we wouldn't be one of the big 6. The big6 is sky's product, it's the 6 biggest companies, that's the group we need to be in. If we can and start winning g trophies, we still aren't. Leicester are doing just that and are not in the sky club yet. Actually a very good point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 10 minutes ago, Phil Silvers said: Sad thing is if we finished top 6 next 6 seasons in a row we wouldn't be one of the big 6. The big6 is sky's product, it's the 6 biggest companies, that's the group we need to be in. If we can and start winning g trophies, we still aren't. Leicester are doing just that and are not in the sky club yet. Yeah I know. The only thing I can say is that villa ceiling in limitless - decent side for a few years and you wouldn't be able to build a stadium big enough. We seem to get so close and then it falls apart. Hopefully Wes and Nas stay the distance where others have faltered. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-R Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Kiwivillan said: It's getting ludicrous. Are people going to cry every window if we don't replace half the team because recently bought players not good enough for their liking? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted August 10, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 10, 2021 4 hours ago, messi11 said: Welcome the club Cheick mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubby Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 On 09/08/2021 at 13:52, Jas10 said: Not too keen on his SoTC % Something he'll need to work imo. #UTV VTID SOTC 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted August 10, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 10, 2021 This bloke has been pretty good on the celebrity football circuit. Worth a punt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 2 hours ago, Kiwivillan said: It's getting ludicrous. Are people going to cry every window if we don't replace half the team because recently bought players not good enough for their liking? No, we’ll cry every window because we bought those players that weren’t good enough in the first place. e.g. Traore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeypuzzle Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Just seen an article saying that Atalanta and Villa are after Everton's Doucoure (4th official.com). So embarrassing what passes for journalism these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Just reading some of the comments from Lens fans on Doucoure. They really rate him 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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