Kiwivillan Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Jas10 said: Why so serious? Not about being serious or not serious, legit not laughing at other clubs until we see some sustained success. Those usual flashback on this day popped up today AVFC FB of 5-0 win away vs Leicester in 2004. They've won league and FA Cup and Charity Shield and we've won square root of feck all P.S. and no, the Paz Cup doesn't count Edited February 1, 2022 by Kiwivillan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 7 minutes ago, Kiwivillan said: Not about being serious or not serious, legit not laughing at other clubs until we see some sustained success. Those usual flashback on this day popped up today AVFC FB of 5-0 win away vs Leicester in 2004. They've won league and FA Cup and Charity Shield and we've won square root of feck all P.S. and no, the Paz Cup doesn't count Well if nothing else, I can see reasons to look forwards with optimism and positivity. We will push as hard as we can to be successful, I don’t think we just talk a good game, we mean to back that up with actions. I guess we just need to be patient but I expect good things… We won’t accept mediocrity… but are going to be sensible about how we go about our business (on and off the field). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul514 Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 It's over now and we have what we have. I still think we are three players from being a top side and some of those players may be in the youth team, but just look at the progress over the last 3 years!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zab6359 Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 4 hours ago, HalfTimePost said: I think Watkins to Arsenal is a genuine concern in the summer. Not a concern if the fee is right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 22 minutes ago, paul514 said: It's over now and we have what we have. I still think we are three players from being a top side and some of those players may be in the youth team, but just look at the progress over the last 3 years!!! It must have been love 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul514 Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 1 hour ago, zab6359 said: Not a concern if the fee is right. Pretty much. I like Watkins and I think with the right guidance he will score 15+ league goals per season. However that right price is north of 50m, probably 60m. That can buy a bloody talented foreign striker, far in excess of Ollies ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightoffyour Posted February 1, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted February 1, 2022 7 hours ago, villaslash said: I’m torn. Do I give it an 8 out of 10 or a 4 out 5 stars. Let me call an accountant really quick. I give it 7.5/10, or 6 out of 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow1988 Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 14 hours ago, lexicon said: Why do we need 3 left backs? We have Young. Why did Bruce need 5 right backs? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaFaninLondon Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 So now the window is closed I make this our strongest 11 and bench when everyone is fit: Martinez Cash Konsa Mings Digne McGinn Nakamba Ramsey Buendia Coutinho Watkins Subs: Olsen, Chambers, Young, Luiz, Sanson, Chukwuemeka, Traore, Bailey, Ings So all in all, a good window, probably give it 7.5/10. Positives were signing Coutinho, Digne, some decent loans for the youngsters, and a long term contract for Martinez. Negatives were not signing a top quality DM and loaning Targett to Newcastle (should have loaned to someone like Brentford instead of Newcastle or milked Newcastle for at least 20m on a perm deal). We have a decent squad and pretty sure we'll finish in the top 10, then hopefully sign 2-3 top quality players in summer including a DM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 I can see the logic in not spending too much in the end this window. We need to book a profit for this season for FFP. We'll then bank sales of Trez, AEG, Guilbert, Targett in summer which will give us a nice profit vs their remaining amortisations. This will mean a sizable amount to spend on new signings. CB and CDM being the two key areas we need to go and sign better than we have and again ramping up competition for places in the starting side 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 1 minute ago, CVByrne said: I can see the logic in not spending too much in the end this window. We need to book a profit for this season for FFP. We'll then bank sales of Trez, AEG, Guilbert, Targett in summer which will give us a nice profit vs their remaining amortisations. This will mean a sizable amount to spend on new signings. CB and CDM being the two key areas we need to go and sign better than we have and again ramping up competition for places in the starting side Plus if previous summer windows are to go by we’ll wrap up our targets quite early in January to give them a pre season with us too. The club is being run very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 I also get the feeling if Bissouma came in Luiz would have been sold. I think that was the type of juggling act that they were deciding on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 16 minutes ago, VillaFaninLondon said: So now the window is closed I make this our strongest 11 and bench when everyone is fit: Martinez Cash Konsa Mings Digne McGinn Nakamba Ramsey Buendia Coutinho Watkins Subs: Olsen, Chambers, Young, Luiz, Sanson, Chukwuemeka, Traore, Bailey, Ings So all in all, a good window, probably give it 7.5/10. Positives were signing Coutinho, Digne, some decent loans for the youngsters, and a long term contract for Martinez. Negatives were not signing a top quality DM and loaning Targett to Newcastle (should have loaned to someone like Brentford instead of Newcastle or milked Newcastle for at least 20m on a perm deal). We have a decent squad and pretty sure we'll finish in the top 10, then hopefully sign 2-3 top quality players in summer including a DM. The strength of a bench always give you an indication of how strong a squad is and I have to say that’s a pretty impressive bench although a bit light on the defensive side. Still we look in the best shape we have in a very long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robtaylor200 Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 I bet Matty Target is thinking WTF just happened, one minute I was No 1 left back and now not even wanted at the club 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Your Round Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 11 minutes ago, Robtaylor200 said: I bet Matty Target is thinking WTF just happened, one minute I was No 1 left back and now not even wanted at the club Yep, it just doesn’t look right seeing him in that weird stripy uniform, smiling like a weirdo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Your Round Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 I’m not interested in rating the window out of 10 (or 5, or whatever) but I will say that I’m happy we have strengthened. We’ve bought quality into the club and apart from some loans out, we’ve not lost any. We have the best squad we’ve had in a long time, and more than enough quality to start picking up some form as they get used to Gerrard’s instructions. I’m looking forward to the rest of the season, and hopefully beating last season’s points/placing. If we can do that with the disruption we’ve had then that will constitute success. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Targett, aeg, trez and possibly cash sold in summer. That would generate around 60-70m i would imagine. We would really have a big transfer budget in the summer if they went Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herman22 Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 I’m sure this has been said already but we made 4 senior transfers this window. Couthino is a huge upgrade on ElGhazi. Goes without saying. Digne is a decent upgrade on Targett. I think Matt has been solid over the last season and a half clearly SG wants more from his full backs and Digne gives him that. Let’s hope he doesn’t get injured. Olsen is an upgrade on Steer. It’s the sun keeper and I hope he isn’t called on but Olsen is a very good back up keeper. Jed will always be remembered as the keeper who got us promoted but I don’t think he’s premier league standard. Chambers and Tuanzebe are of similar standard I’d say. The difference being we’ve picked Chambers up permanently on a free and he can fill in at RB and potentially midfield. I think they are 4 shrewd signings and a definite upgrade in terms of quality. A really top Jan window from SG and the team. Looking forward to the rest of the season now. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: Targett, aeg, trez and possibly cash sold in summer. That would generate around 60-70m i would imagine. We would really have a big transfer budget in the summer if they went Mate in what world are we going to get 60m for those 3? Aeg is likely gone on a free in the summer. Trez has a year to go so we’ll be lucky to get anything. Targett if has a good end to the season I reckon we could get a decent fee for. If he stayed with us and sat on the bench for the next 4 months like many would have preferred then we wouldnt have got much for him either. Edited February 1, 2022 by Vive_La_Villa 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaFaninLondon Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 1 hour ago, Vive_La_Villa said: The strength of a bench always give you an indication of how strong a squad is and I have to say that’s a pretty impressive bench although a bit light on the defensive side. Still we look in the best shape we have in a very long time. Very true. Squad is decent enough to go on a good run now and I reckon we'll finish around 9th. And it's probably true that even had we signed someone like Bissouma, we're not gonna catchup enough to get into the top 6/7 this season. Feel we'll have a positive summer window given Purslow's comments a few weeks ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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