dont_do_it_doug. Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Zatman said: They did nearly go out of business a few years later. Not sure what signing a player 22 years ago indicates about the current league. Surely a closer comparison is the money Norwich paid for Gary Hooper Or Kieran Tierney? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhan_Zhuang Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 (edited) As a quick fix then perhaps Kamara but we are heavy on the midfield. I still keep hearing conflicting theories on FFP, some stories suggest we have money, others we cant because of FFP. Then I also hear FFP has been relaxed so the legalities aren't so binding... Which is it? Edited November 15, 2021 by Zhan_Zhuang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ender4 Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Zhan_Zhuang said: I still keep hearing conflicting theories on FFP, some stories suggest we have money, others we cant because of FFP. Then I also hear FFP has been relaxed so the legalities aren't so binding... Which is it? No conflicting theories… FFP is still the same as before, but the PL combined last year and this year into 1 qualifying period to even out the Covid losses. They are talking about changing FFP (to a worse way that benefits top teams even more) but that’s will take a couple of years to agree and implement. We definitely have money to spend and are nowhere near FFP limits. The £100m from Grealish was all pure profit in terms of FFP and we only spend around £30m of it. Edited November 15, 2021 by ender4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazrim Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 I'm sure there are significant funds available to him and that some of these were deliberately held back to support a new manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 The Kamara reels I've watched make him look better than anything we have for that position. Is he good or just SPL good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWARLEY2 Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 8 minutes ago, maqroll said: The Kamara reels I've watched make him look better than anything we have for that position. Is he good or just SPL good? After watching Ryan Kent basically channeling all of the greatest wingers of memory and performing as well as them i would say its maybe the league quality . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 (edited) 13 minutes ago, maqroll said: The Kamara reels I've watched make him look better than anything we have for that position. Is he good or just SPL good? Well if Finland match Ukraine’s result tomorrow they make the playoffs. Might be a game worth watching to see how he does against the world champions. Edited November 15, 2021 by Vive_La_Villa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMelvillan Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Granted I may be on a high just getting back in from Windsor park but I'm pretty sure the only rangers player we should be looking to sign is Steven Davis. Fun story. His Northern Ireland song references Steven Gerrard so I had to sing "f*** your lampard, and Stevie Gerrard, but please don't take my Davis away" tonight at full voice. Felt weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoobs Posted November 16, 2021 Visiting Supporter Share Posted November 16, 2021 11 minutes ago, TheMelvillan said: Granted I may be on a high just getting back in from Windsor park but I'm pretty sure the only rangers player we should be looking to sign is Steven Davis. Fun story. His Northern Ireland song references Steven Gerrard so I had to sing "f*** your lampard, and Stevie Gerrard, but please don't take my Davis away" tonight at full voice. Felt weird. I feel Davis needs more international experience before he be considered for a Villa Park transfer…..lol. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul514 Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 12 hours ago, Rich192 said: We have enough players in the squad, what we need to add is genuine, real quality. I’m sure Kamara and Kent are decent players, however I would be very underwhelmed if we signed them. Some great players have come from the SPL in recent years, but we can’t afford to take a punt on one, we need real quality, which means signing players from the top leagues. Correct we can do with some stars in the squad, that aside we need 2 full backs for the long term and absolutely need a good premier league quality DCM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 14 hours ago, ender4 said: We definitely have money to spend and are nowhere near FFP limits. The £100m from Grealish was all pure profit in terms of FFP and we only spend around £30m of it. How did you get to that figure, am I missing something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Afro Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 8 hours ago, TheMelvillan said: Granted I may be on a high just getting back in from Windsor park but I'm pretty sure the only rangers player we should be looking to sign is Steven Davis. Fun story. His Northern Ireland song references Steven Gerrard so I had to sing "f*** your lampard, and Stevie Gerrard, but please don't take my Davis away" tonight at full voice. Felt weird. I could never understand why we let him go. He is a class player. I met him once in a bar in Sutton Coldfield. He was with Peter Whittingham, God rest his soul. Both really good lads. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdulaziz1 Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 On 14/11/2021 at 08:17, Stoobs said: I think a lot of English fans said the same about Virgil Van Dijk and Andy Robertson, when they moved from SPL. Because they played in Scotland doesn’t mean they won’t be able to cut it in England. Take Kamara for example. A standout for the Finnish national side, playing against top class international midfielders in the international arena and Europe when playing for Rangers. I think it’s slightly arrogant to think that he just wouldn’t be good enough for Villa. Really looking forward to the next 12 months at Villa Park. Of course, nobody knows how it is going to go but I think a few are going to be surprised. As I’ve said my worry isn’t mainly the quality of the SPL players, but it gives an impression that Gerrard is looking at his former players (again it’s not an issue itself, but we’d like to continue finding gems here or there). I’m sure we’ll look at a lot of choices and I’m hoping that Gerrard can be helpful in getting the best available ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 13 hours ago, TheMelvillan said: Granted I may be on a high just getting back in from Windsor park but I'm pretty sure the only rangers player we should be looking to sign is Steven Davis. Fun story. His Northern Ireland song references Steven Gerrard so I had to sing "f*** your lampard, and Stevie Gerrard, but please don't take my Davis away" tonight at full voice. Felt weird. About 40 and hasnt aged a bit since his debut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 van Dijk was 24 and a Dutch international when he moved to Southampton, Robertson was 20 and a Scottish international when he moved to Hull. Kamara is only 26 and from what I've seen from him, mostly with Finland he is a pretty all round midfielder with good engine and good strength. He wont give you any goals or assists but he'll go in and do the job so that hopefully other can. But he's not at the level that he'll be a lift to the club or make a huge difference. He's a squad level player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted November 16, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted November 16, 2021 4 minutes ago, sne said: Kamara is only 26 and from what I've seen from him, mostly with Finland he is a pretty all round midfielder with good engine and good strength. He wont give you any goals or assists but he'll go in and do the job so that hopefully other can. But he's not at the level that he'll be a lift to the club or make a huge difference. He's a squad level player. Haven't you just described nakamba? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 1 minute ago, Nigel said: Haven't you just described nakamba? I think Kamara is probably better with the ball and a better all round player. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 he's the wrong kamara... AC Milan are rumoured to be after Boubacar and then also Alvarez in Jan, £20 - 30m for the pair or someone will at least sign kamara up with 6 months left on his contract 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted November 16, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted November 16, 2021 Just now, sne said: I think Kamara is probably better with the ball and a better all round player. Must...fight....joke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skarroki Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 At least we'll be able to keep transfer targets quiet whilst the media bleats on about Tavernier and Kent for the next 4 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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