Popular Post Hank Scorpio Posted July 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 12, 2022 20 minutes ago, MrBlack said: This is the nail hit on the head. We couldn't wait for our youth prospects to deliver us to the top 6. They'd be picked off before we get there. The cycle would be endless and we'd be a very sustainable, but ultimately unsuccessful club. Losing Jack showed us this. If we can't keep the most die hard fan in our first team, what hope do we have of keeping the next world class player we develop. If we want to win anything we need to make a leap quickly. The rules are made to stop teams like villa making a jump 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 9 minutes ago, MWARLEY2 said: I think the fact we kept Jack so long shows a positive rather than a negative. And honestly if Liverpool or City come knocking in say 4 years for Ramsey and we are not top 4, or close to it then it would be hard to deny him his opportunity. But we would be hugely compensated for this. Being a fan of a club and being ambitious tends to be mutually exclusive. If we were Champions League then Jack would have never left i am sure. You are one of the very lucky ones if you get to play for the club you love and support while winning trophies. You're proving my point. To keep them, we need to be in the top 4. So, get there, and do it quite quickly, or your acquisition of the best young talent in the market is just going to make you rich, rather than successful. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 30 minutes ago, The Fun Factory said: Don't forget Kieran Richardson. And Phillipe Senderos. We never had it so good. Absolutely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted July 12, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted July 12, 2022 29 minutes ago, PaulMcGrath_5 said: Turns out it was Tielemans. Don't see why Tielemans would remotely consider moving to us tbh. Surprised he hasn't been picked up already tbh. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciggiesnbeer Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 1 hour ago, PaulMcGrath_5 said: Turns out it was Tielemans. Would make me happy. But perhaps a bridge too far this window? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMcGrath_5 Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 Just now, ciggiesnbeer said: Would make me happy. But perhaps a bridge too far this window? I'd tend to agree with you. Admire the ambition if true though--perhaps Gerrard can sell him the "project" but unlikely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 46 minutes ago, PieFacE said: Don't see why Tielemans would remotely consider moving to us tbh. Surprised he hasn't been picked up already tbh. To be honest I thought that about Kamara, Digne and Coutinho but they are here. Not saying he would either but we never know individuals motivations. I’m also sure there are players that weren’t good enough that turned us down ie Rashica. So depends on the players motivation, perception of Villa, how we sell it to him, his other options and a number of other factors but to date we have gotten players recently that twelve months ago I wouldn’t have thought possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 13 hours ago, fightoffyour said: What’s his name? Reminds me of a Holte End chant from the late 60s, sung to the tune of "bye bye blackbird". "What's his name? - Docherty, bye bye Blackburn" (or anyone else that we were playing)! Wouldn't say no, to signing someone as good as the player to his left during this window, he'd be just what we need. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarryOnVilla Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 At least Tielemans would stay in the Midlands, why would he live anywhere else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made In Aston Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 4 hours ago, Creeper said: A C?? ITS ANDY CARROLL! C for cu*t more like 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CarryOnVilla Posted July 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 12, 2022 (edited) Edited July 12, 2022 by CarryOnVilla 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 Gourna-Douath, the 18yo Defensive Midfielder from Saint Etienne that I believe we were linked to last summer is going to RB Salzburg for 15m Euros. I think that's an Austrian league record signing. Will likely be sold for double the price by the time he's 21. I do wonder if this means one of Salzburg's existing midfielders is off. Seiwald has just signed a new contract so I'm sure is staying. Sucic has had a few spurous links this window too. Most likely would be Mohamed Camara who is perhaps most similiar to Gourna-Douath out of the three - and could see him fitting in to a lot of Premier League starting sides. However, he might want to stay in the Champions League. One to watch... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 (edited) Carney was off to Dortmund 2 months ago and now off to Barcelona if you believe Romano. Ignore the noise, I say. Edited July 12, 2022 by The_Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 2 hours ago, PieFacE said: Don't see why Tielemans would remotely consider moving to us tbh. Surprised he hasn't been picked up already tbh. You’re in a very honest mood today. I agree though. He should get a bigger move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 2 hours ago, MrBlack said: You're proving my point. To keep them, we need to be in the top 4. So, get there, and do it quite quickly, or your acquisition of the best young talent in the market is just going to make you rich, rather than successful. Yes and No. if you get big money for that talent and spend it wisely you can be successful. Look at Spurs and how much they kicked ok after selling Bale. Liverpool after selling Coutinho. Nowt wrong with selling players if you get silly money and reinvest it all. Plenty of talent out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 3 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: You’re in a very honest mood today. I agree though. He should get a bigger move. Why? Did you say that about Kamara? Digne? Coutinho? I’d argue at least one or two are a bigger deal than he is and they came to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 (edited) 1 minute ago, nick76 said: Why? Did you say that about Kamara? Digne? Coutinho? I’d argue at least one or two are a bigger deal than he is and they came to us. Fair point. I just wanted to agree with PieFace as he was being so honest. But you’re right, no reason he wouldn’t come to us if the offer was right for him. Edited July 12, 2022 by Vive_La_Villa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post supermon Posted July 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 12, 2022 The capitals spell Youri.....Youri Tielemans??? 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMcGrath_5 Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 1 minute ago, supermon said: The capitals spell Youri.....Youri Tielemans??? 3 hours ago, PaulMcGrath_5 said: Turns out it was Tielemans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 3 minutes ago, supermon said: The capitals spell Youri.....Youri Tielemans??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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