theboyangel Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Didn't MM hint that Bannan has no future at Villa??? I personally think he'll be sold to Blackpool and will do 'ok' but nothing more than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainy Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 What about throwing Bannan into the middle, and letting play off the strikers in a diamond formation? :shock: What's shocking about that? We've got these kids and they're never given a run out. I'd rather throw them in at the deep end, see what they're about rather than spunk money up the wall. I'd love to see Bannan and Delph(when fit) thown in. If we find out that they're not good enough then fair enough but I'd rather us find out Couldnt get in the blackpool starting XI - find out - DONE Some of my mates are Blackpool fans and they said he was one of the stars of their season. I've not seen any qoutes with MON saying Bannan had no future?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Apparently he got in trouble with law a few times at Blackpool and MON isnt impressed by this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelle Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Hasn't Bannan been sold? :? Or was that just a rumour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterVillan Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Has MM given any ideas as to who we're after this summer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Has MM given any ideas as to who we're after this summer? Has MM given any ideas as to who we're after this summer? I think he said Keane is likely, Ireland is likely, MON will put more trust in Delfouneso, Clark & Albrighton (and possibly Wiemann next season). From what he's heard we're not in for any wingers as we have enough - but the constant talk of McGeady could mean it's a possible transfer. I think he also stated to not be suprised if we see Young pushing into the middle in a role behind the striker. We enquired about Joe Cole in Jan but it's unlikely we'd get him now as Spurs/ Arsenal would be after him. We enquired about Doyle last year but the price was too high (also he's stated on SSN that he's happy at Wolves). IIRC, he's now on holiday for a week - so any questions will go unanswered! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 We enquired about Joe Cole in Jan but it's unlikely we'd get him now as Spurs/ Arsenal would be after him I agree it would be highly unlikely Rob but I would like to see us throw our hat in the ring. But, I suspect his wage demands and the lure of London would do for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Oh, definatly John! Me too. I'm sure we could throw some money at him because there isn't a transfer fee. The only problem will be that we're offering Europa League and Spurs will be offering a "Champions League Qualifier" :winkold: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villarocker Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 What about throwing Bannan into the middle, and letting play off the strikers in a diamond formation? :shock: What's shocking about that? We've got these kids and they're never given a run out. I'd rather throw them in at the deep end, see what they're about rather than spunk money up the wall. I'd love to see Bannan and Delph(when fit) thown in. If we find out that they're not good enough then fair enough but I'd rather us find out Couldnt get in the blackpool starting XI - find out - DONE Some of my mates are Blackpool fans and they said he was one of the stars of their season. I've not seen any qoutes with MON saying Bannan had no future?? I haven't seen any quote either Rainy. However, I was talking to a guy who works at Villa Park and he too is a fan of Bannan's. He told me that he heard it from someone very close to the player, whilst watching him for our reserves last season, that MON had told Bannan to look for another club because he doesn't have the physique to make it in the Premier League. The guy seemed pretty genuine and the person who he claims told him is a very reliable source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 We are linked with Mahamadou Diarra in Irish newspaper today for 10 million. If he was fit he would be a great signing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted July 18, 2010 Moderator Share Posted July 18, 2010 We are linked with Mahamadou Diarra in Irish newspaper today for 10 million. If he was fit he would be a great signing Would be a fantastic signing. I nearly swallowed my vuvuzela when I read Newcastle were in for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted July 18, 2010 VT Supporter Share Posted July 18, 2010 29 I think and not played a lot of football over the last few years, I wouldn't be too keen on him to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted July 18, 2010 Moderator Share Posted July 18, 2010 These guys"]But although he is available for less than a quarter of the 26 million euros that Madrid paid Lyon for him four years ago, Diarra’s wages may prove a stumbling block to any deal to take him to England. That puts him in the €6m bracket (£5.1m). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junxs Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 'special players like Stewart Downing....' One of our better players who last year came back from a broken leg and had a good season, all things considered. Sadly I don't think he'll get any better, it's not like he was much better than that before his injury anyway. Poor poor player, still can't believe we a)bought him and b)how much we wasted on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasley14 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 How long has he been out for, i havent seen him play for years. It seems that long anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 He has played about 20 games in last 2 years. But if he got back to his form 2004-2008 he was one of best midfielders in Europe and was a major factor in Real Madrid winning back league in 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxa Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 MON is as exciting as ever when it comes to transfer windows. He runs into the dark and hide until there is only a few days left of the window he hates so much... Its not easy to strengthen the squad when you hate how the transfer market works. I wouldnt go into something with a burning heart if I didnt like it...so I am not surprised MON again has so big problems being active in the transfermarket. It will be MacGyver-type-of-tactics again...bargains that he will eventually get some good games from...occasionally. We really need to strengthen the SQUAD...not alone the first eleven. We will lose ground with current squad. We lost ground last season and we will lose even more if MON dont start finding players and have a look in the cheque book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3te Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 we're officially the only side in the premiership who havent signed anyone yet this summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 havent sold anybody either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigCarew Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Blackpool, Stoke and Blackburn haven't signed anyone yet... Out of the top 10 last season were the only team who hasn't signed anyone yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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