VillaChris Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 1 hour ago, The_Steve said: Imagine had we signed Bent years earlier than Heskey since he was averse to Falcao I always wondered why we didn't go for Defore in that period, he joined Portsmouth from Spurs in Jan 2008. Perhaps he wasn't O'Neill's type of forward but he'd have done really well here imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 8 minutes ago, VillaChris said: I always wondered why we didn't go for Defore in that period, he joined Portsmouth from Spurs in Jan 2008. Perhaps he wasn't O'Neill's type of forward but he'd have done really well here imo. Harry and his dodgy dealings maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 On 13/11/2022 at 07:19, DCJonah said: At the time he was sold he really wasn't. I was very disappointed, we all knew he was highly rated but as he said he wanted regular first team football. There's a reason it was Bolton who signed him and there's a reason he was there for 4 years. I believe he saw how Ridgewell and Cahill got destroyed by Man City at Villa Park and that influenced him in finding alternatives. always seem to remember Gabby giving Cahill a tough game when he was at Bolton too. But I accept it was a mistake. He made a few with academy players like Davis and Whittingham but I guess he didnt feel they could take us to the next level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 I had no idea Lerner was at the Moscow game too until I started reading up on it. The arrogance of MON to not even have a full bench of players either that night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 2 hours ago, VillaChris said: I always wondered why we didn't go for Defore in that period, he joined Portsmouth from Spurs in Jan 2008. Perhaps he wasn't O'Neill's type of forward but he'd have done really well here imo. Harewood, Sutton, Carew and Heskey Defoe really does not fit the mould Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Did we make any profits from any of his signings? Stretching my head on my lunch break trying to remember without looking it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blandy Posted November 16, 2022 Moderator Share Posted November 16, 2022 1 minute ago, The_Steve said: Did we make any profits from any of his signings? Stretching my head on my lunch break trying to remember without looking it up Milner I would guess. But not much springs to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinebro Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 2 minutes ago, blandy said: Milner I would guess. But not much springs to mind. Ashley Young bought for 13 M sold for 18 M. Downing bought for 13 M sold for 22 M. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 17 minutes ago, Pinebro said: Ashley Young bought for 13 M sold for 18 M. Downing bought for 13 M sold for 22 M. Thank you! I was thinking Young but didn’t realise the good return on Downing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewiek2 Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 It still makes my piss boil remembering that Fulham at home game in his last season where we didn't have a single shot on goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewiek2 Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 2 hours ago, The_Steve said: I had no idea Lerner was at the Moscow game too until I started reading up on it. The arrogance of MON to not even have a full bench of players either that night. In fairness to the side put out in that game we actually played well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinebro Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 4 minutes ago, The_Steve said: Thank you! I was thinking Young but didn’t realise the good return on Downing We've robbed Liverpool a few times tbf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 25 minutes ago, Pinebro said: Ashley Young bought for 13 M sold for 18 M. Downing bought for 13 M sold for 22 M. Any time his horrendous transfer business is brought up those are the two he mentions, ignoring the myriad of flops and over paid squad fillers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaJ100 Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 18 mil for young seems crazy low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinebro Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Just now, VillaJ100 said: 18 mil for young seems crazy low. Quite a lot in 2010/11 You can't compare the prices to now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 13 minutes ago, villa89 said: Any time his horrendous transfer business is brought up those are the two he mentions, ignoring the myriad of flops and over paid squad fillers. I think we made about 10 million back on all the defenders he signed combined. Thats not profit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 14 minutes ago, VillaJ100 said: 18 mil for young seems crazy low. Think he had a year left on the contract. Plus over 10 years ago. MON just sounds bitter. He did nothing after Villa after being hyped as the next Clough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Still can’t believe that in different eras Reading managed to fleece us for both Shorey and Tshibola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_Simon Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 2 hours ago, blandy said: Milner I would guess. But not much springs to mind. Downing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 His biggest weakness is he didn't plan for anything beyond the next match or two, like building something sustainable wasn't in his remit, including using the squad properly or bringing youth players through. I'm not surprised he didn't achieve anything after us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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