Richard Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I think now that Fulham have signed Davies we may very well see where the land lies with Diop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trinity-Tom Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I think now that Fulham have signed Davies we may very well see where the land lies with Diop I wouldn't say I would be dissappointed with Diop, rather that I would be concerned as to his fitness. If we signed him as well would he come straight in for McCann? This could unsettle the team at this stage of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncy_chris Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Matty Taylor would be an excellent replacement for Samuel and a great bit of competition for Bouma. But I can't see it happening to be honest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trinity-Tom Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Matt Taylor will not be signing for Villa. I don't believe this for a minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picard1290 Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I posted elsewhere that MON was "spotted" about two three weeks ago having lunch with reo-coker. In the same post I also mentioned that I had been told by a "friend of someone in the know" had said that a press conference would be called on about wed/thurs of this week and an announcement would be made concerning a player not under general discussion. Although I did not particularly read too much into this I posted as an interesting possibilty as we all do. The two players connected with this info were ( and I know this is gonna be shot down) were SWP and Bellamy. It seems the press conference call was good, only time will tell on the other ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted January 24, 2007 VT Supporter Share Posted January 24, 2007 Have i missed something where has this Taylor rumour come from? Someone spotting him at the ground today. Thanks BOF! I suppose there is no evidence ie a photo ....or hotel bill (sorry!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I posted elsewhere that MON was "spotted" about two three weeks ago having lunch with reo-coker. In the same post I also mentioned that I had been told by a "friend of someone in the know" had said that a press conference would be called on about wed/thurs of this week and an announcement would be made concerning a player not under general discussion. Although I did not particularly read too much into this I posted as an interesting possibilty as we all do. The two players connected with this info were ( and I know this is gonna be shot down) were SWP and Bellamy. It seems the press conference call was good, only time will tell on the other ! Well, seems SWP doesn't want to come to us so forget that one. Bellamy is needed at Liverpool, he'll start most games now. Didn't play against Chelsea because Rafa wanted the big boys up there. Bellamy won't be leaving Liverpool. Put those two to bed my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish1 Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I posted elsewhere that MON was "spotted" about two three weeks ago having lunch with reo-coker. In the same post I also mentioned that I had been told by a "friend of someone in the know" had said that a press conference would be called on about wed/thurs of this week and an announcement would be made concerning a player not under general discussion. Although I did not particularly read too much into this I posted as an interesting possibilty as we all do. The two players connected with this info were ( and I know this is gonna be shot down) were SWP and Bellamy. It seems the press conference call was good, only time will tell on the other ! Has a press conference been called??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HongKongVillan Posted January 24, 2007 VT Supporter Share Posted January 24, 2007 I would be delighted if we sign Matty Taylor!! But isn't this the same as the " Defoe in a Brum's hotel" story? And why would pompy want to sell him, they are just as loaded as we are. Can somebody make calls to all hotels near by and see if we can speak to Taylor himslef? :winkold: (just to show my Sarcasms) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I would be delighted if we sign Matty Taylor!! But isn't this the same as the " Defoe in a Brum's hotel" story? And why would pompy want to sell him, they are just as loaded as we are. Can somebody make calls to all hotels near by and see if we can speak to Taylor himslef? Are you being serious? :? Matt Taylor is in Portsmouth, not Birmingham. No inside info, just a hunch :winkold: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picard1290 Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Press conference is being dicussed over on H&V forums, apparently one has been called on thursday, discussion there along the lines of why on thursday to announce signings already reported quite widely in the media, also much talk of MON saying things are still been worked on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trinity-Tom Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I will tell you why it's tomorrow, because Carew is back in France sorting out some things before jetting back over here tomorrow. No other reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picard1290 Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 A fair point, but could also be other reasons? (c'mon lets keep the conjecture bandwagon rolling its fun and hasn't been rolling for so long the wheels nearly fell off !) Do you not think its probable we will make at least one more quality signing ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 A fair point, but could also be other reasons? (c'mon lets keep the conjecture bandwagon rolling its fun and hasn't been rolling for so long the wheels nearly fell off !) Do you not think its probable we will make at least one more quality signing ? Nope. Will be squad fillers now, people who can do us a job for the next few years. Not great exciting talents like Carew and Young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David-Copenhagen Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I hope not. Distin would be great. And an enforcer too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJohn2 Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 We need a defencive midfielder... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picard1290 Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 IMHO , One more Big-ish signing followed by a couple of "fillers". However MON doesnt seem to want "fillers" despite the fact we may be left short in certain areas for cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish1 Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I have a feeling (thats all it is btw) that Alan Smith may well be a Villa player if not in Jan then in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condimentalist Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I have a feeling (thats all it is btw) that Alan Smith may well be a Villa player if not in Jan then in the summer. In the summer perhaps as a replacement for Angel, but only if we sign a pedigree goalscorer as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomIsADeftone Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Matty Taylor would be nice, also spell the end for Bouma as a first teamer, i think. MON up until 4 weeks ago im sure would have been looking at a replacement but Bouma's current form may have made it less of a priority. Centre Midfield is now a priority imo. I believe 4-3-3 is back on the cards too. Hence MON liking of our young CM's and the releasing of Whits and Hendire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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