sam100 Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 Petrov urges Villa to boost squad Stilian Petrov in action for Aston Villa Petrov was a £6.5m summer signing from Celtic Stilian Petrov says Aston Villa will face a difficult second half of the season unless they strengthen their squad in the upcoming transfer window. Villa's 2-1 defeat by Charlton on Saturday means they have now failed to win in nine games. "The transfer window is coming so I hope the manager and owner will get some players," said the summer signing. "When I joined Aston Villa I was told the club's ambition would be high so I'm waiting to see what will happen." Villa, who were bought by American billionaire Randy Lerner earlier this season, have been hit by a number of injuries. "We are having a bad time with injuries but we can't use it as an excuse, we have to deal with these things," said Bulgarian midfielder Petrov, who joined from Celtic for £6.5m. "If we don't start picking up points and playing better it could be a long, hard season but it's up to us to change that. "Martin O'Neill will turn it around - definitely. "I am 100% sure he is going to do everything possible to turn this club around and get us where we need to be." off the bbc website, i really hope we match petrovs ambitions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahamaad Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 off the bbc website, i really hope we match petrovs ambitions The cheeky bastard! If he actually turned up in midfield, I think things might not be so gloomy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazzap24 Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 Not going to start a new thread but over the 744 hours of January I think the following will happen OUTS: Hendrie Whitts Berger Twins JPA (mistake for me) INS: Nugent Maloney Some unknown European midfielder Upson I'd agree with that. I also think someone like Bardsley will come in. Would love to see 1 likef Barton/Reo-Coker/SWP/Defoe/Keane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazzap24 Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 off the bbc website, i really hope we match petrovs ambitions The cheeky bastard! If he actually turned up in midfield, I think things might not be so gloomy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam100 Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 hes been playing on an injury for a while now i reckon, which hasn't helped his performances at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skywalker Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 I belive will sign at least one of the following:- Phil Bardsley Wes Brown John "im shit" O'shea Alan Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberVillan Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 I think Curtis Davies is on the list without doubt as i mentioned before, Bardsley too and we've also been strongly linked with Qpr's left winger Lee cook, And i wouldn't rule out Matt Murrey the way our goalkeepers have been going, I must say i'd be dissapointed if Nugent is the only striker brought in as i'm not sure he's any better than Luke, With the likes of klasnic and Carew on the market there's lots of choices but let's just see what happens, UtV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sit_Down_Potato_Head Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 It looks like bad news on the RB front. According to the BBC, loads of clubs are after a right back. However, at least none of our current squad are being linked with anyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will87 Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 we need to unearth a few hidden jems in the european leagues, hopefully the scouts are up to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aj2k77 Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 Agree about petrov , shut your mouth mate and let the manager do his job and you get on with yours . Definately need to improve left and right backs , left and right midfielders and a striker for now . Something like Lucas Neill £3m Gareth Bale £3m Luis Boa Morte £4 James Milner £4m Darren Bent £8m Then in the summer look at another striker and central midfielder as priorities . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabby15 Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 ^ Neill would probably cost less than £3mill as he wont sign a new contract, Bale would cost around double that i think and Boa Morte for £4? yes please :winkold: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aj2k77 Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 Hahahah yeah £4 for Boa Morte i dont really rate him Think we could be facing alot of competition for Lucas Neill as there arent many good right backs in the division so a bidding war perhaps. I wouldnt pay £6m for Bale that would be British premium prices again i think theres cheaper and experienced on the continent . He does seem a great prospect though and takes a mean free kick , which we could do with . Maybe £4 max with add ons or offer them Lee Hendrie and some cash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark8691 Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 However, at least none of our current squad are being linked with anyone else. Yea...speaks volumes doesn't it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sm Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 I don't think we have a chance with Lucas Neill (Liverpool bound) or Bale to be honest. Boa Morte is an interesting suggestion. He has always caused us problems with his pace. But he plays left wing mainly so that would mean putting Barry to left back where he says he doesn't want to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark8691 Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 It's JANUARY!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sm Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 Players - I want new players. Now Have we bought anyone yet? No. Why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark8691 Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 Players - I want new players. Now Have we bought anyone yet? No. Why not? Cristiano Ronaldo will be appearing on the official Villa website in 5 mins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis_B Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 Now surely we must have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sm Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 I blame the FA for not working on Bank Holidays. Fancy making the first day of the transfer window a Bank Holiday. I blame Dolally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RantinRob Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 You've taken over the forum tonight Steve!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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