bose Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 10 pounds to VT if we don't sign at least 2 players before the window closes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Fun as this thread is, there's a sobering undertone to the whole thing: while the likes of West Ham, QPR and Sunderland are spending big money on players and wages, we're treading water, bringing in bargain bucket signings and expecting to be able to compete. If Lerner continues down this 'wage cutting' road with one in and one out while all the other teams improve, we'll be in the Championship before long. It's a serious situation and although it's fun to speculate on an unknown black hand, the truth is that we're sinking like a stone in the 'money talks' world of modern football. Sorry to be such as pessimist - I know that Moyes is making it work at Everton doing the same, but I'm not sure our squad is as good as his!Spending big =/= acquiring quality. Vlaar and KEA for example may be "bargain bucket" signings but they appear to be just as capable as many of the big-money British players that are going around at the moment. This is what we all wanted to see isn't it? Scouting further afield (lower leagues and abroad) to acquire good players but for less money. Obviously we'd all like more signings but I see nothing wrong with looking for both quality and value. Spunking loads of money on already "established" players is what got us into this mess in the first place. Its about like the argument of playing styles:- You can't always play the passing the game Sometimes the long ball work You need the odd clogger in your team You can't build a team purley from bargains, just like you can't build one from academy kids - or for that matter a whole team of big time charlies ! Its early days and Lambert appears to have got some good players in for nominal fees - however that good work will be undone unless we sometimes play the going rate - ie £7m for Philips, £6m Cresswell etc UTVWhat about Newcastle? I'm not saying you don't need to spend a bit of money sometimes. Remember, whether or not a signing is a bargain is relative to their ability. E.g. if Messi were to be sold for £35m that would be a bargain but £35m for Andy Carroll was the opposite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 "Welcome Shaft" ? WTF, is Dion back ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Did anyone figure out what that meant or was Richard just playing with us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PompeyVillan Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I don't think we can sell Dunne without bringing in a left back and a replacement centre back. I would sell him if we could though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Think he was playing with himself :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jraiye Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Apologies Philosopher, didn't want to make it come across like that at all. Basically as a lifelong Villa fan I've been selected to post a few articles on that site about how we are progressing as a team etc. The reason I put it in this thread was because not only did it deal wit the actual events of the match and player performances, it also highlighted areas for improvement and therefore potential transfer targets were discussed (the reason why i put it in this thread). I was probably in the wrong for putting it in the thread, but to be honest i wasn't sure whether this was the case at the time. If you do get a chance, then by all means read it as it is just simply my view about how things are going at the time and if anything it wil stir a bit of debate I'm sure. I would have just copied and posted it into this thread but i'm not sure whether I'm allowed to do that! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherl Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 as per my potential ITK status mentioned last night, my mate the football agent is at VP tomorrow for a meeting. will see what goss i can get from him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted August 22, 2012 Moderator Share Posted August 22, 2012 Did anyone figure out what that meant or was Richard just playing with us? clicky for something you're probably too young to know about (listen to the first vocal line) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amo69 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Bloody hell we could potentially sell last seasons back 4 and Cuellor. If reducing the wage bill is the main objective then it's looking pretty good. I bet deep down Lambert would love to sell and replace the whole team! I know I would love that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Jonno Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 10 pounds to VT if we don't sign at least 2 players before the window closes. Same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 If we sign 2 more before next friday, I will gladly pledge 10 english pounds to VT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amo69 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Looks like VT is a winner no matter how many we do or dont sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Did anyone figure out what that meant or was Richard just playing with us? clicky for something you're probably too young to know about (listen to the first vocal line) Ok. Bit of a random thing for him to bring up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamousHolteUnion Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I personally think we'll see 3, maybe 4 signings. LB, CM, Striker and a CB if we sell Dunne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troon_villan Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 "Welcome Shaft" ? WTF, is Dion back ! Shaft is a black guy.......that was the 'joke' **** knows what's happening at the club at the moment, if PL has targets then presumably he's had them for a while so why wait until we're two games and more than likely two losses into the season before acting upon them. The last few days of the market should be for surprise signings to an already strengthened side. Oops, I meant to quote Mantis there, not CI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limvillian Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Nevermind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villaonsea Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 What day does the window shut gang? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avfc96 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Friday 31st August at 11pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raver50032 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Just shy of 8 days then... Loads of time... Come on Villa, get your finger out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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