West Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 So to save us from potential relegation we should sign 4 past it players who got relegated last season. I'd rather PL gambled on foreign youngsters. I wouldn't like to gamble on anymore youngsters for the time being thanks. These types of players have the understanding of what its like to be in a relegation fight, their knowledge could be vital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackpotForeigner Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 I'd be pretty sure that what Lambert is saying when he says you don't know what you're going to get from experienced players is that you don't know how motivated they're going to be. They might be highly motivated, or they might be an Ireland or a N'Zogbia. This is one of the cornerstones of Lambert's philosophy: That motivation is paramount. And I agree with it fwiw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troglodyte Posted December 30, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted December 30, 2012 Obviously we can all dream of the Marin's, Milners and co but here are a couple of REALISTICALLY obtainable players who I think could strengthen us and steady the ship for a few months; Danny Murphy (Blackburn) - mentioned previously, hugely experienced and could slot in as captain to mentor the young kids. Pedersen (Blackburn) - Again easily obtainable and has premier league experience. Zat Knight (Bolton) - Commanding presence and could really organise the back 3/4. Would love to come back I'm sure. Kevin Davies (Bolton) - Outstanding professional, cameo appearances from the bench or as a starter would be extremely valuable in our current state. Excellent role model for the likes of Weimann and Benteke. The above post is a joke, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillanousOne Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 it has been our policy in the past to pick over the carcasses of relegated teams, can't see why we should deviate from a policy that has brought so much success previously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Obviously we can all dream of the Marin's, Milners and co but here are a couple of REALISTICALLY obtainable players who I think could strengthen us and steady the ship for a few months; Danny Murphy (Blackburn) - mentioned previously, hugely experienced and could slot in as captain to mentor the young kids. Pedersen (Blackburn) - Again easily obtainable and has premier league experience. Zat Knight (Bolton) - Commanding presence and could really organise the back 3/4. Would love to come back I'm sure. Kevin Davies (Bolton) - Outstanding professional, cameo appearances from the bench or as a starter would be extremely valuable in our current state. Excellent role model for the likes of Weimann and Benteke. Some good shouts there. They'd all improve us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpTheVilla26 Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Zat Knight is a hapless turd. I'd get in the following... Etherington, Mellberg, Reo-Coker I'd then play... Guzan Lowton Vlaar Mellberg Warnock Albrighton Reo-Coker Bannan Etherington Agbonlahor Benteke This would offer a resiliant spine, with a bit of pace and width and goal threat. However, we'll probably sign Charlie-****-Austin and a load of League 2 kids who are 'young and hungry'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norwegianvillain Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 I DO NOT want to see Pedersen in villa. He was good at blackburn 4 years ago, hasnt done much since. Crap at the national team, had som good matches when he was in the early twenties, but isnt even in the squad anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itdoesntmatterwhatthissay Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 ....not moved yet but Nene is an unhappy player looking for a new club/regular football, compared to the wages we pay he wouldn't actually cost that much. 31 but a very classy player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morley_crosses_to_Withe Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Surely young players can be hungry (or not) in the same way experienced players might or might not be!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillanousOne Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Samba is being payed a fortune in Russia. Out of the relegated clubs: Wolves: Doyle, Hunt, O'Hara, Ward Bolton: Mark Davies, Wheater, Eagles, M Petrov. Blackburn: Scott Dann, Olsson (both), Givet. Blackpool: Matt Phillips (presume Ince is going to Liverpool) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackpotForeigner Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Surely young players can be hungry (or not) in the same way experienced players might or might not be!? Yes, but it's less likely and they don't cost nearly as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 The above post is a joke, right? No joke. Offer them 6 month deals with big bonuses if they manage to keep us up and then send them packing in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 I would take the likes of Olsson, Dann and Doyle as these are actually not shit. Maybe Hooper from Celtic if Bent goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayls Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Leon Britton from Swansea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepDish Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 I think we should go for a couple of loan signings. Robbie Keane was a success last year, I would think he can do a good job a couple of months this season too. Frimpong and Rosicky are two good shouts. What about trying to buy Raul Mereiles? Can't be that great playing in the Turkish league? If Samba is available, what about a loan move for him? What about Paulo Ferreira? Some experience in him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Paulo Ferreira would be another Bosingwa. I would rather we stay away from loan deals and only loan if there is a buy out clause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Surely Fergie would loan us a couple He'd be gutted if we go down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalfTimePost Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 There is a middle ground inbetween: Milner, Marin, Lescott, Sakho and Zat Knight, Murphy, Davies. Hopefully that Middle ground is where we go shopping. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Jonno Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Doyle ? Are you seriously suggesting Kevin Doyle as a potential answer to our problems? Apart from my dingle mates not rating him what so ever, mates who are ST holders and who I believe know a little bit about footy I have yet to see anything from Doyle apart from that one season in the premiership to suggest he could be of benefit to us. By all accounts and from when iv seen him play in the last 3 seasons he he is a runner, no that technically gifted and his overall game is average at best. Were in trouble, and we can with the right signings move away, but to suggest players of Doyles ilk is madness i reckon. Do you honestly believe he can address a number of our issues? We cant score goals at the moment... can he ? 117 appearances, 23 goals. 9 of which came when he had that great first season in the prem. Since then 83 appearances 12 goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayls Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 (edited) How rediculous are some people on here? There is a difference between signing players who are already on little money that have a lot of out-put and buying players who just take a **** load of money every week and don't really bring anything to the table, are more likely to be a problem in the dressing room, and would also not show any pride in wearing an Aston Villa shirt. I wish people would think before they spout some stupid rediculous names here! Just look at QPR for crying out loud!! Edited December 30, 2012 by Tayls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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