Marley the Bognor Villan Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Sky Sports Website: Inter Milan midfielder Philippe Coutinho has been linked with a move to the Premier League this month, with Aston Villa and Southampton rumoured to be interested. Reports in Italy now claim that Inter have rejected an €8million (£6.7m) offer from Liverpool for Coutinho and the Reds could make an improved offer next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBM Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 in addition as well, which a few now will probably swear at their laptops, but if money wasnt an issue, and we could afford a couple of CMs, id drop westwood as well, hes good, but not brilliant, he too is a little weedy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightoffyour Posted January 20, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted January 20, 2013 in addition as well, which a few now will probably swear at their laptops, but if money wasnt an issue, and we could afford a couple of CMs, id drop westwood as well, hes good, but not brilliant, he too is a little weedy No, he keeps the ball moving and playing ticking over. Yes we need a big strong DM next to him (which we all already know), but the midfield disappears completely when Westwood isn't playing (e.g. Bradford). He's usually one of our key players, consistent but never spectacular. We'd have to buy a whole new top 6 standard midfield before I'd think about dropping him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstonMartin82 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Sky Sports Website: Inter Milan midfielder Philippe Coutinho has been linked with a move to the Premier League this month, with Aston Villa and Southampton rumoured to be interested. Reports in Italy now claim that Inter have rejected an €8million (£6.7m) offer from Liverpool for Coutinho and the Reds could make an improved offer next week. So Liverpool want him but he'll come to Villa. Unfortunately, no chance. Not without Harry and his dodgy bungs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 i am not expected any signings based on what lambo last said cant believe lerner wont even authorise a couple loan signings until end of season the coward is waving the white flag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villatillidie1980 Posted January 20, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted January 20, 2013 we're not in the bottom three, how's that? I guess it will have to do!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 We're so lucky that the quality of the PL this year is dire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanO Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Vlaar has always been injury prone. I cannot see him getting to the end of this season without missing games through injury. He is going to be worked a lot playing in a back three like that as well. Going until the end of the season without a new CB is a big gamble by Lerner. Likewise Baker, Herd, Albrighton, Gardner, Delph, Clark they all seem to be out injured more often than they are fit, ok Clark's fitness so far has held up it's just his game that hasn't. Clark isn't good enough to be a centre half but is a good DM (imo) this is where he should be playing. If we don't make any signings this window I fear the worst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 We're so lucky that the quality of the PL this year is dire We've been saying this for three seasons. It's always this poor near the bottom, were just not used to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morkery Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 (edited) there is an unproven allegation on here. I'd delete Edited January 20, 2013 by Morkery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folski Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 After seeing Dale Stephens goal sign him up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 We've been saying this for three seasons. It's always this poor near the bottom, were just not used to it. absolutely and when you're a struggling team as we are then you're in and around the bottom 5 and tend to lose a few games, something else we aren't used to it seems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 It is frustrating that we so desperately, and obviously, need a player who can win the ball in midfield. Look at their first goal yesterday, Lowton chased a player around the pitch and didn't tackle him, found himself out of position and the space was exploited. That wouldn't happen if we had someone in front of the defence who can do the dirty work. This happens too often, we just don't have a player who can win the ball and it is baffling that it hasn't been sorted out yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villanwesty88 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Aaron Ramsey? Always on the bench for Arsenal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 (edited) Aaron Ramsey? Always on the bench for Arsenal Doubt he would come to us Edited January 20, 2013 by AVFCforever1991 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villanwesty88 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Doubt he would come to us He went to forest and Cardiff on loan (I know it was after a big injury. Shows he wants to play though.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycVILLA Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Aaron Ramsey? Always on the bench for Arsenal I was thinking exactly the same thing, but he is one of those names that they wouldn't let go I bet. How on earth can Lerner not see himself that we need a ball winner. If he drops $10m on a big guy (and we need a back up) it would 100% keep us up. So how much would that be worth? Fingers crossed Lambert is waiting till the end of the window to get better prices, but does that not bring the new player's hunger & loyalty into question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 He went to forest and Cardiff on loan (I know it was after a big injury. Shows he wants to play though.) True Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted January 20, 2013 Moderator Share Posted January 20, 2013 I don't see Arsenal loaning out experienced players at a time that they are by their own high standards....quite shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Yeah Ramsay goes on a lot for arsenal can't see him being sent out... What about rodwell on loan, has been injured this season but was back on the bench yesterday, would do the holding role well and add added energy into the middle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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