AshVilla Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Yeah right Stephens is the best we can hope for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyAnty Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 The problem with high wages is not just the cost and the fact that it means that money isn't available for perhaps another two sets of wages instead. It also makes it hard to move players on, as we are seeing. The problem with high wages is not just the cost and the fact that it means that money isn't available for perhaps another two sets of wages instead. It also makes it hard to move players on, as we are seeing. Really can't see this one happening I understand that fact. But lets face it, we arent going to get a quality International, who is 23 and out of contract in the summer if we dont pay them. We might as well put up the white flag now. Im not saying run out and offer everyone these wages, but in this case i would. 2 years ago they paniced and did it with Bent and he cost 20 million more. Wasnt even really an international. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyAnty Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Yeah right Stephens is the best we can hope for I'm hoping for more, realistically i know it probably wont happen. Lambert could be building a team for Div 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Bit of a difference signing a 23 year old star on 75k wages as opposed to a 32 year old heskey on 60k with no resale value Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coda Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 £75k/week? I'd like to see us shopping at Harrods but I think the reality is closer to Primark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattyp_avfc Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Yes please!!! Sissoko is just what we need in CM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didiersix Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Ignoring the blatant PR trying to mis-lead fans for a moment.....have we ever had a successful signing from France/French player? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folski Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Ignoring the blatant PR trying to mis-lead fans for a moment.....have we ever had a successful signing from France/French player? From a french club, yes Carew from Lyon. Actually from France, Ginola & Berson is all I can think of hardly world beaters here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Richard never said anything about him joining Correct I didn't. Just said I wouldn't et on him going to Blunderland yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaCas Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 (edited) Correct I didn't. Just said I wouldn't et on him going to Blunderland yet! I wouldn't bet on him going to Sunderland either but there is more chance of that than of him coming here Maybe no one will pay £75k a week but someone will snap him up well before he gets into our wage bracket Edited January 15, 2013 by VillaCas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Are we in with a shout Richard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilS Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 He was my initial thought as well. I remember going to matches with my Dad and my mate when I was a youngster, and he was my mates favourite player at that time, although I can't remember much about him. He only played a handful of games for us during his one season with us, so looking back I'm not sure if you could class him as succesful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel1Avfc Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Don't forget Newcastle are also interested. Sunderland don't need him they just signed N'Diaye less then a week ago (his similar to sissoko) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Don't see it happening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Exactly what we need and therefore it won't happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Really would the perfect signing, just can't see it happening. Would show some ambition though from Randy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterms Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I understand that fact. But lets face it, we arent going to get a quality International, who is 23 and out of contract in the summer if we dont pay them. We might as well put up the white flag now. Im not saying run out and offer everyone these wages, but in this case i would. 2 years ago they paniced and did it with Bent and he cost 20 million more. Wasnt even really an international. Pay also creates benchmarks and expectations for other players, both prospective signings and people renewing contracts. Trying to reduce pay while saying let's make an exception just this once, just for this guy, is like drinking your way to sobriety. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodytom Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 75k a week? We need to be NOT interested. Chances are, whether hes shit or amazing - he will be turd for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyAnty Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Pay also creates benchmarks and expectations for other players, both prospective signings and people renewing contracts. Trying to reduce pay while saying let's make an exception just this once, just for this guy, is like drinking your way to sobriety. Well thats the nature of the game. Each player is different depending on their ability/circumstances. Everyone isnt going to be on the same wages..... And were desperate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBullDelfouneso Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I picked Sissoko as one of my 5 signings to save Villa Would be a good signing from what I have heard/seen of him, but for me a FB and CB is higher priority as I am convinced Delph can do a job as CDM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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