MessiWillSignForVilla Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I still think that once the deadwood has been fully cleared we might start spending a bit more. Don't forget, two of our highest paid players are also part of that deadwood. You may be right but this sort of comment has been posted in every transfer window over the last few years. And this is the first summer since 09/10 we've had the same manager as the previous summer, so the "deadwood" haven't been consistent for a long time. Under McLeish there is no way Given and Bent would be considered deadwood, and under MON Dunne wouldn't either. Now we have a manager who isn't judging the squad for the first time but after an entire season, so he has a goo idea of who is deadwood. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 If this transfer is true I guess Lambert really doesn't fancy Bowery at present. Maybe a loan spell in the Championship for him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I still think that once the deadwood has been fully cleared we might start spending a bit more. Don't forget, two of our highest paid players are also part of that deadwood. You may be right but this sort of comment has been posted in every transfer window over the last few years. And this is the first summer since 09/10 we've had the same manager as the previous summer, so the "deadwood" haven't been consistent for a long time. Under McLeish there is no way Given and Bent would be considered deadwood, and under MON Dunne wouldn't either. Now we have a manager who isn't judging the squad for the first time but after an entire season, so he has a goo idea of who is deadwood. Exactly. Also, unlike previous manager's deadwood Lambert's own deadwood won't be on much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 If this transfer is true I guess Lambert really doesn't fancy Bowery at present. Maybe a loan spell in the Championship for him? I think Bowery is back up for the wide positions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smetrov Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I still think that once the deadwood has been fully cleared we might start spending a bit more. Don't forget, two of our highest paid players are also part of that deadwood. You may be right but this sort of comment has been posted in every transfer window over the last few years. Well the deadwood still hasn't been cleared. It never will be - with a first team of 11 - and a squad of 25 - theres always going to be some players that will be referred to as deadwood - sure the names will change - but there will always be some excuse as to why the manager has limited funds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I still think that once the deadwood has been fully cleared we might start spending a bit more. Don't forget, two of our highest paid players are also part of that deadwood. You may be right but this sort of comment has been posted in every transfer window over the last few years. And this is the first summer since 09/10 we've had the same manager as the previous summer, so the "deadwood" haven't been consistent for a long time. Under McLeish there is no way Given and Bent would be considered deadwood, and under MON Dunne wouldn't either. Now we have a manager who isn't judging the squad for the first time but after an entire season, so he has a goo idea of who is deadwood. Exactly. Also, unlike previous manager's deadwood Lambert's own deadwood won't be on much. The same as Fonz, Bannan, Albrighton and Herd I guess. Ireland, Given the only one who stands out. There aren't many of MONs lot left now.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panto_Villan Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I'm really glad this thread contains so much discussion about the whether the manager is being backed or not, because there's no other threads on the board where that has already been done. At least the Luna pun thread was amusing (even if it made it hard to find anything out about the player). So, this Libor fellow. Has he actually signed, or is this still speculation at this point? Is it meant to be a loan deal or did it turn out to be permanent? He's a big Benteke-style striker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brommy Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I'm really glad this thread contains so much discussion about the whether the manager is being backed or not, because there's no other threads on the board where that has already been done. At least the Luna pun thread was amusing (even if it made it hard to find anything out about the player). So, this Libor fellow. Has he actually signed, or is this still speculation at this point? Is it meant to be a loan deal or did it turn out to be permanent? He's a big Benteke-style striker? Firm speculation (if that's not a contradiction!), believed to be permanent and believed to be a pale imitation of Benteke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coda Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Love the sarcastic comments as though loads of people are writing him off. Don't be sarcastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panto_Villan Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Thanks! I'm going to take "pale imitation of Benteke" to mean "a white Benteke" and go to bed a happy man 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 It never will be - with a first team of 11 - and a squad of 25 - theres always going to be some players that will be referred to as deadwood - sure the names will change - but there will always be some excuse as to why the manager has limited funds Yeah but in a year or so our deadwood will be on 10-20k instead of the 40-60k they've been on over the last few years. It's not an excuse. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brommy Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I still think that once the deadwood has been fully cleared we might start spending a bit more. Don't forget, two of our highest paid players are also part of that deadwood. You may be right but this sort of comment has been posted in every transfer window over the last few years. Well the deadwood still hasn't been cleared. It never will be - with a first team of 11 - and a squad of 25 - theres always going to be some players that will be referred to as deadwood - sure the names will change - but there will always be some excuse as to why the manager has limited funds I think every club has its deadwood. I also think PL would have more funds available if Villa's deadwood were 4 or 5 players on £20k/week rather than 2 or 3 on £20k/week plus 2 or 3 on £50k+/week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Some decent finishes - http://videa.hu/videok/sport/laz-KRZNqJEfp1C6jd4P?start= http://rutube.ru/video/9cc6f7bb69033004e7f03ef73838af8a/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morpheus Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 (edited) Its the allocation of our limited funding thats getting me. We already had Bent at the club. Big wages yes but an experienced striker who will score goals. We got rid and with Helenius, Weimann, Gabby, Benteke and Bowery at the club we are now, if reports are correct, going to sign yet another front man in Kozak who may or may not play on a regular basis? So thats Bowery, Helenius and Kozak purchased who may have limited game time this season. Why not prioritise that available cumulative funding on a player who will actually go straight into the first team in the position we need such as AM or the bad ass DM? Edited September 1, 2013 by Morpheus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 (edited) Maybe because Lambert is the manager and he will sign players for the positions he wants? Obviously there are limits involved but I expect the type of player he chooses to sign is down to him, and I'll back him if that's what he wants. After all he's the one who manages the team. Edited September 1, 2013 by Mantis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Trust PL. That is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwan Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Welcome Libor. I'm excited to see what he brings and have faith in this team that PL is building. This is undoubtably the player he wants and I hope to see big things from him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 15 pages already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 (edited) What a goal! - http://videa.hu/videok/sport/lp-ziJV7WgOMdIDoEdS?start=26.467 Edited September 2, 2013 by GENTLEMAN 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackpotForeigner Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 So we're assuming this Libor transfer is a banker then? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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