Turkish Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 7 minutes ago, Toadhall Saint said: Showing your age there Turkish! Even worse is that i can remember when Kerry Dixon was good so quite excited when we signed him!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 24 minutes ago, TWar said: I think Villa's bellends are feeling especially riled up and noisy Should see the doctor for that. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 Messi to Barca apparently confirmed according to Fabrizio Romano. What a squad PSG have assembled, to be managed by Poch!!! So many egos that nothing would be more satisfying than to see them lose a CL semifinal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 1 minute ago, nta786 said: Messi to Barca apparently confirmed according to Fabrizio Romano. What a squad PSG have assembled, to be managed by Poch!!! So many egos that nothing would be more satisfying than to see them lose a CL semifinal. Ramos, Winjaldum, Donnarumma and Messi all without spending a penny on transfer fees. Strong rumours Pogba will run down his contract and join them next summer. This is going to be the future i think. Top players signing on free transfers for big wages only staying for the duration of their contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Saint Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Turkish said: Even worse is that i can remember when Kerry Dixon was good so quite excited when we signed him!! In fairness, there was a time when he was probably just abut the best striker in the country. Had Speedie and Pat Nevin supplying him and he couldn't stop scoring. I remember him scoring quite a few on an England tour to the US just as Lineker was starting to make a name for himself. Was never the same after a hamstring injury against Liverpool in the FA Cup, but was definitely a busted flush by the time he came to us. Edited 10 August, 2021 by Viking Saint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edprice1984 Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 2 minutes ago, Turkish said: Ramos, Winjaldum, Donnarumma and Messi all without spending a penny on transfer fees. Strong rumours Pogba will run down his contract and join them next summer. This is going to be the future i think. Top players signing on free transfers for big wages only staying for the duration of their contract. It highlights even more than ever the importance of a good academy system too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 1 hour ago, Turkish said: Even worse is that i can remember when Kerry Dixon was good so quite excited when we signed him!! Ditto - was a proper let down. 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 1 hour ago, Turkish said: Ramos, Winjaldum, Donnarumma and Messi all without spending a penny on transfer fees. Strong rumours Pogba will run down his contract and join them next summer. This is going to be the future i think. Top players signing on free transfers for big wages only staying for the duration of their contract. I’m surprised it’s taken this long for the penny to drop with them TBH. It does not bode well for a club like us that needs to get transfer fees in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westmidlandsaint Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 2 hours ago, TWar said: I actually am based just outside Birmingham at the moment and most of the people are lovely. I have a lot of Villa fans on my football team and they are a very pleasant and humble bunch. The internet just seems to bring out the worst in people. I'm in Redditch but work in Edgbaston and all the Villa fans i work with are doing my head in all convinced JWP is going to sign. They've been unbearable all summer with their love for Jack Grealish. i thought once he'd gone they'd quieten down but with Ings signing & JWP talk I cant cope lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWar Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 11 minutes ago, westmidlandsaint said: I'm in Redditch but work in Edgbaston and all the Villa fans i work with are doing my head in all convinced JWP is going to sign. They've been unbearable all summer with their love for Jack Grealish. i thought once he'd gone they'd quieten down but with Ings signing & JWP talk I cant cope lol Oh fair enough, I'm over in Tile Hill but I play football twice a week in Solihull. They all seem pretty negative about Grealish being off but no one seems to really believe they will get JWP, they were amazed they got Ings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Albert Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 (edited) Just a thought, do Chelsea have any good keepers in their academy? Edited 10 August, 2021 by Uncle Albert 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 9 minutes ago, Uncle Albert said: Just a thought, do Chelsea have any good keepers in their academy? On the basis Kepa remains their #2, I assume not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 3 hours ago, TWar said: I actually am based just outside Birmingham at the moment and most of the people are lovely. I have a lot of Villa fans on my football team and they are a very pleasant and humble bunch. The internet just seems to bring out the worst in people. That's the key part of this. I know lots of villa fans and people from around Birmingham, they're all pretty nice decent people, and i actually couldn't say a bad word about a single villa fan that I know in real life... but that all changes as you venture into the city proper 😨 😛 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 55 minutes ago, Uncle Albert said: Just a thought, do Chelsea have any good keepers in their academy? If we sign anymore players from chelsea and we're going to start getting ridiculed 😅 - But then, if they're all good, who cares? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaSaint Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 Anyone got the time and skill to put together a depth chart? I suspect it will show that, for most positions, we have fairly quietly developed much more depth than we had last year - especially as some of the new arrivals can play in several positions. It should also show that some of the more unreliable/inconsistent players (Redmond, Djenepo, even Theo) will be under more pressure to deliver this year, and that we have more options for adapting our style to the opponent and/or the game situation. Of course, the glaring exception is GK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Corbyn Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 30 minutes ago, SuperSAINT said: Guy doesn't even have a wiki, pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWar Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 34 minutes ago, CanadaSaint said: Anyone got the time and skill to put together a depth chart? I suspect it will show that, for most positions, we have fairly quietly developed much more depth than we had last year - especially as some of the new arrivals can play in several positions. It should also show that some of the more unreliable/inconsistent players (Redmond, Djenepo, even Theo) will be under more pressure to deliver this year, and that we have more options for adapting our style to the opponent and/or the game situation. Of course, the glaring exception is GK. Something like that, I imagine Vest will be off and replaced by someone else, with any luck they'll bench Bednarek. Also hopefully a back up LB comes in with a back up CM so Smallbone and Djenepo can be taken off those roles. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Wolf Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 (edited) Ah it's photoshopped but still looks great. Edited 10 August, 2021 by Instant Classic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 1 hour ago, SuperSAINT said: Perhaps he'd like to play at what was once The Friends Providence Stadium ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWar Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 1 minute ago, Instant Classic said: The photoshop around the fingers could do with some work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 6 minutes ago, TWar said: Something like that, I imagine Vest will be off and replaced by someone else, with any luck they'll bench Bednarek. Also hopefully a back up LB comes in with a back up CM so Smallbone and Djenepo can be taken off those roles. Smallbone doesn't even appear to be back in training yet, so going to be a long time before he is back up to speed. Putting Djenepo as backup LB is just papreing over the cracks. We are still weal in DM and LB, and if Vest goes at CB, oh and GK where we are even weaker than before now that Gunn has departed. I think attacking wise we are in a better position accepting that Ings has gone, we have more strength in depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Instant Classic said: That is a photoshop mock up. Edited 10 August, 2021 by Matthew Le God 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaSaint Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 Thanks TWar. That looks quite encouraging to me, and certainly better than last season. Hopefully we'll focus more on getting the ball wide early, rather than farting around at the back, and Ralph will be able to quell his obstinate loyalty to wide players who are too quick to turn back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansums Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 4 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: That is a photoshop mock up. Yes, it says that clearly at the top of the post, but thanks anyway 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWar Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 6 minutes ago, VectisSaint said: Smallbone doesn't even appear to be back in training yet, so going to be a long time before he is back up to speed. Putting Djenepo as backup LB is just papreing over the cracks. We are still weal in DM and LB, and if Vest goes at CB, oh and GK where we are even weaker than before now that Gunn has departed. I think attacking wise we are in a better position accepting that Ings has gone, we have more strength in depth. Yeah I'd be surprised if we don't get an LB in and we will definitely replace Vest if he goes, if atleast with a depth option and start Bed/Sali. I think with regards to Smallbone, I think our real 3rd/4th choice CM is Stuart Armstrong given we have so much depth in attacking mid. He probably just drops back and we see one of Walcott, Redmond, or Djenepo take his place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Wolf Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 3 minutes ago, iansums said: Yes, it says that clearly at the top of the post, but thanks anyway In all fairness, it didn't when I initially posted it. I just got so excited that I didn't bother checking for stupid details like that. I'd like to say that it will teach me...But it won't. So when I saw the poor photoshop, I put the disclaimer in the post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWar Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 5 minutes ago, iansums said: Yes, it says that clearly at the top of the post, but thanks anyway Tbf that is an edit that wasn't there when MLG posted as you can see from his quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWar Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 1 minute ago, Instant Classic said: In all fairness, it didn't when I initially posted it. I just got so excited that I didn't bother checking for stupid details like that. I'd like to say that it will teach me...But it won't. So when I saw the poor photoshop, I put the disclaimer in the post Easy thing to do, I got all excited when I saw it too haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 7 minutes ago, iansums said: Yes, it says that clearly at the top of the post, but thanks anyway He edited that in later. 🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansums Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 3 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: He edited that in later. 🙄 In that case please accept my humblest apologies, for a moment there I thought I had caught you out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuel Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 19 minutes ago, VectisSaint said: Smallbone doesn't even appear to be back in training yet, so going to be a long time before he is back up to speed. Putting Djenepo as backup LB is just papreing over the cracks. We are still weal in DM and LB, and if Vest goes at CB, oh and GK where we are even weaker than before now that Gunn has departed. I think attacking wise we are in a better position accepting that Ings has gone, we have more strength in depth. I understand that Livramento can play well on the left, so might also cover for/challenge Perraud to save Djenepo having to get involved... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 3 minutes ago, iansums said: In that case please accept my humblest apologies, for a moment there I thought I had caught you out. We could pretend he's been caught out 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maya's Dad Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 39 minutes ago, TWar said: Something like that, I imagine Vest will be off and replaced by someone else, with any luck they'll bench Bednarek. Also hopefully a back up LB comes in with a back up CM so Smallbone and Djenepo can be taken off those roles. dan sheldon has recently written about how ralph is an admirer of ryan finnigan. we might see him at some point this season in the role jankewitz filled last season https://theathletic.com/2758767/2021/08/09/the-premier-league-2021-22-breakthrough-stars/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWar Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 Just now, Maya's Dad said: dan sheldon has recently written about how ralph is an admirer of ryan finnigan. we might see him at some point this season in the role jankewitz filled last season https://theathletic.com/2758767/2021/08/09/the-premier-league-2021-22-breakthrough-stars/ That's interesting, thanks! Does he mention if he is more of a box to box midfielder or a pure DM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 1 minute ago, Maya's Dad said: dan sheldon has recently written about how ralph is an admirer of ryan finnigan. we might see him at some point this season in the role jankewitz filled last season https://theathletic.com/2758767/2021/08/09/the-premier-league-2021-22-breakthrough-stars/ Ha! hopefully not! 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maya's Dad Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 1 minute ago, TWar said: That's interesting, thanks! Does he mention if he is more of a box to box midfielder or a pure DM? Nah he just mentioned he's a central mid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 What about Matt Grimes at Swansea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Matty 76 Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 Won't be too much more time of guessing as I'd assume/hope we'll find out if we can expect any more arrivals during the fans forum. Expecting something along the lines of 'we're always active in case a new possibility comes up' leading to no new arrivals. Hopefully someone asks directly about Delaney so I can stop getting my hopes up on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 Even if Vestergaard stays i'd be expecting we'd at least be trying to bring in a player to add depth at DM and maybe at left back if the funds stretch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabrice29 Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 Trevor Chalobah looking for a loan has serious Broja vibes about it. 👀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 4 minutes ago, Fabrice29 said: Trevor Chalobah looking for a loan has serious Broja vibes about it. 👀 That wouldn't be allowed. "under no circumstances, shall more than one be from the same club at any one time" https://www.premierleague.com/news/464747 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golac's Cunning Stunts Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 3 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: That wouldn't be allowed. "under no circumstances, shall more than one be from the same club at any one time" https://www.premierleague.com/news/464747 really surprised you haven't corrected his spelling of the christian name yet. You're slipping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabrice29 Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 6 minutes ago, Golac's Cunning Stunts said: really surprised you haven't corrected his spelling of the christian name yet. You're slipping Top marks on timing though and content quality as always can't be faulted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Kucho Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 Are we still interested in Oxlade-Chamberlain? Or was that just some made up gossip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Dr. Kucho said: Are we still interested in Oxlade-Chamberlain? Or was that just some made up gossip. Made up gossip I'd have thought. Felt like a pie-in-the-sky rumour as soon as I saw it. Our focus now needs to be on a defensive utility player. Edited 10 August, 2021 by S-Clarke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 I know people have talked about Livramento being able to play on the left but I'd like another left back in before anything else. The idea of relying on someone out of position if anything happens to Perraud doesn't fill me with confidence and we still don't know what Perraud will be like with any great certainty either. If we can do that then it's a reasonably decent squad that should be able to handle injuries to an extent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan The Flames Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 2 hours ago, Matthew Le God said: He edited that in later. 🙄 Yes, but someone else had already pointed it out 🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 3 minutes ago, Fan The Flames said: Yes, but someone else had already pointed it out 🙄 Not when I posted it on my phone he hadn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally_uk Posted 10 August, 2021 Share Posted 10 August, 2021 If Villa came in with a 40 million bid for Prowse would you accept it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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