NorthernLights 2,526 Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Kamara is the one who I think would make most sense. Maybe Goldson on a free. Doubt he’s desperate for many others. BillyG91 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BlueSuedeSambas 53,864 Posted November 11, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2021 Without wanting to sound all falkirkNS I think we 100% punt Goldson in January, but not to Villa. Goldson was Gerrard’s guy. His leader. His voice on the park. His unofficial captain and I would not be surprised if Gerrard was the one who pushed for him to be kept on last Summer, even if if meant he walked for nothing this Summer. As unlikely as it was already looking, I think any slim chance of Goldson staying ended when Gerrard left and now he’s not there I think we will try and get something for him so he doesn’t leave for nothing. He’s got a last day of the window move for like 1.2 million to somebody like Watford written all over him. Maybe West Ham as a stop gap now that Ogbonna is out for months with an ACL actually. HG5, Negri's lovechild, cascadeshrimp and 3 others 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyG91 5,522 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 i don't give a fuck if or where they go as long as we get a good price for them. if the rat wants our players the villa board better be ready to give us a serious offer. anyway i don't see many of our players being good enough to play in the EPL. he'll be trying to get Villa higher up the table so will need to look elsewhere i think. HG5 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tango 341 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Let's be honest about it , Gerrard is going to get a big budget in January he isn't going to be spending it on anyone in our squad Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyserSoze 14,580 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 I am still of the opinion the way Gerrard has quashed Morelos’s behaviour on the field has had a detrimental effect on his game overall. I hope the new manager will take the buffalo’s shackles off. Hadron Collider and graeme_4 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiamondDan 2,386 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 10 hours ago, KeyserSoze said: That’s not a thing in football. it’s nearly always wages and if the manager wants them To become an elite sportsperson/professional you need to have talent, work hard, dedicated your self and have ambition. Generally that level of drive and ambition follows them in life. Ambitious, driven people want to know how good they are and that involves pushing yourself against the best. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter huistra 1,740 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 28 minutes ago, tango said: Let's be honest about it , Gerrard is going to get a big budget in January he isn't going to be spending it on anyone in our squad If shagger was a few years younger he'd no doubt fancy taking him as he's one of the best keepers in the UK but given the budget he will have I doubt any villa scouts will be at Ibrox anytime soon. tango 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gman36 3,456 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Honestly would be great if he took someone on big money. I'm not sure how likely that is though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyserSoze 14,580 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 8 minutes ago, DiamondDan said: To become an elite sportsperson/professional you need to have talent, work hard, dedicated your self and have ambition. Generally that level of drive and ambition follows them in life. Ambitious, driven people want to know how good they are and that involves pushing yourself against the best. I would argue that there are many many players that have all that but still end up nowhere playing with average teams. that’s why we are confused when top players end up going to teams that are mediocre but pay top wages, for example players heading to the MLS or china in their prime. plus and it’s a big plus, only a handful of players in the world can literally choose any team they wish. The majority go where they are chosen. and cash is nearly always the motivation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Traive 22,854 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 The only two probables are Kent and Kamara, both of whom he seems to be close to. Having said that, he seemed close to Rangers but that didn’t stop him fucking off. He’ll get money to spend but he will want to spend it wisely and he’ll know how much we would want for these two. Might offer us £12-£15m for the pair? Outside bets are Patterson and Helander. Depends on what Villa have at the moment. I’ve no idea and no inclination to look either. None of the rest will be seen as Premier League standard. From our own point of view, all bets are off with Katic and that loan deal. Get Helander fit for new year and pair them up as our foundation going forward. I hope that Gio (assuming it is him) has some prospects currently under the radar and available for modest fees. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookWorm 4,155 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Yes Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 53,864 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 36 minutes ago, Rangers_no1 said: If he does go we should be getting much more than that figure imo. We should, but with five months left on his deal I doubt we will. graeme_4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 53,864 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 It’s also worth noting that Gerrard isn’t the manager at Villa, he’s the Head Coach. He will obviously have a say in terms of sign off of who they go after but it’s going to mainly be Lange who’s bringing players to the table. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broxi 11,505 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 13 hours ago, STRUTH82 said: I'd like to think there is a clause in there that he can't come back for our players in January. I'd expect Aribo and Kent to head there next summer The board are probably desperate that he does. We need to sell players. Unless we’re 10 points ahead in January and the title looks a shoe in then we’ll probably sell as soon as any respectable bids come in STRUTH82 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross-Gazza genius 1,907 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 I'm not convinced the full backs at villa will suit his style. There's every chance he could come in for Patterson(based on age over Tav) or Barisic. I also think Kent and Kamara have a good chance of moving as well. He'll know when he gets a good look at his squad if he thinks our players are an upgrade on what he has. The worrying thing is he knows exactly our situation and what the board will accept. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1872 20,773 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Whether we like it or not we are a selling club and that is the model we are run as. So if Villa come in for Aribo or a Kamara with a decent bid then we'll sell. However I'd try and keep Kent as much as much as possible as he is the best player in the league and will make a massive difference to us this season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross-Gazza genius 1,907 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 7 minutes ago, B1872 said: Whether we like it or not we are a selling club and that is the model we are run as. So if Villa come in for Aribo or a Kamara with a decent bid then we'll sell. However I'd try and keep Kent as much as much as possible as he is the best player in the league and will make a massive difference to us this season. That's the bit that worries me, Gerrard know exactly what we'll accept and he could potentially low ball us on any target. Ladytonbear and B1872 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernLights 2,526 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Think people need a reminder of how much shite is playing in the EPL tbh. Plenty in our team who would be good additions to the Villa squad and likely cheaper than players from other markets Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number5 2,122 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Kamara - The most likely. Would fit nicely into the EPL, if Gerrard plans to play the same way with 2 CDMs then he can do the job he wants for probably 20m less than what he'd pay elsewhere. Kent - Possibly, but I think if Villa are aiming higher, not too sure Kent would take them further. Tav - Unlikely but he's his captain, obviously trusts him. Again maybe a cheap option, although Matty Cash is highly rated but has played different positions at Forest? Can't see anyone else being looked at. graeme_4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1872 20,773 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Another thing to take into consideration as well is when Rodgers went to Leicester he never took any of the scum players. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladytonbear 375 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Think Villa are shopping in a different market place for players unless they identify exceptional talent or unfortunately, a bargain. That is my biggest worry- he who should not be named will be fully aware of what our bottom line is for players, and whilst last week I would have bet my house on him not looking to shaft us, this week I am not so sure Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, B1872 said: Another thing to take into consideration as well is when Rodgers went to Leicester he never took any of the scum players. He tried to buy Edouard didn't he? the filth wanted too much money so they moved on to other targets Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
esquire8 42,904 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 17 minutes ago, psb07158 said: He tried to buy Edouard didn't he? the filth wanted too much money so they moved on to other targets Wouldn't be surprised if it was the same for Ajer and McGregor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McEwan's Lager 30,571 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Who had been linked to Villa from us prior to this all kicking off? I know Helander and Morelos definitely had, anyone else? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hadron Collider 31,007 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 2 hours ago, KeyserSoze said: I am still of the opinion the way Gerrard has quashed Morelos’s behaviour on the field has had a detrimental effect on his game overall. I hope the new manager will take the buffalo’s shackles off. Born free, as free as the wind blows. 😀 KeyserSoze 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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