Villa Signings and General Rumours Thread

Villain

I don't know about routledge going straight in, more of an impact sub for a while, hard to see him starting with Maloney on the bench.

Helix

nah he'll go in and play on the right, petrov will be benched and maloney will be wondering why he bothered

Villain

I really think you might be overstating routledge's ability at the moment plus he has very little premiership experience, he might be one for the future but not a major player this season.

invincibleirish

Villain wrote: »

I really think you might be overstating routledge's ability at the moment plus he has very little premiership experience, he might be one for the future but not a major player this season.

in fairness he does have nearly one hundred PL games for Palace, Spurs and Fulham, i think his problem is more he hasnt played much this season, understandable seeing as he was up against Aaron Lennon.

From what ive seen of him he is lightning fast but his final ball leaves a bit to be desired, but thats what MON is for to knock that out of him!a good signing if not the Superstar-for-£25 million that a lot of the Villa fans on the web seem to be hoping for!

Raekwon

It's on the official site now. We paid £1.25m but he only signed a one & a half year contract which I find strangely short for a 23 year old.

Helix

im sure theres an option there

Helix

the kids won 4-0 in the youth cup btw

invincibleirish

Results have went well for Villa tonight with everyone around us playing:

Derby County 1-1 Man City
Everton 0-0 Spurs
West Ham Utd 1-0 Liverpool
Man Utd 2-0 Portsmouth

if only we had beaten Blackburn at the weekend!

Roll on Fulham, has to be 3 points if Villa want to stay in the chase.

Villain

Sure did, we are lucky teams around us are dropping points

invincibleirish

Routledge to score screamer of a winner when he comes off the bench on saturday against his former club!


Also look at the other fixtures:

Man City V Arsenal
Portsmouth V Chelsea
Blackburn Rovers V Everton
Liverpool V Sunderland
Fulham V Villa

Barring Liverpool, theres a lot of dropped points to be had amongst Villas rivals, come Sunday 6pm things could be looking good......

Villain

http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,16368,1765_3095343,00.html Cahill done deal, good money at 5 million but sad to see him go.

DSB

We better sign someone for more than that tomorrow now

Helix

big signing coming tomorrow apparently

Villain

I'll belive it when I see it

Bounty Hunter

good luck to Gary. good price, good prospect now fingers crossed we bring in another signing or two tommorow

DSB

Source about the big new signing?

Helix

back a page

its tentative at best lol

One Cold Hand

Helix wrote: »

back a page

its tentative at best lol

Sorry, but I`ve read far too many `my sister`s dog`s uncle is a cleaner at villa park and he says` stories to believe anything like that. Interesting read, but probably complete BS.

Anyhoo, good results in the midweek games, how we hung on to fifth I don`t know! We have to beat Fulham.

And I don`t think Routledge is a bad signing. Good squad player, which I assume is what MON intented. Will do a job in the short term.

Helix

id have agreed if he hadnt nailed the pompey signing of the argie, coz that wasnt in the media anywhere

that was definite inside information

Xavi6

Is it just me or do Villa have too many of the same type of player now?

Routledge, Young, Moore, Agbonlahor. Can they all get in the same team or is Moore on his way out?

Helix

wouldnt be surprised to see moore off to rangers today now that theyve got the few bob from the hutton deal

Savman

Xavi6 wrote: »

Is it just me or do Villa have too many of the same type of player now?

Routledge, Young, Moore, Agbonlahor. Can they all get in the same team or is Moore on his way out?

Not really a problem, Moore will be gone to the highest bidder by the Summer.
Routledge gives us balance on the right side where we've lack any proper winger. Young is both footed and usually plays left side. Agbonlahor is an out and out striker these days, only deployed right wing when O'Neill sees fit.

So this Routledge signing makes a lot of sense tbh.

Neil3030

Xavi6 wrote: »

Is it just me or do Villa have too many of the same type of player now?

Routledge, Young, Moore, Agbonlahor....

There's just too easy a racial insinuation to be interpreted from that

But I think 1.25m for Routledge is a steal. Decent potential, handy squad player, will loosen up the double coverage on Young when he plays and for 250k less than Eric Djemba-djemba!

Villain

Newcastle had a bid for Barnes refused and said they won't up it, but speculation they may, Villa had better not let him go somewhere else without at least trying to sign him

Savman

Villain wrote: »

Newcastle had a bid for Barnes refused and said they won't up it, but speculation they may, Villa had better not let him go somewhere else without at least trying to sign him

Even if O'Neill doesn't want him? We should just sign him to stop him moving elsewhere? Hmmm...

Villain

Well I think he has the ability to a top player and I wouldn't link to see any of our rivals sign him without us trying, but obviously if MON doesn't rate him good enough to splash the cash then it won't happen no matter how much I want it to happen, just giving my opinion.

Helix

invincibleirish wrote: »

Routledge to score screamer of a winner when he comes off the bench on saturday against his former club!


Also look at the other fixtures:

Man City V Arsenal
Portsmouth V Chelsea
Blackburn Rovers V Everton
Liverpool V Sunderland
Fulham V Villa

Barring Liverpool, theres a lot of dropped points to be had amongst Villas rivals, come Sunday 6pm things could be looking good......

i have a feeling sunderland might well nick a point v pool

Raekwon

According to SSN Man City have made a move for Benjani Mwaruwari and the rumors are that Harry Redknapp has lined up Jermain Defoe to be his replacement. Sounds like media b.s. but if Defoe would be willing to move then surely Villa would have a great chance of signing him ahead of Pompy?

Savman

I dunno I've a feeling Defoe would rather Dirty 'Arry fussing over him than MON's no nonsense approach. As much as I'd love him at the Villa, seems to be less and less likely as time goes on.

Raekwon

Your probably spot on there. Btw the Defoe to Pompy move looks the most likely especially now that Setanta Sports & Eurosport have reviled that Benjani is having a medical at Tottenham and not Man City. Could be a straight swap.

Savman

Benjani to Spuds? Didn't see that coming at all. Although WHL to Fratton is not exactly ambitious from Defoe...

Raekwon

Well SSN are now insisting that Benjami is infact at the Man City training ground for a medical, it's getting confusing, at this rate he could well wind up at Villa Park

As for Defoe, I don't think the lad has any real ambition. As long as he keeps getting his big fat pay cheque each week and lives in close proximity to his favorite London nite spots then he will be a happy camper.

Savman

Looks like Gabby made the full England squad which is some going. I should be happy, but they're feckers for scapegoating someone if the team doesn't perform. Carson hasn't fully regained confidence since that blunder.
I hope Gabby gets a cameo for 20mins no more.

V1llianous

Savman wrote: »

Looks like Gabby made the full England squad which is some going. I should be happy, but they're feckers for scapegoating someone if the team doesn't perform. Carson hasn't fully regained confidence since that blunder.
I hope Gabby gets a cameo for 20mins no more.

Source please ? According to the Beeb the squad won't be announced till 3.30 p.m.

Savman

V1llianous wrote: »

Source please ? According to the Beeb the squad won't be announced till 3.30 p.m.

Neither him nor Young were included in the U21 squad just announced on SSN. Considering even Luke Moore & Craig Gardner got called up to the U21, I think it's safe to assume Gabby's in the full squad

Bounty Hunter

Villa have failed to get a work perit for Guzan (US Goalie) according to Sky Sports.

have to assume Gabby and Ashley are in the full england squad

Bounty Hunter

Curtis Davies named in the english preliminary squad

Savman

5 Villa players named in full England Squad, alongside Davies there's Carson, Gabby, Young and Barry.

Take note, Jermaine.

Paul Tergat

Future looks good for you lot, heart of the team being English and all (except maybe Davies?) deserving of a call up.

now if you can just get in a few players to make up the numbers. oh, i reckon routledge os a very decent buy at the price you paid, he'll be a handy squad player (possibly first team at the moment).

Savman

Davies a decent player, this call up will do wonders for his confidence. He's had to wait a long time for his chance as reserve to one Zat Knight.

invincibleirish

Helix wrote: »

i have a feeling sunderland might well nick a point v pool

I thought that too, then read Sunderland havent got a single point on the road in the PL this season, stranger things have happened!

As for Defoe his move to Portsmouth is strange? im guessing Harry and lots of cash have much to do with it as already said, maybe MON did talk to him but realised with his stupid haircut and his celeb lifestyle that he was just more hassle then its worth? (hasnt Defoes otherhalf being with Teddy Sheringham and Darren Bent? what a Spurs Slut!:p)

No Brad Guzan either because of work permit issues.

Fairplay to Davies, hope Capello was looking the otherway when he let Roque Santa Cruz push him away lightly to score last Saturday!

Helix

looks like theres a chance of chimbonda on loan

wynters

Villa in talks to take Chimbonda on loan with view to permanent deal in the summer according to cousin in Birmingham - very reliable source.

Bounty Hunter

and according to the dude in the know on SSN. thought we were only allowed two domestic loans though, or is Davies now an official Villan and not on loan till he signs in the Summer?

invincibleirish

wynters wrote: »

Villa in talks to take Chimbonda on loan with view to permanent deal in the summer according to cousin in Birmingham - very reliable source.

Is your cousin Sky Sports News?:D

Savman

Defoe is a fool for going to Pompey IMHO. Just smacks of a real lazy move to get first team footy at a lesser club, good luck to him as far as I'm concerned. Yes I'm a little bitter about the whole thing, stoopid footballers.

Oh btw our old boy Steve Davis gone to Rangers on loan for the season, so I think we can lay off any criticising MON for getting rid of the deadwood eh? Don't think anyone of them went onto better things, in fact most seem to have vanished into obscurity...or should that be mediocrity...

Helix

Savman wrote: »

Defoe is a fool for going to Pompey IMHO

i dont think so

he just wants to play under harry again

Savman

Helix wrote: »

i dont think so

he just wants to play under harry again

If we're speculating then I reckon he just wants first team football or guarantees of it at least. Ah pfft to the whole affair. I hate transfer deadline day.:(

Helix

sure theres still 71 minutes left

i bet mon hasnt even started making enquiries yet

plenty of time

Savman

Unless he has a rabbit up his sleeve....