MachoFantastico

Interesting news to wake up to, on my birthday of all days. Still I'm never ever convinced of stuff I read in newspapers. Also that headline is simply awful, who writes this crap.

Cracking goal that was for Nottm Forest.

Really happy we got Sinclair, was really impressed with him last year.

Damn it, missed Sinclair's third goal.

Haha! It all makes sense now.

Footballers are human beings? I don't believe him!

Crespo off, Hutton on. Looks like he's simply took a knock. Hopefully nothing serious.

Nice flow to the midfield, looking forward instead of backwards. Certainly look more lively with the new faces in the team. Excited by the idea of Rudy Gestede getting at the end of some of those crosses, could be dangerous.

Going to take a good while to gel, fans need to be realistic. Still, loving what I see of Amavi. First time seeing him and that was a superb cross to Sinclair. Also learnt how to properly pronounce Amavi's name, it's pretty catchy.

Think I'd be fine if it didn't happen, especially if it would mean Tim investing elsewhere.

Considering the leaked images recently I'd bet it'd be announced later today or maybe Villa/Ade feels there is better options elsewhere. Wait and see I guess, I wouldn't be against bringing in Ade if Sherwood can motivate him again. Superb quality player on his day, just doesn't have enough of those days.

What a day, think I needs a rest! Anyone know if the Ade deal is still on? A few whispers we're still after a few players in France to, Bordeaux players I believe. Welcome Rudy.

Woo, pretty darn happy about this. Hopefully the quality we need.

I love how Twitter and Facebook is now doing the PR departments job for them

I suspect we'll probably have an official confirmation of Veretout along with Rudy Gestede later today, probably why we haven't heard anything. Maybe even Ade if that's still on.

Welcome Rudy! I actually think he could be one of the best signings we make as long as he gets the quality service he needs. Exciting buy.

Via Sky Sports News: VILLA IN ADVANCED TALKS WITH GESTEDE There's more on the news of Aston Villa's reported chase of Blackburn Rovers striker Rudy Gestede.~ Sky sources understand the two clubs are in advanced talks over the sale ofGestede. The player’s expected to undergo a medical at Villa in the next 24 hours. ----------------------------------------------------- Looks like this one is pretty much a done deal, never seen him play but I heard some good things about him last season.

I don't see us getting rid of Kozak, I just don't think that's in Sherwood's plans. Especially after a solid pre-season campaign for us. I don't necessarily think we need to get rid of anyone but either the Berbatov thing isn't happening or Gabby might be on his way.

If this didn't at all involve Sherwood I'd be against this deal, but Adebayor was like a new player when Sherwood was in charge at Spurs so I'd be excited to see how this could turn out. A loan move is for the best to.

Jesus, I can't stop staring at his facial hair. Its like one of the wonders of the world. Weirdly captivating.

Looks like we'll have to learn a little French from now on, maybe learn a phrase or two from this fine gentleman. In all seriousness this as been one of the most interesting windows in many years, we've been stuck in the same routine for to long.

Doubt he would have travelled to Birmingham if an agreement hadn't already been reached, sounds like his club have backtracked.

Kind of feel for him over this, but not shocked this as happened. Poor showing from his club though he a deal had already been agreed beforehand: "It is incomprehensible," said Ayew. "I was told that I could leave for 12 million Euros, but now they are asking for 10 million in pounds with two million in bonuses, which makes up about 17 million Euros. What the hell! "This meeting finished very badly. I am really very annoyed, but it is incredible what they are doing to me. They were telling me about how much Amavi was bought for by Aston Villa, but I am not Amavi. We are two different players who have two different situations. They are basically saying that English clubs can only pay more because they have money. "It is finished for me, they bought me for 5 million Euros and they are blocking me. I am in Birmingham, I am on my way to Aston Villa. Nothing will change my decision. I told them: But why do you want to keep me at this point?" "It is the right moment. My wife speaks English. In any case I am no longer going to training. It is finished for me. "It is true that I have a contract, but I had a good year, they will make a good profit and you cannot change the rules of the game like that. I can leave for one sum but if it is Aston Villa I am worth more. In my head in any case I have left."

You can see the devastation in his eyes!

That or City totally forget about him on the sidelines and he disappears from view for a few years, I feel like that's happened way to often in regards to Man City. Sinclair, Richards, Johnson come to mind.