pas5898 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 1 minute ago, StanBalaban said: I'm surprised we haven't bought anyone in on-loan from Chelsea. Looking at their squad there's a few in there that may not get much game time this season: Dominic Solanke Loic Remy Marco van Ginkel Reuben Loftus-Cheek (unlikely to drop a division now) Bertrand Traore https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelsea_F.C.#First_team_squad To be fair i reckon Conte will need a little more time to assess the whole squad. Give it a week or two and he will decide who can go on loan. Can't see any of them other than Solanke dropping to the championship though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skills Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 1 hour ago, 7392craig said: I like RDM, I think he will get the best out of players, and I certainly don't think we'll have any prats under his management. But the truth about some players is they're not very good. I think everyone on VillaTalk could tell that a striker was needed asap, and that the defence needed sorting. We have no striker and although I'm happy with Elphick, it's hardly going to make that defence solid. Every team we played against took us apart whenever they felt like it. thank goodness we're only playing two of those teams this season... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7392craig Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 5 minutes ago, StanBalaban said: Don't disagree with a lot of that to be fair. I think Pearson may be able to add that missing grit from Derby's team mentality too. Only thing I would say is that I'd be surprised if our team doesn't undergo a few more ins and out before the end of the window. We're not in-line for a promotion challenge as things stand, but there is still a bit of time to get things sorted. I wouldn't be surprised to see more players come in, I just would've liked for us not to be leaving it so late. I genuinely am concerned about the money though, if the Doc really had any money wouldn't RDM be jumping at the chance to sign players that would give us a good chance of promotion? I mean I'm not a fan of Dwight Gayle but Newcastle signing Ritchie got me wound up, £11 mill? Surely our owner has that kind of money if he is what he says he is, and he is the kind of player that can get you promoted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7392craig Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Skills said: thank goodness we're only playing two of those teams this season... Two of what teams? Edit: I see what you're saying. But even though we won't be playing prem opposition this season, do you really think the quality drops that low in the championship? Edited July 27, 2016 by 7392craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 1 hour ago, KSV said: wolves new owner already brought in more players in a week. They haven't actually signed anyone have they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Knockaert and Will Hughes need to be signed, we're desperately lacking quality in midfield. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted July 27, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted July 27, 2016 3 minutes ago, 7392craig said: Two of what teams? Edit: I see what you're saying. But even though we won't be playing prem opposition this season, do you really think the quality drops that low in the championship? I'm not sure how much the quality of our opposition drops, but it's going to be meaningful I would think. What's important to notice is that our role in matches changes from the prem. We are expected to win, or at least try to win, most matches. We've had serious problems with being the dominant team for years now, and I fear his will continue in the Championship. We will keep the ball, but do nothing of note with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Just now, Dr_Pangloss said: Knockaert and Will Hughes need to be signed, we're desperately lacking quality in midfield. would have those two. Really rated Knockaert at Leicester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7392craig Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 1 minute ago, Dr_Pangloss said: Knockaert and Will Hughes need to be signed, we're desperately lacking quality in midfield. I'd love Hughes, I really rate that lad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thabucks Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Heard a whisper through connected people at work that wolves are in advanced talks with Real to sign someone that will leave people gobsmacked. No names given but I was told he wouldn't be out of place in a top 4 Prem team. (I work in football btw and hear snippets) come dr X back your Twitter talk up with actions! If we were to sign say Bentaleb on loan (dream) Pritchard. Bamford &/or Wilson on loan. A new RB I'd be quietly confident. We need actions not twitter sound bites fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoelVilla Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 So maybe we should place a cheeky bid for Isco 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynnchin84 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 4 minutes ago, thabucks said: Heard a whisper through connected people at work that wolves are in advanced talks with Real to sign someone that will leave people gobsmacked. No names given but I was told he wouldn't be out of place in a top 4 Prem team. (I work in football btw and hear snippets) come dr X back your Twitter talk up with actions! If we were to sign say Bentaleb on loan (dream) Pritchard. Bamford &/or Wilson on loan. A new RB I'd be quietly confident. We need actions not twitter sound bites fast. ITK!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 1 hour ago, KSV said: wolves new owner already brought in more players in a week. They haven't actually signed anyone have they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillanousOne Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 literally sh*t all happening other than possible outgoings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 9 minutes ago, 7392craig said: I'd love Hughes, I really rate that lad. Throw in Morrison, Zach Clough and Jonathan Kodjia and we'd have a great squad. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thabucks Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Just now, Flynnchin84 said: ITK!!!!! Unfortunately not ( I work at Oxford Utd) wewere/are (as in Oxford) after a player on loan from wolves and the owner/ head of first team have been talking to the new owners of wolves about player availability. The owner is well connected with sha ( almost bought them) he knows I'm a villa fan and I get to hear the odd snippet. It came up in conversation yesterday about wolves takeover and that's when he said about the wolves/real mendes player/link. The owner doesn't know anything about dr X or villa and I wouldn't believe him if he did tbf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted July 27, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted July 27, 2016 So, who's worried? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberman Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 19 minutes ago, 7392craig said: I wouldn't be surprised to see more players come in, I just would've liked for us not to be leaving it so late. I genuinely am concerned about the money though, if the Doc really had any money wouldn't RDM be jumping at the chance to sign players that would give us a good chance of promotion? I mean I'm not a fan of Dwight Gayle but Newcastle signing Ritchie got me wound up, £11 mill? Surely our owner has that kind of money if he is what he says he is, and he is the kind of player that can get you promoted. For now I'm holding onto the belief that RDM is working on getting in a few key players that will balance out the squad and that we're doing business below the radar. I'd prefer to have seen more action by now but will give it another few days before having a full on wobble. However much cash we have, I would far rather the purchases were considered and thought out to fit a style of play than last summers 'buy all the Jordans' scattergun approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skills Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 21 minutes ago, 7392craig said: Two of what teams? Edit: I see what you're saying. But even though we won't be playing prem opposition this season, do you really think the quality drops that low in the championship? hard to quantify quality, but last time I checked there were no arsenals, mancs, chelsea, spurs, pool in the championship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 15 minutes ago, thabucks said: Heard a whisper through connected people at work that wolves are in advanced talks with Real to sign someone that will leave people gobsmacked. saw something similar on the internet yesterday, championship club signing a bayern munich player!!!!!! turns out its bristol city signing ivan lucic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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