Mazrim Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 40 minutes ago, PaulMcGrath_5 said: To be fair, If I have a few weeks off then I can achieve about 15 metres. Post of the year so far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted June 23, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted June 23, 2022 43 minutes ago, PaulMcGrath_5 said: To be fair, If I have a few weeks off then I can achieve about 15 metres. There is a similar video of a couple of girls in a boxing ring doing similar but with girly juice, however I digress, 20 m for Winks is utter madness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazrim Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 25 minutes ago, CVByrne said: I think (if we add the LB and keep Luiz) we've a better squad than any of West Ham, Newcastle, Leicester, Wolves. The Big 6 are spending a level we can't get near. If we add a new 8 to replace Luiz it's not really going to be a massive improvement to the overall squad. Jesus Breakdancing Christ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awol Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Agree with all those pointing at how much squads already stronger than ours are improving again during this window. To have a real shot we need at least two (if not three) more signings that leave the TalkSport crowd blabbering in disbelief, plus a second LB. Central midfield is critical and we’re not there yet. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicRic Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 11 hours ago, MrBlack said: I'm sure our midfield signing will be that age. Between Ramsey and Kamara, there is no experience. The third member of that midfield 3 needs to be at least 26. 24 would be fine even Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 19 minutes ago, CVByrne said: West Ham's form was worse than ours since Gerrard took over. But they’ll have experience from that to counter it better next time and will likely invest as they already have started 19 minutes ago, CVByrne said: Leicester are losing players and Vardy gets older. Agreed but still a threat and a squad with experience and a brilliant manager 19 minutes ago, CVByrne said: Newcastle had a bounce last season who knows how they will do next season integrating more new players. The complete unknowns, they will get better over time that’s for sure. 19 minutes ago, CVByrne said: I think we've added very smartly to our squad too. Kamara and Carlos are the two key positions we needed filling. Press resistant ball players with high passing stats and a proper CDM. Add to Digne, Coutinho, Chambers, Olsen - all 4 are successful signings. We add a LB so we don't have a significant drop off when Digne is missing and we're in a good place. Consider Bailey like a new signing too. If we do a Luiz our and new 8 in hopefully that adds another bit to our overall squad performance. You’re assuming everything goes extremely well for us, that both Kamara and Carlos settle quickly and are effective from day one. You’re assuming that our 2022 form dramatically improves. We have been a pretty poor team for 18 months now with only specks of quality. I think we’ve added smartly too but I think we need more and I don’t think we are as far ahead or as good as some might think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted June 23, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted June 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Philosopher said: Things have been fairly quiet for a while now. No strong links, everything seems made up or a re- hashing of old links. Seems to me like we are working on something very secretive. Or just focusing on shedding the deadwood. It's how we roll. There won't be any links because none of the press have a scooby. There won't be any links until someone no one has even mentioned* comes out of the woodwork and the tap in merchants claim it. * Any who have mentioned it will almost certainly be speculative click bait people throwing a name out who they happen to get lucky on and will forever be proclaimed as reliable despite throwing out dozens of other names that come to nowt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCDAN Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 33 minutes ago, CVByrne said: Yeah it's certainly debatable. West Ham's form was worse than ours since Gerrard took over. With European football again they need to compete on more than one front with a smaller squad than us. Leicester are losing players and Vardy gets older. Newcastle had a bounce last season who knows how they will do next season integrating more new players. Wolves were beyond lucky last season with many of their wins. I think we've added very smartly to our squad too. Kamara and Carlos are the two key positions we needed filling. Press resistant ball players with high passing stats and a proper CDM. Add to Digne, Coutinho, Chambers, Olsen - all 4 are successful signings. We add a LB so we don't have a significant drop off when Digne is missing and we're in a good place. Consider Bailey like a new signing too. If we do a Luiz our and new 8 in hopefully that adds another bit to our overall squad performance. I totally agree but still feel like there’s an upgrade needed on McGinn still, if he’s starting every game next season we aren’t finishing top 8-9 imo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarryOnVilla Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 I can dream can I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazrim Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Our recruitment has been excellent this summer so far but, yes, still a few very vital things to do. I don't think the club CMare in any doubt about that either. Number 8 is a priority, as is getting Chukwuemeka to sign a long contract. Cover and or competition for both full back positions is essential. KKH's situation will determine this to a degree. Striker is still something I think we'll see happen and it might just surprise a few. I think we'll go big there. We might pickup another CDM depending on who leaves too, but if we get the CM and forward right, to quote the Fonz: "EEEEEEYYYYYYYYYYYY" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Were in a position where under previous regimes we have floundered. Our squad imo is pretty damm decent - sure everybody has there own whipping boy (insert Kenneth williams gif here !). Bringing in players better than we have is very difficult - better players than we have will likely be looking for CL football. I think we should recognise this and be patient - also don't forget there is still over 2 months of the window to go. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ender4 Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 4 minutes ago, AVFCDAN said: I totally agree but still feel like there’s an upgrade needed on McGinn still, if he’s starting every game next season we aren’t finishing top 8-9 imo. I'd agree. I love McGinn and think he's been great for us. But he's not a top 6 starter which is the next level of player we are aiming for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 1 hour ago, MaVilla said: Do you mean when watkins ran in to him, nearly fell over, just about stayed on his feet, took a bad touch, shot wide but the defender deflected it in to the net? Yes, all that and he still made Williams look like a carthorse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 4 minutes ago, HanoiVillan said: Yes, all that and he still made Williams look like a carthorse. Didn't Williams slip for that goal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbcuk Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Well Enzo Fernandez is joining benfica for €10m plus €8m add-ons, would have hoped we had looked at him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, rbcuk said: Well Enzo Fernandez is joining benfica for €10m plus €8m add-ons, would have hoped we had looked at him Would he have got a work permit? He doesn't have an international cap and has just one season at River Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 45 minutes ago, Awol said: Agree with all those pointing at how much squads already stronger than ours are improving again during this window. To have a real shot we need at least two (if not three) more signings that leave the TalkSport crowd blabbering in disbelief, plus a second LB. Central midfield is critical and we’re not there yet. The only squads I can see that have improved in this window so far are ours, Leeds, Spurs and Man City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CVByrne Posted June 23, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 23, 2022 24 minutes ago, AVFCDAN said: I totally agree but still feel like there’s an upgrade needed on McGinn still, if he’s starting every game next season we aren’t finishing top 8-9 imo. I think McGinn is criminally undervalued by a large portion of Villa fans. He is absolutely fundamental to ball progression. He tops the charts on that outside the top 4 and his share over the overall teams ball progression was the highest in the League. Now when you add in Kamara to take on more defensive load from McGinn he is now more free to get into goal scoring positions. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 1 minute ago, Wainy316 said: The only squads I can see that have improved in this window so far are ours, Leeds, Spurs and Man City. Arsenal have brought Vieira from Porto, West Ham have brought Aguerd just off the top of my head of teams improving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul514 Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 31 minutes ago, CarryOnVilla said: I can dream can I He had a bad season and they want 50 that’s a joke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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