Delphinho123 Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 Just now, zab6359 said: I hope he goes nowhere he's exactly the type of player you need in your squad where we are as a club for the 23/24 season. I disagree. I don’t think he’s a bad player but we can always improve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zab6359 Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 1 hour ago, S-Platt said: Only worth selling if Guendouzi is his direct replacement. Don't think we will see any more midfielders coming in unless someone is leaving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, zab6359 said: Don't think we will see any more midfielders coming in unless someone is leaving. As someone mentioned. First XI Pivot: Kamara | Luiz Second XI: Dendonker | Tielmans Or any combo of the above possible. We just may have space for, or want one more all action midfielder, or a CAM for competetion with JJ and McGinn. Either way that's a solid base. Edited June 11, 2023 by JAMAICAN-VILLAN 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAZZAM Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 If we can get decent money id 100% sell him. Nothing against him personally think he's an OK player but he's 28 and I feel we can get a younger understudy to learn from Bouba and Douglas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zab6359 Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 Just now, Delphinho123 said: I disagree. I don’t think he’s a bad player but we can always improve. Of course we can always improve, we don't have a single player who can't be improved upon. Dendoncker is a good player and brings a lot to a squad I'm happy for him to be part of it next season and definately don't see replacing/upgrading him as anywhere near a priority. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa_Vids Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 7 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: As someone mentioned. First XI Pivot: Kamara | Luiz Second XI: Dendonker | Tielmans Or any combo of the above possible. We just may have space for, or want one more all action midfielder, or a CAM for competetion with JJ and McGinn. Either way that's a solid base. You think Tim will be knocking on the door next season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 We need a squad and we've just signed his international team mate. If Bouba is injured and Dougie suspended for example, we'll need YT and LD. Gives us perfect competition for places and the option to rotate players throughout the season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 2 hours ago, TheMightyVillans said: Only worth selling if emery thinks tim iroegbunam is ready. Kamara and Dendoncker our only midfielders with some decent height. Yep I always feel far more confident defending set pieces when he's playing. Brentford and Newcastle been two of the best teams on corners and free kicks all season yet neither created a chance at VP from them. He started pretty much all our best performances last season at home from October onwards. I'd keep him as he started most of the games in 19-20 when Wolves got to the QFs of europa league so will be decent enough to come in for the Thursday games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 31 minutes ago, Villa_Vids said: You think Tim will be knocking on the door next season? In an ideal world I'd hope so, as I like him alot. I don't know how he's gotten on at QPR though, and it seems Emery is kind of ruthless in his ambition. I'm hoping he'll get a chance to impress over summer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 He’s a solid player and can cover CB too. I really don’t think we should let him go. Provides good competition and cover. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enda Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 He’d be a starter for about 8 PL teams, and a good squad option for another 8 (including us). Would not blame him one bit if he wanted to leave for more minutes. We’d be lucky to keep him around. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STO Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 (edited) Donk isn't perhaps forceful enough for Villa but I could see him doing a really good job at somewhere like Forest, Luton, Burnley. Playing centre back gives him an edge too. Edited June 11, 2023 by STO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 Seeing as press resistance and ball retention is probably the most important attributes for our midfield players I can see why Donk is on the fringe. Happily have him around as I think he can do a job. Also be open to selling if a reasonable offer came in thou. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlobalVillan Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 4 hours ago, S-Platt said: Only worth selling if Guendouzi is his direct replacement. Ah this guy gets a mention again. May as well bring Dale Stephens along with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 I’ll be amazed if we don’t sell him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zab6359 Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 19 hours ago, Villa_Vids said: You think Tim will be knocking on the door next season? Doubt Tim will get near an Emery team anytime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 17 hours ago, Vive_La_Villa said: I’ll be amazed if we don’t sell him. Me too. I’m all for building a squad but we also have to balance the books somewhat. We have Tielemans, Kamara and Luiz who can play in the middle and also McGinn if he needs to. McGinn was brilliant in there whenever he played there this season. If McGinn moves centrally, one of our new wide attacking players will play, if not start. Lots of options. Not convinced Dendoncker is needed at all to be honest. Same goes for Chambers. Both are surplus to requirements for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 17 hours ago, Vive_La_Villa said: I’ll be amazed if we don’t sell him. We need more options and backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 (edited) I only think he leaves if he wants to go for more regular first team football. I think we are now nicely set in midfield with Luiz, Kamara, Tielemans and Dendoncker. McGinn can come in centrally too if needed. We need a first team squad of 25/6 players imo. Two per position and 3/4 additional players. Edited June 12, 2023 by CVByrne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Willard Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 I'd keep him. When playing teams more physical like West Ham, Newcastle etc and are pummelling the ball into the box for the final 15 minutes he is exactly what we need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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