Jas10 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 5 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: I knew you'd be over the moon. lol Don’t care what others say, I know he gets a lot of hate and criticism. But, I love him… he’s so talented. Just look back at the amazing Goals and moments of skill he produced for us. With that kind of talent… a really good manager and coaching team can elevate such a player… he’s an asset, no doubt about it. I really wanted Emery to get a good look at him under his tutelage, guidance and coaching and decide his future for himself after that so I’m really pleased he’s getting the opportunity… what the future holds, we will see… 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powehi Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 (edited) 17 minutes ago, TRO said: Sorry, but that is total Hyperbole. We are trying to move forward, not backwards......UE is doing a great job, but he needs help, and that means stronger personnel. Just as one example.....We could have known on January 1st that our possible main Target of Guendouzi wasn't coming.......We was well in advance of the Window for Kamara, so we are well aware of these timings. I have no idea, what we have been doing during the month of January, other than to suspect, we have not had plans to sign above Moreno & Duran. I think maybe the journo's have been putting too many 2+2's toghether and coming up with 5. I am not annoyed or angry, maybe disappointed, because, I simply don't know why the vibes before the window, have not materialised......maybe in the fullness of time, we will come to find out, who knows....but for me, I wasn't anticipating this. Its like the joke floating around......."villa's getting Messi, oh thats their window, not the player"......Now, it may be a joke, but many a true word said in jest. The point in bold - why? This group of players have got 16 points from 21 and we've swapped a striker and added a leftback. Not sure why we need to stress further about adding more until the summer. You've given no real reason why, just choosing to want the window to go a certain way, then being disappointed when it hasn't happened. Edited January 31, 2023 by Powehi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 7 minutes ago, HKP90 said: I would love him back in the squad in Feb if we can. He’s a great option to have, will help us out in attack and get some proper coaching this time. He makes us stronger… the news pleases me… 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 5 minutes ago, villabromsgrove said: That's a simplistic view of the differences between the January and Summer transfer windows. My particular favourite targets, Matteo Guendouzi and Jonathan David are both playing for clubs who are busting a gut to qualify for the Champions League. The kind of players that Emery is targeting will also be involved in their current clubs campaigns, which means that even if they were tempted to join Villa by AVFC's approaches or agents pressure, it's not up to them, it's up to their clubs. The summer is a much more structured and elongated environment for both a club and its players to consider moves .... but you're bright enough to know that and just posted for effect as usual. My chosen target too.....but could we have not known in early Jan, Late Dec....the situation as we see it now. There are many speculative reasons why we never got our targets, was the prices too high or was our bids too low?......we may never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 1 minute ago, John said: I really had thought that this would have been the January transfer window that would have had us all on the edge of our seats. Having identified our targets, we would then make it happen, but it looks like this is another one where our expectation levels have taken a beating. Once again, we will be watching other teams make late moves up until the cut off hour and we will have no horse in the race. We have the right manager now and we really have to back him big in the summer, which I'm confident we will. Perhaps if we had hired these two for 24 hours, they would have had the car park overflowing with new signings and their agents: In UE & our owners, we trust! The teams that are spunking money left right and centre are the ones in a relegation fight who are panic buying. We aren't in the same position as those teams, it feels good not to be for a change. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalfTimePost Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Would've liked to see Tim back 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabby Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Seems like a damp squid all over really , not really all that much movement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powehi Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 4 minutes ago, John said: I really had thought that this would have been the January transfer window that would have had us all on the edge of our seats. This is really the core issue for many posters on here. They expected a lot of incomings and have been disappointed when that hasn't materialised. Emery is working wonders with the core squad already, trimmed the fat, we have Carlos and Traore coming back as well as a new left back and striker. Plenty to be optimistic and excited about - namely what these talented players can achieve with a proper manager. The summer is the right time to thoroughly assess and then add where needed. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 1 minute ago, duke313 said: The teams that are spunking money left right and centre are the ones in a relegation fight who are panic buying. We aren't in the same position as those teams, it feels good not to be for a change. Agreed, other than the likes of Newcastle and Chelsea, who are spending like money like its gone out of fashion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hank Scorpio Posted January 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2023 1 minute ago, Nabby said: Seems like a damp squid all over really , not really all that much movement. All squid are damp. They live in the sea. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobsons Choice Posted January 31, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted January 31, 2023 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Powehi said: I do understand where you and others are coming from, I've (probably rather naively) been spending hours trying to get you to see another view: namely, why it may not have been a disastrous window. All in the spirit of healthy debate. The club keeps their cards close to their chest in relation to transfers, and goodness knows we all bear scars from previously mismanaged regimes. But I choose to believe that we know what we're doing with this one, and know the players that we have left are sufficient. As has been pointed out by others, we've extensively scouted Duran and he may fit the way we play better than Ings - who honestly hadn't been playing well prior to his departure. Also, I do believe it is fair to criticise those in this thread saying "the club has got it wrong" etc. - we've had no indication from Emery and his team so far that they aren't across all areas of running a successful football operation, and maybe, just maybe, we should have a little faith. Ironically, I work in risk management in my day job. Ultimately, I don't think we're going to change the others' mind, so I suppose the end of the season will be the time to judge whether the club have played it correctly. That's fine, and I'm happy to have a friendly debate with you on this, we're all Villa fans. It's just that when you say that you think I'm frustrated about the business we've done this window because we're not keeping up with the Jones's, or spending money for the sake of it, then it makes me think you don't understand where I'm coming from. At all. I'm happy to have a differing opinion from you, no problem. That is what debate is all about. Edit. My job is also Risk Management, so we have something in common there. Edited January 31, 2023 by HKP90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, John said: I really had thought that this would have been the January transfer window that would have had us all on the edge of our seats. Having identified our targets, we would then make it happen, but it looks like this is another one where our expectation levels have taken a beating. Once again, we will be watching other teams make late moves up until the cut off hour and we will have no horse in the race. We have the right manager now and we really have to back him big in the summer, which I'm confident we will. Perhaps if we had hired these two for 24 hours, they would have had the car park overflowing with new signings and their agents: In UE & our owners, we trust! It seems, when strikers try their best and fail......there is no hiding place from the fans. When a DOF tries their best and fails......its, we will have to try again, Later. seems like double standards to me. Edited January 31, 2023 by TRO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Berty redemption szn better than any new signing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobsons Choice Posted January 31, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted January 31, 2023 6 minutes ago, Jas10 said: He’s a great option to have, will help us out in attack and get some proper coaching this time. He makes us stronger… the news pleases me… Indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 8 minutes ago, Jas10 said: Don’t care what others say, I know he gets a lot of hate and criticism. But, I love him… he’s so talented. Just look back at the amazing Goals and moments of skill he produced for us. With that kind of talent… a really good manager and coaching team can elevate such a player… he’s an asset, no doubt about it. I really wanted Emery to get a good look at him under his tutelage, guidance and coaching and decide his future for himself after that so I’m really pleased he’s getting the opportunity… what the future holds, we will see… Out of likes mate, i'm definitely interested to see how Emery can use this madman. Just hope he can stay fit! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 4 minutes ago, Nabby said: Seems like a damp squid all over really , not really all that much movement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lerner's Driver Posted January 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2023 3 minutes ago, Nabby said: Seems like a damp squid all over really , not really all that much movement. Squib mate, all squids are damp. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villaphan04 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 5 minutes ago, HalfTimePost said: Would've liked to see Tim back i'd really disagree with that -- especially if he keeps on being integral to QPR's midfield. He would probably not get minutes with us and coming back over the summer will give Emery time to work with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powehi Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Just now, HKP90 said: That's fine, and I'm happy to have a friendly debate with you on this, we're all Villa fans. It's just that when you say that you think I'm frustrated about the business we've done this window because we're not keeping up with the Jones's, or spending money for the sake of it, then it makes me think you don't understand where I'm coming from. At all. I'm happy to have a differing opinion from you, no problem. That is what debate is all about. I've been debating with a few on here today, that wasn't directed at you. I do hate the transfer window though, it becomes this event where the media stoke up the fans' expectations and spending money becomes more important than actual football (again, not directed at you). It's been disheartening to see people unhappy with the Villa today because of something other than the football, where at the moment we should be very positive for the future based on real evidence like the 7 league games that Emery has taken charge of. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 I'm excited to see how we go with this squad. Let's see what we can do under a real coach. Let's hope for no injuries. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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