alreadyexists Posted August 15, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 15, 2023 Just now, Delphinho123 said: Yeh, I think this is a given. I still think we're in for that 'big' signing. Diaby wasn't it IMO. We're obviously waiting to see if he becomes available. Oh I would love that… I really hope we’ve still got an even bigger signing! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 1 minute ago, Delphinho123 said: Yeh, I think this is a given. I still think we're in for that 'big' signing. Diaby wasn't it IMO. We're obviously waiting to see if he becomes available. I'm hoping were still in for Torres from Barca. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 (edited) Just now, AshVilla said: I'm hoping were still in for Torres from Barca. Could be him, yeh. Might be Chiesa. Edited August 15, 2023 by Delphinho123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 1 hour ago, jacketspuds said: The piss poor luck we’ve had with injuries this week only highlights the need for another striker. We’ve lost our talismanic leader and one of our creative players who looked fired up for the season ahead. You just never know when a serious injury could happen, regardless of whether or not the player has had a serious injury before. Are we confident that Archer and Duran could step up if Watkins got injured? Personally I think it’s a huge risk to take, and would derail our season. I think Zaniolo may be able to cover for Ollie… versatile attacker who can dribble and finish with aplomb… See his hat trick for Roma against Bodo Glimt… a nice demonstration. Best goals per minute record in Turkish league… I’m hopeful anyway… adds to our attacking threat… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 9 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: I think this is on similar grounds to when grealish was leaving us. Concerns were raised that we wont have any creative output we wont go anywwhere without him and sleking best players. In this scenerio we have a concern that mings will be missed because of his leadership. But as sad and shitty this news is we have to go on and remember this is a team game. Someone else needs to grab this opportunity by the horns and show leadership to the fans. Im certainly confident emery will be drilling this into the players Yep… commented similarly in the Mings thread… it’s good to not be overly reliant on individuals and have a better and more effective team overall.. which is what Unai has done really… absolutely transformed us. I don’t think we recovered from loss of JG before that though… Unai will sort it out… the way he recovered us last season after what felt like a series of setbacks under his predecessor was remarkable… Should give us all hope and optimism, despite any stumbles/upsets.. The man actually knows what he’s doing… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 4 minutes ago, Jas10 said: Yep… commented similarly in the Mings thread… it’s good to not be overly reliant on individuals and have a better and more effective team overall.. which is what Unai has done really… absolutely transformed us. I don’t think we recovered from loss of JG before that though… Unai will sort it out… the way he recovered us last season after what felt like a series of setbacks under his predecessor was remarkable… Should give us all hope and optimism, despite any stumbles/upsets.. The man actually knows what he’s doing… Completely agree mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted August 15, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 15, 2023 Feels like we have briefed the media favourites in the last half hour based on the sudden volume of information flooding the media outlets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 5 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: Completely agree mate I want to see a Pau and Carlos CB partnership… it could be special… 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHY Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Jas10 said: I want to see a Pau and Carlos CB partnership… it could be special… Has a Laursen and Mellberg vibe about it Edited August 15, 2023 by WHY 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herman22 Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 I wonder now that City seem to be focusing on the lad from West Ham is there a chance we could get Doku? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Just now, Herman22 said: I wonder now that City seem to be focusing on the lad from West Ham is there a chance we could get Doku? I think they'll get both. Doku is a winger whereas Paqueta is more an 8/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaJay Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 I'd guess we are or were waiting on some of our top targets, it really is like Domino's, clubs won't let someone leave until they get their replacement or players waiting on cl level clubs before committing etc., Could see a loan obligation deal for Ferran Torres or Felix on loan being a possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozvilla28 Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 We need a right back big priority Cash feels me with no confidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 58 minutes ago, rubberman said: Equally, there is an argument that if we are bringing in another CF it would be better to have someone who offers something different from Ollie so we can change things up when it's not working with/for him. I think that's where relying on Archer and Duran is OK. They're both different from each other, and different from Watkins. There aren't going to be many scenarios we want to do that, but scenarios where we want to keep our shape and not run Ollie in to the ground are very likely. And not having to go back to square one if he's injured would really help us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 18 minutes ago, villan-scott said: Feels like we have briefed the media favourites in the last half hour based on the sudden volume of information flooding the media outlets! The cynic in me thinks there are still 160 season tickets to the Terrace view left that they'd like to shift... and the time before our next game is rapidly running out. May well be true that we are looking for offensive reinforcements, but I wouldn't be shocked if they're only doing it to try and get a positive vibe out there specifically to shift tickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewiek2 Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 3 hours ago, GREAT_BEARD_OF_ZEUS said: He’s the shithouse Villa needs. This. We really need to eradicate our soft underbelly. Ashley Young had mastered the dark arts from his time in Italy and playing under the whiskey nosed one. A no-nonsense horrible bastard is what this side needs at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted August 15, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 15, 2023 6 minutes ago, MrBlack said: The cynic in me thinks there are still 160 season tickets to the Terrace view left that they'd like to shift... and the time before our next game is rapidly running out. May well be true that we are looking for offensive reinforcements, but I wouldn't be shocked if they're only doing it to try and get a positive vibe out there specifically to shift tickets. That is very cynical as I don’t think the signing of Acuna will make anyone sit up and say ‘d’ya know what love, I will spend £1600 on that Terrace View ticket after all!’ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 44 minutes ago, Jas10 said: I think Zaniolo may be able to cover for Ollie… versatile attacker who can dribble and finish with aplomb… See his hat trick for Roma against Bodo Glimt… a nice demonstration. Best goals per minute record in Turkish league… I’m hopeful anyway… adds to our attacking threat… While it was a nice hat trick it was nearly half his entire goals return that season He isnt a finisher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Found this an interesting one. This guy - who is a good follow for what it's worth - only really posts about tactical stuff and doesn't get involved in any kind of speculation outside of the odd time he might hear something. Not sure if he's just reiterating that he got Zaniolo right or he's hinting at Acuna/Montiel also. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knutserov13 Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 We'll probably let Archer go. I have a feeling the last thing isn't said about Brennan Johnson yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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