Re: Transfer speculation 2016/17

by **villabromsgrove** Wed Jun 22, 2016 4:20 pm

Sinclair would be okay in the Championship, but I ask myself the question is he a battler? He clearly isn't, and I would rather a regular starting place went to someone who is.

by **Sandie** Thu Jun 23, 2016 12:15 pm

Social media rumours this morning about Ravel Morrison being in talks with us.

Hmmm....

Also being linked with (alongside a number of other clubs) Reading midfielder Danny Williams.

by **villabromsgrove** Thu Jun 23, 2016 12:43 pm

Sandie wrote:Social media rumours this morning about Ravel Morrison being in talks with us.

Hmmm....

Also being linked with (alongside a number of other clubs) Reading midfielder Danny Williams.

Ravel Morrison doesn't exactly fit the "totally committed to the team, with the right attitude and leadership skills" criteria. Danny Williams has a bit of attitude, and is a strongly built player. He also has plenty of championship experience. Don't know a lot about him though apart from the fact that having learnt his football in Germany he should be sound technically.

by **villabromsgrove** Thu Jun 23, 2016 1:59 pm

http://readastonvilla.com/2016/06/23/villa-midfielder-westwood-targeted-burnley/?

I would love this bit of speculation to be true. I think I've rabbited on enough times about Westwood's failings to bore you guys, but my problem with him is one word .... effectiveness. He's a hard working player who zips around making safe little passes. Does he score? Does he assist? Apart from a couple of surprises at the end of last season the answer is an emphatic no.

He may be better in the championship, but I would much rather we had a tough, assisting and goal scoring midfielder taking his place.

by **Sandie** Thu Jun 23, 2016 2:42 pm

I don't mind Westwood (I actually used to rate him highly) but wouldn't be displeased to see him go.

by **Sandie** Thu Jun 23, 2016 8:16 pm

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3656654/Celtic-2million-approach-Scott-Sinclair-rejected-Aston-Villa.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Can't believe we'd turn £2million for him down. The £60,000 per week pay packet makes me think the article is ballhair. He'll be on less especially after our relegation.

by **villabromsgrove** Fri Jun 24, 2016 11:37 am

Sandie wrote:http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3656654/Celtic-2million-approach-Scott-Sinclair-rejected-Aston-Villa.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Can't believe we'd turn £2million for him down. The £60,000 per week pay packet makes me think the article is ballhair. He'll be on less especially after our relegation.

I think they're just trying to get a second improved offer. Silly prices are being paid for fairly ordinary players at the moment.

by **Sandie** Fri Jun 24, 2016 2:46 pm

Wonder what kind of effect Brexit will have on football? Will it effect how we do business? Things like work permits, Bosman etc?

by **Sandie** Fri Jun 24, 2016 3:25 pm

Good piece here from The Mail explaining what it means: http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/special-report-you-need-know-11519425

by **villabromsgrove** Sat Jun 25, 2016 9:45 am

I think we are probably looking at a British intake this transfer window. Our French group of players were badly treated (Imo) last season and I wouldn't be surprised if they all saw their futures away from Villa.

by **Sandie** Sat Jun 25, 2016 12:32 pm

Aye, I think from the links so far we'll be after players with Championship experience. I do hope a couple of the French guys will stick around but do doubt it.

by **Sandie** Sat Jun 25, 2016 12:45 pm

Chris Gunter being linked today. He was a decent player a few years ago.

by **villabromsgrove** Sat Jun 25, 2016 1:01 pm

Sandie wrote:Chris Gunter being linked today. He was a decent player a few years ago.

I'll watch him later. Very Happy

Wales have defended well so he seems to be solid. He's a capable right back who would improve us defensively, but Swansea and Middlesborough are supposedly interested in signing him as he has apparently got a 1 million release clause in his contract with Reading.

by **Sandie** Sat Jun 25, 2016 7:57 pm

They're after Westwood and Gestede (according to media reports) and are using our old motto and sponsor: http://www.burnleyexpress.net/sport/burnley-fc/latest-news/clarets-unveil-home-shirt-for-2016-17-season-1-7982371

Do Burnley want to be us?

by **villabromsgrove** Sat Jun 25, 2016 8:03 pm

Sandie wrote:They're after Westwood and Gestede (according to media reports) and are using our old motto and sponsor: http://www.burnleyexpress.net/sport/burnley-fc/latest-news/clarets-unveil-home-shirt-for-2016-17-season-1-7982371

Do Burnley want to be us?

Burnley are a very well run club. They're certainly more entitled than we were to use the motto 'Prepared'. I wouldn't sell Gestede to them though. He's a proven Championship goalscorer.

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