Aston Villa Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2017

Bounty Hunter · 15-08-2014 7:21pm

Frankie Lee wrote: »

KEA I presume, my first 11 would be:
Guzan
Hutton
Okore
Concrete----Cissokho
The Rock
Westwood
Delph
Richardson
N'zogbia
Gabby/Weimann

Benteke to come in obviously and Grealish being introduced as often as possible. Bacuna can offer fresh legs in numerous positions while Joe Cole and Senderos can provide experienced cover if required. Callum Robinson can make a breakthrough too.
With Sanchez unavailable for Stoke I'd say the front 3 might be N'zogbia Gabby and Weimann with Richardson playing central or Senderos starting in a back 3.

Another positive this season is that if anyone is performing below par there will be players available to take their places in the team.

Yes KEA somehow you knew my brain better than I did, wouldnt be surprised if that would be the starting lineup for the next match, wouldnt be too dissapointed too if thats the case

COYVB · 15-08-2014 7:30pm

Bounty Hunter wrote: »

Guess I meant El Ahmadi but my mind is groggy this morning

I though that too, but this threw me:

Bounty Hunter wrote: »

Not listed here are: Bennett, Baker, El Ahmadi, Herd, Stevens

So I thought you meant Ki

COYVB · 15-08-2014 7:32pm

With talk of one more player, what does everyone think we need? IMO a proper right winger would bring that last bit of balance to the team (with Zog/Grealish out left). There's nothing else that strikes me as an immediate necessity, but at the same time there's not a player there who couldn't be replaced aside from Guzan

remoteboy · 15-08-2014 7:33pm

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Bounty Hunter wrote: »

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Bounty Hunter · 15-08-2014 7:44pm

COYVB wrote: »

With talk of one more player, what does everyone think we need? IMO a proper right winger would bring that last bit of balance to the team (with Zog/Grealish out left). There's nothing else that strikes me as an immediate necessity, but at the same time there's not a player there who couldn't be replaced aside from Guzan

RB & RW for me

but yep a top player in almost any position would be able to force their way into our team although I still thin its not as bad as before and the summer signings although not world beating have provided decent cover in most areas of the park which we havent really had for a while.

Still thinking it might be Moses on loan for the RWF slot though perhaps that is due to the lack of links but then again Sanchez seemed to come out of nowhere and then be done within a week that could happen again if we sign another player.

8 teams so far in the boards Villains league

COYVB · 15-08-2014 7:52pm

Given that we've got a couple of RBs and no RWs would you not have that as the only real priority at the minute? Gabby and Weimann have absolutely no place on the wings. I'd be fine with keeping Weimann and giving him a shot as an actual forward, but it's time for Gabby to go. I'll be very disappointed if he gets a new contract on the basis that he's a local lad - even moreso if he's given the armband should Vlaar leave

Bounty Hunter · 15-08-2014 7:57pm

COYVB wrote: »

Given that we've got a couple of RBs and no RWs would you not have that as the only real priority at the minute? Gabby and Weimann have absolutely no place on the wings. I'd be fine with keeping Weimann and giving him a shot as an actual forward, but it's time for Gabby to go. I'll be very disappointed if he gets a new contract on the basis that he's a local lad - even moreso if he's given the armband should Vlaar leave

Well if we are only to get one I do think it will be the RW hence my mentioning Moses being linked and that I wouldnt be surprised if someone like him was the last player to be brought in but I honestly dont trust the RBs we do have and thus would also like to see one of those purchased. Would expect the RW first though

Frankie Lee · 15-08-2014 8:07pm

If Vlaar leaves a centre back better than Senderos is essential. Virgil Van Dijk might be the obvious one but he would cost roughly 7 or 8 million so it would require playing hardball with Southampton fee wise.

If a loan signing is made then someone like Gnabry would be preferable over Moses. Tottenham will surely have to offload someone from their midfield. Holtby probably wouldn't fit in however. If Liverpool were willing to loan Jordan Ibe he might be worth a punt too.

Patser · 15-08-2014 8:14pm

COYVB wrote: »

With talk of one more player, what does everyone think we need? IMO a proper right winger would bring that last bit of balance to the team (with Zog/Grealish out left). There's nothing else that strikes me as an immediate necessity, but at the same time there's not a player there who couldn't be replaced aside from Guzan

Still wouldn't say no to an established no 10. After all the fuss about Hoolahan, and with Grealish and Gardner still unproven, I'd like someone there that can intelligently break down defences. Lambert's interest in Ki suggests he's after one too

Or maybe another, better left winger than Gabby.

Bounty Hunter · 15-08-2014 8:23pm

Frankie Lee wrote: »

If Vlaar leaves a centre back better than Senderos is essential. Virgil Van Dijk might be the obvious one but he would cost roughly 7 or 8 million so it would require playing hardball with Southampton fee wise.

If a loan signing is made then someone like Gnabry would be preferable over Moses. Tottenham will surely have to offload someone from their midfield. Holtby probably wouldn't fit in however. If Liverpool were willing to loan Jordan Ibe he might be worth a punt too.

Im going to assume Vlaar will stay as Club captain and thus at Villa unless Southampton offer us stupid money or a bigger club come sniffing about.

I rate Gnarby very highly but why I might lean towards Moses especially over say a loan for Ibe is that his loan I could see becoming permanent while with the others we would just be developing other teams young talent. Moses wont become a starter at Chelsea

Frankie Lee · 15-08-2014 8:36pm

Bounty Hunter wrote: »

Im going to assume Vlaar will stay as Club captain and thus at Villa unless Southampton offer us stupid money or a bigger club come sniffing about.

I rate Gnarby very highly but why I might lean towards Moses especially over say a loan for Ibe is that his loan I could see becoming permanent while with the others we would just be developing other teams young talent. Moses wont become a starter at Chelsea

My thinking is that the younger players are hungrier with something to prove. Moses has gone as far as he can in the game with his move to Chelsea and my inner racist is slightly sceptical of his age.

At 17/18

artanevilla · 16-08-2014 12:37pm

Lineup:

Guzan

Bacuna
Vlaar
Senderos
Cissikko

KEA
Delph
Westwood

Agbonlahor
Bent
Cole

Patser · 16-08-2014 1:06pm

Confirmed or guess?

Interesting Bacuna wins out over Hutton, Lowton and Richardson.

Also Cole ahead of Weimann.

Any idea if subs bench?

LeBash · 16-08-2014 1:20pm

Moses just signed for Stoke on a season long loan. We wont be getting him

Patser · 16-08-2014 1:27pm

And Ki just scored against Utd. His wage claims will go up.

COYVB · 16-08-2014 1:51pm

Patser wrote: »

And Ki just scored against Utd. His wage claims will go up.

he wanted 65k PLUS 10k win bonus from us as it was... i can only imagine how bad itd be now lol

artanevilla · 16-08-2014 2:02pm

Patser wrote: »

Confirmed or guess?

Interesting Bacuna wins out over Hutton, Lowton and Richardson.

Also Cole ahead of Weimann.

Any idea if subs bench?

Just got it off livescore, they didn't have the subs.

JPA · 16-08-2014 2:04pm

Actual team

Guzan, Hutton, Vlaar [c], Senderos, Cissokho, Westwood, Delph, Richardson, N’Zogbia, Weimann, Agbonlahor

subs: Given, Baker, Clark, Bacuna, El Ahmadi, Bent, Grealish.

442 or 433 with Richardson in the middle?

Frankie Lee · 16-08-2014 2:16pm

JPA wrote: »

Actual team

Guzan, Hutton, Vlaar [c], Senderos, Cissokho, Westwood, Delph, Richardson, N’Zogbia, Weimann, Agbonlahor

subs: Given, Baker, Clark, Bacuna, El Ahmadi, Bent, Grealish.

442 or 433 with Richardson in the middle?

4-3-3 or 4-3-1-2 with N'zogbia either on the right or in the hole.
Okore must be injured

artanevilla · 16-08-2014 2:42pm

Ya livescore was wrong. Looks like a 4-4-2 to me. Okore picked up an injury last week did he not? It's not serious anyway.

COYVB · 16-08-2014 2:44pm

Guzan

Hutton--Vlaar--Senderos-Cissokho

Westwood-Richardson

Delph

Nzogbia

Agbonlahor

Weimann

Something like that I'd say?

Frankie Lee · 16-08-2014 2:51pm

I'd expect a dour 0-0 until Grealish is unleashed from the bench in the last 10 minutes to win it 1-0

matrim · 16-08-2014 2:58pm

I'd go

Guzan

Hutton--Vlaar--Senderos-Cissokho

Westwood

Richardson

Delph

Nzogbia----
Agbonlahor----Weimann

artanevilla · 16-08-2014 3:25pm

Gabby's just missed an open goal....

COYVB · 16-08-2014 3:25pm

He really needs to be moved on

Frankie Lee · 16-08-2014 3:27pm

He'll have to accept a massive pay cut if his contract is to be renewed. When Benteke is fit and Robinson and Grealish ready to step up his place in the first team will have to be gone.

JPA · 16-08-2014 3:30pm

What is the formation?

COYVB · 16-08-2014 3:30pm

Frankie Lee wrote: »

He'll have to accept a massive pay cut if his contract is to be renewed.

Absolutely no way he should be offered a new deal

artanevilla · 16-08-2014 3:33pm

I'd call it a 4-2-3-1. Gabby the spearhead, N'Zogbia, Weimann and Richardson fluting about behind him.

COYVB · 16-08-2014 3:34pm

Weimann needs to be up top, not Gabby

artanevilla · 16-08-2014 3:35pm

COYVB wrote: »

Weimann needs to be up top, not Gabby

He's playing everywhere atm, excellent work rate.

JPA · 16-08-2014 3:47pm

Villa enjoying a good spell.

artanevilla · 16-08-2014 3:48pm

Half time, Villa on top I'd say.

COYVB · 16-08-2014 3:48pm

Cissokho and Hutton have been great

LeBash · 16-08-2014 3:51pm

COYVB wrote: »

Cissokho and Hutton have been great

Yeah both doing well but why is Westwood still on set pieces?

Frankie Lee · 16-08-2014 3:51pm

I'm optimistic about the defence this season especially with Sanchez to come in. Getting Benteke back fully fit early is essential, very hard to see where the goals will come from without him.

JPA · 16-08-2014 3:59pm

I'd imagine Bent would have got on the end of one those chances.

Frankie Lee · 16-08-2014 4:06pm

JPA wrote: »

I'd imagine Bent would have got on the end of one those chances.

I'd imagine he'd have been out of breath somewhere. Thankfully his contract is up next season too.

COYVB · 16-08-2014 4:08pm

Get in Andi! 1-0

LeBash · 16-08-2014 4:09pm

Well done to Andy

Frankie Lee · 16-08-2014 4:09pm

Nice one, defence to be tested now.

COYVB · 16-08-2014 4:28pm

Jack on for Charlie

JPA · 16-08-2014 4:29pm

Grealish coming on for Nzog.

Frankie Lee · 16-08-2014 4:30pm

Nice one, hopefully he shines.

Frankie Lee · 16-08-2014 4:40pm

Could do with Bacuna on now too.

COYVB · 16-08-2014 4:40pm

Bacuna on for Andi

COYVB · 16-08-2014 4:46pm

That's a shocker from Leandro

COYVB · 16-08-2014 4:53pm

Full time, 3 points, clean sheet, good performance

Wooo!

Frankie Lee · 16-08-2014 4:55pm

I know last season started well too but holding out comfortably enough like that does inspire confidence.

JPA · 16-08-2014 4:55pm

Wow, a win. Villa looked, ahem, solid.
Haven't seen that for a while.

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