Shaun Maloney is linked with a move back to Aston Villa, the 30-year old may not be in Lambert’s age bracket, but he is a player with quality and hunger. Maloney spent 2 years at Villa Park and was sold back to Celtic. However, it’s unknown whether or not the midfielder is interested in completing his unfinished business at Villa Park. Maloney is currently with Championside Wigan and would accept a return to the Premier League. With Benteke wanting to leave Aston Villa, Maloney would add to Aston Villa’s attacking threat and Lambert would be able to snap up the Scotsman on the cheap.
I think that Maloney could be a quality signing for Aston Villa, yes he is 30-years old but could still make an impact for the next two seasons. If Lambert did sign Maloney he would add more of a threat on set pieces. He could also be signed for a very low fee. Maloney can play behind the forward and would become our main creative midfielder, I think he could do a job there and aid the development of Carruthers. But that’s just my opinion, he is definitely a cheap option if Villa refuse to spend big.
Ireland has been linked with a move to Middlesbrough, Tony Mowbray has been keeping quiet about a move for the out of favour midfielder. Some reports claim that Middlesbrough have already launched an inquiry about Ireland, however Mowbray admit’s that Ireland’s wage is a stumbling block.
“I don’t think there’s anything to be said on that,”
“I think you’ve got to put it in context. Stephen Ireland was at Manchester City not too long ago and he’s with a Premier League club on a Premier League salary.
“I don’t think he’s gone on Villa’s pre-season trip.
“I think with deals – whether it’s Stephen Ireland or any Premier League player – clubs go through pre-season, assess their squads and then make decisions about footballers pretty late on.” – Mowbray
I’m unsure if this is for a loan deal or a permanent deal. Hopefully we can sell Ireland because Lambert is stuck in-terms of transfers. Until Lambert sells the deadwood, there will be no further additions to squad. On a different note, I do want Ireland to leave because he deserves playing time and I hope he’d be willing to take a wage cut for regular football.
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195 responses to “Monday Transfer Speculation”
By all accounts Benteke enjoyed his season with villa, his team mates and had a great relationship with Paul Lambert. Tomorrow will be interesting if he does turn up for training as it will be the first time since the end of the season (he enjoyed) that he will be back amongst all his team mates and manager. For the last 2 months his agent has been turning his head. Tomorrow MAY be the start of him having it turned back again. His agent WILL NOT want him at Villa Park tomorrow that is for sure.
Yep would love to be a fly on the wall at bmh. Iv a feeling hrs will make an offer by today or certainly by weekend but what do I know
ironically SPURS first look at Benteke was at Spurs away when he missed a header. Thet evening a lot of fans were on this site screaming for Bent to be back in the team. Short memories
Being a bit thick here. Can any body tell me how to reply to somebody I keep ending up at the bottom of the page.
There Shoukd be a little black mark next to each comment if you click that it should solve it.
It’s actually a black circle with a white hand in it to the right of each comment
thanks for responding. I’m not computer literate but definately no black mark.
No probs to the right of each comment you Shoukd see a dark/black circle with a white hand symbol. If you click on that u can reply.
oohah just clicked hand and this is wher i ended up.
What comment did u click on. Whatever comment you click on a box will open just below that particular comment and will show just below that comment.hope that makes sense?
oohhah. I’ll try again just clicked on the hand next to your 6.35 comment. Lets see where this end up. Others have been at the bottom.
Ok mate but remember that comment of mine is at the bottom so u will be at the bottom just below my one. If you click on someone’s comment higher up then you will be higher up to. Hope that makes sense
Oohah this is replying to your 3.32 comment. 6.35 was half way up. Comment box does open up in the right place. When I post comment it has been going to the bottom.
Could it have anything to do with the fact that i keep having to retypr my email and name. Before the changes i didn’t.
I don’t think you should have to keep re typing once uv entered details you should stay logged in. Are you saying you have to login every time you put in comment?
I don’t think you should have to keep re typing once uv entered details you should stay logged in. Are you saying you have to login every time you put in comment?
yes. I have to fill in my details each time i comment.
Not sure why tbh. Il ask guest assuming he’s still talking to me 🙂
Iv sent an email to guest il let u know if he gets back to me. Cheers
many thanks
Hi Steve just a suggestion have you got you cookies switched off by any chance that might be why your struggling with site. Just a thought but worth a try. Cheers