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  1. adam2231
    adam2231 July 3, 2013 at 11:40 am . Reply

    I think that Lambert should slow down with his purchase’s. Aston Villa need to sell a few players before we buy more. The wage bill is increasing and I honestly fear that we may be unable to sell all our outcasts.

    1. Justin Durrant
      Justin Durrant July 3, 2013 at 11:54 am . Reply

      I think that if we don’t sell they will be released so they cannot drain the club anymore.Darren Bent is an exception as he was never a drain on club resources but is not seen as the future.As I said Bent,Ireland,Bannan,Given and Hutton all have been told to find new clubs…UTV

      1. adam2231
        adam2231 July 3, 2013 at 12:19 pm . Reply

        I know they’ve been told to find a new club, but I can’t help but feel that they won’t.

        Time will tell, it’s very early on and it’s wrong of me to assume that right now

        1. Justin Durrant
          Justin Durrant July 3, 2013 at 12:22 pm . Reply

          I do agree with you mate be hard for them to find good clubs as they arnt all that are they..

          1. adam2231
            adam2231 July 3, 2013 at 12:24 pm . Reply

            I think that Ireland may reunite with Hughes, Bent will probably find a new club. Perhaps Mallorca will buy Hutton.

            I think it’s convincing Bannan, Delfouneso that they aren’t Premier League level (just yet) and may need to play for a Championship side to raise their stock a bit

  2. markdrapernumber8
    markdrapernumber8 July 3, 2013 at 11:48 am . Reply

    Henri Saivet is 22 years. Looks very tidy.

    1. Justin Durrant
      Justin Durrant July 3, 2013 at 11:55 am . Reply

      I think most signings all players we are linked with are all of that Ilk our scouting Network has improved.

    2. BillyWalkerShirt
      BillyWalkerShirt July 3, 2013 at 12:47 pm . Reply

      Just had a look at him on YouTube do you think he’s the ability to play in the EPL? Fast but his first touch looks a bit heavy (imo) but if PL thinks he’s good enough then that’ll do for me.

  3. AVFCJAY
    AVFCJAY July 3, 2013 at 11:54 am . Reply

    Newto the site but I have been readingfor well over a year. As far as the comment says about slowing down, we have lost Dunne who was on 40-50k a week and brought in new players who, combined, will be on less than that. Expect to see Bent, Given and Ireland gone in the next two weeks and that’s over 100k a week in wages leaving room for a decent signing on around 30k to show we mean business I reckon!

    1. Justin Durrant
      Justin Durrant July 3, 2013 at 11:57 am . Reply

      Yes mate couldn’t agree more its all part of out with the old in with the new.Loving this clearout its refreshing after the last few years really looking up…UTV

      1. AVFCJAY
        AVFCJAY July 3, 2013 at 12:31 pm . Reply

        Good to see us linked to that Japanese guy, he seems much better than Belhanda is anyway. I don’t watch much Bundesliga but when I’ve seen him play he does look the real deal, let’s hope we try again with an improved offer and they give in. They all seem to be players capable or have played “in the hole” so they’d be behind Benteke with Gabby and Weimann out wide I think. 4-2-3-1 is how I’d expect us to line up. Though, Lambert is unpredictable and may play something totally different!

        1. Justin Durrant
          Justin Durrant July 3, 2013 at 12:42 pm . Reply

          Can’t approve this source as it is new to me but I’ve just read we have had an improved offer accepted as I said Rumour at the minute…UTV

          1. MarkDraperNumber8
            MarkDraperNumber8 July 3, 2013 at 12:50 pm . Reply

            Nice on JD,keep us updated mate! UTV

          2. davidg
            davidg July 3, 2013 at 1:18 pm . Reply

            Sorry if I’m a bit slow but who does this refer to?

          3. Justin Durrant
            Justin Durrant July 3, 2013 at 1:39 pm . Reply

            Its about Kiyotake Hiroshi David mate one of our transfer targets from Nuremberg we’ve had one bid rejected so far but are rumoured to have put in another UTV pal

  4. Hiphop
    Hiphop July 3, 2013 at 12:54 pm . Reply

    Liking the gabby thing at the top, it’s genius 🙂 thanks to everyone who worked on this site, it’s fantastic

  5. BillyWalkerShirt
    BillyWalkerShirt July 3, 2013 at 1:44 pm . Reply

    This here Kiyotake Hiroshi looks very useful dead ball delivery is absolutely top drawer.

    1. Justin Durrant
      Justin Durrant July 3, 2013 at 1:52 pm . Reply

      It looks like any players/players we are linked with are all technically gifted with some sort of special quality #VillaOnTheUp

  6. langfordvilla
    langfordvilla July 3, 2013 at 1:48 pm . Reply

    Hi everyone. Just to say that I love the new look on the site. Thanks to everyone who made it possible. I am, however, not receiving email notifications of new posts. How do I rectify this?
    P and P

    1. Bill Pearson
      Bill Pearson July 3, 2013 at 3:22 pm . Reply

      Langfordvilla me also, wonder if we have to re-register at the bottom of page.?

      1. langfordvilla
        langfordvilla July 3, 2013 at 3:44 pm . Reply

        Cheers Bill… Your right (as always) 🙂
        P and P

        1. Guest
          Guest July 3, 2013 at 3:48 pm . Reply

          Hi boys, yeah if you re-add your email at the bottom of the page it should push the notifications through.

          1. Bill Pearson
            Bill Pearson July 3, 2013 at 5:45 pm . Reply

            Just a thought Guest wondering if its possible that when a blog comes up and I know this would please BWS, that the claret band follows the blue band at each blog? Could it be done?

      2. OohAhPaulMcGrath
        OohAhPaulMcGrath July 3, 2013 at 3:49 pm . Reply

        Langford and bill if you go to comments section where you put in user name there is a tick box that allows you to receive notifications. If not just re register in that box and box will be there. A y probs let me know cheers

        1. langfordvilla
          langfordvilla July 3, 2013 at 4:22 pm . Reply

          Cheers oohah. Sussed it out now mate. Didnt realise we had to ‘re-register’ for email notifications!
          P and P

          1. langfordvilla
            langfordvilla July 3, 2013 at 4:25 pm . Reply

            One quick question about this new ‘excellent’ site….. Have all the older post disappeared or can we access them by doing something different?
            P and P

          2. Guest
            Guest July 3, 2013 at 4:28 pm . Reply

            Which older posts, the ones on the old site or the ones on this one?

          3. langfordvilla
            langfordvilla July 3, 2013 at 5:09 pm . Reply

            Sorry Mr Guest… I thought the ‘old posts’ from the old site were being moved across. Apologies if thats not the case!
            P and P

          4. OohAhPaulMcGrath
            OohAhPaulMcGrath July 3, 2013 at 11:43 pm . Reply

            I didn’t either mate had to work it out as well lol

  7. Lionheart
    Lionheart July 3, 2013 at 1:49 pm . Reply

    The site looks the business.. fairplay to Guest for putting the wok in..

    I haven’t seen Kiyotake play at all but heard he is highly rated..

    Would love a play maker at Villa.. with two solid midfielders behind him..

    1. Justin Durrant
      Justin Durrant July 3, 2013 at 1:53 pm . Reply

      Think that’s the plan play football well properly…UTV

      1. davidg
        davidg July 3, 2013 at 2:03 pm . Reply

        Cheers JD. Like Lionheart I’ve never seen Kiyotake but the buzz is that he’s VERY good.
        Wouldn’t hurt the marketing either I would think if we got him!
        Don’t know what’s happened to the scouting setup at Villa Pk but it looks like those involved are on something!

        1. davidg
          davidg July 3, 2013 at 2:13 pm . Reply

          Mmmm… the word on sky and elsewhere is that Nurnburg have warned us off with a “no intention to sell” statement.

          1. AVFCJAY
            AVFCJAY July 3, 2013 at 2:22 pm . Reply

            Typical tactic to increase the bid. I reckon £7-9mil for this guy and they’d accept. Look at us with Benteke. Firstly it’s no price and then it’s £25m. It’s a shame we didn’t go for that Aspas a year ago before the pool went for him. He looks the real deal.

          2. markdrapernumber8
            markdrapernumber8 July 3, 2013 at 2:24 pm . Reply

            If you get a minute davidg mate have a llok on youtube, looks top quality he does.

            Intentional “wok” pun Lionheart? haha like it

          3. davidg
            davidg July 3, 2013 at 2:34 pm . Reply

            Thanks will do

          4. Justin Durrant
            Justin Durrant July 3, 2013 at 2:48 pm . Reply

            I’ve heard that aswell Dave but think we might try again the same happened with Benteke UTV

  8. davidg
    davidg July 3, 2013 at 4:21 pm . Reply

    On the subject of Benteke, JD; if you want to see how tired and desperate the red-tops can get for a story this time of year, have a look at today’s “will Benteke move to Tottenham” “latest” in Mirror Football. It’s startling, sensational, up to the minute stuff. Apparently AVB wants to strengthen his front line, is after Benteke, and wants to do us the singular favour of trading Defoe in the deal… Crikey, the Mirror breaks a new recycled rumour every day.

    1. Justin Durrant
      Justin Durrant July 3, 2013 at 4:28 pm . Reply

      I’m not sure on the Benteke saga…Im hoping no news good news Benteke resigns and becomes a Hero in one season….On the flip side no news could be that he is being sold and that’s why we haven’t heard anything….He is on holiday still I think……

      1. BillyWalkerShirt
        BillyWalkerShirt July 3, 2013 at 4:45 pm . Reply

        But haven’t they just retuned for pre-season training? Perhaps there’s nothing in it but then again his absence could speak volumes (and I hope it’s the former).

        1. Justin Durrant
          Justin Durrant July 3, 2013 at 5:15 pm . Reply

          Weimann not back yet in training

          1. Justin Durrant
            Justin Durrant July 3, 2013 at 5:17 pm . Reply

            Hes back in training on Saturday

          2. langfordvilla
            langfordvilla July 3, 2013 at 5:36 pm . Reply

            Those who were on international duty were given an extra 5 days off from what I have heard!
            P and P

      2. davidg
        davidg July 3, 2013 at 5:05 pm . Reply

        Breaking news from The Stun, mate;

        BALE TO VILLA SENSATION

        The Stun understands that Aston Villa are closing in on their number one transfer target, Gareth Bale of Tottenham Hotspur.
        Although he has made it clear that he will not allow Belgian superstar Christian Benteke to leave Villa Park under any circumstances, Villa boss Paul Lambert is keen to add to his striking options, and sees the promising Bale as the ideal choice to fit the bill. In spite of the fact that Tottenham have offered to triple Bale’s wages to 500k a week and extend his contract to 2030, the player has so far refused to put pen to paper on the new deal, fuelling speculation that his head has been turned by the allure of the Second City’s bright lights, and the prospect of joining Paul Lambert’s claret and blue revolution at Villa Park.
        Villa’s initial offer of £10 million plus Barry Bannan as a “sweetner” was not acceptable, but Lambert feels very confident that an increased offer of £15 million plus star playmaker Stephen Ireland will prove too much for Tottenham supremo Daniel Levy to resist. In spite of angry denials by Spurs’ boss Villa-Boas, sources close to the player suggest that Bale will announce that he is quitting the perennial north London underachievers on return from his holiday in Anglesea, and will join a proper football club by the end of next week.

        1. Justin Durrant
          Justin Durrant July 3, 2013 at 5:14 pm . Reply

          I get your point mate lol

          1. langfordvilla
            langfordvilla July 3, 2013 at 5:24 pm . Reply

            Lol… I hear Bale is trying to get a flat in the upmarket area of Brum which offers majestic views of Saltley Gasworks and is close to the world renowned Alum Rock shopping complex. 🙂
            P and P

          2. davidg
            davidg July 3, 2013 at 6:34 pm . Reply

            Sorry JD; that was a go at those tossers at The Mirror, not you mate.

        2. BillyWalkerShirt
          BillyWalkerShirt July 3, 2013 at 5:39 pm . Reply

          Quality davidg and about as accurate and truthful as them London Rags.

          And Lanford you’ll find never see finer site than the sun slowly sinking over the gasworks, no not havin it – you leave our gas works out of it.

          1. langfordvilla
            langfordvilla July 3, 2013 at 5:45 pm . Reply

            God… How I miss Alum Rock and the Gasworks…. And the excellent transport links to Washwood Heath, Duddeston Manor and Bordesley Green…. The Inner Circle 8… No finer bus service on the planet! 🙂
            P and P

          2. davidg
            davidg July 3, 2013 at 6:12 pm . Reply

            Know how you feel mate! I was born within spitting distance of The Rock pub, My grandad and dad’s local. My gran ran a corner shop in College Road for years; used to get the old inner circle 8 to take me there and back when we went for our Sunday roast to my gran’s. My gran and grandad are buried in Aston cemetery, cause my grandad wanted to be near Villa park and my gran.

            (wipes away tear)

          3. langfordvilla
            langfordvilla July 3, 2013 at 6:26 pm . Reply

            Really mate… I went to the Rosary Rc school… Happy days 😕
            P and P

  9. langfordvilla
    langfordvilla July 3, 2013 at 5:34 pm . Reply

    Anyone seen Giddy today. I hope he is managing to get on this new ‘excellent’ site ok!
    P and P

    1. Justin Durrant
      Justin Durrant July 3, 2013 at 5:58 pm . Reply

      I’ve updated the post Kiyotake Hiroshi

  10. Bill Pearson
    Bill Pearson July 3, 2013 at 6:29 pm . Reply

    So was I davidg and Langford, Nechells was my birth place, then to Duddeston when married, and yes leave them gas works alone ,they are in claret and blue colours, or was, Alum rock well say no more its Bangladesh now I go through there in my army land rover but had to go around because they throwing stones at it. 🙂 🙂

    1. langfordvilla
      langfordvilla July 3, 2013 at 6:43 pm . Reply

      Bill… Small world mate. My first school was St Vincents in Vauxhall Grove. Happy days 🙂
      P and P

      1. Bill Pearson
        Bill Pearson July 3, 2013 at 7:12 pm . Reply

        Ever used the EBCC Revesby Walk. ? Langford.

        1. langfordvilla
          langfordvilla July 3, 2013 at 7:28 pm . Reply

          No mate.. Left Brum when i was 19. Only go back now to see family… And to go to the Villa of course!
          P and P

  11. Terry Jones
    Terry Jones July 3, 2013 at 6:58 pm . Reply

    wondered why i was not getting any E-Mail notifications was going to complain but have found out why.

    1. langfordvilla
      langfordvilla July 3, 2013 at 7:11 pm . Reply

      TJ…. I made the same mistake mate!
      P and P

  12. Bill Pearson
    Bill Pearson July 3, 2013 at 7:10 pm . Reply

    If your a good fisherman you could suss anything out Terry, like me mate.

  13. Bill Pearson
    Bill Pearson July 3, 2013 at 7:13 pm . Reply

    Where’s Giddy Lads.

  14. MarkDraperNumber8
    MarkDraperNumber8 July 3, 2013 at 7:18 pm . Reply

    Lol davidg, made me chuckle with the bale post. Are we throwing Bannan in as a “sweetner” do you know?

    1. davidg
      davidg July 3, 2013 at 7:34 pm . Reply

      Think that was in the original offer Lambert made, but Bannan wasn’t at all keen on moving to London apparently, and wouldn’t agree to it. According to The Stun, we’ve now offered Ireland, who’s quite happy to move to London, as he doesn’t know what planet he’s on anyway. It’s looking good for the deal; the only potential hitch is that Ireland wants to put the deal on hold until he finishes his holiday in Brum about this time next year.

      1. MarkDraperNumber8
        MarkDraperNumber8 July 3, 2013 at 8:02 pm . Reply

        lol mate, Ireland definitely looks like he’s from another planet ha!

  15. Justin Durrant
    Justin Durrant July 3, 2013 at 7:31 pm . Reply

    It’s all gone a bit quiet at the minute a few rumours floating about Kiyotake Hiroshi is he isn’t he rumours floating we’ve made a 2nd bid that’s released a buy out trigger…Also few people saying we have had a bid made for Bent don’t know who yet…UTV

  16. Benno
    Benno July 3, 2013 at 7:33 pm . Reply

    Just watched some video of the Japanese lad..damn he has got some skills! 2 footed and is excellent from dead balls…we dont really have a free kick or corner specialist…so he would be great!!

    1. davidg
      davidg July 3, 2013 at 7:35 pm . Reply

      he does look a bit useful, I must say.

    2. Justin Durrant
      Justin Durrant July 3, 2013 at 7:37 pm . Reply

      I know he looks a good buy I think its 50-50 at the minute alot of rumours about so not sure what to believe about him…..

      1. Justin Durrant
        Justin Durrant July 3, 2013 at 7:37 pm . Reply

        Some people saying its just talk

      2. davidg
        davidg July 3, 2013 at 7:39 pm . Reply

        He looks as though he could be a key piece in the jigsaw puzzle. keep on top of it, JD!

        1. Justin Durrant
          Justin Durrant July 3, 2013 at 7:40 pm . Reply

          I am mate watching like a hawk

  17. davidg
    davidg July 3, 2013 at 7:48 pm . Reply

    I just had a look at the talkshite site, and they’ve got the Premier League table up as of 3rd July. Amazing job on their part.
    We’ve made a great start, guys; the Arse are top with no points, but we’re second on goal difference with no points, and amazingly, new boys Cardiff are tucked in third place on goal difference, with no points.
    Lambert’s doing a great job. Finish as we’ve started, and it’s Champions League, here we come.

  18. Benno
    Benno July 3, 2013 at 8:59 pm . Reply

    Yeah, this rumour seems to be doing the rounds…lets hope its true!!

  19. davidg
    davidg July 3, 2013 at 9:28 pm . Reply

    For Pete’s sake. According to a site I won’t name, Chelsea are now “willing to meet Aston Villa’s £25 mill price tag for Christian Benteke”.
    This “price tag” seems to have become a bloody tablet of stone in the media, and we are willing to sell!

    1. davidg
      davidg July 3, 2013 at 9:31 pm . Reply

      I cannot bear to think what my feelings will be if I see Benteke running out next season in a Chelsea shirt. Christ on a bike, seeing him in a Spurs shirt would make me spew, but CHELSEA…

    2. OohAhPaulMcGrath
      OohAhPaulMcGrath July 3, 2013 at 11:38 pm . Reply

      Think we all knew he’d be off just a question as to whom and how much

  20. Adam
    Adam July 3, 2013 at 10:24 pm . Reply

    I’d rather he went to Chelsea, at least their a club way way above our level and would show his ambition is about getting to the top. Spurs aren’t even in champions league and would mean he only went there for money. I really pray he stays though tbh and who came up with that figure!? we can get a lot more than £25 mil

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