Written by Damian Friday, 07 August 2009 17:06
There are reports, not sure how true they are, but they are suggesting we've agreed a fee with Newcastle for defender Habib Beye of £3mn and well, it's not much money for a defender with Premier League experience.
He is 31 years old and a right back, so this you would think is cover for Luke Young, but then you've got to be a little annoyed that Eric Lichaj isn't going to get his chance, but I suppose Martin O'Neill knows best.
You also have to factor in that this is just on the radio and a few websites, so there might not be any truth in it whatsoever. We will update here through the night with any links or news we get on the story.
Done Deal
Okay, it is confirmed by the club. Welcome I suppose, now what about our man Eric Lichaj?
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Steve Badger
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... At least if we have got him it's another recognised RB, which is what we've all been asking for. |
Ayersy
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... Habib Beye is a very capable centre back, not just a RB, cover for both positions me thinks. Good signing! |
Martin Clabon
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... Are we happy though with the ethics of this. We all patted ourselves on the back when Leeds wanted to do business with us becuase we played with a straight bat. Now we have waited until a player is on his way too another club and jumped in and taken him. We can't have it both ways, we would be pissed off if another team did this to us |
clarkamus
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... christ thought this one was not on the cards hopefully will prove decent back up for l.young and to be fair we need it i just hope he is up to the mark not quite sure how good he really is but if MON sees him as a good player who am i to complain utv |
Macstar
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... SidCowans you dont deserve to have that name...how can you possibly know that we waited until the last minute to make our move?? |
Lukas
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... Really wished Beye was just paper talk because I see no ambition in that signing. Downing & Delph were welcome to me, but this fella is just gonna be a bench warmer surely so decent cover as right back I guess seen as we needed it last season. Just hope it's not another De La Cruz like signing. TBH all defenders we are apparently for aint first team material in my eyes, Warnock - Bouma all day. Distin - Cuellar by far. Campbell - Davies only by fitness. So this must just be the back up needed in them Carling cup games presumably. Really do need a Sneijder type of player to give us that Winners edge. Tuncay to follow suite because I can't knock the lad for what I have seen of him, But seriously need a few big names to rise hopes of which MON can achieve!! |
Steve
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... Good signing, if Young gets injured, Lichaj isnt quite ready, he got turned a lot in the peace cup and gave away a lot of fouls as a result. Beye was apparently one of newcastles best players so its a good signing! |
Jim
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... Leeds did business with us because we didn't mess them around, didn't try and unsettle their player, didn't talk about him in the press, didn't poach some of their younger players. We spoke to Leeds, put in an acceptible bid and did the deal. Beye had 2 options on the table and chose the one he wanted. Can't see the problem?????? |
Steve
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... Cant understand why villa fans moan as soon as we buy a decent squad player, you all hammered MoN for not building a squad and now he is doing, you lot still complain. Give the guy a break! |
Leroy
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... Macstar - It was well documented yesterday that Beye had gone in for a medical at Hull. Fair play to SidCowans, he makes a good point. I just wish we could sign just one player from a club higher in the league (well any league really) than us. Just waiting for one signing that shows some ambition. Having said that he may turn out to be ok......but i like many people, feel like we need better than ok.... |
Lukas
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... Also don't think we should worry too much about it not been everywhere with this news, because the Bassong transfer to Spurs was not confirmed for ages either, maybe it's how Newcastle want to deal with it, and soften the blow to there fans about there ever decreasing team lol |
toastman
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... This is a good signing the problem is people want big pre-madona names that sound really fancy but end up being rubbish or don't like sitting on the bench. We need experience at the back and at 31 he will give us that. This gives Lichaj time to develope and L young has not played a pre-season game yet and we kick off next week. We need a few older heads at the back to help settle Davis. |
Trezzy
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... so are we all suggesting that luke young is the best right bk we can get? maybe this is the cheapest player available and hes saving big money for else where? |
Macstar
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... Leroy it was never reported that he was going for a medical...newcastle and hull had agreed a fee nothing else....for all we know, we could of agreed a fee 1st and hull tried 2 steal a march on us!!...no1 knows, so dont give me tht shit |
VillaNick
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... Could be a good challenge for RB with Lichaj also challenging Luke Young. Since Delaney started getting injuries we have been weak in that area. |
clarkamus
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... we dont do our business in the media so there is a good chance that we had a bid accepted at the same time as hull i see no wrong doing here were just quiet |
mr_bubbles
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... paul merson has joined aston villa on a three year contract!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! aww i'm a few years too late |
Martin Clabon
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... Macstar, it is a given that I am not worthy of the name of the great man. I know (or am fairly sure) because it has been all over the internet since yesterday that Hull and Newcatle had agreed a fee for the player and he was on his way to discuss personal terms. I'm not saying it is the biggest crime in the World as it is a tough business and the likes of Spurs and pool are much much worse but if we are going to congratulate ourselves for doing things the right way don't we have to acknowledge if sometimes we don't? Any way, while he is in a claret and blue shirt I will be behind him |
Paul Bennett
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... Cant say im chuffed to be honest. I need to be won over by this one, but still, its a squad bod. Theres nothing on the official site though. UTV |
Shauny B
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... This guys no mug. He's had plenty of top flight experience mainly with Strasbourg and Marseille which has included Champions League and UEFA Cup football. Habib Beye Honours 2001 French Cup Winner (Strasbourg) 2004 UEFA Cup Runner-up (Marseille) 2006 French Cup Runner-up (Marseille) 2007 French Cup Runner-up (Marseille) |
IrishVillan
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... Former Marseille captain? Another right-back, a department in which we are short? What's the bloody problem then??! Now bring on Sneijder!! |
Lukas
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... True Macstar, I've come round to the idea now. Maybe we act too hastily. Lets see what it's all about tommorow, O'neill did give a clue earlier suggesting he needs experiance did'nt he?! Here it is I guess. |
chubbachope
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... wiki also said last year that dean ashton joined villa and won the champions league with us |
Leroy
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... http://www.clubcall.com/aston-...28990.html Heres one of about 35 stories of how we muscled our way in on Beye. Thats how it goes, but i agree with SidCowens, the great SidCowens, in saying that we shouldnt go around lauding ourselves for doing business in a gentleman's way when we simply used the bigger club gig. Anyway, Welcome to Villa Beye. We are behind you all the way! |
Rob The Villain
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... Decent signing, little bit old for my liking as he'll be off in a couple of years but overall pretty solid from what I've seen. Rather have him in and cover CB aswell than not have any cover at CB at all. By the way, someone mentioned Mark Delaney, did anyone else know that he's now one of our academy coaches? I didn't know that! |
Martin Clabon
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... MacStar and Jim, perhaps you are right - I did think he was just about signed for Hull so was a bit of a suprise. For the record I am a consistent fan of MON but I am also proud of our reputation and want to make sure we do things the right way |
ken villa
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... Is it only when its on the Official website that it is actually confirmed Damian. It's been quite a while since it broke on sky sports news but still nothing on the villa site. |
Zorro...
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... Accepted that we are desperate for signing but take a reality check - this is absolute shit, or should I say similar to Aaron Hughes who you all say is shit! |
Jim
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... So a selling team has to take the first acceptable offer on the table then? If Hull were that desperate for him they should have said to Newcastle we'll offer you a 250k premium on the agreed fee if you don't allow him to speak to any other teams. Following some peoples reasoning a player should move to the first team that comes in for them. If that was to happen the way MoN moves we'd end up with the dregs. |
Lukas
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... Solano signed a late afternoon before and was only confirmed at 8pm I think it was after supposibly signing him from 5:30, so don't worry too much; Ken Villa |
Lukas
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... Zorro Chill, it's been around in the papers for ages we was going for him so you should have atleast come round to the idea of MONS thinking. |
Steve Badger
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... Sid, I very much doubt we've gone about things in the wrong way. My take would be that we've enquired and asked to be kept informed. The story has come out that Hull put a bid in and newcastle quite rightly informed us. We matched the bid and got permission to talk. We then got on the blower to his agent, agreed terms and with no disrespect to Hull, who would the player choose? We haven't tapped him or mentioned him in the press, so I don't see anything untoward. My big concern is that we've agreed a 3 year contract to a bloke who's nearly 32. Mind you, that's probably what sealed it, as I'd be surprised if Hull would have offered him that long. I doubt his wages are massive in the scheme of things though, so I think it's a decent signing  |
olfart
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... Thank you DAMIAN for pointing me towards the post for our fallen soldier. My apologies for my technological ineptitude. Joe Murphy RIP---well done Damian |
Dutch Lion
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... Sunday, Monday, Habib Beye Tuesday, Wednesday, Habib Beye Thursday, Friday, Habib Beye Saturday, Habib Beye, rocking all week with you! Get ready to sing that one lads! |
Darragh McGeown
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... Have to honest, never heard of this guy until we were linked with him but it's cover in an area that we have been weak. £3m? MON must be keeping the rest of his money for Sniejder  |
Leroy
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... Lol @ Macstar - What like when i read your comments on here?! Im just kidding. I guess there is a bit of hesitation because he is really a squad player and we still need to address the massive losses of Barry and Laursen. But a welcome addition. Badger, would you still have the same view if it was Sneijder that we had signed only for Man City to come in and grab him? Thats the point though. This sort of signing doesnt make Villa any more attractive a place to come....we need to pay these big players market value in the end... |
Steve Badger
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... Zorro, Accepted that we are desperate for signing but take a reality check - this is absolute shit, or should I say similar to Aaron Hughes who you all say is shit! That's harsh mate. Newcastle fans say he's a good player. But you do have a point about Aaron Hughes. I'd like to know what really went on there. |
Lukas
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... Yeeeeeah, I Guess thats a fair point there toastman. I take that back, Albrighton ALL the way |
Holte End Hero
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... what the hell is an 'undisclosed fee'? it always says this on villa signings. |
Steve Badger
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... Leroy, Badger, would you still have the same view if it was Sneijder that we had signed only for Man City to come in and grab him? Thats the point though. This sort of signing doesnt make Villa any more attractive a place to come....we need to pay these big players market value in the end... I'm not sure what you mean? Hull hadn't signed him. They couldn't have, otherwise Hull would be taking him to court or whatever for breaking his contract. It just doesn't happen. Like I sad, we've asked to be kept informed and have just offered him the same or a better deal. That must happen in 95% of deals and imo, is not wrong in any way. Don't get me wrong, it would piss me off and I feel sorry for Hull, but that's the way it goes. An example would be Lescott. I bet we've enquired about him and Citeh have just blown us out the water. Same thing in my eyes. |
AdamL
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... This is a good signing if we dont want competition for places, which unfortunately seems to be O'neills policy. Luke Young is first choice, Beye second choice and back up, as simple as that. When will we start buying players who can compete and fight for places? Surely you should always be after players who are better than what you've got already or at least as good as. Competition is healthy only I honestly dont think O'neill believes this. |
Steve Badger
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... Leroy, I forgot. we need to pay these big players market value in the end... No we don't, because we can't afford to, it's as simple as that, imo. The going rate for a top player is a minimum £100k a week. We just can't risk that money on a player who might not work out and would probably ruin the dressing room. |
Eoin Greene
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... I was happy about both of our first 2 signings, but too be honest this signing leaves me feeling a bit underwhelmed. Sure we need players - i'm one of the people on here most concerned about squad size - but have we got to the stage where ANY signing is a good one? Thats what this one feels like. We stole him from Hull - thats Hull! And after everyone, including myself, was raving about the performances of the youth players at the peace cup - specifically Guzan, Albrighton and Licaj - well we now know that Licaj will NEVER be a senior villa player because he will never get the chance. |
Dema
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... Now I know MO'N is not one to make panic buys ... but think about it, they were relegated, we're a week away from kick off, there was no news about us interested until Hull were about to get him ... I'm a little worried but at the same time have a kind of blind confidence our man Martin knows what he's doing. |
Leroy
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... Ok, so i meant "agreed a fee". But i agree that it is common practice nowadays. My main point is that we still havnt shown a whole lot of intent in the transfer window. If we pulled out a massive transfer, ok, like Sneijder, i believe a few teams would start to pay attention not to mention players with a move on their mind....we just have to get over that first hump.... With Luke Young ruled out against this Austrian outfit i think he might very well step straight in to the side. It would cap a great start to the season to make it through to the group stages. |
fernando nelson
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... Good solid signing me thinks, much needed cover at right back as luke young won't play every game this season. Desperately need a couple of centre backs now plus a player who can put his foot on the ball in the centre of the park. Would be very impressed if we could sign a player of the calibre of scneijder but think he will rather sit on the bench at madrid.. Problem is that us, spurs, everton etc are all after the same players and I can't think who we will now go for?? |
Steve Badger
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... Leroy (again  ) Hull hadn't signed him. They couldn't have, otherwise Hull would be taking him to court or whatever for breaking his contract. It just doesn't happen. To clarify. When you sign a player, you get his registration card which means he can't kick a ball for any other team in the world unless you give permission, as in a loan. |
Dema
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... Ahh, forget everything I just said: Sunday, Monday, Habib Beye! Tuesday, Wednesday, Habib Beye! Thursday, Friday, Habib Beye! Saturday! Habib Beye! Rocking all week with you! |
Leroy
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...Badger I just dont see us being able to hold on to Ash Young and Gabby etc whilst we wait for the Delph´s and Albrighton´s to develop. So what do we do? |
Anthony Laud
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... this is a horrific signing! i dont care that he may have been good for Marseille in the past. last year he was as big a culprit as any at newcastle and looked terrible and so out of his depth! we need to be improving our defence not bringing in players as back up! our defense was dreadful last year and still is now! F@ck oneil is getting near having spent £50m just on the defence! we are a week away from the start of the season and our squad and starting 11 are both still weaker than last year!!! |
louis
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... To be honest i think mon has done alright with this signing, as when you look at there who is there to buy??? do get me wrong he wont set the world alight, but im sure he will put in solid performances which is what we want and need. By all accounts it is another signing, keep the faith. keep them coming MARTY!!! |
parisianrob
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... Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie says first-team trio David James, Sylvain Distin and Niko Kranjcar will not be leaving Fratton Park this summer. |
Leroy
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... Tonebone -To be fair Newcastles midfield was letting teams stroll through the middle...its not always the defenders fault |
Martin Clabon
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... Kachloul was a weird one, should have been good, was actually rubbish. Maybe this guy should be rubbish but will turn out good? Any way, he is cover not 1st team and as he was player of the year at Newcastle (tallest drawf in the circus I know) and did well in France he can't be all bad as a stop gap? We will see |
Andy Oliver
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... Why are people moaning at this signing? Luke Young is not going to be fit for the start of the season and whilst looking a prospect, Eric Lichaj does not look ready for the Prem. In realising this MON pays a few million quid for an experienced player who can also cover at CB. So would some of you prefer MON to spend heavily on a RB and take a big chunk out of our budget when we will soon have Luke Young fit? I certainly know i wouldnt. By doing this MON has bought in much needed cover for a couple of positions whilst leaving funds available for potentially more more expensive signings e.g. sneijder. Makes perfect sense to me |
David Tyler
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... This is a good signing. Yes, it would be great to have Lichaj as Young's understudy but Luke's out for the start of the season. We also want to play 60+ games this season. We need cover to do that without diminishing the squad. I like the guy. Newcastle did better when he was in the team last season than when he wasn't. A bit of flexibility to cover CB as well. Welcome, Habib. |
ChicoHamiltonsPants
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... looks like our new utility!!!!!!! Now i want a new stylish attractive sun lounge. Preferably a dutch one!!!! |
Steve Badger
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... Leroy, I just dont see us being able to hold on to Ash Young and Gabby etc whilst we wait for the Delph´s and Albrighton´s to develop. So what do we do? I disagree mate. It's more about keeping players happy, imo. You can have all your top stars, but you can't keep them all sweet and you start getting backstabbing etc. Whilst I see what you're saying, it's about making progress and we are, imo. I fully expect Delph to start within a couple of months. MON has hinted at it. If we fail to progress, yes we would start to lose our top players, there's not much you can do about it. One thing I have noticed about MON is he looks at every aspect of a player's personality. Contrary to what you might read on here, he researches players very carefully. And he just won't sign egos. This very much works in our favour imo. Plus let's take Young as an example. Yes he could leave for a top 4 club, but would he get a game every week? I like to think that the players we sign are hungry and not so much money motivated. That comes when they're a bit older. |
Josh
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... well it says he can play centre back too, so i'm guessing he's cover for Curtis, Carlos and Luke Young. Lichaj may still get his chance. Can't say i've ever seen this geezer play, but an experienced back-up is always handy. |
Mike Carter
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... Let's be fair on the Lichaj situation, the guy has never played a minute of proper senior football in his life. And let's also not kid ourselves - yes, he had a half decent Peace Cup. But that was a set of friendlies at the end of the day. He didn't wow anyone, he just did a solid job. Who would you want providing cover, him or Beye? Beye every day and twice on Sundays. |
Mike Carter
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... Thanks French Connection, glad someone got it! We now get to sing one of the best songs around |
Matt T
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... Lichaj was turned inside out far too often in the Peace Cup, a tournament that wasn't as fast as the Premiership is. He needs to work on either pace or tackling to be pushing for the first team - at the end of the day he is young and Beye is 31 so it fits perfectly... Couple of years to develop and boom we have Lichaj as first choice and Luke Young as backup... Saying that buying Habib Beye is ruling out Lichaj getting a chance is like saying buying Downing means Albrighton will never get a game... Nonsensical for the most part... Welcome Mister Beye to the club, as a Villa player now you can count on my full support... |
Matt T
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... PS What are people saying we stole him from Hull. You mean that we bid and so did they? Does that make anything I ever win on eBay something I stole from someone else? Don't be ridiculous. As for the people who complain when we buy young English talent, then complain when we buy experienced non-English talent my question to you is this? Who do you think we should be getting? We are still a developing team and slapping some superstar at £100k a week when we are not in the Champions League would be a certified guarantee to screw up dressing room harmony. I don't think we're pushing for the Cristiano Ronaldos of this world although the Sneijder story is interesting but I imagine the wage demands will make that one fall over. Bring in Veloso or van der Vaart... |
Steve Clayton
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... I agree with the moaners, I can't believe we have bought a player as an understudy RB who is also versatile enough to cover CB. We now have 4 fit defenders with premiership experience, surely that's far too many!  |
Matt T
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... Ha ha ha Yes The French Connection but I was only acting on behalf of Mark Hughes. He said I had to buy up every bit of tat on eBay in case somebody stole anything off it of any value... |
limerick villan
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... That tunes catchy im cutting hair and humming that tune everyone in the shop thinks ive lost it..lol  |
Steve Badger
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... MON at the Boro game tonight. Wonder who he's looking at if Tuncay's not playing? Wheater????? |
Matt T
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... Wheater would be a good buy but only hand in hand with someone like Distin or another experienced player... |
Matt T
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... He could be up there talking to Middlesbrough about Tuncay even if he's not playing. Let's face it seeing one game isn't necessarily going to convince him if Tuncay is the right person so it could be him he's after anyway. In my opinion though we need a creative midfielder more than another attacker unless we are going back to 4-4-2... |
mikey18
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... I think i might of preferred Lucas Neil on a free! but o well... 2 CB's and a CM now please Mr O'neil. Might as well bust the bank and go for Hangeeland and Upson and sneijder...i can dream! UTV |
Andy Ross
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... Matt T I hear Ugo Ehiogu is looking for a club, maybe partner him back with Southgate? Now that would be experience!! |
Rich
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... eion1981 Lichaj (spelling) played well in The Peace Cup, but seriously he's not ready yet for the Premiership. Looked more than a little vulnerable and to throw him in now with Luke Young injured would have destroyed him. I haven't seen much of Beye, however, I do know he was one of the players Shearer would have wanted to keep should he have been offered the Newcastle job. Also he's relatively cheap (compare to £6 million quoted for Hutton & the amount Spurs paid for Naughton - these two would still only have been back up for Luke Young)so hopefully leaves plenty of funds availiable for that top centre back and creative midfield player that we all crave. |
Matt T
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... While we're at it bring back Paul McGrath but with a Steve Austin style bionic setup |
Matt T
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... Doubt we'd buy Hangeland AND Upson Upson would definitely get some stick from the Holte End, so I think we'd be better off with an experienced centre back and a flair player... |
delph 09
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... first time on and love the blog.just like 2 say got the boro game on and o,neills at the game .so who,s he got is eye on? |
Leroy
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... I cant argue with that Badger.....i just hope that MON sees the fruit from his toil before he is whisked away to Man U or the FA comes knocking... I guess MON gets a lot of flack for doing things the "old fashioned way", but he has created something here at VP and i am certainly happy that we have him. I hope he gets a chance to buy a decent sized squad so we can really have a crack at this thing... |
spanish villan
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... bullshit signing!!!! shows great ambition. we have only spent maximum £9m so far (downing doesnt count as this was money that we didnt have). its true we aint got no money. |
bradz
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... Damian update your list thing! Good back up signing 2 quality players needed now and 1 or 2 utility players I`d like (and being realistic)...Tuncay or Zaki (would love Sneijder tho) Wheater (would love Hangeland) and Warnock and whoever else just to make up numbers |
Matt T
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... Yeah we've obviously got no money, that's why O'Neill said he wanted 5 more players after Downing and has spent £9m on two of them... Do people just love moaning about the club or something? Give the guy a break - he's been a manager for a fair amount now... You'd think he knows more about doing deals than people who graduated "Football Manager 2009 Academy"... |
Josh
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... Spanishvillan, you expect Hangeland to be our cover player? All teams have the "dull" signings, there to fill the void so you can be confident you won't be completely knackered if someone gets injured. |
Matt T
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... The French Connection Perhaps it was down the back of the sofa... After all it's only £9m net we've spent so far... How measly we are. Perhaps people would like to pay £9m out of their own back pocket if it's nothing? |
Eoin Greene
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... Rich - thats fair enough......BUT. Some people on here think that we can challenge the top4 and definitely will be in the top6. Is Beye a top6 player - I dont care if he's only a squad player. Surely what we need is quality?? Being the best Newcastle defender is like being the best smelling piece of sh&t - still sh%t. Licaj may not be ready for the premier league. He is 21 - if he is not ready now - he NEVER will be. When does he get his chance - in 3 years! Sorry but this signing is a lack of ambition. I thought our days of Harewoods, Knights and Salifou's were gone. |
Matt T
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... The French Connection I've heard about them but bit too young to be around when they were famous as I was born in 1979. They had a load of tartan scarves right? |
luke
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... what is bloody everyones problem on here you moan we need a squad the we sign beye who is a very good SQUAD player and still people moan no he will not set the world on fire but he is not meant to be he is a squad player!!!!!! Even the likes off man u have squad players!!! |
John Edwards
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... Matt T They were a 70's band but they had a realyy big hit with (changing the spelling slightly) Beye Beye baby, baby Beye Beye At the time it was a bit of an anthem song at lots of grounds |
Rich
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... eion1981 Who did you want for Right Back, who wouldn't be just a squad player and therefore would have to be better than Luke Young ( one of our players of the season last year)? I would also add, not too expensive as the money would be better spent elsewhere. I genuinely can't think of anyone at present. |
rob hathaway
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... boro have a few good youths and sheff utd have good... errr.... ginger players |
luke
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... i am very happy with our 3 right backs an area off the team we have really struggled with lately |
Matt T
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... Anyway lads I'm off to DJ so I'm sure I'll catch up with the doom and gloom when I return in the early hours. Have fun |
rob hathaway
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... i must be way out of touch but i only found out yesterday that the blue noses refer the the villa as 'vile' how ironic |
rob hathaway
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... trivia when was the last time mon signed a premier league player? Not this summer |
Eoin Greene
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... Rich - i hear what you are saying. I am not saying that Beye is a terrible signing - i am just completely underwhelmed by it. I guess I just thought that we should be signing better players than this - especially if we are looking at challenging the top4. If you are just going to sign somebody, who you hope you will never have to use - whats the point? If he doesn't challenge Luke Young - whats the point? When does Licaj get his chance? Sure he is cheap - that doesn't make him a good signing! A few alternatves - Wes Brown, Hutton, Richards, Naughton.......maybe even someone who doesn't play in the premier league |
Shauny B
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... Sneijder is on tour with RM in the states. The only squad players left behind were Ramos, Gago, Marcelo, (All injured) Van der Vaart, Huntelaar,(Now Sold)Diarra and Van Nistelrooy. Van Der Vaart any one? |
BrooksterMax
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... Just watched a little of the Boro v Sheff Utd game on right now. MON is at the game........ Wheater perhaps next? |
Imran Patel
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... throughout the transfer window i have read alot of the posts but never really contributed but i think now is the time . this i wasnt expecting lol went out shopping came back thought id check the news before going out again and fookin ell villa have signed someone. I personally think us villa fans are the hardest to please. we need players so we sign one we get an experienced player who can be a more than able stand in for l.young and people still moan if we went in to the season without a deputy people would still moan its a catch 22. also on this whole debate of carrying out business like true gentleman and hijacking hull's bid i think thats utter crap. villa went in with a bid, the barcodes could have said no like leeds did with delph but they didnt so i feel they are the people to blame. |
James Clift
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... I'm still hoping for that signing that will 'raise a few eyebrows'. Does anyone think it will happen? |
toastman
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... Habib beye has spoken for the first time about joining villa he said. * o Club Statement o Matchday Transport Map o Getting To Villa Park o Villa Special Bus Services o Away Match Travel Away Kit Now Available Rss Email this Page Print Football News EA Latest News Happy Habib Beye By Paul Brown Habib Beye revealed his heart was set on a move to Villa when the club showed an interest in him. Beye insists joining the claret and blue troops is a "great step" and a proud moment in his career. "I think Villa is a great football club. "I was really happy when my agent told me Villa were interested. I just said 'get it done.' I wanted to sign for this club. "It's going to be great working for Martin O'Neill because Villa have a great team. I am so proud now to play here. "It was important for me to stay in the Barclays Premier League and am really happy I have with Villa. "Newcastle are a massive club but everybody knows the problems at the moment. But I think joining Villa is a great step for me. "I signed my contract this afternoon and I am really glad. I now hope I will be successful with Villa." |
Dave
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... The French Connection too embarassed to admit to remembering the Rollers,bit of a girly band |
John Edwards
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... marmite61 Tis true but I did like that song and I am to old to give a sh*t now. Wish I could rewind the clock sometimes. |
doesmongotospecsavers
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... beye ffs  i will be getting a season ticket for me and my two kids straight after the game tomorrow after another BIG signing for villa today |
Dave
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... OH don't we all wish to rewind that clock Thanks for that Toastman,all us old codgers on here!! |
Newbie
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... Haha, it's all flooding back. '' I'll be lynched if I sold JUUUUUUAN PABLOOO ANGEL'' |
kohoutek, home now and name still not working properly
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...Leroy said: Doesn't Sidwell fit that description? |
Steve Badger
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... My first proper bird was mad on the Bay City Rollers Anyway, Wheater. He's the lynchpin of their defence, seems to me he's the one expected to read the game and make the last min interceptions. He seems to look around him before he clears, but I'm not madly convinced. He seems to get too tight and caught behind the striker, who's giving him a torrid time, imo. He's not the one for me, but would do as backup, from what I've seen there. |
VillaNick
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... [b}I have it on good authority that MON is at the Riverside to watch over Robert Huth! |
kohoutek, home now and name still not working properly
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...The French Connection said: God, how could you not? |
Anthony
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... Little of topic. How do I add an avatar to my blog comments? I'm sick of the stupid msn question mark guy. |
kohoutek, home now and name still not working properly
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...vivavilla said: I think some fans here would consider Danny Alves the proper cover for Shorey. This is what cover is...someone experienced who won't be playing too many games, but can step in, knows the league, the players, the grounds. Lichaj isn't ready to be the only cover we have at RB. Besides, there are plenty of games to go round most likely. Perhaps he'll get a look in for some League Cup ties. |
John Edwards
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... Newbie Scroll to top of page - right hand side and it is the first link (or last) |
MON
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... Will reserve judgement because if it means more money in the pot to get a decent centre midfield and central defender then that can only be good. |
Steve Badger
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... Marmite, 28,000 singing can't be bad. I had to update Wiki recently as some so called Villa expert (Simon Inglis, I think) said the Holte held 23,000 at it's max. I upped it to 26,000, but am sure it was 28,000 at one stage, before the fences came in. Anyway, I went to a meeting at VP and that knob was asking where we should build the new national ground. He was arguing for Wembley. I told him the results of the national poll said the Midlands, called him an utter p***k and walked out The bloke's a p***k and knows nothing about the Villa, imo. But I digress...... |
Martin Clabon
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... Wheater and Johnson are class but surely we don't need another left sider midfielder now!!!! Wheater's a total beast but I don't think Boro will sell except for silly money and he is showing loyalty to his home town club - fair play to him I reckon |
Rich
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... Just a thought. On transfer fees alone we could get VDV and Tuncay for the price of Sneijder. Any preferences? |
Andy Scarborough
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... I thought exactly the same as SidCowansLoveChild about the possibility that we had gazumped Hull on this deal. maybe and maybe not, but it will make me think twice before crowing about the Leeds comment now. The guy will be good cover for both RB abd CB. I still think that 3rd or 4th is there for us if we want it bad enough. Badger said: Tuncay has tonsillitis. I find that hard to swallow. Can Tuncay play just behind the striker, as a sort of creative/scoring midfielder? |
alex
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... Damian Give it a rest would you about Lichaj and Albrighton. It was the peace cup FFS. |
Dave
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... Badger so many happy memories of standing in the Holte,can't remember the capacity but it was bloody big and what an atmosphere |
mr villa
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... Pleased with that buy. Is all we need know is Dunne, distin, SNEIDJER and tuncay. if so a great season ahead |
CharlieE
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... We have a bit of a history of signing relegated players that don't tend to fulfil their potential, hopefully this won’t be another. I think it’s a solid signing as we need to build a squad not just an eleven. |
Steve Badger
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...I find that hard to swallow. Can Tuncay play just behind the striker, as a sort of creative/scoring midfielder? Easily the funniest post today, fair play. He can play anywhere across the front. Options, options |
Steve Badger
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...Just a thought. On transfer fees alone we could get VDV and Tuncay for the price of Sneijder. Any preferences? Good one. Given the size of our squad, I'd take the two. But I suspect many would say Sneijder. |
Steve Badger
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...watching boro game mon there and is tuncay in the team Well he's totally anonymous isn't he? Only playing mate. He's "ill". |
parisianrob
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... hope MON is on a reality check wheater is as mobile as a telegraph pole im ashamed their manager played for us he is producing shit boro and toon for the drop again |
Steve Badger
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...wheater is as mobile as a telegraph pole You must be watching a different player mate. He's not immobile, imo. He just seems to be playing a "watching" role. Think Paul McGrath. I'm not saying he's good by any means though. But I suspect he will be, in time. |
MON
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... nickG, huth good player and would a good buy but too injury prone. Maybe one of the reasons he has never reached his full potential. |
Steve Badger
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...boro 1 shot in 85 mins shocking I'm glad we're not playing in the championship. Totally different game. |
Frosty
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... O'Neil has gone to speak with Southgate about Tuncay after Southgate dropped a hint earlier regarding offers and "opening the door" It's a good possibility .. |
MON
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... ... O'Neil has gone to speak with Southgate about Tuncay after Southgate dropped a hint earlier regarding offers and "opening the door" It's a good possibility .. 7 -9 million well worth it another option in our already very versatile attack. |
parisianrob
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... You must be watching a different player mate. He's not immobile, imo. He just seems to be playing a "watching" role. Think Paul McGrath. I'm not saying he's good by any means though. But I suspect he will be, in time. Everybody in the boro team is playing a watching game i never saw such crap |
George Bryan
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... I know MON has signed him as a right back but we all no what MON is like will he play at right back we will soon find out ? |
adam 1986
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... o'neil at the boro sheff utd game, gotta be watching wheater or mayb killgallon? beye gud solid player! |
Steve Badger
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... parisianrob, Early days, imo. Sheff U are a bloody hard team to play against. Very physical. Some of the early tackles were bone crunching. I love that though. Boro are in for a shock and I suspect that's why they'll sell their "flair" players. As it happens, I think the CC is the league to watch this season |
Carl Main
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... I think MON was there to look at Wheater. Watching him tonight, id quite welcome him to villa park. Got a good head on him, gets up and gets most balls, he made the middlesboro defence seem unbreakable tonight! I was player watching him, as the game was so shit and I just think he would be a good addition! Cant think of any other CB's that we could land that are better than him. Can anybody else? Also, happy with Beye....its making up numbers at the end of the day and I think he will be a very handy versatile player.....and for £2mil, it doesnt really matter if he is shit!...£2mil is nothing nowadays, unfortunately! |
mitchellvillain
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... We are seriously lacking in cb area we need two players imo I would go all out for hangeland and swallow my pride and go back for gary cahill! I dont think bouma is ready or capable to overlap in attacking positions so need a Lb and if we are looking for a striker why not look at craig bellamy might be an arsehole but he is prem class knows how to score goals!!!! and why not loan some of the young kids who are not going to figure walsall are a feader club send them for a few months p.s I am worried top 8 at best! |
MON
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... Wonder what formation were going to play tommorow. Beye ---- Cueller --- Davis ------ Shorey ------- Gardner ------- Delph ------- Albrighton----- Young ------------ Milner --------------- Carew --- Good to see how gardner plays tommorow as mon has said he will definately play. |
AA.
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... Was not overly impressed about the Beye signing, but I just read this. It's always a good measure of the player when the fans don't want them gone. http://www.astonvilla.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=7501841 |
ken villa
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... I see this as an intelligent signing. Leave the money in the bank ready for a bigger signing. I think this will create great competition for luke young which is something we haven't had at right back since having Hughes and Delaney fighting it out. I'm happy with this signing. |
KeithC
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... eoin- Lichaj is 21, but he's also a 21 year old American. The players over here typically develop later, as we don't have anything approaching the FA's academy system here in the states. So he's a lot closer, footballing-wise, to an 18/19 year old UK/European/South American player. Beye's a smart signing- it means that, barring a meteor hitting the right rear corner of Bodymoor Heath, we won't ever see Gardner, NRC or Milner at right back again. |
Generaldogsbody
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... Great, not only provides cover for Young, but the 2 DC`s and Shorey (until Bouma is fit, young to shifty accross). Wont upset the apple cart, experienced International and European player who still has the energy. Cheap price, which allows us to spend elsewhere. Gives Lichaj a season or 2 to get himself ready to take over the mantle, if fulfils his potential. Cant really see a negative with it. Some people are never happy. We have 2 International quality Full Backs, now we have 2 adequate covers for them both. |
cja
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... Seems the barcodes are sad to see him go found this on the beeb forums, I know stats can prove whatever you want them to but... Newcastle with Beye last season: Games: 22 Wins: 7 Draws: 8 Loss: 7 GF: 26 GA: 27 Without: Games: 20 Wins: 1 Draws: 6 Losses: 13 GF: 18 GA: 43 |
VillaNick
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...Wonder what formation were going to play tommorow. I like it but I think Davies is injured so Clarke will be in the side I take it, which I think is a good thing. |
MON
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... ... Was not overly impressed about the Beye signing, but I just read this. It's always a good measure of the player when the fans don't want them gone. http://www.astonvilla.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=7501841 Except when there newcastle and spurs fans. can you honestly take them seriously.... |
Steve Badger
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...Beye's a smart signing- it means that, barring a meteor hitting the right rear corner of Bodymoor Heath, we won't ever see Gardner, NRC or Milner at right back again. Spot on, KeithC |
KeithC
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... VillaNick, unless, to spite what I just said about Beye meaning we never see Milner at RB, O'Neill goes with this Milner-Beye-Cuellar-Shorey Albrighton-Delph-Garnder-Young Carew-Agbonlahor |
Steve Badger
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... AA, You're right mate. This is no rubbish signing, as your link says. "You're getting a cracker" says it all, imo. |
Rich
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... Call me old fashioned but I prefer a left footer at LB. Leave Shorey there and LY (battling it out with Beye) at RB. MON. Don't think Beye can play tomorrow. Also I think MON said all of Gardner, Milner AND Gabby would play. Bit of a problem at right back tomorrow. To be fair to Gardner and Reo they deserve to stake their claim in their correct position so I hope for this reason Lichaj plays. |
Rich
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... Yokelvillain So's Marlon's backside and he's no bloody good. Need someone more of a creative ball player. We have enough of the other type! |
Jinksy
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... The French Connection - Bye Bye Baby baby goodbye........And she sang shangalang to the end of the gang come on shoowop da dooby du aye. Classic's |
Leroy
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...Doesn´t Sidwell fit that description Yeah i forgot about him.....im sure no one is surprised that i did forget him... |
Leroy
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... How many games did Sidwell take part in for Chelsea....i think i could count on one hand... |
rob hathaway
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... phil brown went to the redknapp school of tapping up targets but forgot the redknaps 3 golden rules 1/ pay mental wages 2/ give a bung or too 3/ let other teams do the hardwork then step in at the last minute i almost feel sorry for hull. Sack that twat manager. he has drunk too much sunny d. dont know why i hate phil brown so much but hull are my tip fpr the drop |
maccathegod
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... hey hey habibey good experinced played real madrid next please well have him you all know who im on about |
gregdavillain
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...i almost feel sorry for hull. Sack that twat manager. he has drunk too much sunny d rob h hahaha gud 1 |
kohoutek, home now and name still not working properly
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...Leroy said: That's about all you're going to get off them. Their mistakes are as bad as anyone else's, the top players...They don't trade down out of CL spots very often unless there's a reason. |
MON
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... rob h, agree with you on that one. Hull got off to a flying start last season and it go to his head. What was he thinking when he roasted his players at half time on the pitch. No Class. |
MON
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... Leroy, ... How many games did Sidwell take part in for Chelsea....i think i could count on one hand... Says it all. He can't pass and only looks good off the ball when he has the odd shot. If mon can get his money back should take it with both hands now that we are starting to get some quality in out midfield. |
Paul Bennett
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... Having mulled over the Beye signing for a few hours (plus a few beers) ive come to the conclusion that im happy with it. He hasnt been signed to play every week. He is an experienced RB to back up Young. At the end of the day its good because it means we wont see Cuellar, Reo-Coker or Gardner at RB this season. People can start playing in there proper positions and thats a good thing. I expect a few more signings before Sept and then we can read over a few of the posts from earlier in the summer and laugh. I dont know why anyone would be worried apart from our opposition, we are in more than capable hands. UTV!!!! |
Dema
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... Here's a serious question, if O'Neill really wanted Habib Beye, why did he wait until our preseason was over to sign him? |
Againsthesun
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... Now sign Hangeland for CB and either one of Van Der Vaart and Sneijder and I am ready for the new season 3 weeks back I would have wanted additional 2 signings but that was before I saw your young supertalents in action, we have squad depth as 4-5 of them can certainly do a good job even in their first year. Exciting times |
Simeon
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... To all those denigrating Beye's quality, let me simply say this: He's 31 (practically 32), and MON's given him a three year contract. That to me indicates that MON rates him VERY highly, and that he's not just here as backup. I wouldn't be surprised if Beye played at right back or centre back. You don't buy a 32 year old, give them a three year contract, and keep them in reserve. He's obviously better than Luke Young (whom MON paid £6m for a year ago), and better than both Davies and Cuellar (who cost £8m each). Luke Young may well find himself at left back, although Beye may be that good that he could play there himself. I see this as a forward thinking signing, and another masterstroke on the part of Mr O'Neill. |
MON
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... Dema, ... Here's a serious question, if O'Neill really wanted Habib Beye, why did he wait until our preseason was over to sign him? just a thought could be down to money in the pot. This give him more leverage to spend that bit extra on a central defender or midfielder and he was waiting to see what went on in the market and who's availible. |
bradz
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... lets face it its got to be either Wheater or Huth...i reckon itll be Wheater, Huth is very injury prone |
coxy01
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... simone ae you seroius luke young was for me villas best player tbh and why wud he be played at left back and why comment if its negative i agree with all the fans that say his a good solid signing because he is and i think tuncay is next with matty upson trust mon his the best manager in the country par fergie |
Simeon
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... coxy, can't understand a word you said I'm afraid. I might be wrong, but I think you've managed to completely misunderstand what I was saying. Luke Young is great (obviously, because MON signed him). Beye is also great. Why wouldn't they both be first choice?? Luke Young played much of last season at left back, so why not this season? |
coxy01
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... i think shorey will get into the england squad for the world cup i think he will be class for us this season and young wasnt happy left back and do u c the top 4playing players out of position i think not |
astonvilla83
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... unsure if anyone else noticed but mon was at the middlesbourgh game tonight, who do you guys think he was looking at he had a clip board and a pen lol, so was certainly there on business.perhaps tuncay or wheater?. id say habab is a good signing,he has experience at the back something we lack. |
coxy01
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... tuncay will sign just his wages but surely going 2 a club like villa for him he will sign a four year deal me thinks astonvilla83 |
FatKevs
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... Here it starts end of season panick buying If only we had something to convince players VP was a place with a future we woould not have to have to but the green grocers perished goods. Buy a kid with potential at least the may get better not just a pension plan |
LIONHEART
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... beye will become 1st choice RB better player than luke young i think the fact MON stated we need x amount of players just too stay where we were at last season.is neither here or there,cos if RL believes we can make europa league i think he as a chairman is content cos to push on for the top 4 and CL he knows he as too get the cheque book out and spend very big and change wage structure of club, which does not fit into his existing business model,ground capacity needs to be increased and at same time u need to be successful to put more bums on seats hence more revenue.CATCH 22,truth of the matter is we are not owned by ARABS or a rich OIL BARON,so for us to be successful it will take long time building from youth up,even then there is know guarantee of success |
coxy01
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... fatkevs who do u suggest we buy for the funds avaivable i think that you kind of fans are total armchair fans and do not have a clue what kind of manager mon is |
coxy01
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... lionheart i agreee with all of that but saying tht beye will become first choice rb i disagree there im afraid |
astonvilla83
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... yes i think tuncay could sign,he is a good player.and would definatly give us options. id put habib againest zat knight any day, he can read the game much better than zat knight. i would be tempted to buy another central defender like distin tho as back up. |
taglor
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... FANTASTIC Boro relegated, we get their player that is injured, then buy a 3rd division untested player, now we get a defender from a team that got relegated, brilliant, the tp 4 are shittin themselves, man city are fools to buy proven internationals they should poach the relegated teams to get the players that were so good they went down like us. |
Chris Platt
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... taglor-go to bed mate, I think you drank too many pepsi's. Your bed time was 5 hours ago |
Anthony Laud
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... spot on taglor - i cannot believ how many people are happy with this signing and the summer so far. we are worse off than last season. people on here certainly wouldnt of being happy if back in may we had been told in would be an injured downing, delph and beye and out would be laursen, barry and knight! now suddenly all the happy clappers in mon we trust who along with the rest of us in may wanted an increased squad by 6 or 7 players, signings to come in and be first team starters and signings in before pre season - all you lot are suddenly happy with this pathetic transfer window! |
DocW
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... Wow Taglor back on the happy pills, its good to see another great post! Beye is a good player 60,000 plus geordies cant all be wrong,the stats with him in a poor newcastle side dont lie. The ex Marseilles captain will make it hard for young to get back in imo, but young can play at left back. We need this type of competition to keep us going all season. Mon should get Bouma on the phone to tap up his fellow countryman. |
Chris Platt
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... Tonebone Calm down buddy, if this is all we have come August 31st then continue your rant, I'll be right behind you. But for now chill. I'm an anxious as anyone for more QUALITY signings. MON knows his small squad BS ain't gona cut it this year. There will be more.....and better |
FatKevs
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... Coxy did i not state "Buy a kid with potential at least they may get better" How does that make me an armchair fan you COXk |
FatKevs
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... A 32yr old mercenry on a 3yr contract is not building for the future or even today |
FatKevs
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... I think we should open a soup kitchen at VP as we are fast becoming a meal ticket for old & relegated players, i hope we can at least be a stepping stone for young tallent |
vogra
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... what a desperate signing Beye is f**king garbage, worse than Zat Knight,if that's possible |
vogra
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... actually, i take it all back, thanks JPA and Paul W who i've stolen this from Sunday Monday Habib Beye Tuesday Wednesday Habib Beye Thursday Friday Habib Beye Habib Beye Habib Beye Rocking all week with you! This Habib Beye is yours and mine This Habib Beye is yours and my HABIB BEYE although IMO he's garbage what a song.... |
james l
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... what pissed me off was the fact that just because marc albrighton had a good tournement, the poll showed the majority of fans using this site would prefer him over milner next season-is that some sort of joke? |
olfart
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... Is Beye a better squad player than Zat?? Zat wanted to stay so MON must have told him to go. Zat is only 29.I am a little confused by this signing. Perhaps Boerma is still along way off. Although we must remember that Boerma played centrback for Holland. Almost certainly there are personnel issues that we are just not aware of |
Altan Kargaci
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... I have a feeling MON is interested in Tuncay but is waiting untill the last possible moment to sign him at a good price for Villa. I would be very pleased if we did get him , he can play as a striker or an attacking midfeilder so would give us more options. And I think with him being a Turk they may be hot headed , but they are also very passionate about everything they do and don't like losing so always give 110%. UTV |
olfart
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... Because I am a boring oldfart I have just checked the Newcastle fan forum. They have nothing but praise for him as he departs. Sounds encouraging particularly in the light of the Young injury and MON saying Boerma making slow progress |
Rich
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... Bloody hell. I come on here this morning for a pep up B4 going to work and all I get is Tombone and Taglor and I'm depressed. Why, when I could just dismiss them. Perhaps because at this particular momment in time there are certain points (even if written with a negative slant) that are facts. e.g 'we get their player that is injured, then buy a 3rd division untested player, now we get a defender from a team that got relegated' If we go into the season as we are now then unfortunately I can't argue with their pessimistic outlook. Guess it all comes down to believing in our manager and that come kick off everything will look much brighter. They obviously do not; I'd still like to think it will. A quote from Mr Wenger: “Don’t forget that most of the business is done between Aug 26 and 31, at midnight,” |
Rich
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... Right, on a more +ve note. Does anyone also think MON's comment that the captaincy issue is yet to be decided is a little strange. He must have some idea and it must be someone who would command an automatic place in the side and the respect of squad. Is this perhaps an extra carrot to dangle in front of Wesley? |
Altan Kargaci
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... Just had a thought about the Beye signing, maybe MON is planning on playing L Younge @ LB and Beye @ RB. Stranger things have happened....!!! UTV |
ausvillan
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... beye will be a good signing for us , some experience was needed at the back . Hopefully MON was at the game trying to get tuncay . Who else have we been linked to 2 more signings next week would be perfect ! |
SpanishOldun
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... Gentlemen, My first post, and hopefully not my last. Having been watching my beloved Aston Villa, from the early 1960s, may I remind those of a more negative nature, you dont know you are born. Having endured the heartache of relegation to the then second division, followed very quickly by the humiliation of the third division, have you any idea how it feels to hear such adverse comments regarding OUR TEAM. You have no idea. And as for judging the incoming players and the ability of the manager to build a side, lets study some facts from not so long ago. Mr. Ron Saunders, having broke up a decent side, by selling Andy Gray, John Gidman etc. was crucified for some of his signings. Ken McNaught, from Everton...........lambasted for 12 months as a donkey.............Peter Withe (ha ha) a journeyman footballer with more clubs behind him than a bent pack of playing cards, Tony Morley, from Burnley...........first few games couldnt pass water let alone a fullback. YET YET YET, gradually this blend of experience along with the exuberance of youth, Gary Shaw, Sid Cowans etc, this became the nucleus of the European Champions. Why? Because those people who are paid to manage and run the club, KNOW FAR MORE THAN US. Please have an opinion, please feel free to disagree, but dont run down the CLUB. My Grandfather saw the first game at Wellington Road, my Father, saw the first game at Villa Park, the Club is in my blood, just like it is in yours, and the blood of the Club, is its undying LOYALTY, through thick and thin. Heres to another Glorious season REGARDLESS. |
John Corcoran
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... Im a bit disappointed with the signing of Beye if he going to be a first team regular. I agree with olfart 100%, how is he any better than Knight and plus hes 2 years older???? At least he is increasing the size of the squad I suppose. Im still waiting to see where Laursens replacement cos we surely cant let the transfer window close with a top class centre back coming in....can we? |
John Corcoran
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... Sorry- the last line in the previous comment should read Im still waiting to see where Laursens replacement cos we surely cant let the transfer window close withOUT a top class centre back coming in....can we? |
David Tyler
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... French Connection... It doesn't really matter whether people remember it, it just doesn't fit. Beye is pronounced the same as in "Bay" City Rollers, not "Bye" bye Baby |
boohoo 2
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... awful signing. I remember watching newcastle last season and saying how crap beye is. Your all deluded if you think its a gd signing. Its absolutly shocking that we've bought him. Worrying! |
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... i think you should all keep your judgement on beye till he as played a few games,the fact he came from a relagated club is neither here or there,was there not another 9 outfield players along side him in the newcastle team that got relagated,so on the basis we should not buy players from relagated clubs then why did we buy DOWNING.and i suppose we should not go for TUNGUY either. "excuse the spelling of is name". i believe beye is a good signing who will imo keep luke young from the RB position.and is far better than zac knight is or will ever be as a cb.so lets keep our judgement till he as played in the claret n blue. |
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