angieram Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 I can think of 55,000 reasons why we aren't in for Abraham! He's a classy striker but we can't afford him and bringing him in on those sort of wages would not help team spirit. We've already got loads of new players who are just starting to settle in and we want to develop as a team and improve gradually. Villa proved last year that throwing money at it doesn't guarantee success. Mel has already said that we're taking a different path this year. I'm ok with that and the fact we aren't after every good player that becomes available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB_DCFC Posted August 31, 2018 Author Share Posted August 31, 2018 1 minute ago, Igorwasking said: Until then - it is not really viable to do so. If Potato Head wants to do it - let him. See if he can do to Villa what Uncle Harry did to Portsmouth. And Bournemouth, and QPR, and Birmingham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramarena Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 He’s a good player especially at this level. But striker is t a priority for us. If we were to bring someone in it’d be midfield that would be the priority. And we have plenty of midfield deadwood too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 52 minutes ago, Harrowram said: In that case i don't see why Derby wouldn't be interested particularly as Jerome appears to be on the way out. Jerome leaving doesn't free up a position that needs replacing, neither would Martin if he left today as well. It would probably take a third to leave in Nugent before we possibly started looking at bringing one in, and even then we're not exactly short with Marriott, Waghorn and Bennett. No denying that Abraham is a top player, not many would probably argue he isn't better than what we have, but what we do have are two strikers that have just joined the club this month for £8m(ish), so I can fully understand why Derby would not be interested as things stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie20 Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Exactly my thoughts. He's probably better than any of the strikers we currently have available to choose from but I feel those we do have are good enough for us to make a strong challenge this season. You could go through virtually every position in our squad and name players better than what we have but what's the point when we most likely have restrictions on what we can spend. Therefore, if we do have a finite budget for this window then better to spend it on our weakest position - CDM. Ryan Woods would have fitted the bill (loan now to permanent transfer later) but that ship has sailed. Andy King on loan - maybe but has he overcome his injury problems enough to make him worth a gamble? Not sure who else is out there but I'm certain Lampard and Morris will know so we just have to wait and see what the remains couple of hours bring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViewsFromTheMiddle Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrowram Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 I hope Frank is on the A38 ready to hijack the deal before 5pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millenniumram Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 That’s a serious signing for them but we don’t really need him now we have Waghorn. Prefer to have our own man for the future in Marriott anyway if I’m being honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrowram Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 1 hour ago, rynny said: Where have I said he is poor? Just pointing out the flaws in your argument. There aren't any flaws in the argument. Teams with the best players tend to get promoted. I would say that Abraham is better than what we have and with Martin gone and Jerome apparently going there seems to be a financial opportunity to sign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papahet Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Gutted. What a set of options they have in Abraham, Hogan, Kodjia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EraniosSocks Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Have derby been rumoured to bringing anyone in ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosythram Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Basically and not wanting to flower it up in any way! No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t'oldu Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Not quite NO........... Frank said YES if things went the right way today with OUTS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doodle Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 1 minute ago, Papahet said: Gutted. What a set of options they have in Abraham, Hogan, Kodjia That’s just made promotion really difficult this season. He will score the goals villa need to make a serious push. I’m sure we couldn’t afford him but still, gutted like yourself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrowram Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 5 minutes ago, Papahet said: Gutted. What a set of options they have in Abraham, Hogan, Kodjia Exactly. And we had to sell our best player to make signings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnero Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Promotion guaranteed now for Villa just like the time his 26 goals fired Bristol City to the championship title. Oops, I mean 17th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrowram Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 It is now past 5pm. There is no sign he has gone to Villa or anywhere else for that matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigmaRam Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 1 minute ago, Harrowram said: It is now past 5pm. There is no sign he has gone to Villa or anywhere else for that matter. Deal can be agreed after 5 as long as the agreement is lodged before 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViewsFromTheMiddle Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 1 minute ago, Harrowram said: It is now past 5pm. There is no sign he has gone to Villa or anywhere else for that matter. Think it's 6pm when deals can be finalised until. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrowram Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 1 minute ago, ViewsFromTheMiddle said: Think it's 6pm when deals can be finalised until. He could still be coming us to then provided Frank doesn't get lost on Spaghetti Junction! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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