Comments for Laursen signs and Defoe in talks at http://www.avfcblog.com , comment 1 to 43 out of 20 comments http://www.avfcblog.com Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:15:37 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2167/70/#comment-15130 Just read on SSN that O'Neill has denied any contact with spurs or defoe, i knew it was too good to be true!! - mike_roberts Fri, 18 Jan 2008 22:55:31 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2167/70/#comment-15127 I think that buying defoe is a step backwards as lets face it he is not good enough to get in the spurs first 11.Whot we need is a top striker who will bring us goals game after game and not think he is bigger than the team.villa till i die!!!!! - nuneaton villa Fri, 18 Jan 2008 21:00:12 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2167/70/#comment-15093 At the end of the day, I have a good feeling Defoe will come. Ok the papers are saying Newcastle are after him but if you was Defoe where would you go? A - The a club which is 6th and has a glowing future ahead of them Or B - A club which is struggling to get results they should win and are VERY over rated! - Beast Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:02:01 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2167/70/#comment-15079 Defoe is better than Moore ever will be. - Chrisodon Thu, 17 Jan 2008 19:18:21 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2167/70/#comment-15070 Very relieved that Laursen has signed a new contract. Defoe? I suppose he's worth 10 mil, and would be a good signing. Could probably get a cheaper younger foriegn striker but this is O'Neil, Defoe is english...I'd welcome it! Also, does anybody else think 10 mil is a rediculous price for Curtis Davies? He's an alright player with potential, but to put things in to perspective; Man U brought Vidic for around 7 mil off Spartak Moscow. Don't get me wrong, he's been playing well for us, but he's no Vidic! - Az_ Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:35:51 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2167/70/#comment-15063 Funny, but even more than other signings we could have made, getting Laursen to sign back on was getting me nervous. And now that it's official, it really feels like a new signing. I'm overjoyed. Granted, I think it's piss that we're selling Cahill rather than loaning him, as I've certainly earmarked him for the future--but to City! Again? They're making a team off our scraps. But I guess he's been playing in the Championship lately and likes it there to want to go back? As for Defoe, I dunno: I'd think MON would want to sign someone with height rather than another diminutive forward. I think we should keep Moore, forget about Defoe, and replace Harwood, personally (unless we're just keeping Homer there to keep Nigel comopany). With Defoe, i'm concerned he would be picked in front of Gabby, which is crap. Gabby is going to be a better striker than Defoe ever will be, no doubt about it. And he's taller. anyway...I'm just relieved about Laursen. ;D - 505anthony Thu, 17 Jan 2008 17:41:43 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2167/70/#comment-15061 I think that if villa sign defoe this would be MASSIVE for villa, i have a season ticket at villa and i believe that we are going places this could make the difference between 7th and 4th CHAMPIONS LEAGUE here we COME. - V1L4 FC Thu, 17 Jan 2008 17:34:44 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2167/70/#comment-15051 Obviously Laursen signing is great news, as would be the signing of Defoe. The one worrying aspect is the apparent quotes that a right back is not a major concern. Whilst we have had a great season to date I always feel that any team with a half decent left winger will create numerous chances against us due to the poor positional sense of either right back we use. If Villa don't want to pay the silly money Porto want for Bosingwa there must be other targets they have been looking at. That said, I would not be surprised if we make several signings from Jan 30 and 31st as MON likes to leave it late. - DSB1 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:45:53 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2167/70/#comment-15050 Laursen signing a new contract is kind of a like a complete new signing im so glad he has decided to stay and showed his loyalty to the club As for defoe where has this been mentioned please dont tell me the eveining mail again bill howell and his silly storys? - Villa_Rules Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:33:46 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2167/70/#comment-15048 I predict a rousing reception for Laursen on Monday. Both before the game and after he scores! - andy5759 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:59:16 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2167/70/#comment-15046 cahill will bo off to the blues next week. - VillaPD Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:48:26 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2167/70/#comment-15044 I'll be joining that minority that doesn't fancy Defoe much. Sure, he's scored some goals, but in how many chances? He's like the king of missing 1 vs 1. If you think Carew is bad at finishing, I would say Defoe needs even more chances. O'Neil is probably buying him to try and bring him back in form, because a 26yo isn't a hot prospect anymore, only a good manager/trainer can fix him up. If that happens, I'm guessing it's to put pressure on Young. Or be a sub for Carew. The attack looks thin with maloney and moore as the only reserves -considering we play with 3 most of the time. - swb Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:23:46 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2167/70/#comment-15042 Diarra wanted to be guarantied to play every week. - TimC Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:57:05 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2167/70/#comment-15040 laursen to officially put pen to paper on friday. what are the odds that villa unveil defoe at the same time in a press conference. just a thought. can see carew with defoe upfront if we sign him. put gabby down right to improve his touch and vision for rest of season. sign a right back, then kick on from there. utv - MJ Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:00:07 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2167/70/#comment-15039 Just saw that Pompy have signed Diarra. I just don't understand O'Neill and his transfer moves. Surely this is the type of player that we should be signing? A french international centre midfielder for £5m is a bargin. Surely he would have chosen Villa over Portsmouth? - AK28 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:47:09 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2167/70/#comment-15036 i dunno why all they all move to that area but i once was out in lichfield and saw kevin phillip's in a bar called scales - richie p Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:58:09 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2167/70/#comment-15035 TalkSport have just reported at JD has been spotted at Bodymoor! Is a move on the cards? Suggestion points to yes. I know with a couple of mates who are or have been footie players it does take a while for you to agree terms, medical and sign. If reports are true and Defoe has been there or at Villa Park from 9 it looking very likely he will be a villa player from Monday's game! - Beast Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:55:50 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2167/70/#comment-15034 God knows but hey it seems to be legit tho, what does everyone else think? - Beast Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:33:02 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2167/70/#comment-15032 Why do they all move to Lichfield?! :D - Dizzy Mugs Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:31:48 +0100 http://www.avfcblog.com/content/view/2167/70/#comment-15031 very instresting: http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A31215052 Basically defoe looks like he has signed as the bloke who made the post says Defoe has brought a mansion for 2.1M! - Beast Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:17:36 +0100