Incoming? Barry Bannan

[YES Blade]

I think he was linked to us when Clough was here.

I'd say this is 100% true.

Ex Derby, ex Blackpool and he's Scottish. That's Clough's dream signing!

 

[wizadry]

I'd say this is 100% true.

Ex Derby, ex Blackpool and he's Scottish. That's Clough's dream signing!

Yes but he was fit at the time so that would have ruled him out

 

[GRUMPY BLADE]

Heard a rumour but nothing concrete so it's anyone's guess really.

Confirmed SSN

 

[Pinchy]

I'd say this is 100% true.

Ex Derby, ex Blackpool and he's Scottish. That's Clough's dream signing!

And a fucking dwarf! Not what we need, thanks.

 

[davidpinder]

Signed for pigs today, are they trying to sign everyone we are linked with?

 

[grafikhaus]

Yes, gone to pigs. Must say, if we'd signed him, I'd be totally underwhelmed.

 

[sheffielder]

Considering we have been linked with Hooper and Turner, it would not surprise me at all. Their chairman does seem to react to things we do.

Hammond to Wednesday next?

 

[wizadry]

There gonna be in huge shit if they don't do well this season, the wages must be going through the roof
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We can only live in hope mate

 

[Kenilworth]

Barry Bannon = couldn't lace Louis Reed's boots

 

[MobileBlade]

Barry Bannon = couldn't lace Louis Reed's boots

I would imagine his fingers would be too big and clumsy for that. He need small nimble ones for Louis.

 

[Blade58]

Mirror reporting Dean Smith wants to take him back to Villa in an £8m swoop. Big admirer

They'll be well fked if he does a runner

With Wendys FFP plight, this could be a realistic deal

https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/dean-smith-eyes-8million-aston-13502338

 

[itsinyerblood]

Mirror reporting Dean Smith wants to take him back to Villa in an £8m swoop. Big admirer

They'll be well fked if he does a runner

With Wendys FFP plight, this could be a realistic deal

https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/dean-smith-eyes-8million-aston-13502338

If true watch the meltdown over at porktalk.......their faith in Chansiri will be tested.

 

[SwissBlade]

£8 mill? Lol

 

[Stretch]

I was surprised he didn't leave in the summer and suspect the only reason he got a new deal was to drive the price up for January. Chanser seems very reluctant to sell any of the family silver though, almost as if the rules just don't apply to him. His level of arrogance is well suited to that shower.

 

[GRUMPY BLADE]

Mirror reporting Dean Smith wants to take him back to Villa in an £8m swoop. Big admirer

They'll be well fked if he does a runner

With Wendys FFP plight, this could be a realistic deal

https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/dean-smith-eyes-8million-aston-13502338

Thats £7,999.999.00 over priced.

 

[Rob86]

£8m is a ridiculous deal, according to my pig mate he reckons they play better as a team without him.

When he plays he insists on everything going through him and he’s not very good at it (that’s my take on it)

 

[Scooter_mcgavin]

Dunno how villa can buy without selling tbh...

But 8m is mental, however you look over their and they want 12-15m

 

[S64 Blade]

Rivalries aside, I suppose that £8m is 'normal' now for someone who is in good form in this league. We were lucky getting Norwood for peanuts.

 

[Scooter_mcgavin]

Rivalries aside, I suppose that £8m is 'normal' now for someone who is in good form in this league. We were lucky getting Norwood for peanuts.

But what's to say he's in good form?

Anyone playing average probably stands out in their team at the moment.

 

[TJB.]

If they lose Bannan and Reach this January then they're fucked. They'd balance the books a bit, but in footballing matters they'd be fucked.

That'd be fun.

 

[Gin&Juice]

Ask Villa fan's their thoughts on Bannan. It's pretty similar to ours on Hammond. Also, I don't understand why they'd sign him. Arguably they have a strong midfield on paper.

 

[sheffielder]

Seems a bit weird as they already have two expensive lefties in their midfield in McGinn and houlihane or however you spell it

 

[FriethBlade]

Seems a bit weird as they already have two expensive lefties in their midfield in McGinn and houlihane or however you spell it

Replacement for Grealish ? With one of the others playing more central

 

[Fulwood Blade]

Aren't Villa one of the teams up against FFP?

If so, if we want Hogan in the JTW, then it could be one in and one out.

The pigs have to move money back into the club - this could possibly benefit us.

UTB

 

[metalblade]

I wouldn't buy anyone from Villa. Dean Smith has a history from his Walsall days of selling us duds
p.s. £8m for Bannan, now you know the story is bollocks.

 

[Pollingtonblade]

Why are we discussing Pig/Villa rumours on here?

 

[bladesrus]

Possibly because we haven't all got our head in the sand

 

[BushBlade]

Mirror reporting Dean Smith wants to take him back to Villa in an £8m swoop. Big admirer

They'll be well fked if he does a runner

With Wendys FFP plight, this could be a realistic deal

https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/dean-smith-eyes-8million-aston-13502338

Bannan must want a new contract.

 

[Scooter_mcgavin]

Bannan must want a new contract.

I'd take him for 500k, perhaps we should test their resolve

 

[SUFC Guy]

I'd take him for 500k, perhaps we should test their resolve

Rule 1 of transfer dealings...

Never go in straight away with your highest offer