After rethinking about it, this transfer and welbeck one are actually a good deal considering they're well experienced acquired for less than 10 mils which in these days a fee lower than loan fee.

The surprise is on the player's side, I would reckon they would like a huge wage as their possibly last paycheck. Just wonder how much exactly the board willing to pay them.

10 hours ago, Snedger said:

Is there anything to actually back up this Roberts - Sanchez thing or is it just that they both were at Brighton?

I’ve heard it a lot and kind of took it to be more or less true. But is it?

Facts have never been prerequisites around here. You know that.

Great idea to fix the Sánchez issue by signing the exact same player but with better vibes

If he';s still so good, why isn't he Villa's 1st choice now?

12 hours ago, AVFC Visitor said:

Ive been following Aston Villa for well over 50 years - Martinez is by some distance the best keeper Ive ever seen. Youve signed an absolute baller - Honestly you are going to love him. He has an eye for spectacular saves - sure. But equally on crosses he is so incredibly assured - you just wont even be worried - He nearly always gets his angles right - and organizes the defense for corners & high pressure situations .

Mentally strong (and a bit mental) - If he does have a poor game - He tends to bounce back to his superhuman best in the next game.

Im gutted hes gone - But think Chelsea is the ideal move for him - I think he will get you an extra 6-10 points next season - he is that good.

Enjoy.

Fair play mate… hope jackson works out for you I’m not going to lie he misses a few sitters but on his day can be fairly good…

19 minutes ago, Zeta said:

If he';s still so good, why isn't he Villa's 1st choice now?

He has been making noises about wanting out for a while. Juventus seemed to be the destination. That's why they signed Suzuki. Juventus fell through because of the doubt about the finger injury. Something I hope we're checking out.

3 hours ago, dermott said:

Facts have never been prerequisites around here. You know that.

He was Sánchez’s coach at Brighton and now runs global goalkeeping here, and just the other day, Ornstein made it clear that Ben Roberts rates Sánchez extremely highly.

Given how much control Winstanley and Stewart had, it’s not far‑fetched to assume Shields and Roberts held a similar level of influence. But once Xabi Alonso arrived. and after yet another finish outside the Champions League spot, those four seem to have been quietly pushed down the hierarchy. Their grip on decision-making doesn’t look anything like what it used to, and about god damn time.

I happy with this one. Sounds like they’ve finally found the golden goalkeeper that’s at the perfect age as to not hamper Penders but still a quality goalkeeper. Hes definitely a whined up merchant and a bit mad, but a big upgrade from Bob Sanchez. Feel like he’s a good penalty saver without any stats to back it up.

Do we sell Bob to the highest bidder or send Penders out on loan? Think both will be difficult at this point in the window.

Welcome

No longer a rumour

Welcome. I’d like to not think about a goalkeeper for a bit - if he can play and do that, success for me.