Villa have been beaten to the signing of prolific striker Alfred Finnbogason by Real Sociedad. NB: To me this player looks no better than Ulloa. Price?
Choice of words here. ie. disappointed. I would be disappointed in Stephen Ward if he signs for another Championship side. I can't really blame him for taking up a good offer from the Premier League side. That's why I put the bit in about promotion bonuses. I nearly included Championship sides...
Stephen Ward has made all the right noises in public. If Albion bung in some promotion bonuses we will stand a good chance unless we get gazumped. I will be very disappointed if we do not sign him and I would see this a failure, unless there is a strong counter bid (from a Premier League club)...
Left back is not a crucial position in the spine of the side. More important than right back though. In a classic 4-3-3, I think the position is rather important. Sort of midway position between spine of the side £15K a year and less important positions, right-back and winger.
If this World...
AAAAArrgh !!!!
Stephen Ward was quite clearly the "Player of the Season" from me last season. He even showed he is a better striker than some others on our books.
Premier youngsters may be on £10K a week.
These two featured in the two most disastrous games of the season both against Derby. I have not got my season ticket yet. It all depends. I am not watching those two failures again: it was miserable.
The first thing that came to mind was to get rid of one of the other two left backs and then pay him the dosh, perhaps with promotion bonuses and goal bonuses.