O'Neill Rubbishes Transfer

I agree with JP this is unfair and unreasonable. So what are we doing in this transfer window, if anything? Full backs we are told are not a high priority nor, it seems, is an England class striker so where are we going? Is this rabid secrecy so important or is MON once again demonstrating that transfers are his Achilles heel? I do hope I am wrong and we get some significant signings to make our top six hopes a reality.

No, not his fault at all, not saying it is. What I am asking is why everything transfer wise (and has been for years) always has to be so painful for us fans?! I don't want targets, I want players in the shirt on the pitch! Bloody press, bloody football, bloody transfer windows, bloody bloody! :o)

Agree with silkie villain. We are in a positive position at the moment and now is NOT the time to be sitting back and enjoying it. We need to be pushing on, and pushing on quickly if the five-year plan is to be met. That means being ruthless and also kicking players out who are taking up space and are unlikely to feature as they are not good enough. I just hope MON has not been given a stingy transfer budget by Randy. Who knows, the weakness of the dollar may be causing problems and, if push comes to shove and there is a limited amount of cash, investment in the Cleveland Browns will always come ahead of cash being thrown at Villa. Not trying to cause an argument, but the fact Randy chose to watch a Browns match rather than attend the Blues derby gave me that idea.

The transfer window is an absolute disgrace and should be re-thought out. Even if extended by a month and half (i.e. end of season & December and Jan...)

Well Mr Fear, bloody press, well pointed out.As Kevin Keegan said, the reporters write it and the Editors put the most sensationalist parts out into the circus.Funny that no other parts of the interview are shown.And all that is shown is MON's response.Where was the question before his answer?Like -Was Jermaine Defoe at Bodymoor heath and have you put in a 10million bid?...Q Mr O'Neill's response "It is simply untrue, absolutely and utterly untrue - it couldn't be any fairer than that. I think that sort of statement, if you're talking about a player at a football club - where the two haven't talked to each other, is grossly unfair.' I rest my case. I think we should have learned by now.Let's keep our knickers on and wait until the 1st Feb.We can't do anything about it, so let's carry on supporting the lads and help get results, this is something we can affect.UTV

This is absolutely killing me. Here I sit in Los Angeles, all day at work on the internet waiting for updates. Every morning I get up and can't wait to open skysports to read "VILLA SIGN....." but no. MON let's get defoe. Quit this bull*****. Don't you dare let Mellberg go now and stop bringing in only youth. If we don't have any experience, how are we going to even cope in Europe (if we even get there). Stop moaning about prices - if everyone else is willing to pay it, you have to also. BUY DEFOE before Newcastle decides to buy a whole other team like they did in the summer. (cause that worked so well for them)

Well said all those of us who trust MON's judgement. As far as I can see he hasn't made a bad move yet, So all those who dont trust the judgement of MON get a grip. I like the way MON does his buisness he targets a player then goes and gets him if he cant for some reason then he doesn't compromise himself by spending endless amounts of money on journeymen. For that he is to be applauded in my opinion.

daveldvilla you are so right. Who'd want to sign a donut with a diagonal mohawk?

Ive been saying for ages - I don't think MON has the funds we think he has - Why didn't he bid for Yakubu instead of Harewood, why are Carson & Davies only on loan ? - and now MON has all but said we won't be getting Defoe - WAKE UP - painful as it is he hasn't got the major funds that we hoped.

Derry Villan- The NFL has a salary cap, meaning you can only spend so much on players. The Browns make far more than they need for players. So if anything, Browns money is being spent on AVFC.

Its not a question of money or players not wanting to come to the midlands. I think its just that the players of quality that we need are not for sale. Chimbonda wants to come to us but Spurs won't release him until they find a quality right back to replace him and the only targets they have are the same people Chelsea, Manu and us are linked with. At the moment there are a number of clubs like us who have funds and are seeking quality players it was never going to be easy unless you just go for numbers and whats the point in that.

Can't believe everybody is getting so wound up! The press have hyped the Defoe thing up to near hysteria and with no substance. The Larsson thing was completely without foundation and turned into a non story. I think reporters take a punt on two or three "exclusive" links in the hope that maybe one comes off so they can say, "you heard it here first". I agree with Fear in that I believe the money is there, MON is being cautious and going after players he thinks will add value in the long term, not just short term fixes. I think that is the proper way of doing it and applaud him for that. In the case of Harewood, there was such an overwhelmingly negative reaction to his signing but now people are posting that he should be in the team, he isn't being given a chance etc etc. Which is it? we can't have it both ways. I am happy to leave MON to get on with it, after all we are in the best position both on and off the pitch that we have been for years. We should know by now that when he has secured a target we'll hear about it. I am frustrated at the lack of a specialist right back, but we've done ok up to now. I'm sure the owners and management are aware of what is at stake and are pushing to get the right people in to push on. As supporters we need to get behind them and cut out the b******t, and if anybody is unhappy, just think back about 18 months or so. Up the Villa!

He just isn't spending money fo the sake of it. He only wants to buy players he think can move us forward. He may like some players but thinks they aren't worth the money he could spend on a higher quality player. I think we will become a more attractive club to play for next year. He also probably doesn't want to damage team spirit and balance by signing lots of players

Well said weller I think we need to calm down a lot, MON buys players he wants, He does not buy players because he can. I think he is doing a great job of building a new team from the foundations up. Leave the man alone and let hm do his job. Realistically how many of us honestl thought we would be joint 4th the begining of the season let alone the begining of last season.