Prit asked: Does having a slow start two years in a row mean Villa need to review their transfer strategy and ensure all business is conducted at least one week before the season starts? Nick: The summer's transfer business, for a lot of clubs, was always going to be towards the end of the window because of the World Cup. It was natural things were going to concertina up and, as a result, Villa's business - like many - was mostly done in August.