jonno_2004
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Will be interesting to see where he fits in with McCormack - both like to drop deep and how many times have we seen Villa with so few players in the box it's almost criminal. I would love nothing more than to see them tear it up but if he ends up being sold for good money and we have Kodjia or Bamford playing ahead of McCormack I won't be crying into my pillow.
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An adequate enough 'footballer' of a centre-half and had a promising first couple of years but ultimately lacks the positional sense and physicality to be the very good CB we thought he could be at one stage. Arguably our 4th choice CB at present and during the past 4/5 years in which he has been given a consistent run in the team when fit has always looked like he had a howler in him. No doubt would have done a job for us this year and seems to be a decent bloke - so long as he doesn't badmouth us in the press I will wish him well - a fresh start is the best thing for all parties IMO.
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Generally credible source (in my experience) on Twitter has claimed fee agreed. Interesting.
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Holloway's comments have their own merit and for the most part it was fair when you look at the full thing. Xia's reaction was emotional and defensive, which I think at the very least shows his heart is in the right place but he still has quite a bit of wisening up to do especially with the U.K. media and the more sensitive elements of our support hovering. The worrying thing for me is the amount of vitriol seemingly in reserve for him the moment he puts a foot wrong. God help us if we don't get off to a good start.
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Do you want to see a bank statement or something? Oh..
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I may not be 100% behind the entire Twitter thing but laughed out loud in the office reading Tony's latest one - brilliant.
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Half-arsed is putting it nicely.
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Has Baker made a mistake in pre season yet? It was Elphick who lost his man for the Rhodes header yesterday. Thought he's been impressive so far and much improved.
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Massive few weeks for the management and owners to ensure we don't end up with this guy leading the line from September onwards.
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When we were knocking the ball around under little pressure he was fine, could have been playing in his slippers. As soon as Boro stepped up a gear and you needed a bit of bite in midfield it was almost as if they ran straight through him. Not sure if any of the current CMs are the answer this season.
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The problem with RDM preference to play out of the back is that you need both people showing for the ball and a defence capable of doing so. I think the pass yesterday is something we will see a bit more of asking Aly to play that way unless there is significant improvement.
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Agreed - I think it's pretty clear by who wasn't involved yesterday in respect of who they want out. He has been fairly candid in his tweets about the market and desire to sign new players - if that isn't followed up come 1st September then I think it's fair for him to come under criticism. Not that all problems will be suddenly be solved then either - it's going to take a bit of time for the team to gel and RDM to get his ideals across.
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The other day on Twitter I clocked ex-VT poster IanRobo criticising Dr. Tony as illiterate - I almost fell off my chair laughing at the irony.
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Nice range of passing and a nice cruncher from Gardner after looking a bit lazy at the start. Desperately need a striker with a sense of timing and cutting edge - Morley is right with Gestede, one fluke season does not a striker make.
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It is definitely comforting that we have no clauses in the case of Ayew (if that is indeed the case).
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It's written on the PDF on the CH website, but at the RAL level they've converted a rather big loan from its parent to shares. Without seeing the entire structure I wouldn't read too much into it.
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Indeed, or more accurately in line with the Recon Group's funding strategy as a whole.
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I'm not saying we should sell - I'm saying I wouldn't be that disappointed if we replaced well. And how much would it cost to buy someone of Ayew's ability in the PL? I'm sure we could find the cash down the back of the sofa to match those 7 league goals last year..
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Have a feeling he will go before the end of the window but I wouldn't be too disappointed providing we replace well. A bit like with Gana - I'd much rather have two quality Championship players in these positions who are committed to the cause and want to be here (and you can always look to replace once promoted) than two players not up for the fight and tainted from a shocking relegation season.
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Strangely I think selling Gana could work in our favour - may force our hand to really commit to buying someone who will make a big difference in the centre of the park in the Championship. Add a striker (with bullets...) and suddenly things look a lot more rosy. Will reserve judgement on our changes of promotion until the end of August.
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Will be an interesting one. Looking forward to seeing what RDM considers as his strongest line-up to date (which I would imagine he would put out for this one) and also against a PL team who are traditionally a week behind in terms of fitness at this stage.
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Per the SH01, they've converted the prom note (together with the accrued interest on it) between RAL and its shareholder to ordinary share capital.
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Must admit I read this on the tube and had similar thoughts. Have to remember there will always be a premium for us in that the players would have to live in/or around Birmingham.
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Not overly bothered about this one. Although it is amusing to think had he torn up trees and we were comfortably midtable, raising his value to £20M+ there would still be a release clause for less than we bought him for. Whoever had that bright idea needs shooting.
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Whilst recognising the need to balance the incomings and outgoings, just feel we need the type of signing that will galvanise the team and really signify we mean business. Newcastle have arguably made two with the likes Gayle and Ritchie.
