Aalborg BK

Helenius have been a huge disappointment since returning to Aalborg. At the time being 20 rounds of the danish league have been played, Helenius have scored 1 goal in open play in these games (4 goals with penalties). That's just awful, although like Villa Aalborg ain't creating many chances. Since resuming the league after the winter break Helenius have spend most time on the bench. Personally I don't hope Helenius continues in Aalborg.

In two weeks Aalborg plays at home against Club Bruges from Belgium in the round of 32 in the knockout stage of the UEFA Europa League. Still on winterbreak Aalborg are playing friendly matches these days as a preparation to the encounter with Bruges and the start of the Superliga. Until yesterday Helenius didn't play well, however yesterday Helenius played a good game against the russian champions CSKA Moscow. Although Aalborg lost 4-2 against a very good russian side, Helenius scored 2 goals in the game. Especially the first goal was magnificient. After the game Helenius were not happy due to very questionable defending, however on a personal level he were quite happy scoring two goals. Hopefully he gets a lot of confidence from this game. Aalborg are currently in Spain. Saturday they play against Shakhtar Donetsk, the last game on the training camp is against Torpedo Moscow.

Aalborg resumed training today after the winter break. In an interview with danish media (newspaper BT) Helenius said that he doesn't hope returning to Villa. Helenius actually said that he haven't spoken with anyone from Aston Villa in a very long time.

Last night Aalborg progressed from Europe Leagues tough group J. 3 impressive wins at home against Rio Ave, Dynamo Kiev and Steaua Bucharest were enough to progress, even though we lost all 3 away matches. Last nights 2-0 defeat in Portugal were an awful match and result against a team who had nothing to play for. Dynamo Kievs win in Bucharest secured our place in the knockout out round. I must admit that Helenius again played a very poor game. In fact Helenius is nominated as one of the biggest disappointments of the danish Superliga. Most Aalborg supporters expected much more from Helenius this automn. I don't expect Helenius returning to Villa. Helenius have participated in most of Aalborgs matches (lack of better alternative), but he's also spend much time as a substitute on the bench. Hopefully he gets much better in the spring season of the Superliga

Love this photo. Strange photo. Helenius looks like Stifler from the "American Pie" movies (no comparison)

Andreas Cornelius were debated last summer as a possible signing. Instead Cardiff bought him and paid a lot of money. AV bought Helenius and paid a quite small transfer fee. You should be happy with that deal, even though Helenius almost ain't playing. According to danish media Cornelius one of the coming days, are making a transfer back to FC Copenhagen. Apparently FC Copenhagen pays about 2,5-3,0 mill. £ which is a transfer record in Scandinavia. Cardiff on the other hand still looses a lot of money. The paid about 6,5-7,0 £ when they bought a heavily overrated Cornelius.

Impressive start. You should be ahead

Very tough game ahead without doubt. I predict a draw, but in order to manage that it requires a very good performance from the entire team. Agbonlahor got the skills to punish Liverpools questionable defence. Really looking forward to see the game. Nice winter weather in England by the way. In Aalborg, Denmark, where I'm living, it's been snowing in the last 24 hrs.

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Congrats' Helenius! Come on Villa, you should really be winning this game.

As mentioned many times it's very difficult moving to the Premier League from the danish league. Okore seems to make it, because he got the necessary strenght and stamina. I don't agree that moving to the dutch league might have been better. The dutch league is getting weaker and weaker, while the danish league is getting better. The danish league is almost at the same level as the dutch. If Copenhagen played against Ajax I guess Copenhagen would be victorius. In my opinion Helenius might benefit from a loan spell in the Championship. Perhaps but the Dutch League is still far more heavily scouted then the Danish League. If you impress in the Dutch league you are far more likely to attract a better club then you are by impressing in the Danish League. You think he should be at a bigger club than Villa? Of course not. Many Aalborg BK supporters were very surprised when Helenius was sold to AV. This transfer came as a total surprise. The main reasons why many Aalborg supporters doubted whether Helenius had what is takes to make a impact in PL, is due to Helenius' lack of stamina/strenght, pace and ability in the air. In previous transfer periods clubs such as Turin (not Juventus), Sporting Lissabon and turkish clubs tried to buy Helenius. Some Aalborg BK supporters suggested that Helenius might been better off going to Belgium/The Netherlands. However belgian/dutch football ain't better that the danish league even though that they got bigger clubs. I really hope that Helenius proves the critics wrong. But as every Aalborg BK supporters have mentioned many times on this board, Helenius weren't at PL level when AV bought him. Personally I think that italian football suits Helenius better. Italian football are more tactical and less demanding compared to PL. Yesterday Aalborg BK manager Kent Nielsen told danish media that he weren't surprised by Helenius' lack of success. I guess Helenius might benefit if loaned out to a Championship club. According to Helenius' agent he is ready to be loaned out.

You got a point. Swansea are struggling. It seems as they are having a hard time competing in two tournaments (PL and Europe League). I don't know why, but it seems as they are giving the european challenge a real chance. Swansea looks a bit tired. Without Nathan Dyer and Michu they are without two key players. I predict that AV at least gets a draw. The chance of winning the game should be quite good. Teams play their way back into form when they visit Villa Park. It is probably one of the first dates other team's look for when the fixtures are released. You are usually guarenteed points playing away to us. I know you are struggling at Villa Park. However I'm convinced that you're winning this crucial game. Swansea are in poor form and without Dyer and Michu they lack firepower in front. Swansea likes possession, but I don't see that as a problem. Even if Swansea are up 75/25 in possession that ain't neccessary a bad thing. It's quite obvious that Swansea don't got the squad to compete domestically and internationally. As I've seen AV this season you should benefit from counterattacks today. Swanseas central defense is vulnerable when they have to defend. Hope Lambert chooses a 4-5-1 formation with Agbonlahor as the sole attacker. You're going to need pace up front and from the wingers.

You got a point. Swansea are struggling. It seems as they are having a hard time competing in two tournaments (PL and Europe League). I don't know why, but it seems as they are giving the european challenge a real chance. Swansea looks a bit tired. Without Nathan Dyer and Michu they are without two key players. I predict that AV at least gets a draw. The chance of winning the game should be quite good.

As mentioned many times it's very difficult moving to the Premier League from the danish league. Okore seems to make it, because he got the necessary strenght and stamina. I don't agree that moving to the dutch league might have been better. The dutch league is getting weaker and weaker, while the danish league is getting better. The danish league is almost at the same level as the dutch. If Copenhagen played against Ajax I guess Copenhagen would be victorius. In my opinion Helenius might benefit from a loan spell in the Championship.

According to Helenius' agent Mads Bach Lund, if Helenius is no way near of playing time after the christmas/new years eve program, Helenius is ready to be loaned out. If Helenius can benefit from playing time like in the Championship, Helenius got no problem with that.