Simon_Terry Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 It's been a bit of a quiet day, so i thought this might cause an argument or two. I suppose it all comes down to value for money. Those that have already left the club may be easy to judge, but you must all consider the futures of those still here. And for that reason i've gone for Pele Crouchio. People say his loan spell at Norwich did him the world of good, and he has certainly looked a different player upon his return - and it's pretty clear O'Leary has played a major part in improving the confidence of the boy. The potential was always there (even if some couldn't (or simply refused) to see it), but he's now beginning to realise more and more of that. On top of this, he seems a diamond of a bloke, and i admire his commitment. He recently said "i've got plenty of years left in me, and i hope they're all here at Villa" - and therein (hopefully) lies the value for money. Unfortunately for El Pele, JPA & Vass have also been on top form recently, but at least we can now sleep easily if either of them should get injured, as we also have the Moore bros. pushing for a place in the team. At least we have healthy competition in one area of our squad. But who would you boys go for??? As much as i respect GT, i've got to say it's certainly not the greatest list in the world, and DOL has certainly proved to be the more astute in the transfer market, but i don't want this to turn into yet another GT vs. DOL debate, it's about the above players, so please make your choice and explain. Ta very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LancsVillan Posted February 27, 2004 Moderator Share Posted February 27, 2004 where's the option for "His resignation letter" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 where's the option for "His resignation letter" I was waiting to see who would say that first Anyway, I'll go with Ronny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCresswell Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 I went for Allback - he kept us up last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RantinRob Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 I've gone for Ronny - he can still do a good job and he was a free transfer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 David Platt or Alan Mcinally, it's close between them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LancsVillan Posted February 27, 2004 Moderator Share Posted February 27, 2004 Allback for the goal v sunderland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_Terry Posted February 27, 2004 Author Share Posted February 27, 2004 Alright, clever Dick, i've amended the subject accordingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drat01 Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 I was with JC for the exact same reasons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest _mh Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 It has to be Crouch surely? The others are all shite apart from Johnsen who is always injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteyp Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 I went for Johnsen but it was close. It's a pretty pitiful list and I wouldn't be upset if we had none of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter_B Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 I think that Ulises will prove over the enxt 2 months that he is the most useful signing that GT made. Perhaps, in the end, Crouch will stake a claim on the first team, but with JPA set to sign a new deal this summer I feel that he will move before we see the best of him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ligs Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Gotta be Johnsen - imagine what our defence would be like without him. It doesn't bare thinking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_L Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 imagine what our defence would be like without him. It doesn't bare thinking about. I think the last 30 mins against the slum dwellers last week showed us what it's like without him! I have to say from the list he's the only choice, that shows how poor GT's signings were! Look at the difference between those and DOLs signings... Big difference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Second stint has to be Ronny J for nothing. Although, and I never thought I'd say this, el Crouchio may just prove to be a decent player after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 pele for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloBarnesi Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 What about the missing options: Michael Boulding Joey G (even if it was a loan) Also Mika Aarilto? Robert Olejnik? and wasn’t there some Belgian as well. From the choice its Ronny J for me, though I think DLC, Crouch, Allback, and even Leonhardsen were just about ok signings, certainly no worse than the previous incumbrant, but no where as good as DOLs three masterstrokes. I ain’t DOLs biggest fan, but he has to have been the best buyer in the transfer market this season by a long way. In defence of GT (puts hard hat on), his main contribution the second time around has to be the reintroduction of Gareth Barry and also bringing Thomas Hitzslberger. Give hime credit for that. If JG had stayed they would have both left, and I think they have been two of the best players at Villa and part of the skelton for the Villa side for the future. Pity he couldn’t get half the other players to play? Didn’t Taylor also have to sign for the manure for Bodymoor training ground!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulanddonya Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Just unearthed this gem....... Well we did all see it in Crouch !!!! Bloody shame ODreary didn't !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B31villa Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 where's the option for "His resignation letter" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 I went for Allback - he kept us up last year ditto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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