Dodgyknees Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 He's good and 'old fashioned' for a winger, which I like. I hate all this cutting inside nonsense. Unless you're Ronaldo, Messi or Bale, you won't get a tonne of goals, you'll hit 50 shots wide and win the odd free kick. Agreed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulver Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Pilkington ? Good grief. Another journeyman type pro who's limited at best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Pilkington ? Good grief. Another journeyman type pro who's limited at best A good solid winger who has been a very good player for Norwich and will certainly help our lack of width which makes us incredibly one dimensional and narrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1chuk Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Play our kids instead please, give them experience rather than waste what little money we have. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic_bouma Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 I think he could do both roles, like Young used to. -----------------------Kozak Pilkington------------------------Albrighton------- I like that Christ I don't Won't be long until people realise once again that Albrighton is rubbish and not a premier league player As for Kozak and Pilkington, as squad players they can play role but to be relied upon week in week out? We'd be relegated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post StefanAVFC Posted December 22, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted December 22, 2013 (edited) The same Albrighton who's been our best player for 2 games running now? I don't understand why people feel the need to slag our players off day after day, a lot of the time unjustified. Edited December 22, 2013 by StefanAVFC 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulver Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 I don't consider him a very good player at all. I'd say he's a good player that occasionally has very good games. Massive difference The same Albrighton who's been our best player for 2 games running now? I don't understand why people feel the need to slag out players off day after day, a lot of the time unjustified. Amen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Always liked Pilknington although he's been a bit injured this season, join the club. Would be an upgrade on Tonev and Albrighton no question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers13 Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 They do have a far superior squad, Villa however have a far superior manager, so it balances out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packoman Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 It's really not far superior though. Man City have a far superior squad, Norwich might have a slightly better squad but that's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Norwich are average, always a team others look to get points off and they just play for draws away from home (and usually get battered on the top 4 grounds). I wouldn't say their squad is superior at all, like every team they have one or two decent players awashed in mediocrity. One who would get in our team no-one has mentioned is actually Snodgrass. I still expect us to finish above them but the reality is we're in a group of mid table teams of them, us Stoke, Swansea etc who won't go down but results indicate so far there won't be much between them all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 For me we need three players 1) We definitely need another CB in January to play alongside Vlaar - I think Clark has vastly improved this season but we need someone else in the centre in case Vlaar gets injured again. 2) A big unit in midfield that breaks up play and offers protection to the back four - Delph has been fantastic this season but needs help in the middle of the park. 3) An attacking midfielder that can pick a pass and play the striker in on goal- we currently have no one with guile in the squad. Bloody easy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 That's what Southampton did, they had 35m to play with this season so instead of spending 5m on 7 players, they signed 3. Lovren for 7m who's significantly improved their defence, Wanayama for 12m who's been a powerhouse in midfield for them and Osvaldo who took an age to get going but has scored recently. Getting those 3 in has also improved their first 11 particularly upfront where Rodreguiez has had to up his game just to stay in the team. We are at the stage now where we have two left backs (if Bennett is still alive), a million defensive midfielders and 6 strikers even if 3 are of questionable quality. We can't get away with saying it's a small squad anymore, we just need more quality in our first 11 and now, not more players who might need 6 months a year to settle into the premier league like we've seen with some of this summer's signings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 That's what Southampton did, they had 35m to play with this season so instead of spending 5m on 7 players, they signed 3. Lovren for 7m who's significantly improved their defence, Wanayama for 12m who's been a powerhouse in midfield for them and Osvaldo who took an age to get going but has scored recently. Getting those 3 in has also improved their first 11 particularly upfront where Rodreguiez has had to up his game just to stay in the team. We are at the stage now where we have two left backs (if Bennett is still alive), a million defensive midfielders and 6 strikers even if 3 are of questionable quality. We can't get away with saying it's a small squad anymore, we just need more quality in our first 11 and now, not more players who might need 6 months a year to settle into the premier league like we've seen with some of this summer's signings. Exactly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic_bouma Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 The same Albrighton who's been our best player for 2 games running now? I don't understand why people feel the need to slag our players off day after day, a lot of the time unjustified. Yes the same Albrighton who has been our best player I still think he is a poor player. Like 99% of our squad. I'm not slagging him off for the sake of it, he's performed ok in the past 2 games, in a team full of shit out of form players. Does that make me think he is good enough to play for Aston Villa week in week out? Not a bloody chance 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 The same Albrighton who's been our best player for 2 games running now? I don't understand why people feel the need to slag our players off day after day, a lot of the time unjustified. Yes the same Albrighton who has been our best player I still think he is a poor player. Like 99% of our squad. I'm not slagging him off for the sake of it, he's performed ok in the past 2 games, in a team full of shit out of form players. Does that make me think he is good enough to play for Aston Villa week in week out? Not a bloody chance But right now, like Kozak, he deserves his place in the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie09 Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Another centre back is imperative. Vlaar and Clark are a good combo, but I have little confidence in Baker. I've no doubt we will start scoring goals again and I would like to see N'Zog back when he's fit so a midfield enforcer to add to the centre back please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROTTERDAM1982 Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Pilkington?.....Christ, no.Limited ability, no pace, 26?. I'd rather buy nobody, or spend £6/7m on 2/3 players.No more £2/3m players please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 (edited) Pilkington?.....Christ, no.Limited ability, no pace, 26?. I'd rather buy nobody, or spend £6/7m on 2/3 players.No more £2/3m players please. We already have quick players with a slow mind, maybe we need players who aren't so quick on their feet but have a quick mind, Pilkington does. Edited December 22, 2013 by dodgyknees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROTTERDAM1982 Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 How about buying a quick player to play wide, who has brains........Ince maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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