KSV Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 it helps that hes at a big club like Chelsea. I dont think hes quite good enough for Chelsea. More than good enough for us though. Jose will want a superstar.. probably go for Shaw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villabromsgrove Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Villa + Bertrand = huge progress. See how simple this game is Randy if you bring in proper footballers. I don't think that's fair at all. Some signings work out, some don't. This one looks like it'll work it out, but there have been others. Ryan Bertrand is a good footballer, everyone who has watched him mature knows this. He's not a great footballer but he's a great fit for the level which Villa should aspire to. Same applies to players like Kyle Walker. If you wan't to watch a proper Villa performance, you need to have proper players. Players like Bertrand won't come cheap, but they are affordable if Randy is serious about his custodianship of Villa. You don't have to be a top scout to know that Bertrand is a better footballer than Bennett and Luna. I don't think it's unfair to point out the obvious. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Top performance today, and that was low on match fitness as well, should be up to proper speed by the baggies game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 (edited) Villa + Bertrand = huge progress. See how simple this game is Randy if you bring in proper footballers. I don't think that's fair at all. Some signings work out, some don't. This one looks like it'll work it out, but there have been others. Ryan Bertrand is a good footballer, everyone who has watched him mature knows this. He's not a great footballer but he's a great fit for the level which Villa should aspire to. Same applies to players like Kyle Walker. If you wan't to watch a proper Villa performance, you need to have proper players. Players like Bertrand won't come cheap, but they are affordable if Randy is serious about his custodianship of Villa. You don't have to be a top scout to know that Bertrand is a better footballer than Bennett and Luna. I don't think it's unfair to point out the obvious. It isn't as simple as just going out and getting "proper footballers" though. As I said, some work out and some don't. You make it sound as if every player is either a "proper footballer" or not and that everyone can see clearly which category they fall into and that up until now we've been purposely buying players that aren't "proper footballers". Edited January 19, 2014 by Mantis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 No but it is obvious that some players are more likely to work out than not. We all knew Bertrand was a quality signing. We were all in agreement. It was a very low risk signing and it has proven to be correct. We need more players that are proven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 "Young and Hungry" or "Slightly better fed but needing to prove himself"? I know what I would go for every time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Good, solid performance. It's painfully funny how much better he is compared to Luna and Bennett in terms of positioning, awareness and ability on the ball. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crumpet Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 (edited) I thought it was interesting how this late signing scuppered LFC's play. I think their plan was to attack Luna on the left. The problem with that for them was with Bertrand in, left back became a strong link in the defence and he was able to push their attackers back through attacking as well as being good defensively. I think sterling was even swapped to the Bacuna's side, may be wrong. In any event the back four looked very strong and apart from the dive and a very nice flick for the goals the were not opened up. Edited January 19, 2014 by Crumpet 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumstopdogs Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 (edited) A very promising first game for us considering he was thrown in so soon after joining us. He looks far more assured than the other 2 left backs we have at the club and should make us more solid and offer a bit extra going forward. I personally can't see him being the first choice Chelsea left back so we must have a chance if the financial terms are suitable to make this a permanent transfer in the summer. Edited January 19, 2014 by Brumstopdogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 If we had the Lowton of last season back our back 4 would look fine these days And okore and it would look superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakid007 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Get it done lambo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houlston Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Brilliant debut, chuffed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lions_Roar Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 If we had the Lowton of last season back our back 4 would look fine these days And okore and it would look superb. Right I'm calling the police!But is he willing to play for 20k a week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Thought the first goal was his mistake if only a wee one, he got too close to his man. That they were all ultimately beaten by a lovely flick from Henderson absolves them somewhat, but worth noting anyway. (Could also be that I'm remembering it wrong!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric Avenue Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I'm thinking about getting the away top with Bertrand on the back even if it is only a short term thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Surely given his age and the fact he's not wanted by his club gives us a great chance to make it a proper deal. I just hope we can offer competitive wages. I'd imagine he's earning a fair amount on his Chelsea deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROTTERDAM1982 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Two fast FBs, who support the attack at every available opportunity, who are comfortable on the ball, quite aggressive, and defensively comfortable, make all the difference, and give confidence to the team. A good start to the team, keep that defence as much as possible, until Okores comes in to the team anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric Avenue Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Id guess he's on about 20-30k a week ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Id guess he's on about 20-30k a week ? I was thinking maybe more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PompeyVillan Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 This is the sort of ambitious signing we should realistically be looking to make to improve the squad, not simply bolstering it. You have to wonder whether the lure of regular football could bring him here permanently if he enjoys his loan spell. He's made a good, solid start so let's hope that continues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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