Mantis Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Oh for goodness sake people, have a reality check. We're in total limbo from owner to manager to contracted players; we also don't have any spending power in the circumstances. To sign any experienced Premier league player under 30 who plays in a position in which we need cover is a good thing. Yes, he's prone to errors. Yes, he's not 'world class'. Yes, he's not an ambitious or exciting signing. But until a takeover we've got to accept that 'exciting' signings are not going to happen - and in the meantime a bit more pragmatism might save our collective sanity. And even when/if a takeover does happen, we're not likely to start suddenly buying loads of world class players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 (edited) Welcome, Philippe. Best of luck with your Villa gig. One way or another, I think you're gonna need it! Edited June 5, 2014 by briny_ear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andykeenan Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Oh for goodness sake people, have a reality check. We're in total limbo from owner to manager to contracted players; we also don't have any spending power in the circumstances. To sign any experienced Premier league player under 30 who plays in a position in which we need cover is a good thing. Yes, he's prone to errors. Yes, he's not 'world class'. Yes, he's not an ambitious or exciting signing. But until a takeover we've got to accept that 'exciting' signings are not going to happen - and in the meantime a bit more pragmatism might save our collective sanity. Bang on statement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted June 5, 2014 Author Share Posted June 5, 2014 https://vine.co/v/MD7IjjpViEj 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villarule123 Posted June 5, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted June 5, 2014 I'm dreading next season already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny*Nunny Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Fingers crossed he does ok. I'd hate for Philippe to flop. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Would love him to prove me wrong, I really hope he does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted June 5, 2014 Author Share Posted June 5, 2014 He'll add a threat at set pieces, pretty good in the air at least. Maybe some of this too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnZSO4bkz48 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Good signing, welcome Philippe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 two year deal free transfer for a international player am ok with this signing. the main point is there is a hell of a lot of competition at cb so if someone performs crap they are out i just hope this doesnt mean lamberts going to play this crap 5 at the back system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robojoel Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 (edited) Will he improve us? Probably By how much? Not a lot Edited June 5, 2014 by robojoel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milenko27 Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 I think he will fit us good in pair with Vlaar. His experience and style of play is to get stuck in and this will give Vlaar a chance to control the defence better. As long as Vlaar is fit, Senderos suits us better then Hangeland who would be too simular too Vlaar. This also propably will mean that we will have an experienced cb at hand for each game and not having to burden Baker and Clark with so much responsibility each game. CB often have their best years around 27-31 when they are experienced and know how too read the game and before they loose too much of speed and strength. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Probably Vaars replacement for when he leaves on a free at the end of next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amo69 Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Probably Vaars replacement for when he leaves on a free at the end of next season Or when he leaves this summer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Senderos is clearly Benteke's replacement for when the latter is sold this summer for £1m. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phumfeinz Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Better back-up than Baker and Clark. I'm happy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amo69 Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 I wouldn't say I'm happy about this signing but considering the scheme of things it has to be seen as a sensible signing if nothing else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amo69 Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Senderos is clearly Benteke's replacement for when the latter is sold this summer for £1m. Do you say that because fans think Vlaar could leave? Senderos may not be his replacement but the chances of us needing to replace him are quite high at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Added depth and competition, this is a very good signing for what Villa are right now. Hopefully he is considered surplus to requirements sooner rather than later. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Senderos is clearly Benteke's replacement for when the latter is sold this summer for £1m. Do you say that because fans think Vlaar could leave? Senderos may not be his replacement but the chances of us needing to replace him are quite high at the moment. I just think some people are being a bit over-dramatic. The club are not stupid - they know they have to do everything they can to keep Vlaar. He could leave but saying the likelihood of him leaving is "quite high" is just hyperbole at the moment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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