AshVilla Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Lets just hope he doesn't sneeze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIVillan Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 I seem to remember Jose saying talented player but a bit thick and cant follow instructions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattyp_avfc Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 I seem to remember Jose saying talented player but a bit thick and cant follow instructions Thing is Jose likes to stick a bus in front of the goal.... Cole is an attack minded player who likes to go on runs things like that.... Not a "proper" mourinho player.... He's managed to turn Oscar from a kaka-esc attacking mid into a cm who defends too.... Which is good and bad I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_sun_never_sets Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 He talks about playing in the hole and allowing other players to flourish - this is bang on what we need. This is good news as it means a) lambert is fully aware of this weakness Lambert has told JC about it and c) JC fully understands and is happy to play this role Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SikhInTrinity Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Interesting there are no comments from PL on this signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIVillan Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Interesting there are no comments from PL on this signing. Perhaps busy snapping up the next Freebie. Could be a Trolley Dash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram85 Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 I have a similar feeling about this as I did when we signed Merson. This could be such a clever signing as long as he stays fit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Were due a bit of luck with injuries next season. Hes one of us now..Lowton--Vlaar--Okore--LB-------DM----Delph----------------Cole-----------Nzogbia-------------Gabby---------Benteke---------Not too bad. with quite a few decent back up players. Would love Barry to be next to Delph. A midfield trio comfortable on the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Some great quotes from Cole in that article. Clearly wants to play and seems to have been told that he'll be the main man in that midfield. Impressed with his knowledge of our players too. What's interesting too is that he says he's talked to Lambert about his plans and the future, and seems confident that there is a plan in place. For a club in takeover limbo, that's surprised me a bit. Whether you rate him or not, he certainly would not have been short of offers (and could easily have waited for further offers), so there is definitely something that's drawn him to the club and made him sign now, rather than drawing it out over the summer. Not sure what that is, but it gives me a bit of encouragement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Some great quotes from Cole in that article. Clearly wants to play and seems to have been told that he'll be the main man in that midfield. Impressed with his knowledge of our players too. What's interesting too is that he says he's talked to Lambert about his plans and the future, and seems confident that there is a plan in place. For a club in takeover limbo, that's surprised me a bit. Whether you rate him or not, he certainly would not have been short of offers (and could easily have waited for further offers), so there is definitely something that's drawn him to the club and made him sign now, rather than drawing it out over the summer. Not sure what that is, but it gives me a bit of encouragement. This post gave me encouragement. Glad to hear there is a plan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TrentVilla Posted June 10, 2014 Author Moderator Popular Post Share Posted June 10, 2014 Whether you rate him or not, he certainly would not have been short of offers (and could easily have waited for further offers), so there is definitely something that's drawn him to the club and made him sign now, rather than drawing it out over the summer. Not sure what that is, but it gives me a bit of encouragement. Its the manager, he alludes to it in the article some won't want to hear it but it seems to be the case. Just as it was Lambert who talked Benteke into staying, I'm not saying he is faultless but he isn't the mumbling fool some would have people believe. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Whether you rate him or not, he certainly would not have been short of offers (and could easily have waited for further offers), so there is definitely something that's drawn him to the club and made him sign now, rather than drawing it out over the summer. Not sure what that is, but it gives me a bit of encouragement. Its the manager, he alludes to it in the article some won't want to hear it but it seems to be the case. Just as it was Lambert who talked Benteke into staying, I'm not saying he is faultless but he isn't the mumbling fool some would have people believe. Yeah I agree, and I allude to a post you made you in a different thread citing our style of play being more symptomatic of the quality of player, rather than a deliberate tactic of the manager. Anyway, welcome Joe. If you stay fit nd keep enjoying your football, you'll be a great asset to the club. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Some great quotes from Cole in that article. Clearly wants to play and seems to have been told that he'll be the main man in that midfield. Impressed with his knowledge of our players too. What's interesting too is that he says he's talked to Lambert about his plans and the future, and seems confident that there is a plan in place. For a club in takeover limbo, that's surprised me a bit. Whether you rate him or not, he certainly would not have been short of offers (and could easily have waited for further offers), so there is definitely something that's drawn him to the club and made him sign now, rather than drawing it out over the summer. Not sure what that is, but it gives me a bit of encouragement. This post gave me encouragement. Glad to hear there is a plan. Running the risk of going OT, but i think the manager has every chance of staying after the takeover (which may still be way off) and is therefore allowed to continue with his plan. That plan just doesn't seem to involve spending money on fees, but he's clearly allowed to free up some more wages to bolster the squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 If Cole stays fit, I think we'll play a lot different at home next season with him at CAM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 If Cole stays fit, I think we'll play a lot different at home next season with him at CAM. Well, we'll have the option to try and unlock teams that just sit back which was always our Achilles heel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightysasquatch Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 I'm pretty happy with this. I'm unsure of how mobile he is now but he has that pass that unlocks defences & good vision. I can't understand the grumbling about this signing, this is where we are now. No point feeling sorry for ourselves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted June 10, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted June 10, 2014 Were due a bit of luck with injuries next season. Hes one of us now.. Lowton--Vlaar--Okore--LB -------DM----Delph------ ----------Cole----------- Nzogbia-------------Gabby ---------Benteke--------- Not too bad. with quite a few decent back up players. Would love Barry to be next to Delph. A midfield trio comfortable on the ball. Delph is not a defensive player, so unless that 'DM' is going to be a T1000 we would be overrun most weeks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandaq Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Think it's a pretty decent signing considering our position right now. Just hope he stays fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Whether you rate him or not, he certainly would not have been short of offers (and could easily have waited for further offers), so there is definitely something that's drawn him to the club and made him sign now, rather than drawing it out over the summer. Not sure what that is, but it gives me a bit of encouragement. Its the manager, he alludes to it in the article some won't want to hear it but it seems to be the case. Just as it was Lambert who talked Benteke into staying, I'm not saying he is faultless but he isn't the mumbling fool some would have people believe. Yes he is; he's shit and pointless and has no plan and blah blah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Whether you rate him or not, he certainly would not have been short of offers (and could easily have waited for further offers), so there is definitely something that's drawn him to the club and made him sign now, rather than drawing it out over the summer. Not sure what that is, but it gives me a bit of encouragement. Its the manager, he alludes to it in the article some won't want to hear it but it seems to be the case. Just as it was Lambert who talked Benteke into staying, I'm not saying he is faultless but he isn't the mumbling fool some would have people believe. Mind you, it's fairly standard for players to say they are looking forward to working with the manager once they've signed for a club. You would, wouldn't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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