rodders0223 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Mansfield. just saying The level of opposition has no bearing on how well he can control or pass the ball. Yeah, there is no difference between some league two muppet pressing you and Matic, Yaya, Gerrard and Ramires. Well maybe not Gerrard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dont_do_it_doug. Posted July 18, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 18, 2014 "Joe Cole in great first touch and good range of passing shocker" 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post samjp26 Posted July 18, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 18, 2014 The way people get shot down on here for being positive these days is daft 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rodders0223 Posted July 18, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 18, 2014 The way people get shot down on here for being positive these days is daft After reflecting on it, I actually think Cole could be a bit of a masterstroke signing. As I read on the Hammers forum, he was played out wide for the past two years, and it isn't his position and he had to do a lot of running, a lot of defensive and donkey work, and his legs aren't what they were. ....but playing in the middle, with the runners we have got around him, I think he could bring a lot to the team.I am thinking Merson, not Ginola. ...but yes, it was on Mansfield 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 The way people get shot down on here for being positive these days is daft After reflecting on it, I actually think Cole could be a bit of a masterstroke signing. As I read on the Hammers forum, he was played out wide for the past two years, and it isn't his position and he had to do a lot of running, a lot of defensive and donkey work, and his legs aren't what they were. ....but playing in the middle, with the runners we have got around him, I think he could bring a lot to the team.I am thinking Merson, not Ginola. ...but yes, it was on Mansfield I see it this way too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nazvfc Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 And I can see if we'd have lost then the exact opposite would happen - the team/manager/lerner/players would probably be slated even though it was a mansfield and not a man city, just like those that are seeing positives! Just saying! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 The way people get shot down on here for being positive these days is daft Yeah it's stupid. Some couldn't even enjoy the opening day win last season "Well we had 2 penalties, they had a player sent off, bit lucky really". Most words about Cole's performance last night were positive. Can only beat what's in front of you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisagg75 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 it was nice to see a villa player who could pass the ball other than sideways/back.someone with an ability to pick out runners. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderPower_14 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Cole might be past his best but he is still class on the ball. Given we've had two seasons where we've had large stretches of games where we could not get the ball to our strikers in any sort of decent position, this signing could be an absolute masterstroke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Who would people have as out attacking mid player? Joe Cole or nzogbia? I'm not too sure who I'd prefer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted July 19, 2014 Author Moderator Share Posted July 19, 2014 Who would people have as out attacking mid player? Joe Cole or nzogbia? I'm not too sure who I'd prefer One looks to pass the other looks at his feet, no brainer for me Cole every time. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Who would people have as out attacking mid player? Joe Cole or nzogbia? I'm not too sure who I'd preferwhy not have both? Cole in the middle and nzog in weimans position wide right but allowed to cut in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heid3ster Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Cole in the middle where he can dictate tempo and pick out passes, N'Zogbia out wide where he can use his pace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 I like to think he can do well for us, if used properly. Why he went back to West Ham to player under a manager like Allardyce is a mystery to me. You do not play a small thirty something with a history of injuries out wide. If he is plays in the middle with others to do the running like Delph, Nzog or Westwood, he could do a job for us. Just to calm it down and keep the play going. It has been years since we had someone with flair to play for us so I hope Lambert can coax a few more years out of Cole.I At his best he is the sort of player you want to watch. He plays the game the way it should be ever since he burst onto the scene in his teens. It is always somewhat romantic if you can get a Indian summer out of you last years. Villa could be the place for Cole. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 I think what he'll be able to offer away from the field to the likes of Westwood, Delph and Bacuna will be priceless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 I think what he'll be able to offer away from the field to the likes of Westwood, Delph and Bacuna will be priceless. Yep - they can do the work but his composure and technique is definitely what we've been missing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLord Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 To counteract all the negativity, I can't wait to see this guy down VP. Get him playing with a smile on his face again behind Bentekkers and the magic will happen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIVillan Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Gary McAllister was considered an old knacker well past his prime when let go by Coventry. Liverpool snapped him up and he inspired them to multiple trophies. This could be a great signing and why not us taking a gamble rather than watching him for another team and moaning why wasn't we in for him. At least he is used to claret and blue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 difference being that at Liverpool Mcallister had some decent players around him, he wasnt on his own. You could say the same for Strachan when he went to Leeds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted July 21, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted July 21, 2014 I just cant get the similarities with Merson out of my head. (Lifestyle aside obviously) I am excited to see what he can offer us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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