Nabby Posted July 10, 2014 Posted July 10, 2014 Kieran Richardson from Fulham coming in , reported by Telegraph http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/aston-villa/10959434/Aston-Villa-to-sign-Fulhams-Kieran-Richardson.html Quote Kieran Richardson expected to complete medical inside next 24 hours and become Aston Villa's third signing of the summer
Richard Posted July 10, 2014 Posted July 10, 2014 Another player i cannot stand ever since his cousin was on big brother
HeyAnty Posted July 10, 2014 Posted July 10, 2014 Kieran Richardson from Fulham coming in , reported by Telegraph He can just turn round and go back out
lmarsha_926 Posted July 10, 2014 Posted July 10, 2014 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2687605/Kieran-Richardson-Aston-Villa-medical-Fulham-winger-set-snub-West-Ham-West-Brom-Crystal-Palace.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeedKieran Richardson to have Aston Villa medical with Fulham winger set to snub West Ham, West Brom and Crystal PalaceWest Ham, West Brom and Crystal Palace were keen on RichardsonVilla medical set for Friday ahead of proposed transfer for undisclosed feeKieran Richardson is expected to have a medical at Aston Villa on Friday ahead of his proposed transfer for an undisclosed fee.The 29-year-old had been the subject of interest from West Ham, West Brom and Crystal Palace, but Villa now seem poised to sign him.Richardson had seemed keen to stay in London following Fulham’s relegation, but the arrival of Roy Keane at Villa Park as Paul Lambert’s number two is believed to have swayed his decision.Keane was captain of Manchester United when Richardson was emerging through the ranks at Old Trafford, and made him Sunderland’s record signing in 2007 while manager.Owner Randy Lerner has made it clear to Lambert there will be little funds for new signings in this transfer window.And the acquisition of the former England midfielder is seen as an astute piece of business due to his versatility that allows him to play left-back, midfield and in an attacking role.Fulham are still dealing with the financial ramifications of their relegation from the Premier League and will let the former Black Cat midfielder leave for a modest fee.The news of Richardson’s likely switch to Villa Park will come as a blow to West Brom where he is still fondly remembered after playing an integral role in helping retaining their Premier League status in 2005.
lexicon Posted July 10, 2014 Posted July 10, 2014 29? Cool - like some, thought he was older. Not going to set the world alight but solid enough, which is pretty much what we need at this point. 1
Isa Posted July 10, 2014 Posted July 10, 2014 Would you describe him as awful? Because I've never heard anyone describe him as that before he was linked with us today. Awful in the sense that I don't believe that he will solve any of the problems we have at left-back, yes.
kevangrealish Posted July 10, 2014 Posted July 10, 2014 I think he's a good signing, five goals a season for a left back is pretty decent. And hes Versatile and like many I thought he was older. On a free transfer to fill the LB gap I think it's very good business. 3
dont_do_it_doug. Posted July 10, 2014 Posted July 10, 2014 (edited) Would you describe him as awful? Because I've never heard anyone describe him as that before he was linked with us today.Awful in the sense that I don't believe that he will solve any of the problems we have at left-back, yes. Do you not think he's better (if only marginally) than what we have in that position? Is football not won and lost on tight margins? I think he's much better than what we have and towards the top end of what I was expecting this summer. What he costs us financially is completely irrelevant to me. I don't know why people get their knickers in such a twist about finances. Hope he signs. Edited July 10, 2014 by dont_do_it_doug.
AlwaysAVFC Posted July 10, 2014 Posted July 10, 2014 Like many I sighed when I heard the news. Having said that again like many have said, that its an improvement to what we've got. It's not a nice position to be in but it's about as good as it gets until Lerner sells. I'll take any improvement to the squad at the moment, it could be worse.
dont_do_it_doug. Posted July 10, 2014 Posted July 10, 2014 Like many I sighed when I heard the news. Having said that again like many have said, that its an improvement to what we've got. It's not a nice position to be in but it's about as good as it gets until Lerner sells. I'll take any improvement to the squad at the moment, it could be worse. Why did you sigh? Bad as they were, Fulham fans are gutted at the news. He's a good player. What's upset you? Im completely baffled by the reaction to this one.
KJT123 Posted July 10, 2014 Posted July 10, 2014 I reckon people are mistaking him for Jermaine Pennant. Now he really he shit. Richardson is a decent enough player. Premier league standard definitely. 3
DCJonah Posted July 10, 2014 Posted July 10, 2014 Well we're a shambles right now so this is the level we're at. I'm not going to praise it because frankly I'm fed up of signing average players but this is the situation our owner has forced on us. Just accept the shit till we can finally get rid of him.
Farlz Posted July 10, 2014 Posted July 10, 2014 He's a lot better than Luna and Bennett so Richardson is a good signing in my opinion. 1
Amo69 Posted July 10, 2014 Posted July 10, 2014 Although I'm not inspired by our signings at least they all experienced. They would never lose 8-0 once 4 or 5-0 down.
kasabian21 Posted July 10, 2014 Posted July 10, 2014 What kind of signings were people expecting? Too much FM for sure. Players with experience + very tight budget = Senderos, Cole and Richardson. We're adding to the squad with players no worse than we've got now - an improvement I'd say, so I'm not grumbling. 1
kieranmberry Posted July 10, 2014 Posted July 10, 2014 Think Richardson would make a decent wing back! Maybe setting up for a back three.
adw95 Posted July 10, 2014 Posted July 10, 2014 I reckon people are mistaking him for Jermaine Pennant. Now he really he shit. Richardson is a decent enough player. Premier league standard definitely. Racist. 2
Isa Posted July 10, 2014 Posted July 10, 2014 (edited) Do you not think he's better (if only marginally) than what we have in that position? So margianally that I don't want us wasting resources going for him. He can't defend and was a key member of the worst defence in the division last season. He only looked decent the few times he was played further forward. The rationale behind our manager's newfound Martin O'Neill-esque transfer policy just seems to be that if you are older than what we have, you are therefore a good signing. Although I'm not inspired by our signings at least they all experienced. They would never lose 8-0 once 4 or 5-0 down. We never lost by those sort of margains last season anyway though. Edited July 10, 2014 by Isa
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