sonic_bouma Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 This guy is a completely different type of player to Ki. So the journos statement of turning to Sanchez coz we failed to get Ki is a bit lazy. Although maybe it says more about Lambert assessing our midfielder needs and problems. So I'm hoping if we sign him we don't see our midfield problem as fixed. Sanchez is a good ball retainer, hard in the tackle and will definitely make our midfield less easy to waltz through. But on the ball and technically he looks miles away from Ki so I really hope we are still looking for a Ki type. 1 red card and 8 yellows in 24 games last season hints at poor discipline aswell. But I will be delighted to see a tough guy in our midfield under the stewardship of Roy Keane. Now on to a Ki type please Lambert. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginko Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I disagree, I think we need more of a Sanchez than a Ki right now. We need a tough tackler to break up play and add some toughness to our midfield, a strong player who has a little bit of a dirty streak in him. We need a dirty Sanchez, desperately. Every Villa fan should demand a dirty Sanchez, we shouldn't go into the new season without one. I want to go to Villa Park next season with every Villa fan with huge grins on their faces because of our dirty Sanchez. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ads Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 It gives us options at least, but you have to say that addressing one of our chronic problems (shipping far too many soft goals) is the way to go about seeing us safely into mid-table. That's not good enough in the grand scheme of Aston Villa, but for the rubbish we have had recently, it will do for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8pints Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 (edited) I disagree, I think we need more of a Sanchez than a Ki right now. We need a tough tackler to break up play and add some toughness to our midfield, a strong player who has a little bit of a dirty streak in him. We need a dirty Sanchez, desperately. Every Villa fan should demand a dirty Sanchez, we shouldn't go into the new season without one. I want to go to Villa Park next season with every Villa fan with huge grins on their faces because of our dirty Sanchez. ......immature He looks like he has fun... Edited August 11, 2014 by 8pints 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ads Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 We need a dirty Sanchez, desperately. Every Villa fan should demand a dirty Sanchez, we shouldn't go into the new season without one. I want to go to Villa Park next season with every Villa fan with huge grins on their faces because of our dirty Sanchez. I have already copywrited the childishly amusing Dirty Sanchez gag. You owe me royalties. You pay now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ArteSuave Posted August 11, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2014 Indeed Hutton Vlaar Okore Cisshoko Delph Sanchez Westwood N'Zogbia Benteke Agbonlahor ALMOST looks like a half decent side! Do you think we'll play this? IT DOESN'T MATTER IF WE'LL PLAY THIS! Sorry. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnbull Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Is this him? I hear he has a 'fro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8pints Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 IT DOESN'T MATTER IF WE'LL PLAY THIS! Sorry. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 No youtube vid yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8pints Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I posted one right above your post! I know what you mean really 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BkkVilla Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Finally, a transfer that makes sense and would actually give the team what it's crying out for. From a defensive point of view; Hutton, Okore, Vlaar, Cisshoko, with Sanchez in front of them, is a lot more physical and solid [with pace it must be said] than the likes of Clark, Baker, Luna, Lowton or Bennet. The player we should have signed two years ago, but that is neither here nor there now I suppose. Indeed Hutton Vlaar Okore Cisshoko Delph Sanchez Westwood N'Zogbia Benteke Agbonlahor ALMOST looks like a half decent side! Swap Richardson for Agbonlahor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamsonwoodVillan Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 No swap Richardson for Westwood. Possibly drop Agbonlahor for Weimann. Then that would also be my team. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshVilla Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I'd be very happy with this, just what we need! Should be able to play with a bit more width if we do sign him. Whenever we tried to do so last year, our midfield would end up becoming so exposed, with no physical midfielder to add a bit of steel and protect the back 4. With Sanchez, we'll have a bit more protection and hopefully be able to actually have some width to our play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djemba_Villan Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 (edited) I'm not getting too excited yet as I wouldn't be surprised if this was a case of leaking a player's deal in the hope that a desperate club will come in with more ££. I can see the likes of QPR, Newcastle, Sunderland attempting a late grab on this guy. Though the thing which gives me a bit of hope is that we seemed to announce Cissokho only one the Luna - Verona deal picked up pace. Now that Tonev is in Scotland, this one seems to be picking up pace. Edited August 11, 2014 by Djemba_Villan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiegoD Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I really hope this one comes off. I wasn't to fussed about Ki but this is exactly the type of player we so desperately need. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 If we get Sanchez alongside Delph and then get someone else in like Ki or Milner perhaps on loan, our midfied will be looking useful. I've probably just stated in the obvious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomaspg Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Yes please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 A defensive-midfielder that can actually protect the defence. Imagine... Haven't had one of those since Petrov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Really hope this signing comes off, just what we need. But regarless if we sign him or not, i hope we don't play 4-4-2 or use Gabby nor Weimann as wide players in a 4-3-3 formation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted August 11, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted August 11, 2014 So if we do sign him, who do we play next to him? Delph or Westwood? I can't decide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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