Dr_Pangloss Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 He's very limited, will probably do OK if deployed correctly. Didn't do much for us, he was distinctly average to poor in the vast majority of games he played for us. His attitude was always questionable as well, with his stepping stone comments on arrival. So all I can say is good riddance. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 (edited) I'm only interested what players do for us. based on last season....I'm not fretting. what he does at Everton is not my concern. I was not convinced in Benteke tearing it up at Liverpool and I'm not convinced with this one either. RDM has to build a team all these players we are moving on didn't blend for us. Edited August 3, 2016 by TRO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dont_do_it_doug. Posted August 3, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted August 3, 2016 8 hours ago, Demitri_C said: I honestly think Gavin Mccann was a more successful signing than Gueye. I agree. I don't think they should be in the same conversation. McCann was a proven, decent premier league footballer. Played his part in a side that pushed for a champions league spot under O'Leary and was generally solid for us. I would hazard a guess that if statistics were as readily available back then as they are now they'd show to be similarly adept at breaking up play. McCann though was also consistent, he was a leader. A pro who left it all on the pitch. Intangibles that I just don't see in Gana. It was his limitations technically, such as those Gana has, that eventually turned some Villa fans against him and then the new world order stepped in. However I always liked him and respected him. McCann over Gana, every day of the week. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Was going to say Reo-Coker aswell considering he played regular parts in top 6 teams but we lost 8m on him while we only made small loss on Gana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted August 5, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted August 5, 2016 On 03/08/2016 at 22:31, dont_do_it_doug. said: I agree. I don't think they should be in the same conversation. McCann was a proven, decent premier league footballer. Played his part in a side that pushed for a champions league spot under O'Leary and was generally solid for us. I would hazard a guess that if statistics were as readily available back then as they are now they'd show to be similarly adept at breaking up play. McCann though was also consistent, he was a leader. A pro who left it all on the pitch. Intangibles that I just don't see in Gana. It was his limitations technically, such as those Gana has, that eventually turned some Villa fans against him and then the new world order stepped in. However I always liked him and respected him. McCann over Gana, every day of the week. I think the stats about Gueye and Sanchez breaking up play for us are misleading. We were so poor at retaining the ball that apposition players were constantly running at us. They had probably 10 times more opportunities to break up play than an enforcer in a "normal" midfield functioning properly. I dont think either are actually that good at it, they just made a lot of desperate tackles but probably missed far more as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artetasgirl Posted August 13, 2016 Visiting Supporter Share Posted August 13, 2016 One friendly and one competitive game in. Very, very impressed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 1 hour ago, Artetasgirl said: One friendly and one competitive game in. Very, very impressed. Done well for us first 2-3 games. Let's see how he does after 10-15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Did well for Everton today think he will be a decent signing for them will thrive under Koeman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted August 14, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted August 14, 2016 14 hours ago, Artetasgirl said: One friendly and one competitive game in. Very, very impressed. Yup, personally I think you have yourself an absolute bargain. Surprised you were seemingly the only club interested. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted August 24, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted August 24, 2016 Everton fans are absolutely loving him. Many saying he should have been worth £25m in todays market. So frustrating we only got £7 for him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 This time last year a lot of Villa fans were saying things like Delph who? and he was getting a lot of praise. Should turn out to be bargain for the fee they paid though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One For The Road Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 On 13/08/2016 at 21:37, Artetasgirl said: One friendly and one competitive game in. Very, very impressed. Just don't let him shoot. The ball will end up back at Villa Park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, PieFacE said: Everton fans are absolutely loving him. Many saying he should have been worth £25m in todays market. So frustrating we only got £7 for him. We thought he was good after 3-4 games as well, he is average player. 7m is a good deal for both parties. 25m Edited August 24, 2016 by Demitri_C 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gharperr Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 looking like the value signing of the summer so far. worth much more than 7m 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artetasgirl Posted August 27, 2016 Visiting Supporter Share Posted August 27, 2016 Pretty much been motm in every game so far. Cult hero already. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 He started very well for us and he completely fell away. Don't expect him to keep this form up for the rest of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 11 hours ago, Artetasgirl said: Pretty much been motm in every game so far. Cult hero already. Sorry to say his agent is already on the blower to Arsenal or Chelsea 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Early days yet....tell me at the end of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 On 28/08/2016 at 09:29, rodders0223 said: Sorry to say his agent is already on the blower to Arsenal or Chelsea Everton is just a stepping stone for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ml1dch Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 On 28/08/2016 at 09:14, Dr_Pangloss said: He started very well for us and he completely fell away. Don't expect him to keep this form up for the rest of the season. It might help though having a football manager to develop him through those first few months at a club rather than a man child on work experience. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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