BigJim Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 On 30/07/2016 at 11:04, andym said: but thats mainly due to the fact its the only way he will get the ball. He's definitely not going to get it off Gestede! Seems to me it's the way he prefers to play, spends far too much time looking for the ball 40+ yards from goal, and then trying a Roy of the Rovers solo act. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSmith22 Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 I read some news this morning but can't remember the source that WHU put forth a bid for Andre Ayew. Probably another case of awful journalism hearing the name Ayew and automatically spamming the web with Jordan as the primary target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Thomas Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 On 30/07/2016 at 14:45, Dr_Pangloss said: IF he stays then I think he's a good bet for Championship player of the season. He will really stand out in this league. Not on yesterday's showing he's not....talented yes, but needs to improve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 3 minutes ago, Gary Thomas said: Not on yesterday's showing he's not....talented yes, but needs to improve. Its a meaningless friendly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Thomas Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 (edited) OK, lets just ignore he was awful for a lot of that game - all will be well when it matters. Edited July 31, 2016 by Gary Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyAnty Posted July 31, 2016 Author Share Posted July 31, 2016 I think he will destroy teams in the championship if he stays. You cant give him time on the ball, something he will get alot more of than in prem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 I think he will do well in championship, if he doesn't have his arse in his hands and if he stays high up the pitch. Yesterday he was dropping too deep and was ineffective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 (edited) As we saw last year he's not an out and out striker although he'd do reasonably well if he played upfront due to the lower standard of defenders.# We've seen he likes to drop deep and attempt to link up with what's masquerading as our midfield. I've said a few times he'd have been a very good foil for Benteke. We're not going to get that standard of forward but we desperately need a more mobile out and out striker for him to link up with. Edit: Ayew reminds me a lot of how Robbie Keane used to play. Not as good a finisher but Keane was always coming deep to link up with midfield and make those sort of runs. Edited July 31, 2016 by VillaChris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 40 minutes ago, VillaChris said: As we saw last year he's not an out and out striker although he'd do reasonably well if he played upfront due to the lower standard of defenders.# We've seen he likes to drop deep and attempt to link up with what's masquerading as our midfield. I've said a few times he'd have been a very good foil for Benteke. We're not going to get that standard of forward but we desperately need a more mobile out and out striker for him to link up with. Edit: Ayew reminds me a lot of how Robbie Keane used to play. Not as good a finisher but Keane was always coming deep to link up with midfield and make those sort of runs. I think he could play as the main striker, but do get what you say about dropping a bit deeper. The problem yesterday was that he picking the ball up on the half way line which for me is too deep, once he's beaten a man he still has 40-50 yards to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 I don't think he's going to dominate as much as some think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 1 minute ago, DCJonah said: I don't think he's going to dominate as much as some think. Perhaps, but no doubt he can be a VERY important cog in the wheel if we get the rest right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted August 1, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted August 1, 2016 He was playing well deep in that friendly - a consequence of having a lamp post upfront? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Fairly confident he will blitz the Championship if he stays. Cloggers like Abel Hernandez, Cameron Jerome and our very own Rudy Gestede all hit 20 in the past couple of season and Ayew is leagues (literally) ahead of them. No doubt whatsoever imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted August 1, 2016 Moderator Share Posted August 1, 2016 2 minutes ago, Keyblade said: Fairly confident he will blitz the Championship if he stays. Cloggers like Abel Hernandez, Cameron Jerome and our very own Rudy Gestede all hit 20 in the past couple of season and Ayew is leagues (literally) ahead of them. No doubt whatsoever imo. In sides that created chances. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 1 minute ago, TrentVilla said: In sides that created chances. Granted, we won't know how we'll fare this season on that front but even so I imagine he'll be the Championship version of what Benteke was to our chance-barren side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 No striker will score regularly for us unless we sort out the midfield and support line. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 2 hours ago, TrentVilla said: In sides that created chances. A lot of the goals Ayew scores, he has to create and finish himself. We probably need to sign 3 attacking players before the window closes to help create chances for him. Or he could just do what he did up at Newcastle every game, both work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 2 hours ago, Keyblade said: Fairly confident he will blitz the Championship if he stays. Cloggers like Abel Hernandez, Cameron Jerome and our very own Rudy Gestede all hit 20 in the past couple of season and Ayew is leagues (literally) ahead of them. No doubt whatsoever imo. Is he though? He had moments where he looked good last season but I'd say he had just as many games where he looked out of his depth and he never looked like he was going to score goals on a regular basis. I think we're expecting a lot from him. He's a skilful player and he will work hard but still has a lot of prove IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 As things stand with our squad, I would expect his performance to be very similar to last season - no decent support to help him get consistent scoring opportunities, fitful hints of a bigger talent, and a lot of frustration. If we get in a couple in midfield/forward line who can play off him effectively maybe it will be a different story. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 9 hours ago, mikeyp102 said: I think he could play as the main striker, but do get what you say about dropping a bit deeper. The problem yesterday was that he picking the ball up on the half way line which for me is too deep, once he's beaten a man he still has 40-50 yards to go. Grealish should be picking up the ball in that position! From looking at the team on Saturday I just assumed we played 4-3-1-2 but did Grealish play wide again and Ayew as the link man so we left Gestede upfront on his own against two CBs.... Really not sure what RDM is playing at in pre season with these formations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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