villarule123 Posted January 2, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted January 2, 2017 Bye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phumfeinz Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 The best lamppost I've ever seen in claret & blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 5 minutes ago, Phumfeinz said: The best lamppost I've ever seen in claret & blue. Nah, Crouch was better, just. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vreitti Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 26 minutes ago, TRO said: I do understand what you mean and largely agree. However, I do have this underlying doubt about this comment and it is also aimed at many more players we have bought in recent times. I have been watching Villa oodles of years......and we never used to say this( play to his strengths) to the same extent it is said today. Is it not too much to ask a player to adapt to his surroundings? Are they so one dimensional? are they so limited that they can only do certain things? should it not be a pre-requisite to use your left and right foot....as a pro footballer? is running off the ball and looking for space....putting you foot in( this is general not aimed at Rudy) getting close to an opponent, being aggressive....expected to be a strength or pre-requisite? ...................Do we make too many excuses for them today? This is largely I suppose the sad reality of nowadays footballers. I too dislike it, but what can you do. The modern game is built upon all types of 'specialists'. When was the last time we saw a genuinely complete footballer? Zidane is the last one I remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 14 minutes ago, vreitti said: This is largely I suppose the sad reality of nowadays footballers. I too dislike it, but what can you do. The modern game is built upon all types of 'specialists'. When was the last time we saw a genuinely complete footballer? Zidane is the last one I remember. Westwood? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Good luck Rudy no hard feelings. Move never worked out but wish you all the best as you was professional at all times here. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Your Round Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 All the best Rudy, always seemed to have a great attitude and personality. Helping out with the homeless and never complained when sat on the bench. Unfortunately, not a great lot of football ability. I think we paid 6m for him originally? So to get that back and move him on, is a wonderful piece of business. I'll always remember the winner against the scum, and the goal against forest wasn't too bad either. But above all I'll remember the countless times I looked on as he stood around like an oak tree, completely slowing down our attacks. That, and his leper like first touch. Adios! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted January 2, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted January 2, 2017 Thank you for the goals against Rotherham Rudy and giving us a glimmer of hope at the start of the season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 I like him, it's a shame he couldn't score for us like he did at Blackburn but wish him the best. I remember having my doubts as soon as I saw the clip of him necking a Red Bull before coming on like a Sunday League player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisvilla4 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Rudy- I thought you would be a lot better than you have been but you must have done something right to be moving to the Prem. thought the work you did with the homeless was fantastic. Showed you are a decent guy. 6 million is a good bit of business all round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 1 hour ago, vreitti said: You are of course absolutely correct that Rudy's contribution has been minimal at best. Then again, we are seldom playing to his strengths. We didn't utilize him properly last season, nor have we thus far this season. I honestly think he gives us a much needed, different tactical alternative, considering the rest of our 'strike force'. And that is the sole reason I'd still keep him around, because with the right kind of ammunition, he'd surely score plenty. There's no denying he is as good as they come in the air, even though his general movement mostly is quite poor. Ayew on the other hand, really is surplus to requirements. We have plenty of players who offer exactly the same, and more. Ps. £6M move to Boro more or less confirmed. That's that then. Good luck finding a replacement for that figure. I do understand what you mean and largely agree. However, I do have this underlying doubt about this comment and it is also aimed at many more players we have bought in recent times. I have been watching Villa oodles of years......and we never used to say this to the same extent it is said today. Is it not too much to ask a player to adapt to his surroundings? Are they so one dimensional? are they so limited that they can only do certain things? should it not be a pre-requisite to use your left and right foot....as a pro footballer? is running off the ball and looking for space....putting you foot in( this is general not aimed at Rudy) getting close to an opponent, being aggressive....expected to be a strength or pre-requisite? ...................Do we make too many excuses for them today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Good on him for getting a move back to the Prem. I'd say he is the worst I've seen in a Villa shirt but he actually scored a few goals. Whoever scouted him for us needs shooting, and whoever scouted him for Boro deserves a knighthood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 We just dont play to his strengths. We have no one who could cross accurately enough.. and nor do we cross a lot in general. Watching the Boro game.. they cross every time they are forward. He will get a few goals for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexbelowsound Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 (edited) Sky team at Boro vs Leicester game saying we've accepted £6m for him from Boro. They were also slating Negredo and can see why they are after another striker because "He doesn't move or anticipate anything" Edited January 2, 2017 by sexbelowsound 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM3000 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 42 minutes ago, sharkyvilla said: Good on him for getting a move back to the Prem. I'd say he is the worst I've seen in a Villa shirt but he actually scored a few goals. Whoever scouted him for us needs shooting, and whoever scouted him for Boro deserves a knighthood. There's a lot still in our current squad that are worse than him! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Was it Spurs last year where he was really fired up? Took a throw off their players back I think? Liked the guy, seemed to have had a big impact on Kodjia and has really helped him settle in with the team. Not the best footballer but someone I'd wish well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 The 6m should be enough to cover Gabby's salary for the next 18 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted January 2, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted January 2, 2017 Is this confirmed yet? I would not have sold unless we have a cover in place. Hope we do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 2 hours ago, rodders0223 said: The 6m should be enough to cover Gabby's salary for the next 18 months Jesus Christ, some of you are proper obsessed. EVERY thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubliner Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Wish him all the best. Always gave 100% but just never seemed to fit here. Would love to see him have a successful few years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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