BOF Posted July 25, 2016 Moderator Share Posted July 25, 2016 Just now, sparrow1988 said: Although we have Hutton, maybe he could give him a call Language barrier. VDV only speaks Dutch, German and English 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958Villan Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Having a defensive fullback and a wingback, on both sides is the optimum, I would think. At right back my choices would be, Kyle Naughton of Swansea would be my defensive back, with Chris Gunter of Reading being the wingback. Bacuna I'd play as right midfield. On the left side, I would keep Cissokho as the defensive back and have Amavi as the wingback. Bennett I would move to left midfield. Of the centre backs, I'd keep Elphick, Baker and Toner. I think another 2 centre backs would be sufficient. I'd go for James Chester of WBA and Tomas Kalas of Chelsea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJim Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 1 hour ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: To be honest, I don't think it's fair to give one of our hardest working players with one of the best attitudes stick for maybe being deflated towards the end just like the rest of the team, especially after how he fought his way back. I would rather judge him for the majority as a pose to the hiccups. (Strictly attitude and character speaking, not ability) Agreed, plus anyone who saw the Nantes game will surely have noticed how most of our approach play, in the first half anyway, was down the right involving Hutton. I suspect he's in the plan for the season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 1 hour ago, VillanousOne said: we can't rely on Hutton to create anything other than yellow cards This is true. Not many know this but Hutton actually has a card factory back in his native Scotland. A limited product range, it produces yellow ones, red ones and ones that say "get well soon, Dad". 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Much left in the 50million kitty? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Not sure van der Vaart is in the right state of mind. (Nor the type of person I'd like at the club) Always been a bit "special" and since he assaulted his then wife, and the following divorce he's not been even close to his former level. Did nothing last year for Betis and has gotten distinctly worse by the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted July 25, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted July 25, 2016 Would anyone take Bentaleb from Spurs? Been told he can leave... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 3 minutes ago, PieFacE said: Would anyone take Bentaleb from Spurs? Been told he can leave... Bearing in mind they're after £8m for Pritchard, I imagine Spudzzz will want circa £12m+ for Bentaleb. Cannot see it happening (or Bentaleb dropping down a league either) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dounavilla Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 16 minutes ago, sne said: Not sure van der Vaart is in the right state of mind. (Nor the type of person I'd like at the club) Always been a bit "special" and since he assaulted his then wife, and the following divorce he's not been even close to his former level. Did nothing last year for Betis and has gotten distinctly worse by the season. I think this is known as 'post Lerners desiese'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Nabil Bentaleb & Alex Pritchard are apparently surplus to requirements at Spurs, I'd have both I think, particularly Pritchard who if I'm correct in thinking is the former Brentford midfielder has experience at this level and performed well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 3 hours ago, AntrimBlack said: I read somewhere that RDM was going to employ attacking full backs. on that basis RDM out as he's already destined to fail ...I want my full backs to defend not be good for the occasional assist on fantasy football seriously though , why this insistence for a Full Back to run 60 yards up the pitch to receive a pass from a midfielder who should be better equipped to beat a defender and put a cross in .. even at Bristol the other day , every time Green got it he was looking to pass it to Hutton on the overlap .. you're a 17 year old hot prospect trying to earn a move to Spurs FFS , run at players don't give it to Alan Bloody Hutton 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 4 minutes ago, tonyh29 said: on that basis RDM out as he's already destined to fail ...I want my full backs to defend not be good for the occasional assist on fantasy football seriously though , why this insistence for a Full Back to run 60 yards up the pitch to receive a pass from a midfielder who should be better equipped to beat a defender and put a cross in .. even at Bristol the other day , every time Green got it he was looking to pass it to Hutton on the overlap .. you're a 17 year old hot prospect trying to earn a move to Spurs FFS , run at players don't give it to Alan Bloody Hutton Coz 4-4-2 is dead innit. Nowadays everyone has their full backs bomb on to provide width, especially if you want two up front but don't want to be outnumbered in central midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 37 minutes ago, sharkyvilla said: Coz 4-4-2 is dead innit. Nowadays everyone has their full backs bomb on to provide width, especially if you want two up front but don't want to be outnumbered in central midfield. Leicester played 4-4-2 didn't they ? I thought that would see a surge of teams switching over to it with a pressing game 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie k Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 formation isnt like a fashion. they all work depending on whether you have the correct players for the formation your playing and style you want to play 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thabucks Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Gk. Gollini RB. ? CB. Elphick CB. Okore LB. Amavi. DM. Bentaleb DM. Tshibola AMR. Traore. AMC. Grealish. AML. Pritchard. CF. Ayew then I remember this isn't football manager and it isn't that easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Pritchard would be an excellent signing, was very good for Brentford two seasons ago. Van Der Vaart's legs have gone so similar to Joe Cole but that's based on the top level at Hamburg and Betis where he rarely played so he might still be o;k in the championship as an experienced player . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Personally, striker wise I really like the look of that Bristol City bloke to the point where now I would almost be dissappointed if we don't sign him. Silly I know. Anyone know what happened to Oulare? I think some of us were talking about him last season too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterfingers Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 14 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Personally, striker wise I really like the look of that Bristol City bloke to the point where now I would almost be dissappointed if we don't sign him. Silly I know. Anyone know what happened to Oulare? I think some of us were talking about him last season too. I'm very keen for him to come on board as well. Like you, I would be disappointed if he doesn't sign. That said, I know we shouldn't go too over the to on a striker who is realistically going to cost around the same as Kozak or Gestede. I'm also sure that there could easily be a YT video made showing his bad bits, that would put us off. Who else is there though? He looks strong, tall, agile and mobile-Just what we need. There is a possibility that he can raise his game and also a possibility that another striker will also sign. What is sure is that he'll be an improvement on what we have already. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 (edited) 26 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Anyone know what happened to Oulare? I think some of us were talking about him last season too. I read wolves are trying to get him loan from Watford. Edit: Scrap that, i was thinking about a report from January Wolves want to take Watford striker Obbi Oulare on loan until the end of the season as they aim to keep up their promotion hopes. Molineux boss Kenny Jackett is on the look out for a new striker following the departure of Benik Afobe to Bournemouth. Here Edited July 25, 2016 by av1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 1 minute ago, av1 said: I read wolves are trying to get him loan from Watford. Didn't even know he went to Watford :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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