Kingman Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Just now, sexbelowsound said: So you bloody should be. I Must have been on holiday that week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 1 hour ago, Keyblade said: Wish we would've kept Lowton now, he would have been perfect for us at this level as he showed for Burnley last year. Agree but he's another one who got sucked in to our rot and his professionalism went, mental missus making him live in Sheffield and travel every day iirc turning up late for training etc head not always with it 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyAnty Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Yedlin is rubbish. Think about it, a defender who cant defend an ounce. Of all the players we bought and been linked with this window, he is the only one i wouldnt touch with a bardge pole 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958Villan Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 53 minutes ago, JPAngel said: If we're are attacking, I don't think there are better full backs to have than Amavi and Yedlin in this division. The pace of the two of them would also be bloody frightening on the break. The jury is out on them in terms of defense though. Maybe with Jedinak in there he might drop back to protect Elphick and Chester when these two are bombing forward? Add to this that Grealish and Ayew will not necessarily stick out wide as they tend to cut inside with the ball more often then not. We'd end up looking like this on the break -----------------Gestede------------------- ----Grealish---McCormack----Ayew--- Amavi----------Tshibola--------Yedlin--- ------------------Jedinak------------------ -----------Chester---Elphick------------- -------------------Gollini-------------------- If playing two wingbacks, you have the choice of playing two DM's or, a 3-man back line with a single DM. Anything else would be suicidal, especially with wingbacks who are weak defensively. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPAngel Posted August 19, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted August 19, 2016 4 minutes ago, 1958Villan said: If playing two wingbacks, you have the choice of playing two DM's or, a 3-man back line with a single DM. Anything else would be suicidal, especially with wingbacks who are weak defensively. I don't think we'll use them as wing backs, more fullbacks with a license to attack when the time is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 (edited) Haven't seen enough of Yedlin to say either way, but. From what I've seen so far this season (early days) one of our main issues has been the giant gap left on the flanks by our RB & LB either bombing up in attack or moving too narrow towards the CB's when defending. The wide backs will be incredibly important if this tactic is to work. I think Amavi will be just fine, but we just have to get the RB signing right. From the little I've seen of Yedlin he's been a bit all over the place, is he talented enough going forward and fast enough to cover for being out of position or should we go for someone a bit more versatile? I know, I know, slim pickings being a Championship club. Edited August 19, 2016 by sne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tismyk Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 10 hours ago, omariqy said: The manager and owner have pretty much confirmed we are. Wonder why its taking so long, we all know about the RB problem, so it seems our top targets have not materialised due to the length of time its taking to sign one, it should have been a priority unless they see Bacunna (shudder) as the long term Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralJazzman Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 33 minutes ago, tismyk said: Wonder why its taking so long, we all know about the RB problem, so it seems our top targets have not materialised due to the length of time its taking to sign one, it should have been a priority unless they see Bacunna (shudder) as the long term Doubt they would see Bacuna as long term, maybe make do until January if the wanted targets are not available. I do think we could cope until then but rather we got one in now, someone with more intelligence, can defend and can deliver a good ball. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted August 19, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted August 19, 2016 We might be able to persuade some better targets to come in January if we are flying high, they could be persuaded that we are PL bound so might be tempted more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Saw something saying Bamford is waiting to see if Premier League offers come along. I am a bit apprehensive about us signing all these "championship" players permanently, and being stuck with them when/if we are promoted. Especially for crucial areas such as striker. The like of McCormack I have no issue with being a part of a PL squad. Either way, guess I ould rather the board worry about that after, just hope it doesn;t affect our progress. RDM has been spot on so far. I would still prefer someone like that Bristol City striker (Then again I just realised Bamford is only 23, seems like he has been around forever!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 3 hours ago, Keyblade said: Wish we would've kept Lowton now, he would have been perfect for us at this level as he showed for Burnley last year. He'd have done very well for us in this league. Should've just loaned him out like we did Bennett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 54 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Saw something saying Bamford is waiting to see if Premier League offers come along. I am a bit apprehensive about us signing all these "championship" players permanently, and being stuck with them when/if we are promoted. Especially for crucial areas such as striker. The like of McCormack I have no issue with being a part of a PL squad. Either way, guess I ould rather the board worry about that after, just hope it doesn;t affect our progress. RDM has been spot on so far. I would still prefer someone like that Bristol City striker (Then again I just realised Bamford is only 23, seems like he has been around forever!) I'm not convinced about Bamford to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958Villan Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 1 hour ago, JPAngel said: I don't think we'll use them as wing backs, more fullbacks with a license to attack when the time is right. And isn't that the definition of a wing-back JPA, a fullback with the license to attack, when the time is right? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guyavfc Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I have a feeling we're in for Charlie Austin. Apparently Soton have made him available for around £12m, I imagine a few clubs will be in for him which could be why Xia said the number 9 would be our most difficult and last signing. That is all guesswork, but I would be delighted with Austin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Thomas Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Just now, guyavfc said: I have a feeling we're in for Charlie Austin. Apparently Soton have made him available for around £12m, I imagine a few clubs will be in for him which could be why Xia said the number 9 would be our most difficult and last signing. That is all guesswork, but I would be delighted with Austin. Would be pleased if we got Austin. Also saw Derby linked with a loan move for Man Utd striker James Wilson - maybe he could do a job here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Charlie Austin would be a phenomenal signing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 2 minutes ago, Richard said: Charlie Austin would be a phenomenal signing I'd imagine another premier league club would take him before he would need to step down to the championship. He would be a great signing though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Thomas Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 In his prime as well - just turned 27. As you say probably wants PL football, but you never know.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 The rags have been reporting that Koeman whats to take Austin to Everton. I'd be amazed if we could tempt him out the PL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted August 19, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted August 19, 2016 Charlie Austin would be amazing. Don't see him coming here though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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