AshVilla Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 (edited) 50 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: We still require an older leader in midfield but I see no reason we can't have both? We can have both i agree but i guess we will probably have to play 3 in the middle to accommodate him till he gets more games under his belt and allow him to develop a bit more next to an older head imo What formation did Clarke play at Reading who did he play alongside does anyone know? Edited July 4, 2016 by AshVilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa_southerner Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 This is steve clarkes call, was not a potential Di matteo signing however has listened to his right hand man, it is not 5million up front there is lots off add ons on this particular deal, with the usual appearances, international caps etc..... Time will tell with this to be honest lack of game time for a 21 year old and had a couple of injuries that weren't shook off as a usual knock. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted July 4, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted July 4, 2016 I'm assuming this is Steve Clarke's influence, and he's no mug so I trust him. I know nothing of the player but he sounds highly rated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Sounds like an absolute bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted July 4, 2016 Moderator Share Posted July 4, 2016 It is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 1 hour ago, terrytini said: Yes Osbourne is the only one that came to my mind. I remember having a really long debate on here with someone about whether he was going to become a key player for us. Unfortunately I was totally wrong about him !! Those are the days when I wanted us to sign the likes of Papa Bouba Diop, I can't remember us ever having a big bastard in midfield. One of those, and a poor mans Matic would be great. Instead we end up with Reo Cokers etc. lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 2 hours ago, villa_southerner said: This is steve clarkes call, was not a potential Di matteo signing however has listened to his right hand man, it is not 5million up front there is lots off add ons on this particular deal, with the usual appearances, international caps etc..... Time will tell with this to be honest lack of game time for a 21 year old and had a couple of injuries that weren't shook off as a usual knock. Would Morrison be more RDM's decision? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan_of_oz Posted July 5, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted July 5, 2016 3 hours ago, terrytini said: I don't know how involved he would've been/is in the overall philosophy but Bond is a Redknapp man and old candleface used to always go on about having a bit of size and power in midfield. I'm struggling to remember the last 'big guy' we had there. Sylla. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasoncb Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 58 minutes ago, Villan_of_oz said: Sylla. Hes still only the same height as Sanchez (6 ft). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 He is taller and the same weight as Carlos Sanchez. Looks good physically. Apparently he has an engine on him too and can pass. Could be exactly what weve been missing. Got a good feeling about this lad. GetReading website says should be wrapped up today or tomorrow as he is keen to join Villa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan_of_oz Posted July 5, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted July 5, 2016 3 hours ago, jasoncb said: Hes still only the same height as Sanchez (6 ft). I was being facetious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 This signing pleases me . I was concerned we would only be buying for now, for this season, or that the quality we would be signing would not be good enough for a better fight in the premier league. We do need some of those but I have been saying for ages we need players to develop too. So I'm glad with this as it is one who will develop. Next. We need loads more and there is 33 days to the season opener, that I am still concerned about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 I choosing to see it as, if we can pay £5m for potential, there must be much more money available for established player signings, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted July 5, 2016 Moderator Share Posted July 5, 2016 5 hours ago, StanBalaban said: Would Morrison be more RDM's decision? Was at QPR with Bond I believe... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lexicon Posted July 5, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted July 5, 2016 8 hours ago, Zatman said: Sanchez is easily the biggest midfielder we currently have in squad and he is just about 6 foot and has been like that for a long time. Well yeah, he's 30 - can't have changed that much in the last 10 years... 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponky Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 We have too many garden gnomes in our midfield (small and stationary), so a big, energetic bastard like Tshibola would be a refreshing change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Never had a Toshiba before 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexbelowsound Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 4 minutes ago, Kingman said: Never had a Toshiba before You must have been living under a rock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Sounds like we won't be paying £5m, unless he does very well for us. If correct, the risk is very low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Have no clue how good he is. Guessing clarkes behind the move but i trust him so am happy. we need a big rock in cm. lets just hope flabby, lescott and richards dont turn him into a loser like them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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