alreadyexists Posted August 12, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted August 12, 2016 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Grasshopper said: Is he available for Rotherham game? Keith Wyness (lol) apparently tweeted that we made it with minutes to spare. Shame on Baker really if Chester starts, as he's played ok so far, but the less of the squad of losers in the line up the better. So I'd be more than happy with an Elphick Chester centre back pairing. Edited August 12, 2016 by alreadyexists Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodytom Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Good signing and good that it's in time for tomorrow. Unfortunately he won't make up for the fact we have the worst midfield in the history of world football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 21 minutes ago, alreadyexists said: Keith Wyness (lol) apparently tweeted that we made it with minutes to spare. Shame on Baker really if Chester starts, as he's played ok so far, but the less of the squad of losers in the line up the better. So I'd be more than happy with an Elphick Chester centre back pairing. Sorry but I have little or no sympathy for Baker- by and large he Has been pretty dire for us IMO and will be happy for Chester to take his place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaBrum Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Played for Melchester Rovers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted August 12, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted August 12, 2016 7 minutes ago, Dave J said: Sorry but I have little or no sympathy for Baker- by and large he Has been pretty dire for us IMO and will be happy for Chester to take his place. I know what you mean, hence why I said I'd still be happy if he was replaced by Chester. Baker tries hard, and in certain pairings (with Vlaar and I think with Senderos) he's been ok... But yeah, he's not great. Hopefully Chester and Elphick will be a much better partnership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Just now, alreadyexists said: I know what you mean, hence why I said I'd still be happy if he was replaced by Chester. Baker tries hard, and in certain pairings (with Vlaar and I think with Senderos) he's been ok... But yeah, he's not great. Hopefully Chester and Elphick will be a much better partnership. Agreed and I do acknowledge that Baker does try hard- I would never criticise him for this. Good squad player at this level I would suggest.? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted August 12, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted August 12, 2016 8 minutes ago, Dave J said: Agreed and I do acknowledge that Baker does try hard- I would never criticise him for this. Good squad player at this level I would suggest.? I agree. I gather he did OK on loan at Bristol last year, so would have no problems with him in the squad. Pleased with the Chester deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStagMan Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 I think Baker is decent, but this signing must be a first team player which puts Baker and Okore as squad players. So much better than we had 3 weeks ago. Very happy with this. Now we need a RB...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 1 hour ago, alreadyexists said: Keith Wyness (lol) apparently tweeted that we made it with minutes to spare. Shame on Baker really if Chester starts, as he's played ok so far, but the less of the squad of losers in the line up the better. So I'd be more than happy with an Elphick Chester centre back pairing. I think Baker is injured since he came off other night and the speed in which the Chester deal was done just seems convenient. Xia didnt want see Richards or Okore play again 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 4 minutes ago, Zatman said: I think Baker is injured since he came off other night and the speed in which the Chester deal was done just seems convenient. Xia didnt want see Richards or Okore play again With Baker injured I'll be absolutely amazed if Chester doesn't start tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted August 12, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted August 12, 2016 2 hours ago, alreadyexists said: Keith Wyness (lol) apparently tweeted that we made it with minutes to spare. Shame on Baker really if Chester starts, as he's played ok so far, but the less of the squad of losers in the line up the better. So I'd be more than happy with an Elphick Chester centre back pairing. Update on this, BBC are reporting that it went through too late for Chester to play tomorrow: BBC Sport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Thomas Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 2 minutes ago, alreadyexists said: Update on this, BBC are reporting that it went through too late for Chester to play tomorrow: BBC Sport Reckon (hope) Wyness is right and BBC have it wrong. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 21 minutes ago, Gary Thomas said: Reckon (hope) Wyness is right and BBC have it wrong. It would be just like the villa if the media were more "itk" than one of our own directors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalfTimePost Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Starts today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyp Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 A decent lineup. Good to see that di matteo has copped early doors how utterly useless Hutton is though Bacuna wouldn't fill ya with confidence. Green can't complain, as an 18 year old he's only going to fleeting opportunities to show he should start. Wednesday was a chance. He didn't take it that time unfortunately. Never happen to see Westwood start but again Gardner isn't great. Be hoping by the time we kick off at the iPro next Saturday evening we'll have an even different look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 13 hours ago, av1 said: It would be just like the villa if the media were more "itk" than one of our own directors. It appears they are not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Two assured centre backs and we start to perform better all over the pitch. I don't think it's a coincidence. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slovenian Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 11 minutes ago, a m ole said: Two assured centre backs and we start to perform better all over the pitch. I don't think it's a coincidence. true - we are back to basics, just like RDM promised Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted August 13, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted August 13, 2016 Good debut from Mr Chester, solid, confident, assured in the ball, constantly challenging their possession. Really pleased with what I saw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted August 13, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted August 13, 2016 I thought he looked very good alongside Elphick. He played to the left of Elphick, although rarely challenged, they were both assured. Very positive debut. A massive step up from the chuckle brothers from Wednesday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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