Ginko Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 (edited) 49 minutes ago, Villan4Life said: Anyone else surprised not to hear a thick French-African accent? Edited August 31, 2016 by Ginko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, villaglint said: Well it's been a pleasing summer all round. I get what WoodyThomas is saying in that some people felt similar optimism at this time last year and in a way he's right every signing is a risk and it maybe that none of these players gel together and it doesn't work out the way we want. For me 12 months ago there was reason for optimism because a number of the signings came with a big reputation I was also worried because we'd also lost our 2 best players which were always going to be difficult shoes to fill. On the first day of the season I had no idea if we'd massively overachieve or be a complete disaster. Time obviously told. This year I'm optimistic because of the experience and talent we've bought for this league. I can't say I'm sure we'll get promoted but I reckon we'll be challenging and after last season and the mega mess they inherited I'll take that. Also I'm optimistic because I like being optimistic. I have no idea how you can be a Villa fan and be otherwise. Anything else and I'd have topped myself long ago. Haven't you noticed the drop in gates since Mon and the corpses on the serpentine Edited August 31, 2016 by TRO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermon Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Reminds me of Don Cheadle Welcome War Machine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Welcome Albert. Hopefully you can do what Traore couldn't... and stay fit and play some games on the wing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 25 minutes ago, Ginko said: Anyone else surprised not to hear a thick French-African accent? He's from Lambeth.....expected to see a pearly King. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumstopdogs Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Has a bit of pace, can create chances, gets his fair share of goals. Pleased with this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyAnty Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 2 hours ago, Daweii said: I like Adomah because all the Boro fans seem gutted to see him go.. They also seem gutted that we lumped Adama "no motivation" Traore on them.. So good business all round. They really arent. They think its a great bit of business especially with him have 1 year left on his contract Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted August 31, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted August 31, 2016 Really pleased with this. He's been there and done it, and looking at his stats he's consistent and always fit. I wonder which shirt number he'll take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo_b Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 2 minutes ago, HeyAnty said: They really arent. They think its a great bit of business especially with him have 1 year left on his contract Two contradicting posts.... Ahh good ol Villa Talk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 So was it a straight swap for Adama or did one club make a payment, can't see on media links and might've missed something on here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moustache of Teale Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 B*llocks to Traore's potential, we need delivery now. We've traded a lazy, expensive, arrogant piece of **** who's permanently injured and whose contribution to Villa can be measured in minutes, for a hard working player with decent stats, a good track record and is rarely out injured. What's not to like? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 27 minutes ago, villan-scott said: I wonder which shirt number he'll take. Traore will not be using his although he seldom used it in any case. Nice to have an Albert back in the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keener window-cleaner Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 23 hours ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: Well, every time I've started a thread about a player this summer within 12 hours they have signed so, welcome Albert Adomah? Can you please hurry up and start a couple of new threads, greedy wants more!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ender4 Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 15 minutes ago, mikeyp102 said: So was it a straight swap for Adama or did one club make a payment, can't see on media links and might've missed something on here It seems we bought Adomah for £6mill (though it could be £3m). The Traore deal was totally separate, and it might have been on a free, but with a sell-on clause. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted August 31, 2016 Author Share Posted August 31, 2016 37 minutes ago, HeyAnty said: They really arent. They think its a great bit of business especially with him have 1 year left on his contract It's about 50/50, which is standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 I'm going to be totally honest I know nothing about the guy. Seems to be a reasonably popular signing on here- fingers crossed. Is he a winger or wide midfielder please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 1 hour ago, Gary Thomas said: Just watched his interview on AVFC (link). Have to say he comes across very well - seems really enthusiastic and happy to be here - more than any of the other interviews I've seen to be honest. i found myself smiling as I listened to him talk - he comes across as endearing. Worked his way up the leagues. Thrilled to be here. Has that infectious smiling type of personalty that will probably make him popular in the squad. I am hoping his jovial personality might rub off on his buddy Ayew a bit and encourage him to crack a grin or two this year. I also didn't realize that Adomah has also played with De Laet before so that should help the link up and understanding on the right - when they play together! Am I right in thinking that he's already played alongside de Laet, Kodjia and Ayew at some point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Looked chuffed to sign. Always good to see players that really want to be here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 That video where he signed and said he couldn't see, is so good to see. Really wants to be here. Some rise after signing for Bristol for £2m last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 1 hour ago, mikeyp102 said: That video where he signed and said he couldn't see, is so good to see. Really wants to be here. Some rise after signing for Bristol for £2m last year What? He can't see?! I saw a pic of him wearing glasses, kinda assumed they were just a fashion thing, I'm worried that his blindness may effect his ability to impact a game.....how tall is he? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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