skarroki Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 I would hazard a guess that if Swansea had Amavi in their team, he would be miles up the pecking order in terms of current ability, potential, sell-on value and the fans obviously don't rate Taylor. Hope this isn't true and is just a false rumour that's gathered pace. Otherwise this has all the ingredients of Amavi back off to France. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Maybe he will be the new left back and push Amavi up to left wing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 1 hour ago, sir_gary_cahill said: Excellent player I think, would be a great addition to the squad That's the kiss of death then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pez1974 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 I'll reserve judgement, but it is a little confusing to me. He's been a regular in the Swansea team, but doesn't seem to be highly rated, he's nearly 28 so should be at his peak, and he had a bad injury and I'm not sure he's come back as strong. In my opinion, with full backs, it's about getting the right style of player in for the team. Who's better - Maldini or Roberto Carlos? Each suited their teams style of play. Note: I am in no way comparing Maldini, Roberto Carlos and Neil Taylor - other than that they are all international full backs. And so is Alan Hutton! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Apparently broke his jaw in training today!.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ender4 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 1 minute ago, Kingman said: Apparently broke his jaw in training today!.. he can wear one of those killer masks whilst playing for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted January 30, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted January 30, 2017 2 hours ago, vreitti said: I haven't looked up the stats, but my gut feeling is that Swansea have let in less when he's been injured. I haven't looked up the stats but I think more people fly on the outside of aeroplanes than inside. You wouldn't have thought it would you. Amazing. And people wonder how social media is awash with false news? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted January 30, 2017 Moderator Share Posted January 30, 2017 33 minutes ago, Kingman said: Maybe he will be the new left back and push Amavi up to left wing? I hope not and tbh I doubt it. It's not the first time someone has suggested it though. Firstly, I believe pushing Amavi up into an area of the pitch where you are marked more tightly by the opposition would lessen his impact going forward. I think it suits his game that he's already in full flight at that point. Secondly his being there would impact on the likes of Bjarnasson, Grealish & Green. I don't think the make-up of our squad lends itself to Amavi the winger. I'd be very surprised if this is what Bruce had planned for him and I'm confident that it isn't, because I don't think it's a good idea. Not that I don't think he'd be capable of doing the job at a pinch. But not in an ideal setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vreitti Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 (edited) 5 minutes ago, sidcow said: I haven't looked up the stats but I think more people fly on the outside of aeroplanes than inside. You wouldn't have thought it would you. Amazing. And people wonder how social media is awash with false news? Did I say you have to my word for it? Look it up yourself FFS if it concerns you. I just stated an opinion based upon Swansea matches I've seen this season, which oddly is quite a few. Honestly I could give a rats ass about whether it's true or not, as I don't particularly rate him either way. Edited January 30, 2017 by vreitti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 This whole transfer is a bit 'meh'. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 14 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: This whole transfer is a bit 'meh'. I suspect he might be brought in as left back cover to allow Cissohko to leave. Just a guess though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 1 minute ago, villa89 said: I suspect he might be brought in as left back cover to allow Cissohko to leave. Just a guess though. Cissokho left ages ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 1 minute ago, Delphinho123 said: Cissokho left ages ago! He went on loan 2 weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-Reacho Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Maybe the club's planning ahead for Amavi's inevitable departure which makes sense. Taylor was superb for Swansea a couple of season's ago - think he broke his leg or something and hasn't been the same since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 5 minutes ago, markavfc40 said: He went on loan 2 weeks ago. And? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 1 minute ago, Delphinho123 said: And? You said he left ages ago. Two weeks ago is not ages. We need left back cover/competition for Amavi and be it Taylor or whoever hopefully it is addressed this window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 10 minutes ago, markavfc40 said: You said he left ages ago. Two weeks ago is not ages. We need left back cover/competition for Amavi and be it Taylor or whoever hopefully it is addressed this window. Mark, I wouldn't have thought Taylor will come as cover in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 40 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: This whole transfer is a bit 'meh'. It is yeah. Up until this season Swansea fans haven't been anti-Taylor at all, at least I don't think so? I thought he was a bit of a 'favourite' for them? I might be wrong about that. I agree that he's a limited player. However when I've seen him in the past I've always thought of him as reliable. We need another left back, going the rest of the season with just Amavi or a youth back up is ridiculous. And no matter what he'd be a massive upgrade on Cissokho, find me a player in world football who wouldn't. So yes, very 'meh' but if we're valuing him at £3-4m it seems like an ok deal to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 3 minutes ago, TRO said: Mark, I wouldn't have thought Taylor will come as cover in mind. As things stand I'd have him in over Amavi. 100%. He'd have to go some to be as bad as Amavi has been this last month. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 3 minutes ago, TRO said: Mark, I wouldn't have thought Taylor will come as cover in mind. Competition then. If we don't come up this season then Amavi will be off as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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