Popular Post John Posted July 20, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2017 Samba was a top class defender at Blackburn who I would have liked to see us sign in 2012. But he was made a wage offer that he could not refuse and Blackburn were offered a price that they felt the same way about. Things went pear shaped when he left there but he has impressed on his lengthy trial for us to the extent that he has now won a contract with us. He may not be as quick as he was 5 years ago (if he ever was quick) but I think he has it in him to do a job for us at the back and to give defenders major worries when he comes up for free kicks/corners. I think he is old and experienced enough to compensate for any lack of pace by reading the game and by doing the simple things. He has looked a motivated defender with us during his trial and having now become a Villa player I look forward to seeing forwards bounce off him this season! Welcome to the club Chris! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keener window-cleaner Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 1 hour ago, jackbauer24 said: Samba > Elphick Samba Free. Can sell Elphick for even £1m. Samba shorter than Elphick currently has left. Wages probably comparable. So better player, more experience, improved bank balance, shorter contract. Absolute no-brainer. Fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 We haven't had a man mountain since Ugo. Have a sneaky feeling Samba could be an inspired signing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keener window-cleaner Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 I'm very happy with this one! Always liked him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stevo985 Posted July 20, 2017 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2017 I'm quietly impressed with Samba, and that's without seeing him play. He's been here for months, I assume unpaid, and he's managed to go from "letting him train" to "having a look" to "on trial" to a contract. And that's for a team boasting two of the best centrebacks in the league, and not short of backups. He must have impressed the management. That's good enough for me. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 4th choice I dont really have a problem at this stage. Could do a Zat Knight role Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted July 20, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted July 20, 2017 18 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: I'm quietly impressed with Samba, and that's without seeing him play. I bet you like your coffee strong and black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornso Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Good on him for sticking it out and earning a contract and good on management for looking to keep him hungry on a 1 year deal. Hope it works out for everyone. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skarroki Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 His actual first name is Veijeany. More you know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted July 21, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted July 21, 2017 18 minutes ago, skarroki said: His actual first name is Veijeany. More you know Say that to his face 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponky Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 I think our new tactics will involve trying to win as many corners as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 With Chris, JT, Chester, and Jed, I have a feeling the number in our GA column is going to be quite small. Now if we could only score goals... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan_007 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 You have to hold your hands up and say fair play, he grafted hard and has earned himself a contract. In teo preseason games he has done more than Richards and Elphick combined. More than decent back up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyrusr Posted July 21, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted July 21, 2017 Relatively happy with this. 1 year deal, clearly back up, more than capable. Hopefully means Richards is nearing the exit door (and elphick but don't have ill will against him, it just hasn't worked). Welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TrentVilla Posted July 21, 2017 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted July 21, 2017 7 hours ago, Jareth said: Say that to his face No problem, someone get me a ladder... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted July 21, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted July 21, 2017 9 hours ago, Jareth said: I bet you like your coffee strong and black. I like my centrebacks like I like my coffee. Strong, black and with a spoon in them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Solid enough for this level, will be interesting to see him play, suggested that he has no pace anymore so will be good to see that theory tested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 I remember Samba getting a red card in the cup game vs blackburn when we won 6-4. He was very clumsy that day. Hopefully we wont see much of that this season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 On the basis that he's the only player to have impressed during pre-season I'm happy with this. Of course, you can counter that with saying that he was the only person involved who had to impress in order to get a contract but still. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 29 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: I remember Samba getting a red card in the cup game vs blackburn when we won 6-4. He was very clumsy that day. Hopefully we wont see much of that this season! That game was amazing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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