Popular Post Robbie09 Posted August 9, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 9, 2018 5 minutes ago, sheepyvillian said: I posted recently, that Elphick is the new Ciaran Clarke. I’d rate Clark way above Elphick 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREAT_BEARD_OF_ZEUS Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 29 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: Being linked with jay da silva from Chelsea at left back. I heard he is in the mould of a young Ashley Cole. My friend says this guy looks class. Hope there is legs into this Just watched his highlights from last season at Charlton... Looks a great little player, very good technically and very quick. Would be slightly concerned about how light weight he is though - I think he'd have to play as a wingback rather than a traditional LB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 1 hour ago, Demitri_C said: How does elphick look finished? I thought he had a solid game and he scored a great headed goal Ok finished is a bit harsh. But I have no confidence in him at the back. Guaranteed at least one big error per game. There is no way we are getting promoted if he is our main centre half with Chester. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pintpotvilla Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 2 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: Ok finished is a bit harsh. But I have no confidence in him at the back. Guaranteed at least one big error per game. There is no way we are getting promoted if he is our main centre half with Chester. Tuanzebe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 2 minutes ago, pintpotvilla said: Tuanzebe? Hard to tell. Looked raw last season. Could end being class this season. Hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted August 9, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted August 9, 2018 6 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: Hard to tell. Looked raw last season. Could end being class this season. Hope so. I think he looked pretty talented, raw like you say but that’s what he’s here for essentially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREAT_BEARD_OF_ZEUS Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 We've lost both Terry and Samba, plus we tried to off-load Elphick last season. Tuanzebe alone isn't going to plug the gaps, think we'll be in for another CB, especially if we're planning on playing 3 at the back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-Reacho Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Elphick did well for us when Terry was injured in Christmas/January. He needs games for us - I still think there's a player there. I suspect Bruce isn't that fussed though and Axel and Chester will be the starters. Have Suliman or Bedeau featured at all in pre-season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praisedmambo Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 We need a left back so badly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmark86 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 2 minutes ago, praisedmambo said: We need a left back so badly. I believe the club knows this too as demonstrated by the attempted move for Bryan. think we'll see one come in on a loan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made In Aston Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 46 minutes ago, GREAT_BEARD_OF_ZEUS said: The Daily Mail are claiming that we're considering a deadline day move for Dijon striker Julio Tavares. Here. Never heard of him but he looks like a target man. You will be the fool of the year if you believe this Taveres rumour! He is 29 so is unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJT123 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Presumably we'll be going after Knudsen from Ipswich now that we've missed out on Bryan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan4Life Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 5 minutes ago, KJT123 said: Presumably we'll be going after Knudsen from Ipswich now that we've missed out on Bryan. I reckon more likely try for Jay DaSilva on loan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa_chemist Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 7 minutes ago, Made In Aston said: You will be the fool of the year if you believe this Taveres rumour! He is 29 so is unlikely. I came here to make that joke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted August 9, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted August 9, 2018 47 minutes ago, GREAT_BEARD_OF_ZEUS said: Just watched his highlights from last season at Charlton... Looks a great little player, very good technically and very quick. Would be slightly concerned about how light weight he is though - I think he'd have to play as a wingback rather than a traditional LB. Same applied to Bryan. I think Bruce is looking at wingbacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan4Life Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Wouldn't be suprised if Bruce looked at Josh Tymon of Stoke. He was at Hull before Stoke so Bruce will have known about him hasn't broken into Stoke FIrst Team yet at was on loan at MK Dons last season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREAT_BEARD_OF_ZEUS Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 1 minute ago, mjmooney said: Same applied to Bryan. I think Bruce is looking at wingbacks. According to Google Joe Bryan is 8kg heavier than Jay Desilva, hence my concern No seriously, I'm glad he is looking at wingbacks and this guy looks ideal in that role. Plus I really want to get one over Bristol City!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted August 9, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted August 9, 2018 2 minutes ago, GREAT_BEARD_OF_ZEUS said: According to Google Joe Bryan is 8kg heavier than Jay Desilva, hence my concern No seriously, I'm glad he is looking at wingbacks and this guy looks ideal in that role. Plus I really want to get one over Bristol City!! To clarify, I didn't mean Bryan was lightweight, just that people who've watched him described as more as a wingback - good going forward, but not so good defensively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rob182 Posted August 9, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 9, 2018 1 hour ago, sheepyvillian said: I posted recently, that Elphick is the new Ciaran Clarke. You mean Elphicke? 6 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condimentalist Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 It's nice that we're being active now, and great that it looks like we're holding on to everyone, but the only position we have strongly strenghtened is centre mid, where we already have a surfeit of players. There's still a lot to do if we want to get a top 2 squad together IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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