The Moustache of Teale Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 9 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Is that you Chris Brunt? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 8 minutes ago, AvfcRigo82 said: Why.. because he wouldn't cost a penny already being ours. He won't be on massive wages like Austin would want.. and yes Kodja is unproven at PL level, equally so are some of the players we are apparantly about to blow £20m a piece on. Kodjia looked out of place in The Championship last season, he just didn’t look bothered to me. He was content playing second fiddle to Abraham, I’d ship Kodjia off and get someone else in e.g Maupay, Austin or whoever it may be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 10 minutes ago, mikeyp102 said: I know how this game works... Utd buy Maupay, Brentford bid £200k for his replacement. We gazzump that bid with £500k and save on millions They’re a very well run football I think who play attractive and attacking football, I’m glad we don’t have to play them this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 2 minutes ago, sir_gary_cahill said: Kodjia looked out of place in The Championship last season, he just didn’t look bothered to me. He was content playing second fiddle to Abraham, I’d ship Kodjia off and get someone else in e.g Maupay, Austin or whoever it may be Kodjia could be used in a swap for Webster at Bristol City. We would of course then need to buy at least one more striker, but I think we intend to do that anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 1 minute ago, DaveAV1 said: Kodjia could be used in a swap for Webster at Bristol City. We would of course then need to buy at least one more striker, but I think we intend to do that anyway. Not a bad idea at all, does anyone know much about Webster? I don’t remember ever seeing him play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okonokos Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 3 minutes ago, sir_gary_cahill said: Kodjia looked out of place in The Championship last season, he just didn’t look bothered to me. He was content playing second fiddle to Abraham, I’d ship Kodjia off and get someone else in e.g Maupay, Austin or whoever it may be Kodjia thrives off being in the spotlight. Yes, that is a bit of a selfish attitude but I think every team needs a player like that. Someone a bit unpredictable who can create a bit of magic out of nowhere. Kodjia has that and I actually think he will thrive in the Premier League. Austin is injury prone, past it, on huge wages and even when fit, has a terrible scoring record. Even at his best, all he is, is a fox in the box type striker. Kodjia offers much much more in every department. If the question is Kodjia or Austin? There really is only one answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nigel Posted June 30, 2019 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted June 30, 2019 1 minute ago, sir_gary_cahill said: They’re a very well run football I think who play attractive and attacking football, I’m glad we don’t have to play them this season Any team that can field £220 million of talent are best avoided! 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 8 minutes ago, sir_gary_cahill said: Kodjia looked out of place in The Championship last season, he just didn’t look bothered to me. He was content playing second fiddle to Abraham, I’d ship Kodjia off and get someone else in e.g Maupay, Austin or whoever it may be Austin for Kodjia is not an upgrade. Austin is done, he’ll be dropping down levels now. I’d rather have pretty much any other Premier League striker. What makes you want Austin so much?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Just now, bobzy said: Austin for Kodjia is not an upgrade. Austin is done, he’ll be dropping down levels now. I’d rather have pretty much any other Premier League striker. What makes you want Austin so much?! I’ve always admired him, he’s a dying breed, a natural goalscorer, I’d take him as back up to Wesley, why do you think Austin is done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 5 minutes ago, Okonokos said: Kodjia thrives off being in the spotlight. Yes, that is a bit of a selfish attitude but I think every team needs a player like that. Someone a bit unpredictable who can create a bit of magic out of nowhere. Kodjia has that and I actually think he will thrive in the Premier League. Austin is injury prone, past it, on huge wages and even when fit, has a terrible scoring record. Even at his best, all he is, is a fox in the box type striker. Kodjia offers much much more in every department. If the question is Kodjia or Austin? There really is only one answer. They’re a similar age, Kodjia looked out of his depth in The Championship to me last season, he looked finished to me, we can’t be relying on him in the Premier League Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Certainly looks very decent on the ball... 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okonokos Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 2 minutes ago, sir_gary_cahill said: They’re a similar age, Kodjia looked out of his depth in The Championship to me last season, he looked finished to me, we can’t be relying on him in the Premier League I don't think he looked out of his depth at all. He was always second choice to Abraham and never really got a run of games to get some momentum. He hasn't had a good run of games since his injury against Blackburn. Just think back to his goal against Brentford or his goal against Forest in his first season. Or his assist for Hourihane's goal at home to Leeds last year. Can you honestly see Austin doing anything like that? Kodjia makes chances for himself out of nothing. He doesn't just wait around for them to be presented to him. Watch this and ask yourself, could Austin do half of that? Quote 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 9 minutes ago, useless said: Certainly looks very decent on the ball... He looks class, left sided centre back, does this mean that Mings isn’t coming? Based on that video, he looks better than Mings, he looks so comfortable on the ball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Kodjia scored nine goals last season in what in terms of minutes on the pitch adds up to about twenty games, so he was very prolific, and when you consider that it would have been hard for him to get into a stride with being in and out of the side, and playing bit parts here and there, then it's an even more impressive goal return. Also Iwouldn't go for him myself, and I don't think the club will either, but I don't think Austin would be as bad of a signing as people are making out, has a very good goals to game ratio, and I don't think it would be the worst idea ever to have someone like him on the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Webster at £20m+ would represent absolutely horrific value. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 1 minute ago, Dr_Pangloss said: Webster at £20m+ would represent absolutely horrific value. Have you seen much of him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 14 minutes ago, useless said: Certainly looks very decent on the ball... Sold! This is going to be a very interesting Villa side, players in every position who can create something going forwards. Hope we get him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Just now, sir_gary_cahill said: Have you seen much of him? I did at Ipswich, good player, worth £10m-£12m tops based on what he has done. Not at all clear he's going to be ready to go at this level so £20m+ is crazy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 5 minutes ago, useless said: Kodjia scored nine goals last season in what in terms of minutes on the pitch adds up to about twenty games, so he was very prolific, and when you consider that it would have been hard for him to get into a stride with being in and out of the side, and playing bit parts here and there, then it's an even more impressive goal return. Also Iwouldn't go for him myself, and I don't think the club will either, but I don't think Austin would be as bad of a signing as people are making out, has a very good goals to game ratio, and I don't think it would be the worst idea ever to have someone like him on the bench. Kodjia hasn’t been the same player since his injury sadly for me, he was ok last season nothing more. He looked like he wasn’t giving it 100% at times to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 40 minutes ago, sir_gary_cahill said: Kodjia looked out of place in The Championship last season, he just didn’t look bothered to me. He was content playing second fiddle to Abraham, I’d ship Kodjia off and get someone else in e.g Maupay, Austin or whoever it may be He has indeed.. out of position and lone striker don't really suit him. He really had no choice to play second fiddle if say Chelsea had a clause in the loan dictating how much Tammy plays etc. So fair play to Kodja for keeping going and waiting. I think for his service to us so far he deserves a season in the Premiership with us at the very least. So, it's still not enough evidence in your case for Austin. Are there any other strikers you admire that are not crocked, aging, journey men looking for one last big pay day? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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