Genie Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 4 minutes ago, bobzy said: Look, I'm not saying this would be the right move - in fact, it would probably be the opposite of that - BUT... ...part of me would love the return of Benteke He was shite for a lot of the time he was with us in his "prime". He was worse at Liverpool, and even worse now. It would be madness. He had a short purple patch that has caused his bank account to swell enormously. Plus then there's the usual "never go back" situation. Even good players usual fail on returning. Couldn't be more against it if I tried. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 1 minute ago, Genie said: He was shite for a lot of the time he was with us in his "prime". He was worse at Liverpool, and even worse now. It would be madness. He had a short purple patch that has caused his bank account to swell enormously. Plus then there's the usual "never go back" situation. Even good players usual fail on returning. Couldn't be more against it if I tried. Mental. I agree with everything else you wrote but that bit in bold is just pure revisionist mentalism of the highest order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 2 minutes ago, Genie said: He was shite for a lot of the time he was with us in his "prime". He was worse at Liverpool, and even worse now. It would be madness. He had a short purple patch that has caused his bank account to swell enormously. Plus then there's the usual "never go back" situation. Even good players usual fail on returning. Couldn't be more against it if I tried. Errrr....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMkali Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 2 minutes ago, bannedfromHandV said: Mental. I agree with everything else you wrote but that bit in bold is just pure revisionist mentalism of the highest order. When he was having trouble with his fitness during the second season he wasn't playing very well for like 7 or 8 games. He picked it up towards the end of the season though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Just now, bobzy said: Errrr....? If you have the time, re-read his thread. A large proportion is critic about his attitude and laziness. He should take a cash move to China and then retire. He has nothing to offer the PL any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted January 7, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted January 7, 2020 12 minutes ago, Zatman said: If we sign Hart and Drinkwater then Suso head should roll Or maybe we could see how they work out? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 11 minutes ago, Zatman said: Mikan fans i know think it was a fluke. This season he isnt getting into positions for chances and think half his goals were penalties. They were calling for him to be dropped since October They must be getting on a bit tbf, old George hasn't played since 1956. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 2 minutes ago, Genie said: If you have the time, re-read his thread. A large proportion is critic about his attitude and laziness. He should take a cash move to China and then retire. He has nothing to offer the PL any more. I'm 100% not going to do that, but I don't doubt he got criticised at the time. However, he remains the most impactful striker I've ever seen at Villa and was absolutely superb in his prime. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Just now, Nigel said: Or maybe we could see how they work out? Both can't get a game at Burnley for a start. Hart has no left hand so gets beaten too easily genuinely prefer Nyland or Steer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 How does Piatek compare to Maupay though? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bobzy Posted January 7, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 7, 2020 Gut feeling says Drinkwater is an experienced head in the centre of the park to be rotated, in a position where we aren't too desperate (so if he doesn't perform, we can drop him easily enough). Sort of mini-gamble to help us survive which will cost about £3m. The "real money" will be spent elsewhere. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 8 minutes ago, Genie said: He was shite for a lot of the time he was with us in his "prime". He was worse at Liverpool, and even worse now. It would be madness. He had a short purple patch that has caused his bank account to swell enormously. Plus then there's the usual "never go back" situation. Even good players usual fail on returning. Couldn't be more against it if I tried. He was a gnat's bollock under 1 in 2 over the course of 100 games - with the goals relatively spread out over his time with us ffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 1 minute ago, bobzy said: I'm 100% not going to do that, but I don't doubt he got criticised at the time. However, he remains the most impactful striker I've ever seen at Villa and was absolutely superb in his prime. I agree but the key word is was. I think his time as a great striker has now sadly passed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 31 minutes ago, bobzy said: Oh sorry, it's pronounced 'Brexit means Brexit' for the gammons 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted January 7, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted January 7, 2020 1 minute ago, Zatman said: Both can't get a game at Burnley for a start. Hart has no left hand so gets beaten too easily genuinely prefer Nyland or Steer Its not what i wanted either, but you cant fire a man based on what you think they are going to bring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Lets get benteke. I'd love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 1 minute ago, DaveAV1 said: I agree but the key word is was. I think his time as a great striker has now sadly passed. I agree. As I said in my original post, it would probably be a terrible idea... but part of me would love it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 1 minute ago, Tom13 said: How does Piatek compare to Maupay though? He's more of a targetman/poacher type so more similar to Wes. You see I don't mind going for guys like Piatek, Defrel or Ante Rebic (my link). Rebic had a fantastic 2018 world cup and was good for Frankfurt last season in league and cup and Piatek scored loads last season. There are always players doing well and then for whatever reason they fall out of favour/don't make the right move but at least they've done stuff in football very recently. Benteke and Drinkwater haven't done anything since 2017, that's three years ago now so big warning signings when you don't make an impact on football pitch over three seasons. Beneteke has scored about 2 goals in that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 I'd love Rebic but isn't he more of an IF/winger than a striker? Could well be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 2 minutes ago, lexicon said: Oh sorry, it's pronounced 'Brexit means Brexit' for the gammons 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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