JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Keener window-cleaner said: What standard do you compare to? He can certainly run, he has a perfectly ok first touch, definitely has a strikers instinct, no more offside than others and an ok left foot. He looked promising before the lockdown, his goals against Man C and Liverpool goes against what you have said. It's very hard to judge players for their post lockdown form, how good was Jack until the last two games for example. For £8,5M, what would you expect? Would you compare him with Harry Kane who would be values at around £80M and that he would perform like him straight away? He has a really good goal scoring record from the Belgium league and it's far too early to write him off. Also, what I find surprising that so many ignores, is that it may take time for foreign players to come to their right in a new country. Let's see how he develops. The jury is still out on him. For £8,5M he can be a bargain, or just perform in par with what we paid for him. Most of all, he is a Villa player with a warm personality, he has showed very good attitude and tries his best, he deserves to be supported, not slated and certainly not be subject to all that unfounded bs. Save that for the players who step out of line. What's funny is the part in bold, is literally what the same posters have said about Wesley. How in gods name have these people who "can't run, kick, pass, head, shoot " or tie their shoelaces had any sort of professional football career? lol Some of our posters really are extreme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Don’t think he’s been that bad at all, all things considered, the amount of stick he gets in here and in the match threads has been a little harsh at times to say the least. The bloke came in January and was expected to hit the ground running and be our main man: completely new league, country and in a struggling low confidence team. We need cover up front especially with no return date for Wesley. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul514 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 His scoring record is crap but I do see something in him that makes me think he could be decent. Having said that there are some opportunities (not King) out there for which making space in the squad would make sense 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponky Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 I think the club will hang onto him until January at least, when Wesley should be up and running. We need at least three fit strikers at any given time, so unless they're going to buy another one, they'll need him for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 https://instagram.com/samapay?igshid=ihu1456e9p8y He’s launching some sort of loyalty points app back home, branded with the Villa colours. Think he’s happy here 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Concerning that Smith is still bringing this guy on. Where were Keinan yesterday? In case you haven't realized. Samatta is shit and isn't offering anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 He's done very little to deserve this so far but there's something likeable about the guy, he comes across as very endearing to me, I'd love it if things worked out for the lad here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nepal_villan Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 21 minutes ago, villalad21 said: Concerning that Smith is still bringing this guy on. Where were Keinan yesterday? In case you haven't realized. Samatta is shit and isn't offering anything. Can't understand him being ahead of Davis. His contribution is zero. At least Davis holds up the ball and can bully defenses a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 I think we're all being a bit harsh on Samatta. He looked decent before lockdown. I'd imagine moving to a new country, not knowing many people and then being locked down for months is quite tough and means he perhaps wasn't in the best of places mentally and physically post lockdown. Hopefully a full pre-season with his teammates and he'll be looking sharper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 1 minute ago, Xela said: I think we're all being a bit harsh on Samatta. He looked decent before lockdown. I'd imagine moving to a new country, not knowing many people and then being locked down for months is quite tough and means he perhaps wasn't in the best of places mentally and physically post lockdown. Hopefully a full pre-season with his teammates and he'll be looking sharper. He will be a decent backup to watkins for me, at least until jan. Half our problem was we didn't create much last season, if you don't create chances for the strikers what do we expect. Now we have watkins, an OK backup in samatta, and wesley coming back around Christmas/new year, we need to ensure we have the right players to provide opportunities for the forward players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 7 minutes ago, Xela said: I think we're all being a bit harsh on Samatta. He looked decent before lockdown. I'd imagine moving to a new country, not knowing many people and then being locked down for months is quite tough and means he perhaps wasn't in the best of places mentally and physically post lockdown. Hopefully a full pre-season with his teammates and he'll be looking sharper. He's a likeable little character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 1 hour ago, MaVilla said: He will be a decent backup to watkins for me, at least until jan. How is he a decent backup? What does Ally Samatta actually do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DakotaVilla Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 An average championship striker at best who poses no real threat at this level. I’d say he played his part but he didn’t really. Let’s just try and get back as much of our money back as possible to help fund the incomings who we hope can make a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted September 13, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted September 13, 2020 4 hours ago, villalad21 said: How is he a decent backup? What does Ally Samatta actually do? Be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 8 hours ago, villalad21 said: Concerning that Smith is still bringing this guy on. Where were Keinan yesterday? In case you haven't realized. Samatta is shit and isn't offering anything. He's scored an infinite amount more PL goals than Keinan has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, StanBalaban said: He's scored an infinite amount more PL goals than Keinan has. And an infinite more amount of minutes. Samatta 14 starts. Keinan only 4. Probably makes a difference bud. Edited September 13, 2020 by villalad21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post StanBalaban Posted September 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2020 4 minutes ago, villalad21 said: And an infinite more amount of minutes. Samatta 14 starts. Keinan only 4. Probably makes a difference bud. I think you need to look up the word "infinite". 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Just now, StanBalaban said: I think you need to look up the word "infinite". I think you need to realize Samatta is crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, villalad21 said: I think you need to realize Samatta is crap. But Davis is not much, if at all better considering his position is a striker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 4 minutes ago, theboyangel said: But Davis is not much, if at all better considering his position is a striker I don't know how you can even compared them that season when Samatta got more than double the amount of starts as him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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