sidcow Posted September 13, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted September 13, 2020 8 hours ago, Gompedyret said: Look at that! You made me download a John Wayne movie. Well why the hell not. It's good for the soul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 1 minute ago, ChinlessWonder said: Well, if we sign Traore and they sign Benrahma we'll see for ourselves i guess but as i say i'm not bothered about losing out on Benrahma. If the chap wants to stay in London it's out of our hands anyway. I for one (when he signs elsewhere) will be holding that ridiculous 'look at me and my wealth I think I'm an R'n'B star' video to account 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steero113 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, El-Reacho said: They’ll be nowhere near a relegation battle as long as Hodgson is there. But even with Eze and Benrahma they’ll be grinding out 1-0 wins rather than steamrollering teams. Sheffield United lived on 1-0 shit looking wins last season, did ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazrim Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Not saying he's signing for Villa, and he may end up at Palace for all I know, but that is the Mail. Not exactly reliable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 30 minutes ago, villalad21 said: We desperately need a back up striker to Watkins. I think the plan is with Watkins, Rashica + one other (Bertie) will be to play across the forward line. Versatility 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 21 minutes ago, villalad21 said: We desperately need a back up striker to Watkins. We won’t sign a back up striker unless he’s a young prospect with lots of potential. We already have Samatta who won’t be a starter and let’s be kind and say is very average. If we sign another striker I believe he’ll be a starter or at least as good as Watkins theoretically. I believe if that happens it casts serious don’t on the future of Wes. Either doubts about his recover or his ability/suitably to our future set up. I think Lange and Smith view things very differently than Suso. We’re buying high energy players with pace and it’s hard to see Wes as having those qualities. Viva la evolution! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 (edited) 1 minute ago, DaveAV1 said: We already have Samatta who won’t be a starter and let’s be kind and say is very average. Samatta isn't good enough for the bench. He isn't making an impact. Edited September 13, 2020 by villalad21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 IF we don't sign Benrahma, then it's an interesting tide mark on what we will sign - Watkins = huge potential and will probably step up - meanwhile Benrahma = hit a ceiling already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Just now, villalad21 said: Samatta isn't good enough for the bench. He isn't making an impact. Well perhaps Traore is the back up and Samatta is going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, DaveAV1 said: Well perhaps Traore is the back up and Samatta is going? Not seen enough of him. Martinez, Rashica and King would be a good piece of business for us. And maybe getting another CM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 24 minutes ago, alf_stewart said: Do you suppose we have names lined up to bid against quickly if Big Dion is right about Grealish? Cantwell? Dion talking nonsense. Haven't heard audio. Was it taken out of context or wind up talk show rubbish to get people phoning in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 13 minutes ago, DaveAV1 said: Well perhaps Traore is the back up and Samatta is going? 1 goal and 3 assists in 23 last season. Dear god I hope not. Still think it's a bollocks rumour 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Big Dion is surprised when a landlord makes some money off a dilapidated garage - he's not got an ear at Wes Eden's party wall. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picicata Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 I don't think we were ever serious in our interest for Benrahma. Whether that's because he intimated he didn't want to leave London, because he doesn't work hard enough defensively, or another reason entirely, who knows? Rashica looks a more exciting player and has played at a higher level so if we do get him I won't be giving Benrahma a second thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TheStagMan Posted September 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2020 This is going to be an unpopular opinion but I actually wouldn't give up on Samatta yet. As a second striker I think there is potential there, last season he wasn't getting that much support particularly at the end of the season after lockdown, prior to that he looked ok to a degree . I think there's a player in there but we shouldn't be relying on him so as a backup I'm good with that particularly if we sign plenty of other attacking intent such as Rashica and a n other. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Just now, TheStagMan said: This is going to be an unpopular opinion but I actually wouldn't give up on Samatta yet. As a second striker I think there is potential there, last season he wasn't getting that much support particularly at the end of the season after lockdown, prior to that he looked ok to a degree . I think there's a player in there but we shouldn't be relying on him so as a backup I'm good with that particularly if we sign plenty of other attacking intent such as Rashica and a n other. I don't disagree - he seems to be quite determined - probably going to be third choice but I'd imagine ahead of Davis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf_stewart Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, Kiwivillan said: Dion talking nonsense. Haven't heard audio. Was it taken out of context or wind up talk show rubbish to get people phoning in? Not suggesting Dion is ITK, but the club must have a well-developed plan for if Jack’s situation changes quite quickly? If he’s 100% committed and the club knows this, why is isn’t there a statement (or at least some loose reassurance) in the public domain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 20 minutes ago, DaveAV1 said: Well perhaps Traore is the back up and Samatta is going? I would say Traore would be utilised in more of a AMR/CF role with Rashica on the left and Grealish in the middle behind the striker? Interestingly, Traore & Marvelous know each other from their time when they both played for Vitesse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, alf_stewart said: Not suggesting Dion is ITK, but the club must have a well-developed plan for if Jack’s situation changes quite quickly? If he’s 100% committed and the club knows this, why is isn’t there a statement (or at least some loose reassurance) in the public domain? Probs actions not words - the owners seem like serious guys. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 We still need another CB i think. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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