Summer Transfers Window 2020

[AvfcRigo82]

5 hours ago, Cosmik Debris said:

Been reading VT for many years so I get how things work, have seen ITKers hung out to dry for trying to pass on news they have heard and so I am not trying to do that....... You sound pathetic trying to dig at how many posts someone has written as if it makes Your opinion any more valid, I can tell you it does not...
 

If Milot signs then it could be great, if he doesn’t then personally I will not judge you for it like some will... However the links are weak at best and have dried up, bring a real link and I am sure the mods will open up the thread again...

Edit... if you were not having a dig then apologies Rigo.. had a similar comment from Rayk based on me being a newbie on here ... If you were then the above stands

Nice. 

I won't comment on others being hung out to dry whilst I am fully aware of how animated Villans can be at times.

I appreciate what comes with 'passing on info' and that being said, I have always stated in whatever I have posted as "take it or leave it".

Do I lose sleep over wether other posters believe what I post or not, no.  I pass on what little I have without trying to sound like too much of an ITK whopper and if people don't want to believe or accept that then that's absolutely fine!

Being a long time follower of the site, you'll know I only post what I know and I don't need to post bullshit to "attention seek" or "lead anyone on" etc. Seriously, what is the gain???

As for toys out the pram, I am still lost on what was meant by that or where you were going with it? If it's aimed at my post over threads being locked, then it's been taken the wrong way, if we're locking one, surely we lock all? that was all. Logic - not tantrums.

You'll also realise from reading these boards for many years that I've never posted for attention or had any urge to lead anyone on, but again, as many a poster has stated on this forum already - the number of new posters on this site posting shite this summer has seen a big increase - not a pop at you personally!

Hope that has clarified things a bit better for you and any other poster(s).

 

 

 

[Philosopher]

Edouard is not the powerhouse Drogba was. Edouard seems to be more skilled and creative but not as strong or explosive.

Drogba in my opinion was definitely world class. Drogba was Pace, Power, Strength, on the deck or in the air, so powerful when running with the ball. The ideal lead the line type lone striker. would regularly run both opposition centre backs ragged.

Drogba was such an amazing athlete and specimen that it made up for the fact technique wise he wasn't world class (although his technique was certainly good). If I had to chose between Van Basten and Drogba it would be Drogba. Van Basten was probably the best finisher the game has ever seen at least in my memory. But Drogba is the compete package.

He was no Messi, Maradona, or Ronaldo they were (are in Messi's case) best player in the world at some point. That's a level beyond world class.

To me someone is world class if you can put them in (for at least a couple of seasons) the top 10 in the world for their position. Drogba was nominated for the ballon dor more than once, so that says it all really.

[Thug]

1 hour ago, thabucks said:

Duplicate post 

Your post saying you had a duplicate post itself has a duplicate post. I think that’s a first on VT?

[maqueman]

1 hour ago, Gompedyret said:

Would be interesting if we could go for Norwegian winger Jens Petter Hauge. He plays for Bodø/Glimt, the superior team in Norway this season (with a ridiculous margin as well, mind). B/G played AC Milan for a Europa League spot a couple of days ago  and lost 2-3. According to papers, AC Milan now is now going to make a £4 mill (or so) bid for Hauge after having been impressed. He's only 20, but is already skilled as **** and developing rapidly, and still largely unknown outside of Norway. At 4-5 mill, he could be an amazing investment.

THIS guy!!! 

 

[BigJim]

56 minutes ago, maqueman said:

THIS guy!!! 

 

world class

[jacketspuds]

1 hour ago, maqueman said:

THIS guy!!! 

 

Just like every other footballer in Europe, he is unsurprisingly linked with Leeds.

I wonder if anyone will mention Leeds doing a Fulham / Villa when the window is shut, or if they'll just continue the Bielsa hero worshipping.

[Enda]

“England quality” means in or around the English squad, so I’ve always taken “world class” to mean in or around the hypothetical best team in the world.

[paul514]

4 hours ago, Philosopher said:

Edouard is not the powerhouse Drogba was. Edouard seems to be more skilled and creative but not as strong or explosive.

Drogba in my opinion was definitely world class. Drogba was Pace, Power, Strength, on the deck or in the air, so powerful when running with the ball. The ideal lead the line type lone striker. would regularly run both opposition centre backs ragged.

Drogba was such an amazing athlete and specimen that it made up for the fact technique wise he wasn't world class (although his technique was certainly good). If I had to chose between Van Basten and Drogba it would be Drogba. Van Basten was probably the best finisher the game has ever seen at least in my memory. But Drogba is the compete package.

He was no Messi, Maradona, or Ronaldo they were (are in Messi's case) best player in the world at some point. That's a level beyond world class.

To me someone is world class if you can put them in (for at least a couple of seasons) the top 10 in the world for their position. Drogba was nominated for the ballon dor more than once, so that says it all really.

Drogba was a beast I could only wish we had a player in our team like that

[KenjiOgiwara]

5 hours ago, maqueman said:

THIS guy!!! 

 

I've been saying this for a few months now. The price would be nothing, so very low risk. 

[paul514]

30 minutes ago, KenjiOgiwara said:

I've been saying this for a few months now. The price would be nothing, so very low risk. 

Not impressed, if he doesn’t look a world beater on a YouTube video he won’t look good on our pitch.

[KenjiOgiwara]

25 minutes ago, paul514 said:

Not impressed, if he doesn’t look a world beater on a YouTube video he won’t look good on our pitch.

Don't know how he'd fare, but I'd prefer him to AEG and Trez any time and is half the price, if not less. 

Assuming it's the video above you refer to it's worth noting that was all against one opponent. The Milan match on Thursday. 

Edited September 27, 2020 by KenjiOgiwara

[VillaAlex]

 

[Follyfoot]

Morning guys, been building up strength and resolve to post this. After watching the Tesco’ carrier bag game last night and in particular the German import to Chelsea Werner, I’m now now of the opinion that  the majority of the so called quality players in the German league are very much overrated and Milot Rashica would be a terrible purchase for our great club. I fully understand that I may get the equivalent of the Judge Dredd Longwalk punishment for this post but felt it had to be done. So help me God

[villan-scott]

10 minutes ago, VillaAlex said:

 

Anyone know if he’s any good? Maybe a lazy link because of Lange?

[Rds1983]

9 hours ago, thabucks said:

Edouard reminds me a bit of Drogba... 

I think Edouard could become world class... 

[Phil Silvers]

22 minutes ago, Follyfoot said:

Morning guys, been building up strength and resolve to post this. After watching the Tesco’ carrier bag game last night and in particular the German import to Chelsea Werner, I’m now now of the opinion that  the majority of the so called quality players in the German league are very much overrated and Milot Rashica would be a terrible purchase for our great club. I fully understand that I may get the equivalent of the Judge Dredd Longwalk punishment for this post but felt it had to be done. So help me God

Double bluff......

 

[ramshackler]

10 hours ago, Thug said:

Re: world class.

 

until someone can give me an actual definition of wtf ‘world class’ actually means, I can’t pass judgement on who is and who isn’t.

There is no agreed definition of what it actually means, so any argument about who is and who isn’t is a completely subjective argument.  And somewhat pointless.

 

He was one heck of a player that, in his prime, probably any team in the world would’ve been happy to have him there.

For me the simplest way to define world class is this 

Do they get in the best world 11 in their position.

Everything below that less than.

[the_eristic]

9 minutes ago, villan-scott said:

Anyone know if he’s any good? Maybe a lazy link because of Lange?

21 years old, another one that got some attention due to their Europa League performance vs United. Looked like a good passer and header, but haven't seen him outside of that game and one other vs Celtic, so who knows. Kinda fits the profile on paper but actually younger than I would've hoped we'd go for in a central defender.

[KenjiOgiwara]

27 minutes ago, VillaAlex said:

 

Interesting. We deffo need a CB. Lange should at least know him well enough. 

Get him in. 

[theboyangel]

Just now, ramshackler said:

For me the simplest way to define world class is this 

Do they get in the best world 11 in their position.

Everything below that less than.

So only 11 players at one time can be world class? 

i don't think there's an actual definition of world class, it's just a moniker for players who are clearly head and shoulders above most others and would not look out of place in any of the big teams or nations starting XIs.