Nigel Posted August 23, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted August 23, 2020 3 minutes ago, MotoMkali said: Was it the cast? Along with the build, the running gate, the hip swivel and the shape when he shoots...yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted August 23, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted August 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, alreadyexists said: He seems much better than that to me. I suppose you can’t be sure until he plays in the PL Thats the other thing, all those goals were scored against scottish level defenders, similar to championship level. Could that style of striker work in the premier? Had my doubts whether Kodjia could have made the step up back when he was playing well too. It just involves far too many touches that he will get here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 1 hour ago, MadridVilla said: Trippier story is absolute BS. I say this as Atletico are my second team, and I saw more of them last year than I did Villa. He was perhaps a surprise package given that he had arrived without much of a fanfare, and it was impressive how quickly he adapted into Simeone's system. Perhaps I'm biased as an Englishman but he was one of my favourite players last year for Atleti. Trippier is liked a lot by Simeone and he has pretty much nailed the starting right back spot ahead of Arias and Vrsaljko. Funnily enough I ended up on a flight with him from Madrid to wonderful Birmingham a few months back, he was off to St George's Park for some treatment to an injury he had and I asked him about interest from Villa a few years back before he joined Spurs. Let's just say it's fair to say he saw Villa as below his level before he joined Spurs (rightly so), and I don't think that's changed having moved to a top European club. He'd said he'd quite happily retire out in Spain - and I'm sure he's said on record somewhere else he would only consider playing for Burnley in the future. Edit: https://www.burnleyexpress.net/sport/football/international-football/kieran-trippier-exclusive-burnley-only-club-id-come-back-england-2459964 Vrsalijko would be a good pick up thinking about it. Been injured last 12 months but did well for Croatia in world cup. Oh wait 28 years old so about to join the retirement village... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted August 23, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted August 23, 2020 4 minutes ago, sne said: Mobility between the 2 are night and day. Edouard is far more mobile and explosive. Not in that first season before the injury, very similar for me! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post VillaChris Posted August 23, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 23, 2020 Kodj was fine before his injuries, would've probably done alright in the premier league at that point. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Yeah can't see Trippier link as true. Why would be swap Atlectico for Villa? By all accounts he has settled in the side and had a decent first year in Spain. Plus his wages would be huge and would have no resale value. Good player but can't see it happening Clive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 sign someone..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadridVilla Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 6 minutes ago, VillaChris said: Vrsalijko would be a good pick up thinking about it. Been injured last 12 months but did well for Croatia in world cup. Oh wait 28 years old so about to join the retirement village... He is much more likely to be sold than Trippier I would imagine, but probably wouldn't end up at Villa. He was back-up to Juanfran, Arias joined when he went on loan, and now he's third choice behind Trippier and Arias. Honestly, I quite like Guilbert and I think we have more pressing squad issues to deal with than at right back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjaacckk91 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Damn only just realised the season starts in 3 weeks. Amazingly quiet everywhere considering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillanousOne Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 I know we need experienced/proven players but as well as signing promising youth players I hope we are also still scouring the world for bargains. I know there is risk in doing that but it's been a link time since we bought someone cheaply and developed them. Guilbert and McGinn is about as good as it's a got in a very long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallisFrizz Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Re Trippier...every time there is an England training camp, would he have to quarantine for 14 days (so basically miss the whole thing)? Or would he be exempt? With the Euros coming up, potential problems with England squad selection would be the only reason I could see him returning to Uk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted August 23, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted August 23, 2020 45 minutes ago, Nigel said: Thats the other thing, all those goals were scored against scottish level defenders, similar to championship level. Could that style of striker work in the premier? Had my doubts whether Kodjia could have made the step up back when he was playing well too. It just involves far too many touches that he will get here. I’ve seen Edouard a few times live and I think he’s incredible. Miles better than Kodjia and more like Tammy I think 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted August 23, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted August 23, 2020 24 minutes ago, alreadyexists said: I’ve seen Edouard a few times live and I think he’s incredible. Miles better than Kodjia and more like Tammy I think This is what i was kind of hoping to hear, my opinion is based on nothing more than you tube highlights, I dont pretend to know any more about him! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 3 hours ago, Vive_La_Villa said: Telegraph do not normally make stuff up I've got some bad news for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayk Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 2 hours ago, VillaChris said: Kodj was fine before his injuries, would've probably done alright in the premier league at that point. Other than the fact he was a completely fecking selfish b*stard who would have easily been closed down by Prem defenders who knew he wouldn’t pass....ever? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachboys1 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 2 hours ago, MotoMkali said: Was it the cast? the rest of the team would be support cast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayk Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 4 hours ago, TrentVilla said: Given what Purslow has said about our approach to the market if anyone thinks we are going to spend £20m+ on a RB who is 29 then they've not been paying attention. Be careful, some may think you are stating a fact.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarryOnVilla Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 3 minutes ago, rayk said: Be careful, some may think you are stating a fact.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okonokos Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 We'll sign someone this week. This will be the week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted August 23, 2020 Author Share Posted August 23, 2020 Just putting it out there, if we do end up signing Philip Billing then I will be hugely disappointed if we don't reveal him with a picture of him wearing full match kit at a train station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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