Condimentalist Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 People would probably prefer Martinez because he's flavour of the month, but on paper Romero is a far better signing. I'd be happy with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ozvillafan Posted September 3, 2020 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted September 3, 2020 Romero, eh? Lets see: Provides competition for a place? Yes Good enough to cover in case our first choice is injured? Yes Has a decent record at club or international level? Yes Has an injury record that rivals Chuck Norris for invincibility? Probably Am I paying for the (overpriced?) transfer? Or paying his (inflated?) wages? Nope Good bit of business, then. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Willard Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 Another 'international' player from a different country. I don't think it's a coincidence. I feel were trying to get the Aston Villa brand out there. Or even make it more homely for South Americans to move to us. Who was our last Argentine? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted September 3, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted September 3, 2020 2 minutes ago, Lord Willard said: Another 'international' player from a different country. I don't think it's a coincidence. I feel were trying to get the Aston Villa brand out there. Or even make it more homely for South Americans to move to us. Who was our last Argentine? Arce!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted September 3, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted September 3, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Lord Willard said: Another 'international' player from a different country. I don't think it's a coincidence. I feel were trying to get the Aston Villa brand out there. Or even make it more homely for South Americans to move to us. Who was our last Argentine? According to Wiki we've never had an Argentinian at Villa Edit: ignore me. Was looking at the wrong list Edit2: Gustavo Bartelt and Oscar Fulloné Edited September 3, 2020 by Stevo985 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 7 hours ago, VillaChris said: He's number 3 keeper on big wages so Man. United are certianly offering him around. Was talk of Chelsea last week so they're clearly offering him around clubs. Everton seems an obvious destination given Ancelotti wants to get rid of Pickford. Yes Man U to Everton for their rejects is a well worn path. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 5 minutes ago, alreadyexists said: Arce!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 8 minutes ago, alreadyexists said: Arce!!! He’s only asking a question no need for name calling 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo_b Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 15 minutes ago, Condimentalist said: People would probably prefer Martinez because he's flavour of the month, but on paper Romero is a far better signing. I'd be happy with this. How old is Martinez, from what I saw of him he looked better than Arsenals current number 1 which surprised me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 It just seems a bit strange that are our first two signings could be a goalkeeper and right back, which are two areas that we are well covered for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 1 minute ago, The Fun Factory said: It just seems a bit strange that are our first two signings could be a goalkeeper and right back, which are two areas that we are well covered for. It’s just how deals are competed, the order of signing doesn’t define importance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayls Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 1 hour ago, villalad21 said: It's not the fee but wages that concerns me I’m freaking out over the amount of holiday allowance and the lack of a cycle to work scheme. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 4 minutes ago, Tayls said: I’m freaking out over the amount of holiday allowance and the lack of a cycle to work scheme. Would someone please think of the children! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
est1874 Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 17 minutes ago, Tommo_b said: How old is Martinez, from what I saw of him he looked better than Arsenals current number 1 which surprised me. Martinez is only 28 currently vs Romero at 33. Romero has had knee problems where Martinez has no real injury record to speak of. I would greatly prefer Emi Martinez to Romero personally, particularly as the quoted fees are similar (if there is truth to any of it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LxYoungAVFC Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 What? Squad depth? This concept is unknown to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 28 minutes ago, The Fun Factory said: It just seems a bit strange that are our first two signings could be a goalkeeper and right back, which are two areas that we are well covered for. We are not well covered at right back because both Guilbert and Elmo aren't good enough. Also Nyland/Steer aren't up to it either so we need a second GK. Sensible business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 I quite like Romero followed him closely when he was at Sampdoria. He played a big part in why Samp got promoted again. That was almost a decade ago thou. In the last 7 years he's not played much which is a worry. He's averaged about 12 league games a season in all competitions over that period. That's not much is it. He has about the same for Argentina thou so that's quite good. Disregarding fee and salary my worry is if his body holds up for regular football these days. We'll find out I guess. Our GK set up is a bit unique to say the least, hopefully we can ship out at least 2 of them this window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djemba_Villan Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 The conspiracy theorist part of my brain just can’t let go of the fact this might be bad news for us even though it’s becoming less likely over time. Brain says...Man U in long long negotiations over Grealish. Players coming in the other way looking more likely to happen...we bring Romero ‘forward’ as we don’t want to go into the season without a GK. other positions can wait for integration purposes. Grealish moves to them on deadline day. We don’t want it announced yet as it’ll Jack up prices for every target by 30%. Ill go back to sleep now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_eristic Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 47 minutes ago, Lord Willard said: Another 'international' player from a different country. I don't think it's a coincidence. I feel were trying to get the Aston Villa brand out there. Or even make it more homely for South Americans to move to us. Maybe a buddy for Buendia? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awol Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 42 minutes ago, est1874 said: Martinez is only 28 currently vs Romero at 33. Romero has had knee problems where Martinez has no real injury record to speak of. I would greatly prefer Emi Martinez to Romero personally, particularly as the quoted fees are similar (if there is truth to any of it). Read he’s probably going to Villareal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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