MrBlack Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 3 hours ago, Big Salad said: Fuuu...that's horrid. Still, rather he be playing for us than against us, especially while the rules seem to be leaning towards letting play go on. Get him in and stop one of our rivals getting him in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steero113 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 7 minutes ago, MrBlack said: Fuuu...that's horrid. Still, rather he be playing for us than against us, especially while the rules seem to be leaning towards letting play go on. Get him in and stop one of our rivals getting him in. I think even a prem referee would pull him up for amputating a man in the middle of a match. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, The Inspiration said: Private arrival from Dortmund planned for Sunday, 3 pax Its 'ar Jude, coming back for a Toby carvery in Yardley mate Edited August 27, 2021 by Xela 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 10 minutes ago, Steero113 said: I think even a prem referee would pull him up for amputating a man in the middle of a match. Well yeah, but I mean for the other dirty bar steward tactics he's a specialist in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steero113 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 1 minute ago, MrBlack said: Well yeah, but I mean for the other dirty bar steward tactics he's a specialist in. You mean the dark arts of shithousery? Lovely, sign him up! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 2 minutes ago, Steero113 said: You mean the dark arts of shithousery? Lovely, sign him up! I was going to say it's been longer than I can remember since we've had someone like that... but I'm not sure we've ever had a player like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steero113 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 1 minute ago, MrBlack said: I was going to say it's been longer than I can remember since we've had someone like that... but I'm not sure we've ever had a player like that? Arise, Sir Gavin McCann, lord of shithousery. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Always thought he was a horrible word removed. Just what we need then! Sadly, can't see it happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 Can’t see it happening but he is absolutely the kind of player we need. A nasty midfielder who sits deep but doesn’t panic under pressure. If there is a younger version of Witsel out there, get him instead, but if not, bring this lad in for a season or two to sure us up and protect our very strong back 5. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Why would Dortmund be getting rid of Witsel and Delaney in the same window? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted August 27, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 27, 2021 He’s playing centre back for Dortmund tonight as we speak. On Sky Sports Mix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedClaretAndBlue Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Im watching him now playing as a CB. Doesnt look great. His best days are definitely behind him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rightdm00 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 4 minutes ago, BleedClaretAndBlue said: Im watching him now playing as a CB. Doesnt look great. His best days are definitely behind him. Yep, don't get the clamour for him. Dude is past it, at least as a PL midfielder. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 He's playing out of position against a very good Hoffenheim team. 2-1 now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 2 hours ago, Steero113 said: I think even a prem referee would pull him up for amputating a man in the middle of a match. I am sure Jon Moss would find a way to say its in the rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 1 hour ago, BleedClaretAndBlue said: Im watching him now playing as a CB. Doesnt look great. His best days are definitely behind him. Its the 3rd or so time he has ever played centre back in his career. He is only playing there due to an injury crisis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 If we can't find the player we really want, go out and get the player we need on a short term deal and work the rest out later. Seems like a solid strategy to me. I think the fact that we have an injury crisis of a sort ourselves in the midfield area only 2 games into the season should give them food for thought. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troglodyte Posted August 28, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 28, 2021 (edited) A lot of people seem to be: a) Judging his character based on a video of an incident from twelve years ago. b) Judging his playing style based on a video of an incident from twelve years ago. c) Judging his ability based on one match last night in which he was playing out of position at the heart of a dodgy defence in one of his first matches back after a serious injury. For me, and I watch Dortmund regularly, he's not the monster some are assuming him to be, but yes he is a physical presence in the middle. Unless his injury has seriously affected his performance levels (and I think it's far too early to tell properly, but I'm sure our sports scientists would have a better idea) he'd be a cracking signing for us on a short term deal - I imagine his wage demands are high but hopefully not astronomical. Bags of experience at the highest levels, a good influence on the pitch and on our youngsters, and definite ability in terms of passing and shooting from range. He's also good in the air. He'd play in front of the defence but my concern would be runners getting in behind him - he's definitely not the quickest. Providing we had the right shape and awareness to prevent this being an issue, without opening up the wings to attacks (our central midfielders often shuttle out wide to support with this when needed but may need to defend a little narrower) then it would be an excellent purchase. Edited August 28, 2021 by Troglodyte 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 12 hours ago, BleedClaretAndBlue said: His best days are definitely behind him. 12 hours ago, Rightdm00 said: Yep, don't get the clamour for him. Dude is past it, at least as a PL midfielder. Have to agree with you both here. Not the player we should be going for now, especially at 32 years of age. As mentioned already, he's past his best. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkLillis Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Whenever I have watched this guy play he’s been top drawer. Admittedly I don’t watch Bundesliga often. But when I do it’s usually a big match (Dortmund v Bayern etc) Seems to me to have been i high level performer in the last five years for Dortmund and Belgium. Villa can’t sign these players at their peak so if we have to do it at the end of their careers then so be it.I would love him at Villa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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