Villatillidie95 Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 I think its quite a savvy signing, he is a good age with a decent amount of experience and has done quite well for them over the years when called upon. Good chance for him to get more first team football and probably would have been a bigger player for them over the years had he not been injured at key times. Also like how we can go under the radar and off-piste with our signings, not an inkling any of the press had any prior knowledge of this one. When opportunities like this arise and the situation moves quickly then its good to see we can capitalise on this type of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 7 hours ago, hippo said: So when Ming's / Konsa gets injured. We have a player to slot in - who isn't as good. Progress - but not as we know it. Thats what backup players are. Not every signing can be a 10/10 beauty queen blockbuster costing £35m. We can't afford that! Chambers was cheap. We can probably sell him in 18 months and make a tidy profit. Its a no-brainer really when you think about it. A low risk deal. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villatillidie95 Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 I expect he will play more than most on here think, will impress a few with his performances. got an eye for goal and adds a bit of height to our team when needed too. Plus, he can fill that defensive midfield spot if needed. When Nakamba got injured there was a big gap for a few games afterwards and he would have been ideal for that type of scenario. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 23 minutes ago, hippo said: No - but not many teams do (hoof long balls,) . To me our attacking moves come from through balls for the full backs or Ollie Watkins to chase. You need to watch us play more I think. Watch us in the next run of games especially at goal kicks and you'll see our desire to build from the back and dominate games more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 5 minutes ago, CVByrne said: You need to watch us play more I think. Watch us in the next run of games especially at goal kicks and you'll see our desire to build from the back and dominate games more. Build from the back AND dominate. ! I haven't heard Stevie G mention building from the back tbf. All he has said on tactics is there is no need to push on when ahead (after the Leicester game). Tbh - I don't remember in recent times the villa GK launching a massive kick downfield and us picking up 2nd balls as a major tactic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 12 minutes ago, Xela said: Thats what backup players are. Not every signing can be a 10/10 beauty queen blockbuster costing £35m. We can't afford that! Chambers was cheap. We can probably sell him in 18 months and make a tidy profit. Its a no-brainer really when you think about it. A low risk deal. Agreed. (Apart from the profit bit) My only difference is I dont see this as a transfer master stroke. It's sort of Philippe senderos, calumn calderwood type of signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 33 minutes ago, Villatillidie95 said: I think its quite a savvy signing, That’s my take. Clever signing that offers good experienced cover in 2/3 positions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brommy Posted January 28, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 28, 2022 (edited) 15 hours ago, hippo said: Agreed. (Apart from the profit bit) My only difference is I dont see this as a transfer master stroke. It's sort of Philippe senderos, calumn calderwood type of signing. Do you think anyone is claiming this as a transfer master stroke? I’ve read - sensible, low risk, provides back-up/versatility and savvy. Not claims that it’s a transfer master stroke. It appears that some fans want every signing to be an improvement on the first 11. Without a 55+ game season involving Europe and extended cup runs, it is difficult to attract new first team players AND keep our current first team players at the club. For example, if we’d signed a £40m player to play ahead of Konsa for 35 games in our current season, Konsa would look to move elsewhere. I’ve not seen anything yet to mistrust the current management team so I’ll trust their judgement on this one too. After all, they have access to far more club information and player data and are more experienced than most. Edited January 29, 2022 by brommy 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 28 minutes ago, brommy said: Do you think anyone is claiming this as a transfer master stroke? I’ve read - sensible, low risk, provides back-up/versatility and savvy. Not claims that it’s a transfer master stroke. It appears that some fans want every signing to be an improvement on the first 11. Without a 55+ game season involving Europe and extended cup runs, it is difficult to attract new first team players AND keep our current first team players at the club. For example, if we’d signed a £40m player to play ahead of Konsa for 35 games in our current season, Konsa would look to move elsewhere. I’ve not seen anything yet to mistrust the current management team so I’ll trust there judgement on this one too. After all, they have access to far more club information and player data and are more experienced than most. Of course it's difficult. . If it was easy managers wouldn't be so well paid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Had a look on the Arsenal fan forum , nothing but positive comments, plenty think him to be underrated and mentioned Leicester bid £20m for him few years ago. Chambers form at RB was the final nail in the coffin of Hector Bellarin’s Arsenal career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jono62 Posted January 28, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 28, 2022 21 hours ago, Tom13 said: You'd take Chambers over Gabriel? I would. Don't think she'll be a good defender with that eye patch. 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talldarkandransome Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 14 minutes ago, Jono62 said: I would. Don't think she'll be a good defender with that eye patch. But dreams can come true 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_Villain Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 Good signing. We lost Axel and gained a player with England caps, years of Premier League experience and who has dabbled with European club football too. All round improvement to the overall quality of our defence… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughable Chimp Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 6 hours ago, Villatillidie95 said: I expect he will play more than most on here think, will impress a few with his performances. got an eye for goal and adds a bit of height to our team when needed too. Plus, he can fill that defensive midfield spot if needed. When Nakamba got injured there was a big gap for a few games afterwards and he would have been ideal for that type of scenario. Eye for goal? He's scored a single PL goal in the past 3 seasons. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brommy Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 4 hours ago, hippo said: Of course it's difficult. . If it was easy managers wouldn't be so well paid. Er, yes. My comment was mainly around your comment that you differed in that you didn’t think this was a ‘transfer master stroke’ and I thought you would be able to answer who had stated it was a master stroke. Otherwise, how can you differ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam2003 Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 Honestly can’t tell you anything about him but I just watched a couple of vids and he’s very tidy on the ball and solid enough in defence. Better than I expected. Obviously the videos only have the good stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wezbid Posted January 29, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 29, 2022 On 27/01/2022 at 21:20, Jas10 said: 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 I do wonder if he’s come here to play as a defensive midfielder. Maybe not first choice, but I think he’s better than we all think in that position. It’s such a good deal on a free. Really smart business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevomanila Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 8 hours ago, Laughable Chimp said: Eye for goal? He's scored a single PL goal in the past 3 seasons. Exactly, he said 'eye' for goal, meaning 1 goal, single! He didn't say 'eyes' for goal... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panto_Villan Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 9 minutes ago, Stevomanila said: Exactly, he said 'eye' for goal, meaning 1 goal, single! He didn't say 'eyes' for goal... Mitrovic must have a hell of a time at the optician then, with all those eyes he has! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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