VillaHatesMe Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 25 minutes ago, MrSmirch said: How do you calculate a players ceiling? Have him hold his arms straight over his head and jump. Then measure how high the tips of his fingers are at the apex. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 25 minutes ago, MrSmirch said: How do you calculate a players ceiling? Go round to their house with a tape measure. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thabucks Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, useless said: Bale seems like one of those links that people boo-hoo and then he goes somewhere else does okay after which people reflect and think 'he wouldn't have been so bad after all'. As long as it's not on ridiculous wages, I don't think it would be the worst signing, truth be told he'd be one of our best players for the games that he's fit for. People question his fitness and commitment and maybe rightly so, but it's not as if we're going to sign him if he can hardly play, or if he isn't commitment enough, that stuff will be looked into. Not really bothered if we sign him or not. I’m the same … I’d trust the process if Bale was to sign. I think lot of the presumptions on him can only be bias based on the Spanish media, as he always comes across well in UK interviews and gets unfairly criticised IMO… the regular injuries are a slight concern though. He may be washed up or he may have put stayed his welcome and stayed 2/3 years too long which has clouded judgement and the fact that he is still on his his day a world class player. So it’s easy to dismiss Bale as past it or looking just to the WC and more interested in golf, but even at 33 he can still perform a role for a club in our current position… With all that said I but don’t necessarily advocate we should strongly sign him either. As I said at the beginning if he signs then all the due diligence on his desire & attitude and fitness will have been preformed so can’t see any downsides if that’s the case as all signings come with risks. Edited June 18, 2022 by thabucks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1974Centenary Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 6 minutes ago, Xela said: I always thought Bale would play somewhere until the World Cup, then retire straight after. That works for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 1 minute ago, maqroll said: How would we line up with Bale in the team? I don’t want Bale but for fun… Martinez Cash Carlos Mings Digne Kamara Sangare Buendia Coutinho Bale Ings 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 8 minutes ago, Tayls said: Where? Spare room. He could clean and look after the kids. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 3 minutes ago, VillaHatesMe said: Have him hold his arms straight over his head and jump. Then measure how high the tips of his fingers are at the apex. So only a standing jump? Surely a running jump would get higher therefore a higher ceiling would be found? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 3 minutes ago, DCJonah said: Spare room. He could clean and look after the kids. But the kids would all then come out after that time with a silly top knot hairstyle….based on that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thabucks Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 4 minutes ago, nick76 said: So only a standing jump? Surely a running jump would get higher therefore a higher ceiling would be found? OT but Elanga WTF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 1 minute ago, thabucks said: OT but Elanga WTF WTF…I’d be face planting into that thing if I tried that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steero113 Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 14 minutes ago, nick76 said: I don’t want Bale but for fun… Martinez Cash Carlos Mings Digne Kamara Sangare Buendia Coutinho Bale Ings No JJ no yay yay. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 (edited) 43 minutes ago, nick76 said: I generally use this… That's a couple of emojis off of being a Dr. Tony transfer hint tweet. Edited June 18, 2022 by Indigo 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaHatesMe Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 48 minutes ago, nick76 said: So only a standing jump? Surely a running jump would get higher therefore a higher ceiling would be found? If you're running your forward momentum will reduce your verticality. Science. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 2 minutes ago, VillaHatesMe said: If you're running your forward momentum will reduce your verticality. Science. Really, didn’t know that! Thought running gets more momentum hence why attackers run into the box and leap at corners higher than defenders standard leaping. You learn something new every day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 OT but interesting, wasn't sure where to put this. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 1 hour ago, Villarcana said: I was always a 5318008 man myself. Thats advanced level 2. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aston_Villan4 Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 33 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: OT but interesting, wasn't sure where to put this. So you’re saying Aston Villa should be pro-brexit? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexvilla4 Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 Do you think there is a chance we could go for Tielemans? One year left on his contract, based in the midlands and yes I'm sure he wants champions league football but as we know with Kamara and others that money talks as well as the Gerrard factor and we could pay him a lot more than he is currently on. I think he would be a great 8 for us and would instantly help improve our possession stats and control of games. If we did get him I imagine Gerrard could make him captain as he is a very experienced player for his age and Rodgers always says that he is his manager on the pitch and he would be one of only a few players that would be a nailed on starter. Plus he takes a great penalty which is something we miss with El Ghazi going. I don't think it's too far fetched to think a deal like this could happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villabromsgrove Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 In an hour and a half it will be two weeks three days until the players return for pre season training. That makes me think that with our professional, proactive CEO, Manager and Scouts, there will be another key incoming signing in the next few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 56 minutes ago, alexvilla4 said: Do you think there is a chance we could go for Tielemans? One year left on his contract, based in the midlands and yes I'm sure he wants champions league football but as we know with Kamara and others that money talks as well as the Gerrard factor and we could pay him a lot more than he is currently on. I think he would be a great 8 for us and would instantly help improve our possession stats and control of games. If we did get him I imagine Gerrard could make him captain as he is a very experienced player for his age and Rodgers always says that he is his manager on the pitch and he would be one of only a few players that would be a nailed on starter. Plus he takes a great penalty which is something we miss with El Ghazi going. I don't think it's too far fetched to think a deal like this could happen. He's leaving Leicester to play CL. Mind you mostly linked with Arsenal. Not realistic for us otherwise you could just link us with Ruben Neves instead who's in similar position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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