Claret&Blue Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 Here's a question for you, with Villa now down to two strikers and a youth player, and Andy Johnson, a proven Premiereship marksman, seemingly available, who would like to see AJ at VP next season? There's the obvious Blue nose history to take into account and many of his goals last season did come from the penalty spot, but there's no doubting that he is a young man with a lot of talent... Thoughts? I for one, would not say no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomIsADeftone Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 I doubt very much that Andy Johnson would come her, nor would the majority of fans allow him to sign. His celebrations after scoring at villa last season could have started riots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risso Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 I'd have him at VP like a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allstar Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 He is a bluenose and a journey-man, perfect in a system last season, and I dear remind you that they relegated because of it. He is better than Vassell most likely, but I don't think he is much better at Vass would also score 14-19 Premiership goals for them, taking all them penalties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCresswell Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 And I don't think we would afford the £10million asking price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaztonVilla Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 Agree with you Tom that it probably won't happen for those reasons, but were it to happen, I'd welcome him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morley_crosses_to_Withe Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 I know for a FACT he wouldnt come to Villa Park. He wouldnt even go back to SHA because he hates the city of Birmingham and doesnt think much of its people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRobinson Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 A) He is not a 'proven' premiership striker - he has done it for one season only - 10 of those goals, as you say, coming from the penalty spot Simon Jordan, C.Palace chairman - has categorically stated he is not for sale C) His celebrations in front of the Holte last year were tasteless - wouldnt want that idiot playing for my team. That is all!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LancsVillan Posted July 28, 2005 Moderator Share Posted July 28, 2005 Hmm let's dispel a couple of myths Johnson played for them big deal - so have many other Villa players, therefore to use that as a reason is cutting off one's nose IMO Journeyman - oft used on here and quite wrongly, he has played for two clubs total. Budgie was a journeyman, current equivalents are usually found in the lower leagues but for me a certain Robbie Keane fits the bill nicely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morley_crosses_to_Withe Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 Hmm let's dispel a couple of myths Johnson played for them big deal - so have many other Villa players, therefore to use that as a reason is cutting off one's nose IMO Journeyman - oft used on here and quite wrongly, he has played for two clubs total. Budgie was a journeyman, current equivalents are usually found in the lower leagues but for me a certain Robbie Keane fits the bill nicely Very true LV. And also......he wouldnt come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablopicasso Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 And I don't think we would afford the £10million asking price my thoughts exactly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shitonthecity Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 I dont think he's worh £10 millions, even if he could make a great partnership with Angel.........Could probably get to great players for that price and with the size of the squad i would think thats better use of the money (if there is any). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomIsADeftone Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 Budgie was a journeyman, current equivalents are usually found in the lower leagues but for me a certain Robbie Keane fits the bill nicely Perhaps Mido too, 7 clubs and he's 22. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trinity-Tom Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 I can't help but doubt the guys ability. Yes he scored 21 premiership goals. Yes 10 of them were penalties. Yes he scored 11 from open play in a struggling side. But I really doubt that he is worth gambling on at the prices being quoted. If it were a toss up for AJ or Ashton for around £4 million, I would take Ashton every day. I would accept AJ if we signed him but I would be disgusted if we paid over £4 million for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claret&Blue Posted July 28, 2005 Author Share Posted July 28, 2005 :-) I think he'd be a good signing, but I don't think he'd come and I don't think he'd be a popular one. Having said that, the poll seems to show how desperate us Villa fans are for a new signing, even if he is a Blue nose who incites violence! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelle Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 He ain't worth that kind of money. Thinking of that most people here thinks 7m for Baros is too much then 10m isn't a better price for AJ. And, as said before, one season isn't proving anything. Have to admit though that I missed his celebrations last season. Live inSweden, didn't see the game. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude1980 Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 i think you will find he is a one season wonder, another marcus stewart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazzap24 Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 I wouldn't want him. Nothing to do with him being ex small heath, I just don't rate him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 No thanks. Dont want him, he dont want us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianrobo1 Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 If we could get him for the same price as we sold Vas then yes, but Palace are not that stupid !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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