paulanddonya Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 how about Paulo Rossi Bloody hell Paul, Paulo Rossi was one of the great players of all time. Apart from some accusations of match fixing and a three year sabbatical. Rossi played in the Juventus side that beat us in 1983 at Villa Park. Never knew that, you are right, you just never heard of him after that world cup , however, euro football was not covered half as much then, and as his later years co-incided with the ban of English teams, I suppose Euro football never got the attention. Schilachi though , and Roger Miller , Savo etc... just show that an average player can look a world beater over a 4 week period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelboyVilla Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 I think we need a signing to excite the fans. I think someone would get very excited if we signed Yakubu??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted June 17, 2010 Moderator Share Posted June 17, 2010 Plural fans, not fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packoman Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Mirror saying fulham have bid for sidwell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRDR Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 I'm feeling really bored, so here's a list of as of yet unmentioned/unlinked attainable(ish) players I wouldn't mind seeing here next season... Marcell Jansen Gustavo Colman Gökhan Inler Vedad Ibišević Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulanddonya Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Here is one for discussion - I would be 70-30 in favour , but I'll give the reasons. Liverpool in financial dire, quite a few going to be available. How about Kuyt ? Everytime I have seen him actually played in the middle - he has scored !. Problem for him is Benitez always stuck him anywhere but the middle. When Torres got injured, he was played up and scored very regular and put Liverpool back in the top 4. Torres come back, Kuyt was back on the wing, and they collapsed. I think he will be cheap(ish) - 6-7m probably and I just think given the chance could do it. That Dutch goal the other day summed him up, a tap in from 1 yard , but he reacted far quicker than the defender who had about 2 yards on him to get there. Worth a thought. Also, for exactly the same reason is Babel - although not quite sure he is a natural goalscorer By the way. I haven't a clue how old either of them are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 I like Kuyt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choffer Posted June 17, 2010 VT Supporter Share Posted June 17, 2010 I like Kuyt. Ditto - always thought he comes across as a decent bloke and I'd like to see him in a Villa shirt. Sure lots would disagree but I think he'd offer a bit more energy through the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotcomsimon Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 kuyt is 29 (30 in july) I like him and I thought his first season with liverplop was good too. 46 goals in 141 games for the plop too but they dont play him in his natural position of striker they stick him on the wing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 kuyt is 29 (30 in july) I like him and I thought his first season with liverplop was good too. 46 goals in 141 games for the plop too but they dont play him in his natural position of striker they stick him on the wing Thats a better return than i thought. even better when you consider (as you said) he has spent alot of his liverpool career on the wing. I woud not be suprised however to see kuyt following rafa to italy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Never got why Kuyt isn't liked. I have always felt he was a threat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Never got why Kuyt isn't liked. I have always felt he was a threat A perceived lack of goals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olof'sAcorn Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 What makes you think Kuyt would want to come to Villa? Hardly a step up (even if we have finished slightly above them in, lets face it, a freakishly poor season for them) as they are in europa league too. That fee of 6-7m is laughable too. Double it and maybe you're close. Oh, and we probably wouldn't match his wages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadlyDirk Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Here's another one, but I have no name and didn't hear it myself! A wolves fan I work with, watched (I think) the Slovakia/New Zealand the other day, and said that the commentator had mentioned that a Slovakian player had "signed a pre-contract agreement" with Villa - according to his agent, but it hasn't been publicly announced yet.... However, haven't actually found any mention of this anywhere so I'm thinking she may have got us mixed with Villareal perhaps.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Here's another one, but I have no name and didn't hear it myself! A wolves fan I work with, watched (I think) the Slovakia/New Zealand the other day, and said that the commentator had mentioned that a Slovakian player had "signed a pre-contract agreement" with Villa - according to his agent, but it hasn't been publicly announced yet.... However, haven't actually found any mention of this anywhere so I'm thinking she may have got us mixed with Villareal perhaps.... Their keeper has signed a pre contract at Everton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadlyDirk Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Here's another one, but I have no name and didn't hear it myself! A wolves fan I work with, watched (I think) the Slovakia/New Zealand the other day, and said that the commentator had mentioned that a Slovakian player had "signed a pre-contract agreement" with Villa - according to his agent, but it hasn't been publicly announced yet.... However, haven't actually found any mention of this anywhere so I'm thinking she may have got us mixed with Villareal perhaps.... Their keeper has signed a pre contract at Everton Ahh, that makes sense, there's a staunch Everton fan at work she works with quite alot so may have got a wee bit confused! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 I like Kuyt and is a good player but I think he wouldnt want to come here. The guy works very hard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olof'sAcorn Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 I heard something similar regarding Wigan, but I can't remember what game it was and who it related to. Maybe he mixed us up with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 I heard something similar regarding Wigan, but I can't remember what game it was and who it related to. Maybe he mixed us up with them. Thats Alcaraz of Paraguay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy_loes Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 I heard something similar regarding Wigan, but I can't remember what game it was and who it related to. Maybe he mixed us up with them. They did say Wigan, cant remember the player though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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