Rainy Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 I'd be surprised if Flamini came to us..... Arsenal - AC Milan - Aston Villa Doesn't quite look right does it Yes, signing players from AC Milan is unheard of for a team like Aston Villa.... Indeed. Apart from Martin Laursen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted July 21, 2010 Moderator Share Posted July 21, 2010 So now we need a portfolio of previous players from any given club in order for future purchases to be feasible/realistic? So the fact AC Milan were/are also allegedly whoring Huntelaar to us is total balls aswell? These clubs have players they don't want. It doesn't mean they're no good. It just means they need cashflow for players that ARE in their plans. I don't know if Flamini is wanted or unwanted at AC or at Villa. I just think the absence of an AC Milan loyalty card in Villa's transfer drawer isn't the making or breaking of any deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted July 21, 2010 Moderator Share Posted July 21, 2010 So now we need a portfolio of previous players from any given club in order for future purchases to be feasible/realistic? So the fact AC Milan were/are also allegedly whoring Huntelaar to us is total balls aswell? These clubs have players they don't want. It doesn't mean they're no good. It just means they need cashflow for players that ARE in their plans. I don't know if Flamini is wanted or unwanted at AC or at Villa. I just think the absence of an AC Milan loyalty card in Villa's transfer drawer isn't the making or breaking of any deal. Made me chuckle. I just hope Martin has cut up his old Celtic store card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndunse Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 I desperately hope this Flamini link has some substance to it - a 5 man midfield of Flamini, Petrov, Young, Miner and Downing would be devastating.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANVANDAL Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Off topic - How funny is Laursen's hair!! On topic - a 5 man midfield with two defensive anchors seems to be the formation de jour so Flamini and Petrov would look very tidy in that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knoppy1987 Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 I like the this idea of Petrov and Flamini. Petrov is a good ball player whilst Flamini is full of energy and can pass the ball much better than NRC. Please be true as I'm bored of listening to other teams transfer news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC-Prideofbrum Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 I don't think Petrov is that good of a ball player, he's comfortable on the ball but he's not creative or rarely if ever dominates a game with his passing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted July 21, 2010 VT Supporter Share Posted July 21, 2010 I watched Ireland vs Bulgaria last year and petrov absolutely dominated that game. best player on the pitch by a mile and ran the show. He was outstanding. Wish he played like that for us more often! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante_Lockhart Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 --------Petrov-------Flamini-------- Young-----Sessegnon----Downing ---------------Gabby---------------- I'd be happy with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 or replace sessignon with witzel or defour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabbygabbygabbygabbygabby Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 I don't think Petrov is that good of a ball player, he's comfortable on the ball but he's not creative or rarely if ever dominates a game with his passing. Rarely gives the ball away either. He is superb at getting his body in between the ball and the opposition. That and creating a yard of space for himself, he is underrated by Villa fans as he has a calming influence on the game. His legs aren't quite up to the top level but he still has an important role to play at our club. He just needs someone to take some of the pressure off him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante_Lockhart Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 or replace sessignon with witzel or defour. *does a sex wee* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vreitti Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 been said a billion times before, he performs adequately in a 4-5-1 but not so in a 4-4-2 (which i presume we will be playing most of the time). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabbygabbygabbygabbygabby Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 "adequately" bugger off he has been brilliant for us over the last 2 years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted July 21, 2010 Moderator Share Posted July 21, 2010 *does a sex wee* Get that checked Dante. Never check the speculation thread on a loaded gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC-Prideofbrum Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 I don't think Petrov is that good of a ball player, he's comfortable on the ball but he's not creative or rarely if ever dominates a game with his passing. Rarely gives the ball away either. He is superb at getting his body in between the ball and the opposition. That and creating a yard of space for himself, he is underrated by Villa fans as he has a calming influence on the game. His legs aren't quite up to the top level but he still has an important role to play at our club. He just needs someone to take some of the pressure off him. Didn't say he wasn't any of that. Just, if you have someone like Flamini, then it seemed Knoppy described Petrov as basically the ball player but I don't think he is that, he don't lose the ball and keeps it well but isn't creative and nor smashing balls around the ground for us like a say Huddlestone. Although perhaps if we given more freedom rather than a completly restricted DM role, he might be able too have more of an influence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante_Lockhart Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 *does a sex wee* Get that checked Dante. Never check the speculation thread on a loaded gun It's a rookie mistake :cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vreitti Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 "adequately" bugger off he has been brilliant for us over the last 2 years! Messi, Xavi, Sneijder, Lamps, Fabregas, etc. are brilliant, Petrov is a decent performer, but never brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabbygabbygabbygabbygabby Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 "adequately" bugger off he has been brilliant for us over the last 2 years! Messi, Xavi, Sneijder, Lamps, Fabregas, etc. are brilliant, Petrov is a decent performer, but never brilliant. Brilliant for us. Massive difference, if you are only going to compare our players to the worlds best then you will be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vreitti Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 "adequately" bugger off he has been brilliant for us over the last 2 years! Messi, Xavi, Sneijder, Lamps, Fabregas, etc. are brilliant, Petrov is a decent performer, but never brilliant. Brilliant for us. Massive difference, if you are only going to compare our players to the worlds best then you will be disappointed. I am disappointed. But i'd like to think that the likes of Milner, Young and even Gabby can become brilliant players (and not just brilliant for us). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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