hogso Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 He was happily giving out autographs after the game on Sunday, although he wouldn't answer any direct questions (like most players - the exception being Carlos). He also looked incredibly cool; he even had a cocktail stick in his mouth, and as we know only the really cool cats can get away with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TezzRexx Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 He was happily giving out autographs after the game on Sunday, although he wouldn't answer any direct questions (like most players - the exception being Carlos). He also looked incredibly cool; he even had a cocktail stick in his mouth, and as we know only the really cool cats can get away with that. Did he join in the lap of honour? Didn't spot him if so. Anyway, I'd play him in a 4-3-3 formation with Ireland and Petrov (should he come back). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu_The_Villan Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 He was happily giving out autographs after the game on Sunday, although he wouldn't answer any direct questions (like most players - the exception being Carlos). He also looked incredibly cool; he even had a cocktail stick in his mouth, and as we know only the really cool cats can get away with that. Makoun was at VP on Sunday?? Didnt realise that. I hope to God Randy said something along the lines of 'look, i dont care who the manager is next season your coming back here' Whatever peoples opinions are of him as a player its just naive to think that we havent missed somebody of his experience and (IMO) blatant ability to play football this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SikhInTrinity Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Agree Stu, you can't write him off after 6-7 games. I think we need a good CDM beside him like Diame from Wigan whose on a Bosman. The problem with Villa he have too many softies on the pitch, i can't think of one game where we actually won the midfield battle. I would have loved Diarra here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu_The_Villan Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I think having Makoun in the team could potentially bring the best out of Ireland and N'Zog too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SikhInTrinity Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Agree, but also changing the philosphy, Ireland would flourish big time with a manager who tried to keep the ball! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogso Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 He was happily giving out autographs after the game on Sunday, although he wouldn't answer any direct questions (like most players - the exception being Carlos). He also looked incredibly cool; he even had a cocktail stick in his mouth, and as we know only the really cool cats can get away with that. Makoun was at VP on Sunday?? Yeah, although in all honesty I wouldnt have recognised him if I had not seen his signature, which very clearly spells 'Makoun' (my little brother is the kind of kid who will get anybody's signature if they're signing things, whether he knows who they are or not. Les Ferdinand was there too, for example). And no he did not join in the 'lap of honor', which makes some degree of sense really, seeing as he played...1 or 2 games was it? Last time I remember seeing him in a Villa shirt was against Hereford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloBarnesi Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 He just needed to get used to the pace of the league, he has quality on the ball which is why mcleish got rid. I don’t like McLeish, I don’t like the way he plays football, but this is just not the case IMO. If McLeish had inherited a great footballer I just don’t believe he would just get rid of him because he was that. He got rid of Makoun because Makoun just didn’t look up to the premiership. Damn McLeish for everything, but lets not turn Makoun into the greatest footballer of all time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackpotForeigner Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I thought Makoun was excellent long before I started to damn McLeish. In fact loaning him out was the first thing that made me wonder about AM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloBarnesi Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 If him loaning Makoun out was the first thing that made you wonder about McLeish you have a pretty positive out look on things! I think of all the crimes he’s committed loaning Makoun is way down the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Has the Greek season finished then? If so, could he have technically played on Sunday or indeed at Norwich if need him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted May 8, 2012 Moderator Share Posted May 8, 2012 Has the Greek season finished then? If so, could he have technically played on Sunday or indeed at Norwich if need him? No, a season long loan lasts a season, no matter which country you are in iirc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Ah right. Was a bit confused as Wolves brought on Elokobi against Everton and he's been on loan at Forest since January but suppose it's different rules for half season loans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted May 8, 2012 Moderator Share Posted May 8, 2012 Ah right. Was a bit confused as Wolves brought on Elokobi against Everton and he's been on loan at Forest since January but suppose it's different rules for half season loans. No I think the rules are different for International loans, I think International loans have to be for the duration of transfer windows, whereas same country ones have different rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANVANDAL Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Apologies if this has already been answered but when does he return to us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daweii Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 He just needed to get used to the pace of the league, he has quality on the ball which is why mcleish got rid. I don’t like McLeish, I don’t like the way he plays football, but this is just not the case IMO. If McLeish had inherited a great footballer I just don’t believe he would just get rid of him because he was that. He got rid of Makoun because Makoun just didn’t look up to the premiership. Damn McLeish for everything, but lets not turn Makoun into the greatest footballer of all time. Makoun plays grounded football he's not a hoofer and when he has to hoof he plays intricate lofted passes that need an equal minded player on the other end (Ireland, Bent, N'zogbia).. In a McLeish side where passing is treated like the plague and hoof is the tactic of the day he was never going to fit in.. Hopefully with a manager like Martinez or Lambert he will fit in a whole lot more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponky Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Olimpiacos play a friendly in Melbourne on the weekend. Well keep an eye out and see if he is with their squad still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Ive said it before - Makoun, Ireland and N'Zogbia in the same midfield as someone like Diame would be a really good midfield imo. With Bent up top and maybe Holman on the right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Ive said it before - Makoun, Ireland and N'Zogbia in the same midfield as someone like Diame would be a really good midfield imo. With Bent up top and maybe Holman on the right. Like this? Holman ------- Bent ---- N'Zogbia -------- Makoun --- Ireland ------- --------------- Diame -------------- Warnock - Clark - Dunne - Lichaj ---------------- Given -------------- If Martinez was in charge, this could be a formation he'd play. I've put Holman left wing because I think Martinez preferred Zog on the right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 That is a very decent front 6. You could swap Gabby with Holman, and I'd be very pleased to see what a new manager can do with em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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