VillaRoy Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 The news everyones really been waiting for; DONCASTER Rovers will unveil Aston Villa defender Habib Beye as their latest big name loan signing on Monday, the Free Press understands. The former Senegal international defender has agreed to move to the Keepmoat until January in a deal that will be announced tomorrow. He is primarily a right back but can also operate in the middle of the defence. It is understood Villa will pick up the vast majority of Beye's hefty wage bill during his time at the Keepmoat. Beye has made just one appearance for Villa this season, playing the final three minutes of the Carling Cup clash with Hereford in August. The 34-year-old has found life at Villa Park frustrating since his move from Newcastle United in August 2009, finding himself behind Carlos Cuellar in the pecking order. Beye made his name at Strasbourg before earning a 2.5m euro move to Marseille who he represented in the Champions League and the UEFA Cup, reaching the final of the latter in 2004 and subsequently captaining the side. Sam Allardyce then parted with £2m to bring him to Newcastle United in August 2007, a move which proved popular with Beye going on to win player of the season awards at the end of his first campaign. With the Magpies' relegation in 2009, Beye moved south to Villa but has gone on to make just seven Premier League starts in more than two years at Villa Park. Beye has picked up 35 caps for Senegal and made substitute appearances for his country at the 2002 World Cup. Doncaster Free Press: Beye on way to Doncaster Rovers See ya later Habib. With his contract running out in the summer, I doubt we'll see him again.
CI Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 Christ they've only taken him until January ! A little over a month ! Doubt they're paying all his wages, probably 50% ?
dudevillaisnice Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 Well he has to play now to gain a new contract at another club so this should put him in the window nicely.
coda Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 :birthday: A good move for everyone although I reckon we'll still be paying about 90% of his wages.
AstonMartin82 Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 Christ they've only taken him until January ! A little over a month ! Doubt they're paying all his wages, probably 50% ? No way in hell are they going to part with 50% of his wages. It'll be closer to the 5 - 15% mark.
Rodders Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 not much of a saving I suppose but it's a start. Who knows though perhaps in having a month in the shop window we can then flog him on the cheap in January permanently! Go Habib.
cheltenham_villa Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 surely they cannot afford his wages in full? might be worth reading the article
ih8bcfc1875 Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 Christmas coming early, hopefully he manufactures a bigger club deal
CI Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 By the time he leaves in summer 2012, we'll have paid him about £8m in wages if not more How many games has he actually played for us ?
Nigel Posted November 20, 2011 VT Supporter Posted November 20, 2011 There is simply no reason for him to be here. Good luck Habib!
sir_gary_cahill Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 according to wiki, he has played a grand total of 10 games in 2 years, the quicker he leaves the better
CI Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 So not far off £1m a game Fair to say not one of Martins better signings
Zatman Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 for all the wages he has received plus the 2.5 million fee and lack of games I would say he is possibly the worst signing in Aston Villa history as im sure Bosko wasnt on a similar salary to him
VillaRoy Posted November 20, 2011 Author Posted November 20, 2011 for all the wages he has received plus the 2.5 million fee and lack of games I would say he is possibly the worst signing in Aston Villa history as im sure Bosko wasnt on a similar salary to him Easily the worst in financial terms. I think his quality deserved more games than he did get at Villa because he was hardly a shocking player. He performed well in some of his starts, Chelsea at home last season stands out. The 8 or so games he has played for Villa have been better than the 8 or so games Hutton has played so far for Villa.
sir_gary_cahill Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 that's a good point about hutton villaroy
Rob182 Posted November 20, 2011 Posted November 20, 2011 I disagree, I think Hutton has been average with a few decent attacking runs. However, the majority if Beye's performances have been bad, imo. He's dreadful and I would prefer to see ANY of our defenders at right back instead of him.
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