El-Reacho Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Can't agree with that - Guzan's performances were easily as good as Given's IMHO. Injuries happen - it's tough luck but no player should have a guaranteed place in the side. I think that decision sent a pretty negative message to the rest of the squad too. I was delighted when we signed Given, and he's done well for us but he should have come back into the side only when(if) Guzan's performances warranted him being dropped, not because he's fit again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted April 13, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted April 13, 2012 Well it's all a matter of opinion isn't it? I think Given is easily the superior keeper and Guzan, whilst doing nothing wrong, didn't do anything to prove he was better than Given. IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WickerMan Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 I hate McLeish as much as the next guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-67 Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Guzan goes, and we bring in this lad who can't even get in to the Hearts side? And this is stengthening the squad? Oh dear. I could be way off the mark here but I think his contract was due to expire at the end of this season. Throughout this season he had been number 1 and Hearts received an offer for him which they accepted. Kello turned this down and as a result was alienated by the club. /my2cents I hear you mate, but the SPL is no better than League One. We are letting a Prem class keeper, albeit a bottom 6 one go and a less effective one come in to replace him. IMO, we are not strengthening the squad with this signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam_ Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Guzan goes, and we bring in this lad who can't even get in to the Hearts side? And this is stengthening the squad? Oh dear. I could be way off the mark here but I think his contract was due to expire at the end of this season. Throughout this season he had been number 1 and Hearts received an offer for him which they accepted. Kello turned this down and as a result was alienated by the club. /my2cents I hear you mate, but the SPL is no better than League One. We are letting a Prem class keeper, albeit a bottom 6 one go and a less effective one come in to replace him. IMO, we are not strengthening the squad with this signing. If thats the case then why have Celtic been European Champions? A long time ago yes but SPL teams still play in the Champions league. Going by that then, Villa shouldn't have signed Petrov and Carlisle should have instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Notes: His big injury spanned the end of 06/07 and the start of 07/08, which is why those season have low appearances. that was mainly becasue of Harewood, Given was in serious trouble over their collision and was career threatening at 1 stage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaGoMarching Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Life threatening weren't it? When Marlon hit him. Injury similar to a car crash I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 yeah it was pretty bad injury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killeen30 Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 This link, which I have a feeling will happen, excites me as much as the O'Leary days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted April 13, 2012 Moderator Share Posted April 13, 2012 Guzan goes, and we bring in this lad who can't even get in to the Hearts side? And this is stengthening the squad? Oh dear. I could be way off the mark here but I think his contract was due to expire at the end of this season. Throughout this season he had been number 1 and Hearts received an offer for him which they accepted. Kello turned this down and as a result was alienated by the club. /my2cents I hear you mate, but the SPL is no better than League One. We are letting a Prem class keeper, albeit a bottom 6 one go and a less effective one come in to replace him. IMO, we are not strengthening the squad with this signing. If thats the case then why have Celtic been European Champions? A long time ago yes but SPL teams still play in the Champions league. Going by that then, Villa shouldn't have signed Petrov and Carlisle should have instead Well Steve, I think he has you there! How can we possibly be signing a weaker player than Guzan when Celtic won the European Cup 45 years ago? Come on, you've no answer for that have you fella! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 I think Guzan may turn out to be a quality keeper once he leaves villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-67 Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 I think Guzan may turn out to be a quality keeper once he leaves villa He'll probably sign for the current European Champions, Celtic 8) Sorry Trent, couldn't resist!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HolteExile Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 This was being flagged as a definite signing last week in some quarters. Now it is only a trial. Maybe the powers that be are -finally- having doubts about McLeish, and are reluctant to commit to any more permanent deals if there are questions over his future? I'll look for any crumb of comfort at present! Not slating the lads ability - don't know much about him, truth be told. Doesn't seem Hearts were desperate to keep him though. Not a great sign, that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashingqwerty Posted April 14, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted April 14, 2012 to be honest i know nothing about kello. i dont rate given if i'm 100 % honest. he is a world class shot stopper but he has little to no aerial ability or comman of his area. I have watched him closely in our last three games and crosses/corners have bounced inside the 6 yard box 11 times in 3 games - no prem class keeper should be allowing this to happen. And with our defensive frailties we need a keeper who can command at least his 6 yard box and not be bullied by opponents. Bring back Bosnich - remember how he dealt with kilnnsman? knee to the throat anyone? Love It! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Kello is a terrible keeper. I wouldn't feel comfortable with him as our backup especially if Given gets injured. I am also partially saying this cause he is Slovak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morkery Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 I'm just mad about Salifou, A-Salifou's mad about me. I'm a-just mad about Salifou, He's just mad about me. They call me Marian Kello. They call me Marian Kello. They call me Marian Kello. Copyright, morkery 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted April 14, 2012 Moderator Share Posted April 14, 2012 Why are we signing a woman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponky Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Why are we signing a woman? Better than her blind and deaf sister, Helen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Not slating the lads ability - don't know much about him, truth be told. Doesn't seem Hearts were desperate to keep him though. Not a great sign, that. they did, he was dropped after refusing to sign a new deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigVillain89 Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Still not convinced. Given's susceptible to injuries, and will never play another game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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