JohnJohn2 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Any news on this yet? yes, but no one wants to write it here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggyrichard Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Any news on this yet? yes, but no one wants to write it here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 We've already got a selfish winger in N'Zog and I rather we played him and our youth products Albrighton and Carruthers than bring in another. Not to mention Holman can do a job out wide too, so I'd say we're pretty covered in that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 Where is the quote from? Credible source? Sky Sports webpage Not credible then. :winkold: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 We've already got a selfish winger in N'Zog and I rather we played him and our youth products Albrighton and Carruthers than bring in another. Not to mention Holman can do a job out wide too, so I'd say we're pretty covered in that area.For me it is slightly different. I'd rather we backed the manager to do as he wants with the playing squad as he is the expert. If he thinks this chap offers us something that we do not have at the club, is better than what we have (and to be honest that would not be hard) then fair enough for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b6bloke Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Nothing like Young looking at this as he stays on his feet, passes the ball and hits the net more than row z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator BOF Posted July 4, 2012 Moderator Share Posted July 4, 2012 I'm completely with Richard on this. Whilst the idealist will always want a team full of academy graduates, the very fact we have a new manager suggests what we've been doing in the first team hasn't been working to an extent. If Lambert comes in and guts the place then it's because he believes some or most of the current lot aren't up to it. For too long we as fans have wanted managers to do things our way and play the players we hold up to lofty standards. It's possible (and I say that tongue in cheek) that this guy knows more than we do. I want to sit back and watch PL do his thing safe in the knowledge that this guy actually knows what he's doing. It's a great feeling to have trust in a manager. We're not used to it at Villa so it'll be a tough transition for a lot of fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daholteend Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 If this signing actually took place it would be a good sign as far as Nzogbia and Makoun are concerned. Having other players on the team that can speak to each other in French would only help all three settle in at B6. It might well be that the reason that Makoun was out on loan last year was simply that coaches weren't able to communicate well enough with him, in addition to the fact that some of their communications would have been clueless anyway oh and of course we needed help paying Makoun's wages .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I'm completely with Richard on this. Whilst the idealist will always want a team full of academy graduates, the very fact we have a new manager suggests what we've been doing in the first team hasn't been working to an extent. If Lambert comes in and guts the place then it's because he believes some or most of the current lot aren't up to it. For too long we as fans have wanted managers to do things our way and play the players we hold up to lofty standards. It's possible (and I say that tongue in cheek) that this guy knows more than we do. I want to sit back and watch PL do his thing safe in the knowledge that this guy actually knows what he's doing. It's a great feeling to have trust in a manager. We're not used to it at Villa so it'll be a tough transition for a lot of fans.Well quite. And just to add (and I realise this is going a bit off topic but it adds to the point), it is like Daren Bent. I love the guy , have wanted him at this club for ages. I think he is the best striker we have had for at least 20 years, but if Lambert thinks otherwise and he can get us performing better without Bent and using other players / styles, then that for me is absolutely fair enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I'm completely with Richard on this. Whilst the idealist will always want a team full of academy graduates, the very fact we have a new manager suggests what we've been doing in the first team hasn't been working to an extent. If Lambert comes in and guts the place then it's because he believes some or most of the current lot aren't up to it. For too long we as fans have wanted managers to do things our way and play the players we hold up to lofty standards. It's possible (and I say that tongue in cheek) that this guy knows more than we do. I want to sit back and watch PL do his thing safe in the knowledge that this guy actually knows what he's doing. It's a great feeling to have trust in a manager. We're not used to it at Villa so it'll be a tough transition for a lot of fans. good post mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan_007 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 We've already got a selfish winger in N'Zog and I rather we played him and our youth products Albrighton and Carruthers than bring in another. Not to mention Holman can do a job out wide too, so I'd say we're pretty covered in that area. For the life of me I cannot fathom why a selection of people on here can't get their heads around having a squad that consists of multiple players that can play in a certain position. Adding this guy to what we have would be fantastic - and something we haven't had for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I'm completely with Richard on this. Whilst the idealist will always want a team full of academy graduates, the very fact we have a new manager suggests what we've been doing in the first team hasn't been working to an extent. If Lambert comes in and guts the place then it's because he believes some or most of the current lot aren't up to it. For too long we as fans have wanted managers to do things our way and play the players we hold up to lofty standards. It's possible (and I say that tongue in cheek) that this guy knows more than we do. I want to sit back and watch PL do his thing safe in the knowledge that this guy actually knows what he's doing. It's a great feeling to have trust in a manager. We're not used to it at Villa so it'll be a tough transition for a lot of fans.Well quite. And just to add (and I realise this is going a bit off topic but it adds to the point), it is like Daren Bent. I love the guy , have wanted him at this club for ages. I think he is the best striker we have had for at least 20 years, but if Lambert thinks otherwise and he can get us performing better without Bent and using other players / styles, then that for me is absolutely fair enough two great posts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I could understand if he would cost 8 million quid But the fees being banded around 2.5 mill or Loan to Purchase are nothing He can't be any worse than Wayne Routledge can he Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daweii Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 If this signing actually took place it would be a good sign as far as Nzogbia and Makoun are concerned. Having other players on the team that can speak to each other in French would only help all three settle in at B6. It might well be that the reason that Makoun was out on loan last year was simply that coaches weren't able to communicate well enough with him, in addition to the fact that some of their communications would have been clueless anyway oh and of course we needed help paying Makoun's wages .. It could also help N'Zogbia as he likes playing on the right wing and not the left. Brahimi judging by youtube was played on the left wing a lot so not only does Brahimi speak French so N'Zogbia will have a friend, but N'Zogbia may get to finally play where he wants. The issue last season is McLeish had his own way Gabby on the wing, N'Zogbia on the left when he wanted to be on the right, Ireland on the wing at times when he wanted to be in the middle.. It's not hard to keep players happy and provided they put in a shift where they want to be played then it works.. Managers need to listen to their players as much as they listen to their staff, McLeish didn't listen to the players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Squad rotation is the key, and for that you need multiple players that play in the same position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattyp_avfc Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Just to think back to when the opposition got a corner they would leave at least 3/4 players back to counter the Ashley young counter attack.... methinks with Brahimi, we could do that again! Always loved to see them backing off Young as we countered, just for that I'd bring Brahimi in! Also Cheap (Loan and 2.5million 1st option fee) Young (22) Quick Skillful Can get better Should easily settle with Jean II and N'zogbia who speak french So If the gaffer wants him... I'd say stick with it, there's no point questioning his signings now is the time for blind faith and supporting the club we want love every decision! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 In lambert we trust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amo69 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I wonder if having 4 French speaking players in the squad could improve our chances of signing him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis_B Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I wonder if having 4 French speaking players in the squad could improve our chances of signing him. added to Gabby who is multi lingual - Brummie and fluent Gibberish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam_ Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I wonder if having 4 French speaking players in the squad could improve our chances of signing him. added to Gabby who is multi lingual - Brummie and fluent Gibberish Haha. Should sign this guy up! £2.5million aint bad even if he ends up being rubbish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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