Mantis Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 It's clear that Lambert had his scouts watching over Feyenoord last season and it's clear he was going to be getting players like KEA and Vlaar for Norwich, it's not beyond the realm of possibility that Guidetti who scored 20 goals in 23 apps for Feyenoord was also being scouted. Lambert so far has summed up his transfer policy by going for value for money and Guidetti is value for money, he's £6 million and Ronald Koeman has likened him to Ibrahimovic if he's half as good as him then he's a bargain at £6 million. Is that really that clear though...it was fairly well known our chief scout under McLeish was looking quite frequently at the Dutch league, so I would not be surprised if we are using alot of the scouting done under last season's management. But hey, if that is the case, it can put one bright spot on what the man did for our club.The only one they can take credit for is Holman. Everyone else is Lambert. Even though the talksport article linked in this thread is dated months before Lambert joined and mentions that villa are after KEA ??But who actually signed off on the deal? Lambert of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Lambert has already stated that he has been tracking him for a few years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstonMartin82 Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Completely OT. But what do the little football symbols mean under our names over here.... <--------------------- Volume of posts made (some balls are styled as medals meaning higher volume if you are wondering why the likes of Mantis have less balls)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Newcastle bid for Douglas 4 million pounds. Surely..even though we got Vlaar already.. Douglas can be signed for that much as well. Dunne Clark Vlaar and Douglas with Baker out on loan. Article from the Sun says we are interested as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boumasbabies Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Why are man city selling him? He's 20 and is currently behind 4 other strikers. He's good but still unproven at Premier League level in comparison to Aguero, Tevez, Balotelli and Dzeko. Man City may not be happy to sell but Guidetti no matter how good he is, is facing the possibility of being a bench warmer at City for another 2-3 years which he may not want. Wouldn't they be better off loaning him again? I'm sure there would be a number of good clubs willing to take him on loan after the season he had in the Netherlands. Seems like they would be silly to sell him so soon, can't see it myself. Don't forget Adeybayor who is available on a free aparently! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelboyVilla Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Don't forget Adeybayor who is available and looking for a massive signing on fee and huge wages! Content corrected to accurately reflect the real world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCAM Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Adebayor is in it for the money and that is all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaGoMarching Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Despite all the good work done by Lambert do far, I won't be truly happy until I see 'Confirmed' on the Hutton and Collins threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattyp_avfc Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Aparently we have made a bid ofr Yoan Gouffran... not bad to be honest, would prefer Sinclair though (Twitter Villa_Lobby) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted July 31, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted July 31, 2012 Completely OT. But what do the little football symbols mean under our names over here.... <--------------------- Volume of posts made (some balls are styled as medals meaning higher volume if you are wondering why the likes of Mantis have less balls)! Cheers mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d8ost Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Aparently we have made a bid ofr Yoan Gouffran... not bad to be honest, would prefer Sinclair though (Twitter Villa_Lobby) Gouffran was supposed to be a huge talent a 18 months ago but hasnt performed as expected. He is in the Ben Arfa mould. if we took him maybe he would turn out just as good! we can hope, its worth taking a punt on him IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdistheword Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Money coming in for Carroll to Villa today. 16/1 into 4/1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted July 31, 2012 Moderator Share Posted July 31, 2012 Money coming in for Carroll to Villa today. 16/1 into 4/1 Want it to happen. Can't see it happening. But we do need a striker. If we got Carroll I'd contemplate getting 'Lambert' on the back of my shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Carroll would be brilliant. It will allow us to have really good options. Either a narrow midfield with Bent up top or play with wingers and get crosses in for Carroll and Bent. I think you need that in the prem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante_Lockhart Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 If Hutton and Collins were to be sold, and Vlaar and Carroll came in I think I would come in my pants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaGoMarching Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Always liked Carroll, despite questionable off the pitch antics, think he can be a massive asset if used correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Carroll is so overrated on here. I swear most people were against him coming when we were linked with him under McLeish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted July 31, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted July 31, 2012 Carroll is so overrated on here. I swear most people were against him coming when we were linked with him under McLeish. I think he's underrated by people saying he's overrated :winkold: Also, if McLeish signed Carroll he'd be a different player to if Lambert signed him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Money coming in for Carroll to Villa today. 16/1 into 4/1 Doesn't mean anything, Remember OGS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coda Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Carroll has a questionable attitude. It looks like he doesn't want to go to West Ham so he probably wouldn't see VP as a dream move (although far more desirable than WHU). I want players here who are motivated and have a professional attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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