Morpheus Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Already stated earlier in the thread that Adam would be a good fit for us but I feel Lambert is signing the same level of player quality that he would have signed at Norwich. This has always been my big worry concerning Lambert. There are much higher expectations at our club and at the moment we need better quality in than we're currently being linked with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Worried we aren't being linked to any decent DCM's. Until we fix that area I think we will struggle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic_bouma Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 James Nursey@JamesNursey Reckon #AVFC could well announce signing of 4mill Genk striker Christian Benteke tomorrow. Think focus of today on tonight's match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic_bouma Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Already stated earlier in the thread that Adam would be a good fit for us but I feel Lambert is signing the same level of player quality that he would have signed at Norwich. This has always been my big worry concerning Lambert. The players we have bought so far could well be playing for a club like Norwich. But that shouldn't detract from their quality. All his signings have impressed so far in dire performances, even Lowton has shown glimpses. If you look at the players individually and their quality, the fact that they could also be in a Norwich shirt is insignificant. Vlaar is a current dutch international and looks to ba a solid CB. KEA oozes quality for me and Lowton is showing potential. The sad fact is although our history could attract players, our current standing as a team and where we are in our development is not too disimialr to Norwich. There are much higher expectations at our club and at the moment we need better quality in than we're currently being linked with We are working within a budget though. If US sources are right and Randy is waiting to invest in January or next summer then we aint gonna be alpping in high bids for Johnson and Fletcher etc. Again if you look at the individual merits of each player the quality is there and at a good price. He is creating a blend of experience and youth as PL has already stated he sees hunger as just as important as experience. KEA and Vlaar = experience Lowton and Benteke = youth People are crying out for Randy to open his chequebook now hes sold the Browns.... but maybe he trusts PL to get us in a safe position with a couple of more additions and then invest heavily next summer when we are more attractive and stable.... or if worst comes to the worst, if we are in danger in January then he can get his money out then.... remember Randy spent 18m -24m on Bent in January even when he knew our wage bill was out of control.. he isn't gonna see us at the bottom of the table if he can help it but no need to go spunking money on players now IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Would be over the moon with downing. A winger is someone we desperately need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic_bouma Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 James Nursey@JamesNursey Only other goss this am is I know #AVFC fancied Daniel Sturridge of #CFC on loan but were told v unlikely. See now Sturridge linked with LFC mmmmm very unlikely because he doesn't wanna come to us? or Chelsea don't want to let him go? i reckon the latter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Downings wages would be an issue & I'm not sure I want him back. Remember the photo with Carroll ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 James Nursey@JamesNursey Only other goss this am is I know #AVFC fancied Daniel Sturridge of #CFC on loan but were told v unlikely. See now Sturridge linked with LFC mmmmm very unlikely because he doesn't wanna come to us? or Chelsea don't want to let him go? i reckon the latter I reckon it is because we only want him on loan, whereas I assume Chelsea would want to cash in on him. Sturridge is also linked to Liverpool too, who 'allegedly' are willing to sell Downing and Adams to fund the purchase. Could see us signing both Downing and Adams and then DS to Plop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa_shere Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Adams, that Benteke and a experienced centre back and i would feel a lot more comfortable. Maybe after the window shuts bring in a couple of loan players too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic_bouma Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Downings ego would stop him coming back to us... he wouldn't put himself through that kind of embarassment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 I can see downing sitting on his arse for 3 years happy to take the wages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponky Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Downings wages would be an issue & I'm not sure I want him back. Remember the photo with Carroll ?? I know - I wouldn't want that six-fingered freak anywhere near our club :winkold: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tismyk Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Anyone else fancy Charley Adam and Downing from the discount shelf at Plop? Yes! Adam I can take him or leave him but if Downing is available then it's a no-brainer for me. All will b forgotten as soon as he puts the shirt back on! Not sure either of them are viable options though with Benteke, Stephens and Cresswell looking more and more likely. 4 or 5 might be asking to much. If Clowning comes back i will melt my season ticket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quizme Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Would love both Downing and/or Adam, just what we need IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SempiternalVillain Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Lambert take a look at Djuricic from Heereveen instead of Dale Stephens. Ok? Thanks & bye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeafyVilla Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 SSN reporting that Genk have turned our bid for Benteke down, probably because we've tried to get him on the cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 No surprise there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 faulkner and lerner need to stop pissing around and stop trying getting players on the cheap. they pissed around with the vlaar deal and now it seems they are doing the same with benteke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammy Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 they pissed around with the vlaar deal and now it seems they are doing the same with benteke Err, I seem to remember we signed Vlaar. So can't see how that would be a problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si. Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Lambert take a look at Djuricic from Heereveen instead of Dale Stephens. Ok? Thanks & bye. Beast on FM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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