CI Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 75 long balls per game, almost 1 a minute ? Bit concerning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazrim Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 The next person who says Lambert denied interest is getting shot into space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMFy Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 The next person who says Lambert denied interest is getting shot into space. This. I thought all Lambert said was that he there was "nothing to say" on Carroll. This is known in the industry as a 'reverse-Redknapp'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folski Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 75 long balls per game, almost 1 a minute ? Bit concerning You've got to remember firstly that the team was build with lower league players, and the team scored the 5th most goals in the league from counter attacks. The style was direct and played to the teams strengths. Back on topic, I'd absolutely love Carroll, personally I think Rodgers is mad not to change his style of play to suit Carroll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 He wouldn't need to change much 75 long balls a game would suit the big gypo nicely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3te Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 75 long balls per game, almost 1 a minute ? Bit concerning "long ball" doesn't just mean collins style hoofs it could be a safe cross field pass, or a 20 yard pass backwards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folski Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 For me personally you need 4 first team proven strikers. Last season these teams had. City: Tevez, Aguero, Dzecko, Balotelli. United: Rooney, Wellbeck, Berbatov, Hernadez. Arsenal: RVP, Henry, Gervinho, Chamakh, Spurs: Defoe, Pav, Adebayor, Saha Chelsea: Drogba, Torres, Sturridge, Anelka/Lukaku Villa: Bent, Gabby, Weimann, Heskey. Heskey has left & if Weimann was at a club higher up the league he'd be on loan to a Wigan type. For me we need at least one striker, unless the Fonz has finally seen the light and is in fact the second coming, for me if we could get in an experienced goal scorer on a short term deal, it would be a very good stop gap signing. Someone in the mould of Keane but wages would be an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Don't forget Fonz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folski Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Don't forget Fonz Made one league appearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazdavies79 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I still, against my better judgement hold out hope for Fonz. I see lovely touches and great technique, I can't understand why his career has not kicked on. Attitude? who knows. Carroll? Out of our price range possibly. I think he'd do well, I think we'd have to pay top dollar for it. I wouldn't be too keen on the style of football he'd require. I keep thinking Berbatov. Better player, better target man, who can hold up the ball and has bags more ability with his feet, not as good with crosses, but hands down better than Carroll, for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Like all good teams, we will mix it up depending on the opposition. This is a non-issue for me anyway, if Carroll leaves Liverpool, he's only going back to Newcastle. They've already bid 12m for him haven't they? I really don't see us spending that amount on a forward this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 But would berbatov come to us ? Doubtful As for Fonz it really is now or never surely, he strikes me as he needs lots of tlc and an arm around the shoulder Maybe lambert can offer that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3te Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Like all good teams, we will mix it up depending on the opposition. This is a non-issue for me anyway, if Carroll leaves Liverpool, he's only going back to Newcastle. They've already bid 12m for him haven't they? I really don't see us spending that amount on a forward this summer. i wonder how much they still owe newcastle for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 You've also got to look at the player, he'd want to go back home you'd imagine rather than to us or West Ham and they're in europa league also. I like Carroll but I'd hardly be devasted if we didn't get him. A fit and firing Bent will outscore him over the season, Gabby will have a point to prove (we hope) and Weimann was showing potential at the end of last season so I'm cool with the strikers we have currently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folski Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I still, against my better judgement hold out hope for Fonz. I see lovely touches and great technique, I can't understand why his career has not kicked on. Attitude? who knows. Carroll? Out of our price range possibly. I think he'd do well, I think we'd have to pay top dollar for it. I wouldn't be too keen on the style of football he'd require. I keep thinking Berbatov. Better player, better target man, who can hold up the ball and has bags more ability with his feet, not as good with crosses, but hands down better than Carroll, for me. I pray more than hope for The Fonz. Berbatov and Carroll, I dont know you're going to get a lot more from Carroll in terms of work rate and he can help defend set plays. Berba has this class, dont get me wrong, however Carroll has age on his side, and although he would cost big bucks, he'd have a nice re-sale value as well if he was average, and if he was a success we could pretty much name our price. On the wages front too I think AC would be the cheaper option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3te Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 let's not forget the role carroll played in getting that rat downing to turn his back on villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 We MUST sign a target man. Bent, Weimann, Delfouneso, Gabby are not. It shouldn't be Carroll because of his baggage and price. I'm sure there are better cheaper options from the likes of German, French, Dutch leagues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I think we are in for him and I think he would choose us over Newcastle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciggiesnbeer Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Did Norwich play hoof ball last season ? I thought they kept it on the deck more ? Norwich averaged 46.2% possession (47.2% at home, 45.2% away) . We were 45.8% on average (48.2% at home & 43.5% away). However Norwich were 9th in pass completion in the League. You sure but those stats mate? This is the same Norwich that was one of the very few teams who out possessed Swansea last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 I think we are in for him and I think he would choose us over Newcastle. Zero chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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