bannedfromHandV Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I'd class him as our most important signing since Petrov Great work Lambert & co. You really do make the strangest comments I've ever known, consistently. He's the first leader we've signed since Stan Surely even you can see that What I can see, from Internet streams and highlights is that he's a big **** who, like the team has had a good past two performances. I'll reserve judgement on wild statements like this until January, not saying he won't turn out to be "the most important signing since Stan" (which in itself is debatably an odd context) but to say he is after 2 average and 2 good performances is a tad over the top. Given your somewhat sketchy history of conviction in your posts I have no doubt that the first poor performance will lead to him being hailed as the next Hutton or the like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Ok, for the hard of hearing ;-) I reiterate he's the first leader we've signed since Stan Hence the importance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Ok, for the hard of hearing ;-) I reiterate he's the first leader we've signed since Stan Hence the importance Leader, most important, inspirational - take your pick of the superlative, it's the context and timing of the comment thats out of place not the content Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Not sure what you mean by context and timing I'm not being disrespectful to Stan if that's what you're getting at ?? Vlaar is the first leader we've signed since him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Context = Petrov being an inspirational leader, I know the guy is loved by players, staff and fans alike and I've never once doubted his commitment on the pitch but personally I feel we've lacked leadership quite often of recent years. Timing = 4 matches into the season, 1 of which was a true defensive horror show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ginko Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Context = Petrov being an inspirational leader, I know the guy is loved by players, staff and fans alike and I've never once doubted his commitment on the pitch but personally I feel we've lacked leadership quite often of recent years. Timing = 4 matches into the season, 1 of which was a true defensive horror show. Completely agree. I'm as excited as everyone else about the win on Saturday and the way that we played may ensure we see some more coming our way, but some of the comments on here are far too premature. I just don't know why some people can't enjoy the now for what it is instead of attempting to predict the future based on the back of a couple of good performances. A loss and a bad performance next week and it'll be all doom and gloom again on here no doubt. Let's just taken each game as it comes and not get ahead of ourselves shall we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smetrov Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Guys weve just won our first home game since march - and our first convincing home win - possibly since we played Norwich just after MON left (Ignore the irony !) Weve got a great chance of beating Southampton and WBA in our next two games - just enjoy it - isn't this what we have waited over 2 years for ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adbo9 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Loved when he looked down on Dyer. Epic. "THIS IS MY HOUSE!" personally - taking all villa bias out of it - i thought it made him look a right knob..... he wouldnt have dont that to Duncan Ferguson pick on someone your own size ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted September 18, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted September 18, 2012 Loved when he looked down on Dyer. Epic. "THIS IS MY HOUSE!" personally - taking all villa bias out of it - i thought it made him look a right knob..... he wouldnt have dont that to Duncan FergusonI bet he would, you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted September 18, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted September 18, 2012 Loved when he looked down on Dyer. Epic. "THIS IS MY HOUSE!" personally - taking all villa bias out of it - i thought it made him look a right knob..... he wouldnt have dont that to Duncan FergusonI bet he would, you know. Of course he would. He's made of frickin' concrete, what's he got to be scared of? If the guy grows a beard then strikers everywhere may as well give up. Game Over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Vlaar has a bear carpet in his room. The bear isn't dead, just afraid to move. Taken from a Benteke YT comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coda Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Ron Vlaar is 'colossal' - Paul Lambert PAUL Lambert has explained that his decision to change the captaincy is a reflection of Ron Vlaar’s “colossal” leadership rather than a statement on previous stand-in skipper Darren Bent. Stiliyan Petrov is still the club’s official captain while he continues his battle against acute leukaemia. But Lambert has been looking for the right on-pitch leader to inspire Villa in Petrov’s absence and Bent wore the armband during pre-season and for the first four league and cup games. Vlaar was named captain for the first time against Swansea on Saturday and produced a typically commanding performance as the Villa backline kept their first top-flight clean sheet of the campaign. “Ron was amazing,” said Lambert of the former Feyenoord skipper. “When he took the ball on the run for 40 yards, I told him I pay him to defend, don’t even do that! “But I thought he was colossal on Saturday, and has been colossal. He and Ciaran Clark and the two full-backs were excellent. “Ron’s not a young kid, he’s not 21, he has been at a huge football club himself and I just think he is a top player. “I just wanted to give Darren a break, I wanted him to concentrate on scoring goals. “I think Darren Bent at Newcastle the other week and again on Saturday was excellent. “He is playing well but I thought I would change it and let him just concentrate on scoring goals. “Christian Benteke gave Darren a boost and there is real competition there with Gabby Agbonlahor coming back too.” Definitely the right choice for captain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted September 18, 2012 Moderator Share Posted September 18, 2012 Vlaar has a bear carpet in his room. The bear isn't dead, just afraid to move. Got a great mental image from that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spl1304 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 When Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone he had three missed calls off Ron Vlaar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villarocker Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I think Ron Vlaar has all the traits in place to make him a legend at our club. I really hope he continues in the form he showed on Saturday and stays with us, hopefully un-injured, for many years to come! If so, his name is going on the back of my shirt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Vlaar has a bear carpet in his room. The bear isn't dead, just afraid to move. Got a great mental image from that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 When Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone he had three missed calls off Ron Vlaar One of the best I've heard. Brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adbo9 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Loved when he looked down on Dyer. Epic. "THIS IS MY HOUSE!" personally - taking all villa bias out of it - i thought it made him look a right knob..... he wouldnt have dont that to Duncan FergusonI bet he would, you know. I dont think he would............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Why not? He's a beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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