briny_ear Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Who's to say if we signed a say, Charlie Adam that they will automatically hit the ground running? If this guy settles in this league like Benteke and Westwood then I don't care if he came from Ligue 2 (remember Benteke was someone from the Belgian league who not many people have heard of). Plus he plays in a position that we have literally nobody who can play, and are desperate for someone. Sylla - professional since 2010; 64 appearances in total in Ligue 2; 1 appearance for France U21s. Benteke - professional since 2007; 36 appearances with Genk in the Belgian Pro League in 2011-2 alone, and 16 goals. 9 appearances for Belgian national side, 4 goals. There is a difference in what they're bringing to the club. I think the people insisting that Sylla will be an instant hit are doing him a disservice. He doesn't need that sort of pressure in what will be a big transition for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 he said settles in the league not on what their bringing. Petrov had more experience than both and he didnt settle in so quick, took nearly 2 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Just like it was a huge transition for Ashley Westwood from the 4th tier of English football (!). He seems to be doing alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan_007 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 If its a player that henke has picked out then he has a fighting chance of making an impact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabby Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Just posted a picture of himself with the Villa Shirt Welcome to Villa pic.twitter.com/kBd8XQBj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Aston Villa FC@AVFCOfficial Yacouba Sylla's signing from French club Clermont Foot will be completed this afternoon. #AVFC Done and dusted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packoman Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Aston Villa FC @AVFCOfficial Yacouba Sylla's signing from French club Clermont Foot will be completed this afternoon. #AVFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 (edited) That's a bit OTT. No-one is writing him off or complaining. Just trying to sus out a player no-one has ever heard of. The key preoccupation for most fans right now is: can we sign one or two players who can come in, hit the ground running and help turn round our disastrous run of form? So it's inevitable that there is an air of: "Is this the one?" in the discussion. It may be that's what you're picking up and over-reacting to. I’m also preoccupied by our current form and really worried about the state of our club. But I try to be positive when we sign a player in an area that we really need strengthening. Edited January 31, 2013 by admin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eames Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Welcome Yacouba. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Good to see him signed. Whatever happened to the supposed ITKs claiming we wouldn't sign anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powell91 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 OMG WE HAVE SIGNED SOMEONE AND HE HAS LEGS AND HE IS A DEFENSIVE MID! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 (edited) Welcome big man. Edited January 31, 2013 by AVFCforever1991 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted January 31, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted January 31, 2013 Good to see him signed. Whatever happened to the supposed ITKs claiming we wouldn't sign anyone? They're all full of shit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 good news now get a centre half and maybe we can look positive towards Everton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Oh good, this shit again. Not everything is black and white. No your right. That's why it's ridiculous for people to go on about some writing him off. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keep calm and love Villa Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Welcome Yacouba!There is no pressure on this guy as i see it....Unless he is out of his depth like some of our other players this season.this of course is entirely possible but assuming hes half decent then hell only help the cause. UTV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Gangnam Style - Yacouba Sylla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightoffyour Posted January 31, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted January 31, 2013 Start against Everton please. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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