Phumfeinz Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 What a silly link. A name like Sadio Mane^? He is clearly a lesser-known late 19th century French impressionist painter, and NOT a footballer. How much monet do you want to bet on that Mr CPF I'm sure I have a Mane^ hangin' in the bog at the moment - I'll just go & check Well stop dilly-dali'ing around and let us know already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackpotForeigner Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 If it's a true Mane^ you could be sitting on a gold mine. Well, next to one when you're sitting on the crapper, anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa-revolution Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Wes? Your services are needed on this site urgently. I think the_eristic posted a rather nice summary. Let's look at the potential of a transfer happening first: Wijnaldum was one of five attacking midfielders I thought would potentially be leaving the Eredivisie this year. The door for him to leave has widened somewhat, in my opinion, with PSV having just signed another very nice prospect Adam Maher. I don't know if they can accomodate both of them in their starting lineup, which I imagine they would want to do being two of the better players in the squad. Both have played predominantly in the attacking central role of late but they are capable of also playing a deeper playmaker position, although such a role would negate a lot of their on the ball attacking skill you would think. Maybe the coaching minds at PSV have something in store? Who can say - certainly not me as I can't read the dutch articles discussing this issue! As for the player himself, there's no denying his talent. He's versatile, a common trend amongst the majority of our signings this year, He has the athleticism to beat his man and the physicality to live with midfielders in the premier league. He would likely be deployed as a driving force out of midfield, overloading defenders creating attacking space for our front trio or even himself. Definitely a better deeper lying goalscoring threat than we currently boast. I'm not as sold on him as others coming out of the Dutch league. I've heard good but not rave reviews of his which is odd if you just glanced at his stats. I certainly wouldn't be disappointed by his addition. Thanks Wes - You never disappoint - Hope you've handed the dossier over to PL on Wijnaldum. especially if you believe he is a better deeper lying goal scoring threat than we currently have. Great work Wes & the_eristic. Take a bow lads, take a bow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa-revolution Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 If it's a true Mane^ you could be sitting on a gold mine. Well, next to one when you're sitting on the crapper, anyway. Mr CPF is that sitting you have spelt there or is that just a typo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackpotForeigner Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 If it's a true Mane^ you could be sitting on a gold mine. Well, next to one when you're sitting on the crapper, anyway. Mr CPF is that sitting you have spelt there or is that just a typo? Well really you might be doing lots of things sitting there. But the POINT is, you may or may not be in possession of what may or may not be an original painting by someone who may or may not be an artist who may or may not ever have existed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa-revolution Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 If it's a true Mane^ you could be sitting on a gold mine. Well, next to one when you're sitting on the crapper, anyway. Mr CPF is that sitting you have spelt there or is that just a typo? Well really you might be doing lots of things sitting there. But the POINT is, you may or may not be in possession of what may or may not be an original painting by someone who may or may not be an artist who may or may not ever have existed. Do you know if their is a valuer that I may take it to even though it now has brown stains on it Mr CPF. (It wasn't the brush that slipped ) Shall I make it available in the transfer market. If it is a genuine one would you care to start the bidding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackpotForeigner Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 I'd hang onto it and see if he signs for Villa, thereby increasing their value overnight. In the mean time you might consider cleaning off any or all brown-looking stains from the work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa-revolution Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 I'd hang onto it and see if he signs for Villa, thereby increasing their value overnight. In the mean time you might consider cleaning off any or all brown-looking stains from the work. Thanks Mr CPF - As always you are the mane man so hopefully now I will end up in the monet. Now just let me get my elbows into these brown stains Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marley the Bognor Villan Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Wes needs to be PL's head scout and adviser, the man is mustard. End of. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginko Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 (edited) I'd hang onto it and see if he signs for Villa, thereby increasing their value overnight. In the mean time you might consider cleaning off any or all brown-looking stains from the work. Thanks Mr CPF - As always you are the mane man so hopefully now I will end up in the monet. Now just let me get my elbows into these brown stains WTF did I just read? Edited July 5, 2013 by Ginko 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Well this is all getting a bit crazy now. Belhanda and Kiyotake twitter linked and both not happening. Not sure about Wijnaldum if the reports of him being a bit lazy are anything to go by. We already struggle with lazy attacking players in CNZ and Ireland. The number 10 role needs to be filled with someone highly energetic and determined. That's why I was hoping for Kiyotake. Would love us to sign Henriksen from AZ though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colhint Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Wes needs to be PL's head scout and adviser, the man is mustard. End of. Second this. Wes we really appreciate your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabby Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 What is the general feeling on the amount we should spend on players this summer ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 What is the general feeling on the amount we should spend on players this summer ? Warm and fuzzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Could someone with a better footballing knowledge rank the attacking midfielders that have been (often falsely) mooted as targets? Kiyote Hughes Praet Popov Chadli any others I've missed (that haven't already moved) Ta! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villabromsgrove Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Do we need another midfielder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted July 5, 2013 Author Share Posted July 5, 2013 I think we may miss out on some of our top targets if we can't shift the dead weight. Problem is, I don't think it will be up to Lambert how much certain players (i.e. Bent) go for. If Randy wants £8m and nobody wants to pay it, we will probably be stuck with him or won't sell him till later on in the window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante_Lockhart Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 I can't believe we missed out on Anelka. Guy was on a free and could easily replace the loss of Benteke. The Baggies have done a massive deal there. Wish we could show that kind of vision. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brommy Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 I think we may miss out on some of our top targets if we can't shift the dead weight. Problem is, I don't think it will be up to Lambert how much certain players (i.e. Bent) go for. If Randy wants £8m and nobody wants to pay it, we will probably be stuck with him or won't sell him till later on in the window. It doesn't make sense for RL to keep paying £3m per year for a player who is not sufficiently utilised. Villa will hold out for the best price possible for now, but I suspect the biggest obstacle to a move will be Bent's desire to maintain a £50k+/week salary. The buying club will probably sit it out until Villa's nerve wavers later in the window. A couple of million saved (£8m down to £6m for example), will then be available to add £13k/week towards Bent's salary over a 3 year contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legov Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 I can't believe we missed out on Anelka. Guy was on a free and could easily replace the loss of Benteke. The Baggies have done a massive deal there. Wish we could show that kind of vision. Not sure if serious 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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