Troglodyte Posted July 26, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted July 26, 2013 If we get rid of Bent and Fonz (which i think is what we're doing) We definitely need a striker. What happens if Gabby & Benteke get injured? We've got Weimann as our only striker. At a club IMO you need 4 players capable of playing a striker role. We usually only play one striker, and we also have Helenius and Bowery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KjParton Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 If we get rid of Bent and Fonz (which i think is what we're doing) We definitely need a striker. What happens if Gabby & Benteke get injured? We've got Weimann as our only striker. At a club IMO you need 4 players capable of playing a striker role. In the unlikely event that they do get injured, Helenius, Burke, Robinson and Bowery can all play there. Horrificly forgot about Helenius lolol. They can play there true, but I wouldn't want to have that much pressure on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 (edited) Helenius? edit: just seen you updated Edited July 26, 2013 by AVFCforever1991 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 did he really say this “They need a ball-winner in the middle – maybe a younger George Boateng?” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Don't know what Boateng is on about. We have plenty of surplus up front. Aside from the Big 3 we've Tonev, Helenius, Carruthers and in a pinch the likes of Bowery and even Grealish. In Westwood, Sylla, Delph, Gardner, Herd and Bacuna plenty of "box to box" players and sitters. Maybe not a traditional hard man amongst them (though Herd may say something about that) but I've faith in that lot. We need a creative mid and maybe, if we're inclined, more defensive cover (particularly RB). He's not thought that through basically. Still love you George. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted July 26, 2013 Author Share Posted July 26, 2013 To be honest, Benteke got injured towards the end of last season and just carried on playing. He is a machine. Think our main striker slot is sorted, wouldn't mind a back up for Weimann coming in though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimzk5 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Sorry George, you acted a complete prick when you left and celebrated when you scored against us. You can **** right off with your half baked and unsubstantiated views on Aston Villa. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciggiesnbeer Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 If we get rid of Bent and Fonz (which i think is what we're doing) We definitely need a striker. What happens if Gabby & Benteke get injured? We've got Weimann as our only striker. At a club IMO you need 4 players capable of playing a striker role. In the unlikely event that they do get injured, Helenius, Burke, Robinson and Bowery can all play there. I am pretty sure George has not actually been following our signings and does not know about Helenius or even Bowery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulver Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Why would we need another striker when we already have 4 ? (i'm not even counting Bowery!) Four is more than enough for any side, especially when three are proven scorers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limvillian Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 (edited) Will be fairly disappointed if we don't sign 2 more before the window closes, but I don't think a striker should be one. Edited July 26, 2013 by limvillian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayls Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 (edited) A defender and a creative CM or two Central midfielders (one more focused on attacking) would be perfect. However, if not the above, I would love it just as much if we made one big £7million signing to wrap up this summers dealings. Edited July 26, 2013 by Tayls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa-revolution Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Spot on analysis from George Boateng there methinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayls Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 (edited) To Boatengs message - Weimann says Hi! Edited July 26, 2013 by Tayls 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KjParton Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 So any news on incomings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 George 'the crab' Boateng. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villabromsgrove Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Imo we already have the players we need for this season. If we sign any more players we risk demotivating our young prospects. Lambert's plans are risky but exciting. now we have to sit back and enjoy the roller coaster ride that is coming up in 2013/2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KjParton Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 I'd still love an AM. That second team tonight needed an AM to spruce things up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunnski Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 We need a hard working attacking midfielder that is capable of opening quality defences up but is also prepared to track back when needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 I'd still love an AM. That second team tonight needed an AM to spruce things up. I still read that as 'Alex McLeish' and I'm afraid I'm inclined to slap you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbonne10 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Pleased with the business so far, I would like some cover for RB and an attacking mid which is what we are cleary craving for. It is a position that probably none of our current players are suited to. When we got Ireland I thought he would be a fantastic attacking mid that Martin O'neill would get the best out of. He has been abysmal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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