lp_villa830 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Madness. I leave work and all is quiet, a short cycle home and the VP Photographer is earning overtime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Welcome Leandro! What a mad day - loving the big smiles on both players faces. The feel-good factor is certainly returning to our great club! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Oh wow! Welcome Leandro! What a fantastic day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamsonwoodVillan Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I was at the most boring training course all day, so frustrated unable to pick up any social media on my phone due to lack of signal in the venue, then I get home at 4.55 and it's happy days!! Not sure with this signing, I'm chuffed to bits with Okore but I have no evidence at present to say whether this guy could be the next Young, or maybe the next Dawkins. No doubt the fee will have been relatively low, he's a good age, and it's not the lengthiest of contracts so no negatives from that point of view. If it works out for him then terrific! Welcome Leandro, show us what you're about son. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks1876 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Going by OS photo the deal was done last night if not before, after all it's not that dark at 5.pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 welcome to the revolution Leandro, enjoy the ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feyenoord Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Bacuna is not a very good signing. I don't want to bring you guys down but he's very average and certainly not better than Holman. Bacuna has been criticised quite a few times this season because of his mentality towards the team and manager. He's quite full of himself and arrogant and can go over the top with tackles sometimes. He prefers to play as a number 10 behind the strikers but can operate in right midfield as well. Mid-table Championship player at best. 2009/10 FC Groningen 20 2 Eredivisie 2010/11 FC Groningen 24 0 Eredivisie 2011/12 FC Groningen 32 7 Eredivisie 2012/13 FC Groningen 33 5 Eredivisie Totalen: 109 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Bacuna is not a very good signing. I don't want to bring you guys down but he's very average and certainly not better than Holman. Bacuna has been criticised quite a few times this season because of his mentality towards the team and manager. He's quite full of himself and arrogant and can go over the top with tackles sometimes. He prefers to play as a number 10 behind the strikers but can operate in right midfield as well. Mid-table Championship player at best. 2009/10 FC Groningen 20 2 Eredivisie 2010/11 FC Groningen 24 0 Eredivisie 2011/12 FC Groningen 32 7 Eredivisie 2012/13 FC Groningen 33 5 Eredivisie Totalen: 109 14 Deserves a chance though. Look at the Genk fans with Benteke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks1876 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Oh wow! Welcome Leandro! What a fantastic day. "Campaigning for the removal of The Mirror as a valid source of anything" Think you'll find the Mirror was the first English paper to mention Leandro as a Villa target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KjParton Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Bacuna is not a very good signing. I don't want to bring you guys down but he's very average and certainly not better than Holman. Bacuna has been criticised quite a few times this season because of his mentality towards the team and manager. He's quite full of himself and arrogant and can go over the top with tackles sometimes. He prefers to play as a number 10 behind the strikers but can operate in right midfield as well. Mid-table Championship player at best. 2009/10 FC Groningen 20 2 Eredivisie 2010/11 FC Groningen 24 0 Eredivisie 2011/12 FC Groningen 32 7 Eredivisie 2012/13 FC Groningen 33 5 Eredivisie Totalen: 109 14 Thats irrelevant now. He's at a new team now - Aston Villa. For all we know he could fit in well and just explode onto the scene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enda Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Oh wow! Welcome Leandro! What a fantastic day. "Campaigning for the removal of The Mirror as a valid source of anything" Think you'll find the Mirror was the first English paper to mention Leandro as a Villa target. And Hitler built the Autobahns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 10 caps for the U21s suggest he's not as bad a player as Feyenoord is making out? Perhaps it's that he had a bad season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PompeyVillan Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Bacuna is not a very good signing. I don't want to bring you guys down but he's very average and certainly not better than Holman. Bacuna has been criticised quite a few times this season because of his mentality towards the team and manager. He's quite full of himself and arrogant and can go over the top with tackles sometimes. He prefers to play as a number 10 behind the strikers but can operate in right midfield as well. Mid-table Championship player at best. 2009/10 FC Groningen 20 2 Eredivisie 2010/11 FC Groningen 24 0 Eredivisie 2011/12 FC Groningen 32 7 Eredivisie 2012/13 FC Groningen 33 5 Eredivisie Totalen: 109 14 I guess we'll wait and see. I get the impression that he is someone to fill a role within the 'squad' and is unlikely to play regularly unless he does really well. Either way, he's not cost us a lot so if he fails then it's not a big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packoman Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Link FC Groningen is not the most noteworthy club, but still one that produces talents. Luis Suarez, one of the better strikers walking around on European pitches enjoyed part of his youthful years at FC Groningen. Aston Villa have reportedly sign 21-year old midfielder Leandro Bacuna, it’s time to take a closer look at the prospect. Dutch Football Profile Name: Leandro Bacuna Date of birth: 12-09-1991 Club: FC Groningen / Aston Villa Position: Midfield / Attack Bacuna started playing football for amateur club GVAV Rapiditas, he was known as a talented player, and in 2002 FC Groningen picked up the youngster. Bacuna went through all the FC Groningen youth teams and on 2009, 30 August made his Eredivisie debut against PSV. It would be a good season for the young midfielder, as he would feature in 20 league appearances, scoring two goals. After his breakthrough season, Bacuna remained at FC Groningen and his importance would grow in the squad. The upcoming seasons, Leandro would conquer a regular place in the starting eleven. In total, he has played in 121 league matches, scoring 17 goals. Leandro also featured for Holland under 19 (6caps) and Holland under 21 (9). The midfielder is left out of the current Netherlands under 21 squad because of heavy competition on the midfield. Style Leandro Bacuna is a very versatile player; different coaches have lined him up on every midfield/attacking position. He has even been forced to play as a right back. Despite is versatility; Leandro prefers playing as a centre midfielder, at the same time it is also his best position. Bacuna excels when playing as a box-to-box midfielder. His pace allows him to making searing runs from midfield towards the enemy box. Bacuna’s work ethic is second to none, although a game only lasts for 90 minutes; the midfielder always seems up for another round. Tireless is a good way to describe him. In my opinion, Bacuna is very comparable to Ramires, although slightly less on technical terms, his work-rate; drive forward and strength are very similar to the Brazilian midfielder. Leandro is decent in most footballing aspects, not excelling at them, but his passing, finishing, dribbling and defensive capabilities are somewhat average. However there’s one thing he’s very good at: long range shots and free kicks. Bacuna has a thunderous right foot, and he’s not afraid to use it. Below’s video depicts this feat very well: His mentality is fine, many young players would not like it if they were switched around position. Complaining is not a part of Bacuna, when he was told he had to line-up as a right-back, he said: “ Although it is not my favorable position, I still believe it’s fun to play there, and we’ll see what it brings.” Bacuna is very talented and still only 21 years of age. The switching of position has advantages and disadvantages. Despite learning a great deal of both offensive and defensive skills, it is time for Bacuna to focus on one position and develop into a formidable player. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killeen30 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I don't get a great feeling from this signing but I know nothing about him and he's only young so everyone has to get a chance! It's exciting times though with these types of signings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_Villain Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 No one got a great feeling from Benteke, Lowton, Westwood or Sylla... Give the kid a chance and trust Lambert... He wouldnt have signed the lad if he didnt think he had something to prove or he could do something... Forget Dawkins... If Lambert thought he was worth it in the long haul, he would have signed him... not loaned him! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 No one got a great feeling from Benteke, Lowton, Westwood or Sylla... Give the kid a chance and trust Lambert... He wouldnt have signed the lad if he didnt think he had something to prove or he could do something... Forget Dawkins... If Lambert thought he was worth it in the long haul, he would have signed him... not loaned him! This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phumfeinz Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Bacuna is not a very good signing. I don't want to bring you guys down but he's very average and certainly not better than Holman. Bacuna has been criticised quite a few times this season because of his mentality towards the team and manager. He's quite full of himself and arrogant and can go over the top with tackles sometimes. He prefers to play as a number 10 behind the strikers but can operate in right midfield as well. Mid-table Championship player at best. 2009/10 FC Groningen 20 2 Eredivisie 2010/11 FC Groningen 24 0 Eredivisie 2011/12 FC Groningen 32 7 Eredivisie 2012/13 FC Groningen 33 5 Eredivisie Totalen: 109 14 Thats irrelevant now. He's at a new team now - Aston Villa. For all we know he could fit in well and just explode onto the scene. True, but it would be foolish to completely disregard his past. People don't change overnight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Bacuna is not a very good signing. I don't want to bring you guys down but he's very average and certainly not better than Holman. Bacuna has been criticised quite a few times this season because of his mentality towards the team and manager. He's quite full of himself and arrogant and can go over the top with tackles sometimes. He prefers to play as a number 10 behind the strikers but can operate in right midfield as well. Mid-table Championship player at best. 2009/10 FC Groningen 20 2 Eredivisie 2010/11 FC Groningen 24 0 Eredivisie 2011/12 FC Groningen 32 7 Eredivisie 2012/13 FC Groningen 33 5 Eredivisie Totalen: 109 14 Can't be worse than Holman, Holman couldn't trap a wet bag of cement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 (edited) Well **** me, there's another... What the **** am I going to do in July? I know, it's immense! July, hmmm, it'll be weird not worrying that we still need at least 5 players. Edited June 13, 2013 by Tomaszk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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