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Post by harlowranger on May 21, 2012 22:41:01 GMT
Just put it up Rory,think there in dreamland mate!
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Post by RoryTheRanger on May 21, 2012 22:42:15 GMT
Would love it so much if we signed Given.
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Post by harlowranger on May 21, 2012 23:06:10 GMT
Givens a great Keeper but what's he got at best 2-3 yrs ,wouldn't you rather Habsi or Foster?
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Post by RoryTheRanger on May 21, 2012 23:10:06 GMT
Givens a great Keeper but what's he got at best 2-3 yrs ,wouldn't you rather Habsi or Foster? 3 or 4 years I reckon. I reckon he's probably a better keeper than Foster, maybe even Al-Habsi. He was without doubt Villa's best player last season. |
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Post by auburnqpr on May 22, 2012 0:06:42 GMT
Wolfsburg for $4.5 million is a joke. We would only sell for 8 or 9 mil. Plus I think he is happy now and seems to be good friends with Diakite and maybe Cisse.
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Post by wotnoplastic on May 22, 2012 0:57:37 GMT
What happened to that Brazilian kid we nearly signed in Jan but for a work permit/visa that couldn't be processed in time or was denied (same thing). I can't remember his name. Anyone know?
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Post by RoryTheRanger on May 22, 2012 0:58:48 GMT
What happened to that Brazilian kid we nearly signed in Jan but for a work permit/visa that couldn't be processed in time or was denied (same thing). I can't remember his name. Anyone know? Henrique is playing for Granada in the Spanish League now. |
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Post by Lonegunmen on May 22, 2012 1:34:49 GMT
Shay Given may have had a great season in a poor Villa side but too old. Might has well make Cerny number 1.
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2012 1:37:39 GMT
Lets go all out for Foster
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Post by wotnoplastic on May 22, 2012 1:57:45 GMT
What happened to that Brazilian kid we nearly signed in Jan but for a work permit/visa that couldn't be processed in time or was denied (same thing). I can't remember his name. Anyone know? Henrique is playing for Granada in the Spanish League now. Cheers. Couldn't remember his name to look up. |
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Post by qprvancouver on May 22, 2012 3:35:21 GMT
I think one of the lessons from this season was that too much changes in personnel all at once can be a detriment. I think we have the nucleus of a good team and if we strengthen up the spine we will be off to a good start. Maybe Ben Foster or Allan McGregor in goal, Samba in centre of defence and a really strong marshaling midfielder to direct traffic. With our current squad I hope the following al stay: Onuoha, Ferdinand, Young, Taiwo, Traore, Buzsaky, Mackie, Cisse, Diakite, Zamora, Hill, Derry. I am not sure about Faurlin and Taarabt in a Hughes line up as they give the ball away too easily. Campbell, SWP, Helguson might make up the squad numbers and I expect Barton to go along with Bothroyd and Smith.
So room for new additions to build on the existing core for continuity. Hoping that Troare gets more playing time as we haven't seen all he has to offer.
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2012 4:10:21 GMT
I think one of the lessons from this season was that too much changes in personnel all at once can be a detriment. I think we have the nucleus of a good team and if we strengthen up the spine we will be off to a good start. Maybe Ben Foster or Allan McGregor in goal, Samba in centre of defence and a really strong marshaling midfielder to direct traffic. With our current squad I hope the following al stay: Onuoha, Ferdinand, Young, Taiwo, Traore, Buzsaky, Mackie, Cisse, Diakite, Zamora, Hill, Derry. I am not sure about Faurlin and Taarabt in a Hughes line up as they give the ball away too easily. Campbell, SWP, Helguson might make up the squad numbers and I expect Barton to go along with Bothroyd and Smith. So room for new additions to build on the existing core for continuity. Hoping that Troare gets more playing time as we haven't seen all he has to offer. I like your post apart from the part about Faurlin and Taarabt giving the ball away to easily. Taarabt is going to lose the ball more than an average midfielder because he has an ability to take defenders on. As for Faurlin, he is one of the most accurate passers of the the ball in the premiership if you look at statistics even with a lack of options available for him. |
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Post by harlowranger on May 22, 2012 8:26:29 GMT
Agree with Andrew re Faurlin , was in the stats as the most passes and accurate in the League up till Feb and he wasn't even playing ,would have finish winner of that stat without question.
Tarbs will of course give the ball away more that's his role,run with the ball and take some pressure off defence and midfield.
Your right about not making too many changes though Vancouver , just a few in the right places don't want to over do the personnel now!
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Post by RoryTheRanger on May 22, 2012 9:05:58 GMT
Shay Given may have had a great season in a poor Villa side but too old. Might has well make Cerny number 1. Friedel is 41 and still one of the best keepers in the Prem. Given is better than Foster and Al-Habsi. |
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Post by Lonegunmen on May 22, 2012 10:05:08 GMT
Friedel is better than Gomez?
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Post by lennypaulista on May 22, 2012 10:09:44 GMT
What happened to that Brazilian kid we nearly signed in Jan but for a work permit/visa that couldn't be processed in time or was denied (same thing). I can't remember his name. Anyone know? Henrique is playing for Granada in the Spanish League now. He is there on a loan deal until 2013 but they have the option of buying for 6m euros at anytime. Hasnt played a lot for them and hasnt scored. Too much baggage and too many issues for one so young. We are best off without him! |
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Post by RoryTheRanger on May 22, 2012 10:12:09 GMT
Friedel is better than Gomez? Yeah miles better, that's why Gomes never starts for Spurs. |
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Post by klr on May 22, 2012 10:12:24 GMT
Given & Mose's, now were talking!
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Post by Macmoish on May 22, 2012 10:31:33 GMT
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Post by RoryTheRanger on May 22, 2012 10:32:17 GMT
Seen an article that us and West Ham want Robinson as well, can't find link.
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Post by harlowranger on May 22, 2012 10:40:58 GMT
Duo tracking Robinson QPR & West Ham eye Rovers raid By Pete O'Rourke Paul Robinson: Attracting interest from West Ham & QPR Sky Sports understands Queens Park Rangers and West Ham are eyeing up moves for Blackburn goalkeeper Paul Robinson. Robinson is expected to be one of several big names to leave Blackburn following their relegation from the Premier League. The 32-year-old was one of Rovers' shining lights last season despite their struggles at the wrong end of the table. West Ham are drawing up a shortlist of goalkeeping targets as doubts continue to surround the future of Rob Green with the England international out of contract this summer. Hammers boss Sam Allardyce will be keen to bring in an experienced custodian to fill the void if Green leaves and is a huge fan of Robinson, having worked with him during his time in charge of Blackburn. QPR boss Mark Hughes is also thought to be keen to bolster his goalkeeping options after seeing his side narrowly avoid relegation on the final day of the season and he is keeping tabs on Robinson's situation at Ewood Park. www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/7770715/Duo-tracking-Robinson |
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Post by RoryTheRanger on May 22, 2012 10:44:02 GMT
Not sure on Robinson, he is a decent keeper but Blackburn did go down and conceded loads of goals this season. Would rather get Given who has about 3 or 4 years left in him then after that go for a younger keeper.
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Post by thorstein on May 22, 2012 12:12:57 GMT
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Post by harlowranger on May 22, 2012 12:26:51 GMT
What about Gylfi Sigurdsson from Iceland ,he would get me excited only a mere pup At 22 bags of potential that one !
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Post by RoryTheRanger on May 22, 2012 12:28:55 GMT
What about Gylfi Sigurdsson from Iceland ,he would get me excited only a mere pup At 22 bags of potential that one ! Too expensive I think  |
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Post by thorstein on May 22, 2012 12:37:25 GMT
What about Gylfi Sigurdsson from Iceland ,he would get me excited only a mere pup At 22 bags of potential that one ! Yes definently. He would be a very good signing  |
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2012 15:31:01 GMT
What about Gylfi Sigurdsson from Iceland ,he would get me excited only a mere pup At 22 bags of potential that one ! Not sure what Hoffenheim paid for him from Reading I think it was around the 7mill mark I think Hoffenheim would let him go for a simular amount |
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Post by RoryTheRanger on May 22, 2012 15:35:32 GMT
What about Gylfi Sigurdsson from Iceland ,he would get me excited only a mere pup At 22 bags of potential that one ! Not sure what Hoffenheim paid for him from Reading I think it was around the 7mill mark I think Hoffenheim would let him go for a simular amount £10m is the price they quoted Swansea apparently. |
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Post by harlowranger on May 22, 2012 16:17:21 GMT
Well 10million is out of our budget but 5-7 might get them interested, just think he's at the age where he can go big places for the next few yrs .
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Post by RoryTheRanger on May 22, 2012 17:34:26 GMT
Just thought of another young goalkeeper we could go for.
Sven Ulreich is a 23 year old keeper for Stuttgart, very highly rated in the Bundesliga but has recently signed a contract extension so he would probably cost quite a bit.
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