Fonz on loan to Burnley

[richard moore]

Sensible move as far as I am concerned

Of course, there are some risks but on balance I think the positives outweigh the negatives

I am still far from convinced about Delfouneso

On my scale of 'appetite and desire' which ranges from Rooney at one end (and yes, he does have plenty of bad points too!) to Stefan and Luke Moore at the other, he is definitely nearer the Moore end. Unfortunately, I do feel he has been largely anonymous this season though of course it is not easy if playing out of position or coming on as a late sub

[fredm]

Same thoughts as with Bannan really.  I'd rather we had all fit bodies staying at Villa in case of injuries or suspensions.

Immediate recall if required after 28 days. 

As stated elsewhere on this thread, as soon as Hart parried that shot from Heskey I said "Bent would have scored there".  (Just like he did at VP). Unfortunately Fonz was doing a Gabby and hadn't anticipated.  Maybe by getting regular game time he will learn to keep concentrating for 90 minutes and be on his toes continuously during that time, because he might only get one sniff in the match but that could mean the difference between winning and losing.

[Richie]

So within 6 days of the game, 2 of the team considered good enough to win at Man City have been loaned to Championship Clubs !

[Shrek]

Great move, we need all our young lads with as much experience as possible, if they are going to playing a bigger part next year.

[Olneythelonely]

*Stamps feet and jumps up and down*

[Rip Van We Go Again]

Stop the blood clart whinging already.

I agree with Rastamouse.
He'll be better off at Burnley for now and we have adequate striking cover.

[Risso]

Same thoughts as with Bannan really.  I'd rather we had all fit bodies staying at Villa in case of injuries or suspensions.

Immediate recall if required after 28 days. 

As stated elsewhere on this thread, as soon as Hart parried that shot from Heskey I said "Bent would have scored there".  (Just like he did at VP).

Sorry, but I think Bent proved at the weekend that he's just as likely to miss chances as anybody else.

[olofmilosevic]

BANNAN no! the fonz has really done it has he! I think he may have luke moore (who i liked) written all over him!

[PeterWithe]

As stated elsewhere on this thread, as soon as Hart parried that shot from Heskey I said "Bent would have scored there".  (Just like he did at VP).


Sorry, but I think Bent proved at the weekend that he's just as likely to miss chances as anybody else.

The point being that Nathan didn't even get there to miss the chance.

[pablopicasso_10]

like with bannon, not sure what to make of it and can see both negatives and positives...

[Lobsterboy]

Same as the Bannan deal; if GH isn't going to play them and wants them to get some regular first team games under their belt then I'm fine with this.

Loaning out our 6th choice central midfielder and 4th choice striker will not be the reason we get relegated (if we do of course, which I don't think will happen, possibly)

[WikiVilla]

If we run short of attackers, I'd be recalling Wiemann before Fonz, I think he's the better prospect

[TheSandman]

Agree with Wiki's post above.

I'm not 100% with sending Bannan out on loan but this is definitely a good idea. We play one striker and have three left even with young Fonz on loan.

Hopefully a spell at the championship will build experience and allow us to see what he can do when given more of a chance.

[VillaAlways]

The Reserves could have done with him today as they've just lost 1-0 to Wigan

[pablopicasso_10]

The Reserves could have done with him today as they've just lost 1-0 to Wigan

warnock giving away a pointless free kick that they then scored from...

the useless carp....