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Offline Concrete John

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Re: Life after Keane
« Reply #15 on: February 02, 2012, 09:54:48 AM »
Well, I was always in favour of the signing as I think he's a cracking player and always have.  Probably a bit argumentative to say this, but if you go back 18 months people were slagging off the thought of signing him then as well!

When he goes, and I'd love it if we could work something out for the rest of the season, then Ireland should be playing more in his role and we bring another wide player in, probably Super Marc.

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Re: Life after Keane
« Reply #16 on: February 02, 2012, 10:00:16 AM »
He's surprised me too, even though I always liked him as a player, because I thought he was way past his best.  I love the way he always wants the ball, is always shouting and organising, always looking for space,  never hides and is willing to try things. Shame it's only a loan, he looks at home in a Villa shirt.

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Re: Life after Keane
« Reply #17 on: February 02, 2012, 10:40:37 AM »
Wouldn't be surprised at a summer move for him. Whether he'd want to give up life in LA is another matter though.

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Re: Life after Keane
« Reply #18 on: February 02, 2012, 10:53:22 AM »
I was wrong too, he's become a hugely important player to us after just a few games, brings others into play and looks to have loads of energy.  We need to make the most of having him around by putting more points on the board.

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Re: Life after Keane
« Reply #19 on: February 02, 2012, 10:57:37 AM »
I wish we could sign him up really good player but I think he will go back to LA.

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Re: Life after Keane
« Reply #20 on: February 02, 2012, 11:01:06 AM »
Wouldn't be surprised at a summer move for him. Whether he'd want to give up life in LA is another matter though.

I'd actually be against that.  Age will catch up to him eventually, so the big contract he'd want would not be worth it to the club.

Great loan signing, but a financial mistake as a permanent. 

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Re: Life after Keane
« Reply #21 on: February 02, 2012, 11:02:06 AM »
I'd prefer if Robbie played a bit further up the pitch but he is a clever player always will be and his self belief will never be knocked.

He might stay, he seems to be enjoying it anyway. Keeping Mrs Keane in the midlands might be the issue though.


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Re: Life after Keane
« Reply #22 on: February 02, 2012, 11:47:36 AM »
I, and one or two others said at the time he'd give us a boost. That his spell at West Ham showed he wasn't washed up. It simply showed a bloke fed up of being shunted around to different teams because Harry had gone in a different direction. Imagine of all places ending up the cock threesome and Avram Grant at the tail end of your career. He has given us great tempo when we move forward, and he has the intelligence to find spaces that others don't see. Gabby, as much as we all love him will never be that player. He takes quick shots too which is practically alien to some of our players which in itself provides chances for others.

He isn't swapping a potential life in LA for Birmingham, and now that Beckham has re-signed there he knows he'll have a chance of anther MLS title, and a life in a beautiful part of the world.

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Re: Life after Keane
« Reply #23 on: February 02, 2012, 12:19:41 PM »
Clint Dempsey from Fulham would be nice similar type of player but 3 years younger

Offline Ger Regan

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Re: Life after Keane
« Reply #24 on: February 02, 2012, 12:24:19 PM »
Ireland is being pushed out wide at the moment, and he’s not as effective there as he is through the middle in my opinion. If N’Zogbia comes into a bit of form, as well as Albrighton (or Gabby), then Ireland ahead of petrov and clark would pose a significant attacking threat. While he's obviously added something positive to the team, I don't think we'll collapse when Keane heads back to LA.

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Re: Life after Keane
« Reply #25 on: February 02, 2012, 12:43:21 PM »
Life after Keane doesn't bare thinking about at the moment. He has made such a difference.

I was a little underwhelmed when he signed thinking it was 10 years too late. But my god! He has been excellent so far. Shows how glaringly obvious it is on where we are lacking. Not just his ability but his leadership.

I've grown to like Petrov over the last few years. Always works hard. He's a captain in that he leads by example. I feel we need a captain who dictates things more on the field which is what Keane is doing. I really wish we would keep him.

He compliments Ireland so well. The movement going forward is so much better. He is constantly looking for the ball, wanting it, then straight away is on the turn looking for the pass to unlock their defence and bringing other team mates into play.

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Re: Life after Keane
« Reply #26 on: February 02, 2012, 12:49:26 PM »
Is there a younger cheaper alternative available to Robbie Keane?

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Re: Life after Keane
« Reply #27 on: February 02, 2012, 12:56:13 PM »
I'd love if he was hear long-term.

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Re: Life after Keane
« Reply #28 on: February 02, 2012, 12:56:19 PM »
Dempsey would be a great signing and I'd love him to be at Villa.

Offline Villanation

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Re: Life after Keane
« Reply #29 on: February 02, 2012, 01:02:30 PM »
Personally I think this way will get the best from Keane before he runs out of gas, if he gives us 7 or 8 very good games, presuming he then returns to the colonies, we can take him again next year if he wants to, its worth remembering that its possible we are getting the best from Keane because he's fresh to the Premiership and he wants to get himself up there in contention for the International selection in the summer.

If we can get a good run of games from him before any potential flat spell (and all players do), good bit of business. 

 


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