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Heroes & Villains => Heroes Discussion => Topic started by: IAmTheOneIanOlney on July 27, 2015, 09:53:29 AM
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We're about to sign him, apparently.
http://sport.bt.com/sport-football/news/villa-agree-crespo-deal-S11363994610401 (http://sport.bt.com/sport-football/news/villa-agree-crespo-deal-S11363994610401)
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Anyone know anything about him? Full back apparently so looks like Hutton's place.
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But, but, he's not French!
Non, merci.
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Covers all defensive positions
Hutton
Bacuna
Amavi
Richards
Crespo
That's enough full backs, so hopefully Bennett will be sold now.
Ugh and Cissokho, forgot we had him, crap too. If we could get Bennett, Cissokho and Nzogbia off the books this summer it would be great.
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Party like its 2007
http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11065/3012298/villa-hunt-crespo
Next up..... Benni McCarthy
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Anyone know anything about him? Full back apparently so looks like Hutton's place.
Didn't we give Hutton a new long term contract in the middle of last season?
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Anyone know anything about him? Full back apparently so looks like Hutton's place.
Didn't we give Hutton a new long term contract in the middle of last season?
Like Lambert?
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Who is he??? And is he any good?
Can he take penalties???
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When I saw the name I thought "bloody hell, he's getting on a bit"
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Covers all defensive positions
Hutton
Bacuna
Amavi
Richards
Crespo
That's enough full backs, so hopefully Bennett will be sold now.
Ugh and Cissokho, forgot we had him, crap too. If we could get Bennett, Cissokho and Nzogbia off the books this summer it would be great.
I think Richards is going to be CB and I don't like Bacuna full back, prefer him midfield. If this guy is RB I would have him and Hutton competing there and Amavi and Cissokho competing left back. I would give Cissokho another season, especially if he's only cover. I'd sell Bennett.
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Joe Bennett is taking a lot of stick on here, I still think, theres a very good player there, he was a young player coming into a poor team.
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I do remember this guy vaguely from his Sevilla days, I seem to recall him being decent although I think the whole team were pretty good at the time.
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Reading on twitter, it seems like he'll be a squad player and can cover most positions in the back 4.
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Joe Bennett is taking a lot of stick on here, I still think, theres a very good player there, he was a young player coming into a poor team.
Has Bennett played in any of the pre-season games ?
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He is 6ft apparently.Squad player cheap and cheerful. Much rather hear we have an interest in Cambiasso.
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Party like its 2007
http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11065/3012298/villa-hunt-crespo
Next up..... Benni McCarthy
Doesn't this just show agent has links with villa and confirms not a Tim Sherwood signing. The player has been relegated from Spain tells agent to look for a club he asks villa..
This is how some deals work. Rather club actively seeking particular player an agent or party touts player out. Of course winner crespo may have been highlighted as one.. Good luck to him and I hope he can help out Gil and Sanchez as amigos .
Having crespo and Gill adds the spainish flair and at least indicates Gil is staying and being helped by this signing . Welcome angel!!
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One good thing here, the bloke knows what a proper beard is meant to look like. None of this stupid Tim Howard style hipster fanciness.
(http://estaticos.marca.com/imagenes/2015/04/16/futbol/equipos/cordoba/1429197603_extras_noticia_foton_7_1.jpg)
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Covers all defensive positions
Hutton
Bacuna
Amavi
Richards
Crespo
That's enough full backs, so hopefully Bennett will be sold now.
Ugh and Cissokho, forgot we had him, crap too. If we could get Bennett, Cissokho and Nzogbia off the books this summer it would be great.
I think Richards is going to be CB and I don't like Bacuna full back, prefer him midfield. If this guy is RB I would have him and Hutton competing there and Amavi and Cissokho competing left back. I would give Cissokho another season, especially if he's only cover. I'd sell Bennett.
Name me one game where bacuna has played well in midfield.
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He is 6ft apparently.Squad player cheap and cheerful. Much rather hear we have an interest in Cambiasso.
We've all been moaning that the squad is very light at the moment, though.
We should at least be encouraged we're starting to fill the gaps. It doesn't necessarily mean we won't fill the major holes, too.
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Reading on twitter, it seems like he'll be a squad player and can cover most positions in the back 4.
Good, I think a defender utility player would be very useful to us considering the injuries and loss of form our defenders have been suffering in recent years. He's obviously experienced too, hopefully he'll be more like Cuellar ability wise than
the left back we recently sold (can't even remember his name!).
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I'm sure he'll be a useful squad player.
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But is he really better than senderos, Richardson or cissokho. We've got quantity already.
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But, but, he's not French!
Non, merci.
Well no, but he does own a hat, and can sometimes be seen wearing it a jaunty angle.
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He is 6ft apparently.Squad player cheap and cheerful. Much rather hear we have an interest in Cambiasso.
We've all been moaning that the squad is very light at the moment, though.
We should at least be encouraged we're starting to fill the gaps. It doesn't necessarily mean we won't fill the major holes, too.
If he grew his hair a little longer he could do a passable impression of Dennis Mortimer!
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But is he really better than senderos, Richardson or cissokho. We've got quantity already.
I guess we'll find out, unless you know better and can enlighten us all?
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He is 6ft apparently.Squad player cheap and cheerful. Much rather hear we have an interest in Cambiasso.
We've all been moaning that the squad is very light at the moment, though.
We should at least be encouraged we're starting to fill the gaps. It doesn't necessarily mean we won't fill the major holes, too.
If he grew his hair a little longer he could do a passable impression of Dennis Mortimer!
well he will be brilliant then ;)
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One good thing here, the bloke knows what a proper beard is meant to look like. None of this stupid Tim Howard style hipster fanciness.
(http://estaticos.marca.com/imagenes/2015/04/16/futbol/equipos/cordoba/1429197603_extras_noticia_foton_7_1.jpg)
So did Luna, and he was shite. And Spanish.
Therefore, we shouldn't sign this bloke.
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both luna and this guy came through the ranks at sevilla as well. both not good enough for their first team.
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One good thing here, the bloke knows what a proper beard is meant to look like. None of this stupid Tim Howard style hipster fanciness.
(http://estaticos.marca.com/imagenes/2015/04/16/futbol/equipos/cordoba/1429197603_extras_noticia_foton_7_1.jpg)
So did Luna, and he was shite. And Spanish.
Therefore, we shouldn't sign this bloke.
He looks like Action Man with a beard.
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both luna and this guy came through the ranks at sevilla as well. both not good enough for their first team.
Cheaper than Luna eeeeek :-\
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Shouldnt make assumptions on the guy. Give him a chance.
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yes he has won the UEFA Cup with Seville
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let's hope he's the polar opposite of Luna; players that bad should only be stumbled across once in a blue moon. As ever we can judge him once he starts playing for us.
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Cordoba were relegated last season.
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I don't think Ronaldo is his biggest fan (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33675101)
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He looks like that bank executive dude who got killed Hans Gruber in Die Hard.
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From whoscored....
+ Strengths
Blocking the ball
- Weaknesses
Passing
José Ángel Crespo's Style of Play
Plays the ball off the ground often
Clears the ball out of defence often
Sounds like he'll fit right into the Villa way.
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From whoscored....
+ Strengths
Blocking the ball
- Weaknesses
Passing
José Ángel Crespo's Style of Play
Plays the ball off the ground often
Clears the ball out of defence often
Sounds like he'll fit right into the Villa way.
It's been a while ago but I remember Shaun Teale being a bit like that. He did ok. :-)
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He looks like that bank executive dude who got killed Hans Gruber in Die Hard.
"Hans, bubbi!"
Kapow!
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From whoscored....
+ Strengths
Blocking the ball
- Weaknesses
Passing
José Ángel Crespo's Style of Play
Plays the ball off the ground often
Clears the ball out of defence often
Sounds like he'll fit right into the Villa way.
Sounds like he's marginally better than Luna. I don't understand these sort of signings when we should have someone in our academy coming through who will be equally as good.
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He looks like that bank executive dude who got killed Hans Gruber in Die Hard.
(http://img.pandawhale.com/post-30200-die-hard-thumbs-up-gif-Imgur-3HjB.gif)
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Has Luna gone?
When can we ofload Cissokho?
Bennett would be good back-up for Amavi.
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But is he really better than senderos, Richardson or cissokho. We've got quantity already.
I'd guess the fact that he can play anywhere along the back four and that he's almost certainly on a smaller salary makes it good business sense to replace those three players with one player.
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We need quality, not quantity. Strange signing.
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both luna and this guy came through the ranks at sevilla as well. both not good enough for their first team.
Cheaper than Luna eeeeek :-\
he was on loan at cordoba from bologna last season. they made the deal permanent for €250k at the end of april.
villa have triggered his €1m release clause...
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Seems like The Daily Star regard Crespo and Ayew as 'major signings'. I don't Im afraid,not at all. Both minor signings. Even at 35 I would regard Cambiasso as a major signing. Ayew could be a temperamental version of Collymore.or he may not and surprise some of us. Crespo
doesn't have a track record that suggests he will be a valuable addition to the ranks. As his transfer fee will reflect. A filler in.
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Covers all defensive positions
Hutton
Bacuna
Amavi
Richards
Crespo
That's enough full backs, so hopefully Bennett will be sold now.
Ugh and Cissokho, forgot we had him, crap too. If we could get Bennett, Cissokho and Nzogbia off the books this summer it would be great.
And Senderos and Herd
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Joe Bennett is taking a lot of stick on here, I still think, theres a very good player there, he was a young player coming into a poor team.
Has Bennett played in any of the pre-season games ?
I dont think so.
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One good thing here, the bloke knows what a proper beard is meant to look like. None of this stupid Tim Howard style hipster fanciness.
(http://estaticos.marca.com/imagenes/2015/04/16/futbol/equipos/cordoba/1429197603_extras_noticia_foton_7_1.jpg)
He looks like someone from Guess Who.
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Seems like The Daily Star regard Crespo and Ayew as 'major signings'. I don't Im afraid,not at all. Both minor signings. Even at 35 I would regard Cambiasso as a major signing. Ayew could be a temperamental version of Collymore.or he may not and surprise some of us. Crespo
doesn't have a track record that suggests he will be a valuable addition to the ranks. As his transfer fee will reflect. A filler in.
Wan't Collymore a temperamental version of Collymore?
I don't agree that spending about £10m on an international forward who's more than likely going to be a regular starter as a minor signing, either.
And I wouldn't be getting too excited over signing a 35 year old who's best days are behind him in a position we have decent cover.
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Ha! (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_%C3%81ngel_Crespo)
Honours
Best in Show - Crufts 2011
Best Beard - Seville Hipster of the Year Awards, 2008
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"A temperamental version of Collymore" is a bit like "a more aggressive Roy Keane".
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"A yampier Sasa Curcic"
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Seems like The Daily Star regard Crespo and Ayew as 'major signings'. I don't Im afraid,not at all. Both minor signings. Even at 35 I would regard Cambiasso as a major signing. Ayew could be a temperamental version of Collymore.or he may not and surprise some of us. Crespo
doesn't have a track record that suggests he will be a valuable addition to the ranks. As his transfer fee will reflect. A filler in.
Wan't Collymore a temperamental version of Collymore?
I don't agree that spending about £10m on an international forward who's more than likely going to be a regular starter as a minor signing, either.
And I wouldn't be getting too excited over signing a 35 year old who's best days are behind him in a position we have decent cover.
Ayew would be a major signing no doubt, may do well or may not as with signing most players, particularly from overseas. Crespo may turn out to be a very useful player and a bargain, or he might end up being shite. We'll see. I personally think Cambiasso would be excellent for us though.
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"A temperamental version of Collymore" is a bit like "a more aggressive Roy Keane".
A short Alan Wright.
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Seems like The Daily Star regard Crespo and Ayew as 'major signings'. I don't Im afraid,not at all. Both minor signings. Even at 35 I would regard Cambiasso as a major signing. Ayew could be a temperamental version of Collymore.or he may not and surprise some of us. Crespo
doesn't have a track record that suggests he will be a valuable addition to the ranks. As his transfer fee will reflect. A filler in.
Wan't Collymore a temperamental version of Collymore?
I don't agree that spending about £10m on an international forward who's more than likely going to be a regular starter as a minor signing, either.
And I wouldn't be getting too excited over signing a 35 year old who's best days are behind him in a position we have decent cover.
Ayew would be a major signing no doubt, may do well or may not as with signing most players, particularly from overseas. Crespo may turn out to be a very useful player and a bargain, or he might end up being shite. We'll see. I personally think Cambiasso would be excellent for us though.
Maybe he would, I'm not as convinced as some. I think people might be remembering Leicester's crazy few weeks at the end of the season rather than the rubbish 7 or 8 months before that, though.
But we need a Delph replacement, as Cambiasso would just be playing where Westwood or Sanchez currently do, wouldn't he?
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"A temperamental version of Collymore" is a bit like "a more aggressive Roy Keane".
A short Alan Wright.
A ginger Tommy Johnson.
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Has anyone seen Crespo and Luna in the same room at the same time?
If not, I'm worried.
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Has anyone seen Crespo and Luna in the same room at the same time?
If not, I'm worried.
"Right, the first thing we want you to do for your medical is run backwards"
"Que?"
"Run backwards"
"Ah, ok si"
*tucks hands behind back, begins to run*
"I knew it, it's you Moon, you're not coming back now fuck off"
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Seems like The Daily Star regard Crespo and Ayew as 'major signings'. I don't Im afraid,not at all. Both minor signings. Even at 35 I would regard Cambiasso as a major signing. Ayew could be a temperamental version of Collymore.or he may not and surprise some of us. Crespo
doesn't have a track record that suggests he will be a valuable addition to the ranks. As his transfer fee will reflect. A filler in.
Crespo is a squad player, but how you can say that Ayew at £9 million for Villa doesn't represent a major signing I don't really understand.
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Seems like The Daily Star regard Crespo and Ayew as 'major signings'. I don't Im afraid,not at all. Both minor signings. Even at 35 I would regard Cambiasso as a major signing. Ayew could be a temperamental version of Collymore.or he may not and surprise some of us. Crespo
doesn't have a track record that suggests he will be a valuable addition to the ranks. As his transfer fee will reflect. A filler in.
Wan't Collymore a temperamental version of Collymore?
I don't agree that spending about £10m on an international forward who's more than likely going to be a regular starter as a minor signing, either.
And I wouldn't be getting too excited over signing a 35 year old who's best days are behind him in a position we have decent cover.
Ayew would be a major signing no doubt, may do well or may not as with signing most players, particularly from overseas. Crespo may turn out to be a very useful player and a bargain, or he might end up being shite. We'll see. I personally think Cambiasso would be excellent for us though.
Maybe he would, I'm not as convinced as some. I think people might be remembering Leicester's crazy few weeks at the end of the season rather than the rubbish 7 or 8 months before that, though.
But we need a Delph replacement, as Cambiasso would just be playing where Westwood or Sanchez currently do, wouldn't he?
Probably be in the same position as those 2 yes, but i think we need a bit of added insurance of getting a consistently good player there. I think Westwood has had plenty of opportunity and only just cuts it at this level, Sanchez has had a slow start and I both think and hope he will pick up this season, but no guarantees. Cambiasso probably had that 'getting used to it' period but picked up before the end, Sanchez hasn't really yet. It's a pretty critical position as well.
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So he is not the Argentinian forward of yester year who has moved to playing right back as most of us did when we couldn't run ....nay...walk any more?
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Had his best season seemingly and obviously used to a struggle. Some Cordoba fans not too impressed with him apparently going back on his 'word' etc..
http://www.marca.com/2015/07/27/futbol/equipos/cordoba/1437984439.html#comentarios (http://www.marca.com/2015/07/27/futbol/equipos/cordoba/1437984439.html#comentarios)
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Covers all defensive positions
Hutton
Bacuna
Amavi
Richards
Crespo
That's enough full backs, so hopefully Bennett will be sold now.
Ugh and Cissokho, forgot we had him, crap too. If we could get Bennett, Cissokho and Nzogbia off the books this summer it would be great.
And Senderos and Herd
Herd has gone.
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But, but, he's not French!
Non, merci.
Because we've signed loads of french players.
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From my Spanish colleague :
"can I send u my CV? I can do a proper scouting for Villa"
He reckons Crespo is pants but does rate Gil.
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But, but, he's not French!
Non, merci.
Because we've signed loads of french players.
Well, one, to be precise.
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I know it is only YouTube but I saw a clip and he looks tall and quite quick over the ground and more importantly likes to stay on his feet.
UTV
The Doc
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He looks tall and quite quick over the ground and more importantly likes to stay on his feet.
So do I when I'm pissed.
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We not only need to sign staring XI players this summer, but we also need to strengthen the squad options. I think this signing falls into the latter category, so is a welcome move.
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He looks tall and quite quick over the ground and more importantly likes to stay on his feet.
So do I when I'm pissed.
Important to stay on your feet running from the cops.
So, despite reports to the contrary we are yet yo sign all English players and/or all Spurs players. Keep them coming and I'll be interested to see how this lad does.
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Seems like The Daily Star regard Crespo and Ayew as 'major signings'. I don't Im afraid,not at all. Both minor signings. Even at 35 I would regard Cambiasso as a major signing. Ayew could be a temperamental version of Collymore.or he may not and surprise some of us. Crespo
doesn't have a track record that suggests he will be a valuable addition to the ranks. As his transfer fee will reflect. A filler in.
Wan't Collymore a temperamental version of Collymore?
I don't agree that spending about £10m on an international forward who's more than likely going to be a regular starter as a minor signing, either.
And I wouldn't be getting too excited over signing a 35 year old who's best days are behind him in a position we have decent cover.
Ayew would be a major signing no doubt, may do well or may not as with signing most players, particularly from overseas. Crespo may turn out to be a very useful player and a bargain, or he might end up being shite. We'll see. I personally think Cambiasso would be excellent for us though.
Maybe he would, I'm not as convinced as some. I think people might be remembering Leicester's crazy few weeks at the end of the season rather than the rubbish 7 or 8 months before that, though.
But we need a Delph replacement, as Cambiasso would just be playing where Westwood or Sanchez currently do, wouldn't he?
Probably be in the same position as those 2 yes, but i think we need a bit of added insurance of getting a consistently good player there. I think Westwood has had plenty of opportunity and only just cuts it at this level, Sanchez has had a slow start and I both think and hope he will pick up this season, but no guarantees. Cambiasso probably had that 'getting used to it' period but picked up before the end, Sanchez hasn't really yet. It's a pretty critical position as well.
I'm probably one of the few here who rates Westwood. He's not quite Barry or Petrov level controlling the game from deep but a few of our better performances under sherwood he was the one keeping things ticking over in midfield. He might need good players around him but I think he does a good job. What we need IMO is another midfielder with legs next to Gueye.
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I'm probably one of the few here who rates Westwood. He's not quite Barry or Petrov level controlling the game from deep but a few of our better performances under sherwood he was the one keeping things ticking over in midfield. He might need good players around him but I think he does a good job. What we need IMO is another midfielder with legs next to Gueye.
Agreed on all counts.
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Seems like The Daily Star regard Crespo and Ayew as 'major signings'. I don't Im afraid,not at all. Both minor signings. Even at 35 I would regard Cambiasso as a major signing. Ayew could be a temperamental version of Collymore.or he may not and surprise some of us. Crespo
doesn't have a track record that suggests he will be a valuable addition to the ranks. As his transfer fee will reflect. A filler in.
Wan't Collymore a temperamental version of Collymore?
I don't agree that spending about £10m on an international forward who's more than likely going to be a regular starter as a minor signing, either.
And I wouldn't be getting too excited over signing a 35 year old who's best days are behind him in a position we have decent cover.
Ayew would be a major signing no doubt, may do well or may not as with signing most players, particularly from overseas. Crespo may turn out to be a very useful player and a bargain, or he might end up being shite. We'll see. I personally think Cambiasso would be excellent for us though.
Maybe he would, I'm not as convinced as some. I think people might be remembering Leicester's crazy few weeks at the end of the season rather than the rubbish 7 or 8 months before that, though.
But we need a Delph replacement, as Cambiasso would just be playing where Westwood or Sanchez currently do, wouldn't he?
Probably be in the same position as those 2 yes, but i think we need a bit of added insurance of getting a consistently good player there. I think Westwood has had plenty of opportunity and only just cuts it at this level, Sanchez has had a slow start and I both think and hope he will pick up this season, but no guarantees. Cambiasso probably had that 'getting used to it' period but picked up before the end, Sanchez hasn't really yet. It's a pretty critical position as well.
I'm probably one of the few here who rates Westwood. He's not quite Barry or Petrov level controlling the game from deep but a few of our better performances under sherwood he was the one keeping things ticking over in midfield. He might need good players around him but I think he does a good job. What we need IMO is another midfielder with legs next to Gueye.
I like Ashley Westwood, but I feel that he is limited to one role in the top flight, that being in front of the defence in a midfield three, with two energetic players either side of him. He just hasn't got the athletic or physical attributes to be effective in any other role at the top level.
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I'm probably one of the few here who rates Westwood. He's not quite Barry or Petrov level controlling the game from deep but a few of our better performances under sherwood he was the one keeping things ticking over in midfield. He might need good players around him but I think he does a good job. What we need IMO is another midfielder with legs next to Gueye.
With the position that Westwood has been playing, there are defensive responsibilities which he is not capable of at PL level. If he was a great distributor of the ball, you could afford to carry him but he is not. I think he is better suited further forward but is still not up to 1st team level for a top ten side. As a squad player, I would keep him.
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That's how I feel on westy too. Could do with someone who can regularly perform in a two man midfield
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I'm probably one of the few here who rates Westwood. He's not quite Barry or Petrov level controlling the game from deep but a few of our better performances under sherwood he was the one keeping things ticking over in midfield. He might need good players around him but I think he does a good job. What we need IMO is another midfielder with legs next to Gueye.
Agreed on all counts.
I think a lot of people here like Westwood in terms of his work rate and composure on the ball: it's more just a matter of realism about his level of quality given his relative lack of physical tools. As you say, he just doesn't quite have the controlling ability capable of making him a starter for most teams in spite of his physical limitations.
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But, but, he's not French!
Non, merci.
Because we've signed loads of french players.
Well, one, to be precise.
Speaks French, comes from a French team = French according to my limited world view, especially when used to make a shit joke first thing in the morning.
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Seems like The Daily Star regard Crespo and Ayew as 'major signings'. I don't Im afraid,not at all. Both minor signings. Even at 35 I would regard Cambiasso as a major signing. Ayew could be a temperamental version of Collymore.or he may not and surprise some of us. Crespo
doesn't have a track record that suggests he will be a valuable addition to the ranks. As his transfer fee will reflect. A filler in.
Wan't Collymore a temperamental version of Collymore?
I don't agree that spending about £10m on an international forward who's more than likely going to be a regular starter as a minor signing, either.
And I wouldn't be getting too excited over signing a 35 year old who's best days are behind him in a position we have decent cover.
Ayew would be a major signing no doubt, may do well or may not as with signing most players, particularly from overseas. Crespo may turn out to be a very useful player and a bargain, or he might end up being shite. We'll see. I personally think Cambiasso would be excellent for us though.
Maybe he would, I'm not as convinced as some. I think people might be remembering Leicester's crazy few weeks at the end of the season rather than the rubbish 7 or 8 months before that, though.
But we need a Delph replacement, as Cambiasso would just be playing where Westwood or Sanchez currently do, wouldn't he?
Probably be in the same position as those 2 yes, but i think we need a bit of added insurance of getting a consistently good player there. I think Westwood has had plenty of opportunity and only just cuts it at this level, Sanchez has had a slow start and I both think and hope he will pick up this season, but no guarantees. Cambiasso probably had that 'getting used to it' period but picked up before the end, Sanchez hasn't really yet. It's a pretty critical position as well.
I'm probably one of the few here who rates Westwood. He's not quite Barry or Petrov level controlling the game from deep but a few of our better performances under sherwood he was the one keeping things ticking over in midfield. He might need good players around him but I think he does a good job. What we need IMO is another midfielder with legs next to Gueye.
I like Ashley Westwood, but I feel that he is limited to one role in the top flight, that being in front of the defence in a midfield three, with two energetic players either side of him. He just hasn't got the athletic or physical attributes to be effective in any other role at the top level.
Which is why I think another all action type is what we need rather than an old, old pro.
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I'm probably one of the few here who rates Westwood. He's not quite Barry or Petrov level controlling the game from deep but a few of our better performances under sherwood he was the one keeping things ticking over in midfield. He might need good players around him but I think he does a good job. What we need IMO is another midfielder with legs next to Gueye.
Agreed on all counts.
I think a lot of people here like Westwood in terms of his work rate and composure on the ball: it's more just a matter of realism about his level of quality given his relative lack of physical tools. As you say, he just doesn't quite have the controlling ability capable of making him a starter for most teams in spite of his physical limitations.
I get what you're saying but lacking physical attributes doesn't necessarily stop players performing certain roles. Most no villa watching football fans see Delph as a defensive midfielder even though he's a slip of wind. I think it's an attitude thing. Maybe Westwood doesn't have that sort of attitude but we also have Sanchez who is a bit more imposing.
Bottom line Ive hated Cambiasso since they played us at Villa Park last season and I'm trying to justify not wanting him.
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Westwood is like vanilla ice cream. Has value, somewhat versatile, can be used in multiple situations, but you're not serving it up as option to impress anyone.
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Only ice cream I like is vanilla. Even then it has to be Häagen-Dazs. I don't eat much ice cream.
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I would like to see Westwood given a more advanced role to see how he plays. He losses his man and switches off way to often as a holding player.
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Reminds me of the line we were taunted with at school; Aston Vanilla, easy to lick.
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I know it is only YouTube but I saw a clip and he looks tall and quite quick over the ground and more importantly likes to stay on his feet.
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Sounds like Habib Beye...
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Yeah, just watched the YouTube clips, he's quick and I didn't see any evidence of him being particularly crap with the ball either. Plus he's experienced and can play a number of positions. Could surprise a few this one I reckon.
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I know it is only YouTube but I saw a clip and he looks tall and quite quick over the ground and more importantly likes to stay on his feet.
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Sounds like Habib Beye...
blimey Dick I'm 52 and played football for the first time in 5 years two weeks ago and I'm quicker than Habib Beye and I can play with both feet :)
PS: mind you my knees are still seriously effing killing me....
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I saw you playing on the green about a year ago you big fibber.
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Looks like we've taken advantage of an unusually low release clause.
Amazing that by putting in a management structure, we appear to be making smart decisions. Whoda thunk it?
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In the past our buying strategy was "I tried to buy him when I was at Small Heath and I got knocked back. I am going back with a sack of Randy Lerner's cash. I shall get him. Teach them to knock me back."
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I haven't seen Crespo play so I don't know if he's an upgrade on what we have. But best of luck to him.
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Reported as a done deal on TalkSport in the 6pm bulletin. Usual shoddy journalism?
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One good thing here, the bloke knows what a proper beard is meant to look like. None of this stupid Tim Howard style hipster fanciness.
(http://estaticos.marca.com/imagenes/2015/04/16/futbol/equipos/cordoba/1429197603_extras_noticia_foton_7_1.jpg)
So did Luna, and he was shite. And Spanish.
Therefore, we shouldn't sign this bloke.
He looks like Action Man with a beard.
"This is your commander talking"......
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One for the female fans I think.
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I saw you playing on the green about a year ago you big fibber.
11 a side Brian ;).....still stands about playing with both feet :)
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I don't know much about him but welcome to Villa Park Jose.
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Looks like a paddy signing then
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Seems like a sensible squad signing.
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I find it quite odd that people who probably hadn't even heard of him before now have already decided he's not up to the task.
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Has he signed then, or are we taking Talksport's word for it?
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He struggled to be in the starting XI in my local team, Padova, in Italian Serie B.
Hutton is much better.
After this and the Delph statement published on the OS we have become the joke of the Premier League.
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I know it is only YouTube but I saw a clip and he looks tall and quite quick over the ground and more importantly likes to stay on his feet. SEAT
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Sounds like Habib Beye...
Now it makes sense :)
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He struggled to be in the starting XI in my local team, Padova, in Italian Serie B.
Hutton is much better.
After this and the Delph statement published on the OS we have become the joke of the Premier League.
No we haven't, don't be so melodramatic.
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He struggled to be in the starting XI in my local team, Padova, in Italian Serie B.
Hutton is much better.
After this and the Delph statement published on the OS we have become the joke of the Premier League.
Not whilst Newcastle are still in it.
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I don't feel good about Villa when Archie doesn't.
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He struggled to be in the starting XI in my local team, Padova, in Italian Serie B.
Hutton is much better.
After this and the Delph statement published on the OS we have become the joke of the Premier League.
No we haven't, don't be so melodramatic.
Got to agree Archie. We've lost two very good players but we have before and we probably will again. It might turn out to be a blessing in disguise, who knows. Joke of the premiership is a way over the top.
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He is a 500k utility man. Not sure what the fuss is about, if he is half decent it is a bonus. Considering how many injuries we pick up back there, if this fella can defend and sport a beard at the same time then I am all for it. Plus, we can get Crespo on our shirts and pretend he is the good one.
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It strikes me that so far this summer - for the first time in a long while - it feels like we've approached this window with a list of requirements, and a list of players, several for each position, to go and get to fill them.
It's like we've been methodical about who we want to sign, much like other clubs have been doing for a long while.
Early days yet and we still have a lot of business to do, but it is encouraging thus far.
I don't know how to best describe it, but the suspicion lots of us had that we'd go out and sign Tom Huddlestone, Andros Townsend and whichever dross Spurs had on their bench, what we've seen is mostly the opposite of that.
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I'm pissed off we didn't go for Sneijder and he's now gone to Dundee United.
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It strikes me that so far this summer - for the first time in a long while - it feels like we've approached this window with a list of requirements, and a list of players, several for each position, to go and get to fill them.
It's like we've been methodical about who we want to sign, much like other clubs have been doing for a long while.
Early days yet and we still have a lot of business to do, but it is encouraging thus far.
I don't know how to best describe it, but the suspicion lots of us had that we'd go out and sign Tom Huddlestone, Andros Townsend and whichever dross Spurs had on their bench, what we've seen is mostly the opposite of that.
Agree and that's why it's good to see how a window pans out rather than panicking at every shit link. If we've learnt nothing else at all it's the media knows next to nothing about the players we are actually interested in. In fact in almost every case with the exception of Adebayor they've been wrong. With a few weeks to go in the window I still feel there will be quite a few ins and outs.
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I'm pissed off we didn't go for Sneijder and he's now gone to Dundee United.
It was Wesley's brother, Rodney...
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He struggled to be in the starting XI in my local team, Padova, in Italian Serie B.
Hutton is much better.
After this and the Delph statement published on the OS we have become the joke of the Premier League.
No we haven't, don't be so melodramatic.
Got to agree Archie. We've lost two very good players but we have before and we probably will again. It might turn out to be a blessing in disguise, who knows. Joke of the premiership is a way over the top.
I can remember when we thought Bruce Rioch was the Dogs, we sold him, and maybe through rose tinted spectacles , I believe we went on quite a good run. So yes players they will come and they will go, when the rain washes you clean you will know. oops sorry got side tracked there, only Fleetingly though Mac
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He struggled to be in the starting XI in my local team, Padova, in Italian Serie B.
Hutton is much better.
After this and the Delph statement published on the OS we have become the joke of the Premier League.
No we haven't, don't be so melodramatic.
Got to agree Archie. We've lost two very good players but we have before and we probably will again. It might turn out to be a blessing in disguise, who knows. Joke of the premiership is a way over the top.
I can remember when we thought Bruce Rioch was the Dogs, we sold him, and maybe through rose tinted spectacles , I believe we went on quite a good run. So yes players they will come and they will go, when the rain washes you clean you will know. oops sorry got side tracked there, only Fleetingly though Mac
They were a good band, I liked the one that sounded like a goat.
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He struggled to be in the starting XI in my local team, Padova, in Italian Serie B.
Hutton is much better.
After this and the Delph statement published on the OS we have become the joke of the Premier League.
No we haven't, don't be so melodramatic.
Got to agree Archie. We've lost two very good players but we have before and we probably will again. It might turn out to be a blessing in disguise, who knows. Joke of the premiership is a way over the top.
I can remember when we thought Bruce Rioch was the Dogs, we sold him, and maybe through rose tinted spectacles , I believe we went on quite a good run. So yes players they will come and they will go, when the rain washes you clean you will know. oops sorry got side tracked there, only Fleetingly though Mac
They were a good band, I liked the one that sounded like a goat.
er yeah. Sorry LeeB , you've got me there. scratches head.
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I'm pissed off we didn't go for Sneijder and he's now gone to Dundee United.
It was Wesley's brother, Rodney...
Bit of a plonker?
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I thought his name was Dave
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He struggled to be in the starting XI in my local team, Padova, in Italian Serie B.
Hutton is much better.
After this and the Delph statement published on the OS we have become the joke of the Premier League.
No we haven't, don't be so melodramatic.
Got to agree Archie. We've lost two very good players but we have before and we probably will again. It might turn out to be a blessing in disguise, who knows. Joke of the premiership is a way over the top.
I can remember when we thought Bruce Rioch was the Dogs, we sold him, and maybe through rose tinted spectacles , I believe we went on quite a good run. So yes players they will come and they will go, when the rain washes you clean you will know. oops sorry got side tracked there, only Fleetingly though Mac
They were a good band, I liked the one that sounded like a goat.
er yeah. Sorry LeeB , you've got me there. scratches head.
I think he means Stevie Nicks.
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I'm pissed off we didn't go for Sneijder and he's now gone to Dundee United.
It was Wesley's brother, Rodney...
Bit of a plonker?
Surely he is called Dave?
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Joe Bennett is taking a lot of stick on here, I still think, theres a very good player there, he was a young player coming into a poor team.
2 out of 3 ain't bad ... but you're wrong on the one that matters
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I think he means Stevie Nicks.
...talks about kleptomania?
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Welcome Mr Crespo!
http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~4894417,00.html
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Is he getting Luna's locker?
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Is he getting Luna's locker?
Luna's left him his English phrasebooks.
Plus some print outs of translated phrases Lambert left him.
"Stop putting your hands behind your back"
"Yes, yes, yes, I did like your goal at Arsenal"
and
"Jesus Fucking Christ, you're actually worse than Bennett"
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Welcome Cresp. Now that's a beard, Mr Baker please take note.
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But his name isn't Jordan, what's going on? Lerner out!
It's all rather exciting isn't it
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Joe Bennett is taking a lot of stick on here, I still think, theres a very good player there, he was a young player coming into a poor team.
2 out of 3 ain't bad ... but you're wrong on the one that matters
That wasn't Fleetwood Mac, Meatloaf I think.
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He has to be better than Hutton and Bacuna....please be better, it's not really that hard.
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welcome to B6 Jose.....
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(http://i61.tinypic.com/2hf3pl0.jpg)
(http://i59.tinypic.com/2jg04eu.jpg)
;D ;D ;D
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Welcome Juan.
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I am going to be honest, that is by far the best beard I have ever seen on a Villa player.
Move over King Olof.
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(http://i61.tinypic.com/2hf3pl0.jpg)
(http://i59.tinypic.com/2jg04eu.jpg)
;D ;D ;D
I wasn't the first numpty to click un-mute...was I?
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I am going to be honest, that is by far the best beard I have ever seen on a Villa player.
Move over King Olof.
It is Mortimerian. A proper, classic beard of the absolute first rank.
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I am going to be honest, that is by far the best beard I have ever seen on a Villa player.
Move over King Olof.
The competition for best beard in Villa history has always been between Dennis Mortinmer and Chris Nichol
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or Trevor Hockey who sadly died far too early in 1987 at young age of 43.
Younger members will probably not remember him.
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No, no, no. William McGregor wins hands down:
(http://www.avfc.co.uk/javaImages/d0/70/0,,10265~8941776,00.jpg)
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Welcome Hernan!
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Trevor Hockey wins in my opinion...especially with the hairdo..
(http://www.ajansspor.com/resimv3/TrevorHockey_sacsakal.jpg)
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Trevor Hockey wins in my opinion...especially with the hairdo..
(http://www.ajansspor.com/resimv3/TrevorHockey_sacsakal.jpg)
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Yes of course. Trevor wins.
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Welcome Jose!
Helly Hansen do an excellent range of thermal underwear for English summers.
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solid beard, best one since Olly Mellberg's and hopefully much better than the last bearded Spanish defender. Good luck Jose!!
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Welcome Juan.
Or Jose I should say!
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Who could forget Trevor Hockey?
(never heard of him)
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No, no, no. William McGregor wins hands down:
(http://www.avfc.co.uk/javaImages/d0/70/0,,10265~8941776,00.jpg)
Didn't Mcgregor invent the beard as we know it? Before it was just a loose affiliation of hairs on the face.
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Welcome Beardy
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or Trevor Hockey who sadly died far too early in 1987 at young age of 43.
Younger members will probably not remember him.
I was only a nipper but remember him being a dirty bugger and not receiving too much abuse for arriving from the Blues. Unlike Geoff Vowden, who IIRC, was never really taken to heart by the fans.
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(http://i61.tinypic.com/2hf3pl0.jpg)
(http://i59.tinypic.com/2jg04eu.jpg)
;D ;D ;D
Have we just signed a young Gerry Adams?
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Welcome Jose Angel. You have joined a great football club.
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(http://i61.tinypic.com/2hf3pl0.jpg)
(http://i59.tinypic.com/2jg04eu.jpg)
;D ;D ;D
Have we just signed a young Gerry Adams?
Or a happy chipmunk?
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(http://i61.tinypic.com/2hf3pl0.jpg)
(http://i59.tinypic.com/2jg04eu.jpg)
;D ;D ;D
Have we just signed a young Gerry Adams?
If his interviews are done with a voiceover we will know for sure.
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You're very welcome Jose, enjoy yourself here.
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He looks like a Venetian trader who travelled the silk road in Mongolia.
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A young crespo
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He looks like a Venetian trader who travelled the silk road in Mongolia.
Very good.
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He looks a bit like the bloke who brought me my curry last night.
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He looks like Ellis in Die Hard.
(http://tse2.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.M6408f0e289c287ea7e56e0a8a93803d4o0&w=235&h=116&c=7&rs=1&qlt=90&o=4&pid=1.1)
"Han's boubie...I'm your white knight."
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I think he means Stevie Nicks.
...talks about kleptomania?
H&V House band point of order.
The actual lyric is:
"Stevie Nicks books about kleptomania."
I's a pun you see.
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Crespo was on the pitch before the game tonight, he was stood all on his lonesome, I take it we didnt have any Spanish speakers in the squad. I felt a bit sorry for him
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Crespo was on the pitch before the game tonight, he was stood all on his lonesome, I take it we didnt have any Spanish speakers in the squad. I felt a bit sorry for him
Carlos and Charles when they're back.
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Crespo was on the pitch before the game tonight, he was stood all on his lonesome, I take it we didnt have any Spanish speakers in the squad. I felt a bit sorry for him
Gil? Sanchez?
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Crespo was on the pitch before the game tonight, he was stood all on his lonesome, I take it we didnt have any Spanish speakers in the squad. I felt a bit sorry for him
Gil? Sanchez?
I imagine he meant in the squad tonight which we didn't unless one of our lads has taken lessons. Gil is injured and Sanchez is still getting a breather from an extra long season.
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More a young John Alderton
(http://img.spokeo.com/public/900-600/john_alderton_2014_03_19.jpg)
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Welcome Ricky VILLA.
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(http://i61.tinypic.com/2hf3pl0.jpg)
(http://i59.tinypic.com/2jg04eu.jpg)
;D ;D ;D
Have we just signed a young Gerry Adams?
He looks like Peter Sutcliffe
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More a young John Alderton
(http://img.spokeo.com/public/900-600/john_alderton_2014_03_19.jpg)
Exactly who I thought he looked like but didn't post it in case he'd pegged it (John Alderton that is, not Crespo).
He hasn't.
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Crespo looks like that strange Italian lad what was off of X Factor.
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reminds me of the guy from Hangover:
(http://s30.postimg.org/6dk74jdgd/the_hangover_13h.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/6dk74jdgd/)
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Crespo looks like that strange Italian lad what was off of X Factor.
holy shit. Spot on risso.
(http://i.ytimg.com/vi/dz1-8xzkxtI/maxresdefault.jpg)
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So basically he looks like nearly everyone who has a beard?
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Great.
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Can we change this to "Jose Angel Crespo: CONFIRMED" to satisfy my OCD please? :-)
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(http://moviemezzanine.com/wp-content/uploads/Steve-Carell-Little-Miss-Sunshine-film1.jpg)
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Just like Steve Carell, Jose has that harrowing dead eye stare which is strange as he hasn't even played for us yet. It's like he's sat through a thousand Lambert team talks.
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Can we change this to "Jose Angel Crespo: CONFIRMED" to satisfy my OCD please? :-)
+1
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Shall we change CONFIRMED to INJURED? A worry after only 30 mins on the pitch.
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Gone out on loan to Spain
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Jose who?
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Jose who?
Found filed alongside Luna and Tonev.
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Gone out on loan to Spain
Did he actually play a game for us?
If so, was he any good?
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I saw him play ten minutes or so in the pre season "friendly" at Forest before he was crunched by Valentino.
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Gone out on loan to Spain
Did he actually play a game for us?
If so, was he any good?
Stoke in the league at home & Southampton in league cup away...average
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I follow Rayo in La Liga so will see plenty more of him than when he was here. They certainly need fresh blood at the back.