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Heroes & Villains => Heroes Discussion => Topic started by: Dave on July 06, 2012, 12:50:12 PM
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"Set to sign" until it's on the OS, but it's clearly happening.
Aston Villa have signed highly-rated defender Matthew Lowton from League One club Sheffield United for a fee of £3million.
Lowton, who can play across the back line but is most comfortable at right-back, only signed a new deal at Bramall Lane last year.
The 23-year-old has been a regular at Sheffield United for the past two seasons and his move fuels speculation that Alan Hutton could be heading for the Villa Park exit door.
New Villa boss Paul Lambert has already moved quickly to strengthen his squad at Villa Park by bringing Karim El Ahmadi to the Premier League from Feyenoord.
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A replacement for Alan Hutton? Possibly the best news I've heard all day!
I've got nothing against Alan Hutton - he tried his best, and worked hard, but I just don't think he's that good really.
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A replacement for Alan Hutton? Possibly the best news I've heard all day!
I've got nothing against Alan Hutton - he tried his best, and worked hard, but I just don't think he's that good really.
He definitely worked hard, but I agree, he's just not good enough.
I genuinely can't believe Spurs paid £9m for him.
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Good to see we're signing a right back. Bad news for Lichaj though. I hope it's Hutton who is sold and not him.
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Most importantly though, what do we know about Matt Lowton?
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I know next to nothing about Lowton, but welcome aboard fella.
And I agree about Hutton, i've got no dislike for him, he's just not up to standard.
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This summer just gets better and better. TSM potted, great new manager and coaches, no more Heskey, and now hopefully we've seen the last of Hutton, who looks about as home on the football field as George Weah's "cousin".
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"An attacking wing back..." 3-5-2??? Mmmmmm Brian Little revisited.
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Very good news indeed. I want us to sign players from the lower divisions where it makes sense and by a manager that has experience in unearthing talent. Spurs signed both Walker and Naughton (coincidentally both frrom Sheff Utd) and people always bang on about Moyes finding players on a restricted budget. This will provide good competition. I'd like to see an end to the Hutton experiment, I've softened my stance on Warnock a little because he might have some "versatility" value. Not sure about Stevens, though it is too early to say. I like Lichaj and I think he'll be fine.
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Don't know a lot, but welcome aboard. Heres hoping to many succesful years at AVFC
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Good, young, English, hard working Right Back. But I'm not convinced he's that much better than Hutton. Time will tell though, and at his age he can only get better!
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Hutton is one of the worst players I've ever seen don the claret and blue. If he gets sold this summer I'll build several churches in honour of the decision.
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Good, young, English, hard working Right Back. But I'm not convinced he's that much better than Hutton. Time will tell though, and at his age he can only get better!
Chips, my dog is better than Hutton. In all likelihood you and I could a better job, and do as good a job having nailed ten pints. You'd think Hutton was completely wankered when he plays given that he's tackling thin air half the time.
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Welcome aboard! As I said on the transfer thread, it's nice that we aren't breaking the bank for what look like decent players. If it doesn't work out we won't be burned like we were in the past.
Lambert seems to have an eye for players who are more interested in succeeding than in picking up hefty pay packages.
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Not on the OS yet, but Kendrick has confirmed it in the Mail
Lowton joins (http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2012/07/06/matthew-lowton-joins-aston-villa-from-sheffield-united-97319-31338925)
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Welcome Matt.
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I like that the mail have superimposed Lowton on the VP background, but not the villa shirt on Lowton. Lazy photographic journalism. If they had would that have been good enough for ITSOTP?
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what do the Shef Utd fans have to say about him ?
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Good signing. Young, hungry and talented players from the lower leagues are finally on our radar. 3m for a kid who could be better for Naughton, or Naughton for 6. Easy decision for me.
On the Hutton note, I do find it weird he hasn't been seen in any of the photos. :\
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Seems like a good move to me. I'd imagine we at least enquired about Naughton and Clyne as well, but ended up with Lowton as he prsented the best value for money. If so, well done to all concerned.
And welcome, Matt!
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what do the Shef Utd fans have to say about him ?
Sheff Utd fans (from two forums I checked) seem happy with getting 3m for him. A few reckon he's not good enough for the Prem, some say his attacking and creativity is good (as is his eye for goal) but his defending lets him down. General consensus I'd say is that while he's a good player and did well for them they're thrilled with the price and aren't sure he can step up to our level.
You also get the odd person showing complete outrage at losing a fantastic young talent.
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Good, young, English, hard working Right Back. But I'm not convinced he's that much better than Hutton. Time will tell though, and at his age he can only get better!
Chips, my dog is better than Hutton. In all likelihood you and I could a better job, and do as good a job having nailed ten pints. You'd think Hutton was completely wankered when he plays given that he's tackling thin air half the time.
hehe, well I know Hutton's a piss-poor excuse for a player, but Lowton hasn't played in the standard of the Premier League yet! Not to say I think he's going to be poor, and worse than Hutton, I'm just curious and excited to see how he does.
Welcome to the Jungle, Matt!
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This is from the Sheffield Utd Web site , apparently he has played for Ferencvaros in Hungary ( sister Club to the Blades ) , I believe he played against us in the F.A.Cup last year . Good signing IMHO .....Godzvilla ! .
Name: Matthew Lowton
Nationality: English
Date of Birth: 09/06/1989
Height: 5' 11" (180cm)
Weight: 12st 4lbs (78.0kg)
Position: Defender
A local lad and a product of the Blades Academy, Matt signed a new long-term contract with the Blades in the summer of 2011. He is a tall, quick defender who can operate in a number of roles across the backline or in midfield - he made his United debut as a late substitute in March 2010, at Cardiff.
He progressed through the ranks at Bramall Lane and also gained experience with loan spells at Sheffield FC and United's sister club in Hungary, Ferencvaros, impressing as he helped them to win promotion to the top flight.
Season 2011 - 12
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Good signing. Young, hungry and talented players from the lower leagues are finally on our radar. 3m for a kid who could be better for Naughton, or Naughton for 6. Easy decision for me.
On the Hutton note, I do find it weird he hasn't been seen in any of the photos. :\
I think Hutton is still injured which could make it difficult to get rid of the useless twat.
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The forum I saw thought he was better than Naughton, not as good as Walker.
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Alan Hutton is not good enough, but I still enjoyed the "reducer" he put on Shane Long....Baggie twat
UTV
The Doc
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what do the Shef Utd fans have to say about him ?
Sheff Utd fans (from two forums I checked) seem happy with getting 3m for him. A few reckon he's not good enough for the Prem, some say his attacking and creativity is good (as is his eye for goal) but his defending lets him down. General consensus I'd say is that while he's a good player and did well for them they're thrilled with the price and aren't sure he can step up to our level.
Quite concerning reading their forums. They'd have been happy with £1m, only expect him to make 5 appearances next season and others doubting he will make the step up. They did expect to sell him this summer but thought it would be to a top half Championship club.
Maybe we'll still be seeing Hutton at right back next season.
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We will see I guess, but Hutton is a shambles, and Lichaz quite solid, so I would imagine if he is in a fight for a place with Lichaz following the flogging of Hutton, we will be ok. Lambert has obviously seen something, and the 3m is undisclosed, could be up to 3m based on appearances etc, which is the norm for young players making the step up.
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I'm positive about this and my Sheff Utd supporting mate says he's got great potential.
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I'm sure when Leighton Baines joined Everton from Wigan or Walker and Naughton joined Spurs for more than what we just paid there were similar comments. I'd sooner trust Paul Lambert's judgement on a player than some internet warriors. Nobody would have seen Kyle Walker develop as he has. Certainly very few would have seen Baines become one of the best LB's around because if they had he'd have been picked up by a bigger club than Everton. Let's give it time and see why Lambert who has a good track record with lower league players has signed him.
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Welcome Matthew. Grab a sports bra and join your new team mates.
Most of the feedback I've seen is that Blades fans are disappointed he's off and think he'll comfortably make the step up. If they think he's better than Naughton this would support that as he's easily PL standard.
He isnt just a right back but can play across the back and in midfield. He sounds like a Jagielka type to me. How many wish we'd have taken him sooner?
But this isnt a signing meant to excite anyone and it will be judged in hindsight.
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agree with every word Maz.. a solid signing.
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Good to see we're signing a right back. Bad news for Lichaj though. I hope it's Hutton who is sold and not him.
I would see this as Hutton exiting, and Lambert saying to Lichaj and Lowton, fight for your place. Great news IMO.
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Good to see we're signing a right back. Bad news for Lichaj though. I hope it's Hutton who is sold and not him.
I would see this as Hutton exiting, and Lambert saying to Lichaj and Lowton, fight for your place. Great news IMO.
Hopefully. We're getting the really shaky areas of our team sorted with a minimum of fuss and budget(especially if we resign Guzan). That'll hopefully leave some money for an 'exciting' creative player.
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By all acounts, we may well be getting that exciting creative player for £2.5m (or thereabouts) in the form of Brahmi.
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By all acounts, we may well be getting that exciting creative player for £2.5m (or thereabouts) in the form of Brahmi.
Good stuff, I just wonder whether we have a significant fee earmarked for elsewhere.
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Who?!
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Do you mean Behrami? I know who that is.
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Do you mean Behrami? I know who that is.
It's not Valon Behrami Lambert is looking at, it's Yacine Brahimi
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I like the way Lambo is going about things, no drawn out gossip, just quietly and efficiently getting the job done. The first we hear of signings is when they are done!
We have been crying out for a manager to take calculated gambles with younger/unknown players instead of overpaid, has-beens.
I like things so far!!
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Most transfers since Randy took over seem to be like that - done on the quiet and it only breaks a few days before it's all finalised.
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Do you mean Behrami? I know who that is.
It's not Valon Behrami Lambert is looking at, it's Yacine Brahimi
Never heard of the guy, fancy sharing what you know? :)
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It's just gossip at the moment, but has been reported in a few places and this is one of them:-
http://www.goal.com/en-my/news/3890/england/2012/07/05/3221132/aston-villa-target-rennes-winger-brahimi-report?source=breakingnews
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Welcome aboard mathew and may you have an exciting and successful career at this wonderful club.
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Christ we aint have getting some bargains. I love it!
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I'm glad we have got the right back position sorted welcome to the Villa Matt.
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It's the kind of signing MON would have made. For £9 million.
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Good to see we're signing a right back. Bad news for Lichaj though. I hope it's Hutton who is sold and not him.
I would see this as Hutton exiting, and Lambert saying to Lichaj and Lowton, fight for your place. Great news IMO.
Hopefully. We're getting the really shaky areas of our team sorted with a minimum of fuss and budget(especially if we resign Guzan). That'll hopefully leave some money for an 'exciting' creative player.
It's great that we have two people fighting for the one position. I don't think Lichaj has done anything wrong in his role at full back, always gives everything. I'd stick with him unless Lowton proves to be better.
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Maybe he's been signed as a squad player as he's versatile? A modern day (and younger) Simon Grayson type?
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I'm sure Lambert has done his homework, I'm trusting in Lambo more than some UTD fans on a forum, but judging by his height I'd say he'd be better at Fullback.
welcome aboard
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Wonder why it's not on OS, even if its just to say were in talks or whatever
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Maybe he's been signed as a squad player as he's versatile? A modern day (and younger) Simon Grayson type?
More I think about it, the more I think that might be the case. It may work out that we see further strengthening in that area over the summer.
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Do you mean Behrami? I know who that is.
It's not Valon Behrami Lambert is looking at, it's Yacine Brahimi
Never heard of the guy, fancy sharing what you know? :)
He's 22 and seems to be a upcoming player and from the few videos I've seen he looks to have bags of speed and not afraid to run at defenders and twist and turn his way around them, either through the middle or cutting in from the left wing and can shoot with either foot and get's some nice movement to the ball when shooting and has scored from tight angles. Looks to have good positioning and reads the game well and picks out his team mates in attack better positioned rather than always going for glory. He's still a young guy and now is probably the perfect time to get a hold of him, he could be our replacement for Ashley Young, who we brought in around the same age.
In his last 9 games, in which he has been subbed or come on as a sub, so not playing full games really he has got a couple goals, an assist and some man of the match awards. He will probably cost us about £2.5m - £3m although, apparently, that may not be an upfront fee and there could be a deal to loan him for a season with an option to buy after.
Here's a profile/stats for him http://www.whoscored.com/Players/78027/Show/Yacine-Brahimi
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Welcome aboard Matt, he's signed.
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It's on the official website now
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http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~2834048,00.html
Matthew Lowton has spoken of his delight after completing a "dream move" to a "massive Premier League club" from League One playoff runners-up Sheffield United.
The 23-year-old Lowton has signed a four-year deal which will take him up to the end of the 2015-16 season at Villa.
He is the club's third signing of the transfer window, following the acquisition of Karim El Ahmadi and Brett Holman.
Villa boss Paul Lambert described Lowton as "a bright prospect with the potential to be a really good player for us."
Chesterfield-born Lowton is predominantly a right-back but has displayed his versatility in the past by operating in a number of roles across the back four and in midfield for the Blades.
He was an ever-present for Danny Wilson's team in 2011-12, playing in 52 matches in all competitions.
Lowton made 47 appearances in League One - including the playoffs - as United narrowly missed out on promotion with a penalty shootout defeat to Huddersfield in the play-off final.
He found the net six times during the league campaign.
"It's every boy's childhood dream to play in the Premier League and it was one of mine," Lowton said.
"This opportunity is fantastic and I thank the manager for giving it to me. Hopefully I can repay the faith that's he's shown in me and keep going at a higher level.
"Just from driving up to the training ground you can see the difference in the quality of things. The training ground looks spectacular and the pitches look phenomenal. It's a massive club in the Premier League with a big fan base and I'm looking forward to getting to work as soon as I can.
"I played the majority of last season at right back but I have played right midfield and central midfield as well. I think my main asset is going forward and my technical ability but obviously I'm going to try and add whatever the manager is after from me. These are exciting times for me and I can't wait to go out and start playing."
Lambert said: "Matthew is a really talented young player who brings a lot of things that can really benefit the club. He's a good player already and he's only young so he has the potential to be a really good player for us.
"He's hungry to succeed and to go further in the game, both of which are attributes that we want at this football club and that we are looking for.
"We won't put any pressure on him, we just want him to go out and enjoy playing. What he's done so far at Sheffield United has been great so hopefully we can progress him a bit and he'll do very well for us."
Lowton also spoke of his excitement at working with Lambert and with his new team-mates.
"It's fantastic to think I'll be playing under Paul Lambert. I was flattered when I heard the interest and, when speaking to him, he's helped me settle in nicely so far. Hopefully we can get on well and I can fight for my place and play a few games this season.
"As a League One player last season, Premier League players are what everyone looks up to. Seeing guys like Darren Bent and Gabby Agbonlahor and people like that is fantastic. Meeting players who have played international and Premier League football all their lives is amazing.
"You can sense the buzz around the place at the moment. The lads were all having a laugh and joke when I came in this morning and they've all been very welcoming which was very good of them. It's a new era with the new manager and a few new signings.
"The squad has already got some fantastic players, everybody knows them so hopefully we can all come together and have a successful season."
A product of Sheffield United's academy, Lowton progressed through the youth ranks before making his first team debut as a substitute against Cardiff in March 2010.
He had already gained experience of senior football during loan spells at non-league Sheffield FC and United's Hungarian partner side, Ferencvaros.
Lowton contributed to Ferencvaros winning promotion during the 2009-10 campaign before returning to Bramall Lane.
The following season, he featured 32 times for United and chipped in with four goals.
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I'm guessing they are trying to stretch that shirt so as it's big enough to fit Dunne.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/EnglishPride2004/avfc3.jpg)
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Fantastic. He's saying the right things too.
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http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~2834048,00.html
change the title of this thread there Mod boy. Great to see the picture of the three new signings. It seems such a world away from the disaster of last summer.
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Welcome Matt (see what I did there), well done to the Villa for getting another young and hungry player in.
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So far so good, keep up the good work Mr Lambert.
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Must be a great feeling when you answer the phone and it's Villa wanting to speak to you.
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Depends if you're a footballer or a lapsed season- ticket holder.
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Welcome aboard Matt. Hope you have a successful time at the Villa.
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I'm in fucking love with you, Paul.
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Welcome to the Villa Matt, great to see the manager strengthening the weakest areas of the team almost immediately.
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I'm in fucking love with you, Paul.
I was watching some of the AVTV stuff yesterday. Now we all know Jack Woodward is a bit of a jovial penis. How he's kept his job is really beyond me. There was one clip where he said to Lambert that he was like a headmaster or something with the kids coming back. Ha fucking ha, typical shit joke by Woodward. There was next to no reaction from Lambert because he was probably thinking what we all do that, "you are meaningless scrote Woodward and you are wasting my life". I like Lambert even more then because he gave me the impression that he had work to do and this pimple was taking him away from that.
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I saw the picture of Holman and thought we'd signed AVB
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Welcome to the Villa, Matt. You can't be any worse than Hutton.
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I'm in fucking love with you, Paul.
I was watching some of the AVTV stuff yesterday. Now we all know Jack Woodward is a bit of a jovial penis. How he's kept his job is really beyond me. There was one clip where he said to Lambert that he was like a headmaster or something with the kids coming back. Ha fucking ha, typical shit joke by Woodward. There was next to no reaction from Lambert because he was probably thinking what we all do that, "you are meaningless scrote Woodward and you are wasting my life". I like Lambert even more then because he gave me the impression that he had work to do and this pimple was taking him away from that.
Couldn't agree more.
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He won't make many friends in the press this season and I'm fine with that.
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As a player, he always struck me as someone who wasn't phenomenally talented, so had to work really hard at his game, both on and off the pitch, to have the playing career he had. And I think it's that sort of work ethic and attitude that is a great trait in a manager and will rub of well on our players, especially the younger ones!
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I noticed that in the last couple of days that a couple of the interviews were not done by "Our Jack" that an Irish sounding guy is doing some - and I agree the look an Lamberts face with him trying to interview him was funny , I think he will have to up his game to hang around too long (Jack that is !!)
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Yeah ... but what's his FM rating??
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Yeah ... but what's his FM rating??
he's not a wonderkid unfortunately...allegedly or something
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Fanny Magnet? I'd say he's only average looking, so I'll give him 5/10.
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The most important question - can he defend corners?
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The most important question - can he defend corners?
or score from them ?
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The most important question - can he defend corners?
He's a big lad who's got a hell of a jump on him so I'd imagine he can.
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The most important question - can he defend corners?
He's a big lad who's got a hell of a jump on him so I'd imagine he can.
If we can defend corners and maybe even score the odd goal from a corner we would probably be 15 points better off already next season.
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He's 5'11 so he's not that big really. However if he's got a timing and spring in his step he can compensate for height. Look at Tim Cahill who you could make an argument is pound for pound the best at heading a football in the opposition box in PL history.
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Should it not be inch for inch?
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Should it not be inch for inch?
yes, I suppose it should :)
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Should it not be inch for inch?
:o
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Welcome aboard Matt. I know the signings have been a bit low key,but i feel really positive about them,they all look good on the ball,have good movement,something which we've lacked for a while.
Lawton could be the kind of player weve missed out on from the lower leagues in the past(maybe another Delaney) and become a top player due to good coaching,something we haven't had for the past twelve months. UTV
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I too don't know much about him, but the good news is we're making signings in the areas that we know need to improve. We're not in a position to make marquee signings but I'm just happy that Lambert is overhauling the squad and bringing in his players. Bodes well.
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Welcome to Aston Villa Matt.
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He's 5'11
Crap, sorry I read somewhere that he was upwards of 6' 3. Still, I have a friend who's got a season ticket at Bramall Lane, and he reckons he's good in the air.
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The one thing the Sheff Utd fans seem to agree on is he is superb at crossing the ball. It will be interesting to see where Lambert plays him, reading his comments it seems he hasn't made his mind up yet but seems happy to bring some quality to the squad.
Welcome to the Villa, Matt.
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I hope he turns out to be a cracking signing. England's future right back.
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It shows how shit Hutton must be that we're happy with a 3rd division right back. Not knocking the signing at all by the way, I trust Lambert's judgement and expect Lowton and Lihaj to have a good old battle at RB next season. Welcome to the greatest club in the world Matthew
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Welcome to the Villa Matt. Heres to a succesful career
Impressed byt the way were going about business, more concerned about how they do though
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Yes Hutton's shit but I also think the club have lost faith in him. He also represents a lot of what was bad about last year and I'm convinced that they want shot of him to make a fresh start. I think Warnock will also go along with one of Collins or Dunne. My money is on Collins.
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Well, no one had heard of Kyle walker when GH signed him and he's an international now so let's give him time to make his mark. Just need a couple more down the spine now and we'll be ok.
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"An attacking wing back..." 3-5-2??? Mmmmmm Brian Little revisited.
Leap of logic there. Consider that the three would be Dunne, Collins and a kid. 0-2 down after 20 minutes in every game was the way Derby approached the FAPL.
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I don't understand the post above at all sorry!
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Well, no one had heard of Kyle walker when GH signed him...
Well, apart from 'arry, who 'appened to sign him for SPurrrrrrss.
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I think Walker was more well known, but this kid has hardly broken the bank, the deal according to his brother on twitter after a few drink last night is nowhere near the 3m reported, so hopefully has been a bit of a bargain.
Can't help thinking he looks a bit like Mark Delaney.
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Kyle Walker is a fantastic player for me, had already been subject to a transfer of several million pounds. He was probably the best player in the championship and was still under 21.
There's nothing to suggest this guy's in the same class. I'd never heard of him, so can't really comment. But I'd be a bit surprised if he went straight into the side from two divisions below. You never know though.
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Just saying that there were dozens of posters mocking GH for signing KW on loan stating: why do we want some Spurs reserve who's playing on loan in the Championship? It turned out pretty well despite many people not knowing too much about Walker. There's been plenty of players in recent years that have done ok in the PL after playing in lower leagues, just look at last year's promoted teams.
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Kyle Walker is a fantastic player for me .. .
Even though Naughton was the player Spurrrrrrs thought was the better, when 'arry signed them both.
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I've been told Lowton is quite quick, so not sure where this pace issue has come from.
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Pretty sure he's going to be a squad player, especially considering that his versatility allows him to play across the entire defence and in holding midfield. Not a bad thing at all though, our squad got ridiculously thin towards the end of last season.
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Our scouting network is clearly improving. We would never have signed a player from such a far away land under MON.
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Yes, quite. Lets not allow the fact that we've also signed two players from abroad get in the way of a good whinge.
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"An attacking wing back..." 3-5-2??? Mmmmmm Brian Little revisited.
Leap of logic there. Consider that the three would be Dunne, Collins and a kid. 0-2 down after 20 minutes in every game was the way Derby approached the FAPL.
I think we all believe that at least one CB will be in the list of targets this summer. So that is a little irrelevant. 4-4-2 is dead, 4-5-1 is the norm nowadays. Rodgers at Swansea last season showed that a back 3 can still be competitive and I'm fairly sure that Lambert used the system on occasion last year too.
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He did indeed, but not with wing-backs, I doubt we'll see a strict 532 again as we used in the 90s.
The current trend with 3 defenders is 3232 or 32311. Generally with at least 1 of the 3 being a specialist fullback and the 2 in front both playing central.
It gives a much more fluid setup as the left and right defenders can drift out and are replaced centrally by one of the defensive midfielders if they're attacked out wide or they form a 3 and a 2 when attacked centrally, which just closes out the space.
For it to work you need all the players to be pretty clued up and you're very reliant on having hard working widemen. We'd really need a centre back who was happy drifting to right back for us to try it (I'd be more than happy with Baker in the left sided role and Clark could play there if I didn't want him elsewhere...), but as 1-2 centre backs are on most peoples list of wants for this summer we'd be looking a new guy for that role anyway. Clark would be fantastic in one of the defensive midfield spots and ireland would work well in the central role as he'd have 2 guys in with him so he could roam and still have people aead and out wide to work the ball to.
Given
{new cb/rb} - {new cb} - baker
el ahmadi - clark
albie(lowton) - ireland - holman
{new st} - bent
The main advantage is if it's not working it's easy to go 442 by dropping clark in and pushing el ahmadi forward a little, and 1 sub allows 451, 433, 343 etc. I like the idea of being really flexible.
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"An attacking wing back..." 3-5-2??? Mmmmmm Brian Little revisited.
Leap of logic there. Consider that the three would be Dunne, Collins and a kid. 0-2 down after 20 minutes in every game was the way Derby approached the FAPL.
I think we all believe that at least one CB will be in the list of targets this summer. So that is a little irrelevant. 4-4-2 is dead, 4-5-1 is the norm nowadays. Rodgers at Swansea last season showed that a back 3 can still be competitive and I'm fairly sure that Lambert used the system on occasion last year too.
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I stand corrected. Dunne, Collins and someone settling in to the team. 0-3 down after 15 minutes. And those other numbers forget to mention that the dominant national team will lead coaches to play 4-6-0