Can't get too excited whether we sign anyone or not, the manager is the problem.
The very definition of a panic buy. He's absolutely shite. A Belgian Danny Drinkwater.
The very definition of a panic buy. He's absolutely shite. A Belgian Danny Drinkwater.
The very definition of a panic buy. He's absolutely shite. A Belgian Danny Drinkwater.
Not remotely like that
Underwhelming. Dropped from Wolves team after couple of horrendous games this season and now offloaded.
Dendoncker plays regularly for Wolves and Belgium. That is a world away from Drinkwater and not having played for Burnley for two years because he got beaten up for being a twat in a nightclub.Yes, 17 appearances for Belgium since the start of last year, so I guess he can't be so terrible; well at least before he gets here!
The very definition of a panic buy. He's absolutely shite. A Belgian Danny Drinkwater.
You're way off the mark. He's better than anyone we have as a midfield stopper. He also has physicality and gets the odd goal.
It's a shrewd move. Everton and West Ham were also interested.
The very definition of a panic buy. He's absolutely shite. A Belgian Danny Drinkwater.
Not remotely like that
Its exactly like that, I'm more than comfortable having this on the first page of the thread as you'll all be saying the exact same thing in a few games.
I live amongst the dingles and to a man they have all wanted him gone for the past 18 months.
Why is he leaving Wolves? Because he can’t get a game there?
The very definition of a panic buy. He's absolutely shite. A Belgian Danny Drinkwater.
Not remotely like that
Its exactly like that, I'm more than comfortable having this on the first page of the thread as you'll all be saying the exact same thing in a few games.
I live amongst the dingles and to a man they have all wanted him gone for the past 18 months.
Saki and Yakitori are perfect bedfellows. I am totally demoralised with Villa's current state just like the rest of us. Why can't we ever get it right?Underwhelming. Dropped from Wolves team after couple of horrendous games this season and now offloaded.
Haha. Now I'm worried! Hope you're well, fella. I'm getting nicely battered on a nice bottle of warm sake with yakitori.
The very definition of a panic buy. He's absolutely shite. A Belgian Danny Drinkwater.
Not remotely like that
Anyone who doesn't think this is a panic buy do you really think thus was the plan all along? To sign him and on deadline day?I imagine he was pretty far down the list. Probably on the second page.
Does this mean Doug is going?Hope not. We need reinforcements in midfield and defence not replacements, but apparently Arsenal have made a £20m bid for him.
Does this mean Doug is going?
Does this mean Doug is going?
Nailed on I reckon
Will this be a change in formation with two sitting deep midfielders?
His name sounds worryingly similar to ‘donkey’
Anyone who doesn't think this is a panic buy do you really think thus was the plan all along? To sign him and on deadline day?
Saki and Yakitori are perfect bedfellows. I am totally demoralised with Villa's current state just like the rest of us. Why can't we ever get it right?Underwhelming. Dropped from Wolves team after couple of horrendous games this season and now offloaded.
Haha. Now I'm worried! Hope you're well, fella. I'm getting nicely battered on a nice bottle of warm sake with yakitori.
Will this be a change in formation with two sitting deep midfielders?
Wouldn't be the worst idea in the world against the better sides. By better sides that's obviously every other Premier League team.
Anyone who doesn't think this is a panic buy do you really think thus was the plan all along? To sign him and on deadline day?
There are levels of panic buy. No, he clearly wasn't the midfielder we were aiming for at the start of the window. Benteke wasn't the striker we were aiming for at the start of summer 2012 when we eventually brought him in on deadline day.
He won't be a Benteke and he won't be a Dawkins. He's a decent player to make us a bit more steady.
Anyone who doesn't think this is a panic buy do you really think thus was the plan all along? To sign him and on deadline day?
I imagine he was pretty far down the list. Probably on the second page.
I think it was an economist who, when questioned as to why he had changed his mind, responded ;
“When the facts change, I change my mind. What do you do Sir?”
Will this be a change in formation with two sitting deep midfielders?
Will this be a change in formation with two sitting deep midfielders?
Just get big Sam in till the end of the season and we’re sorted then
His name sounds worryingly similar to ‘donkey’
I think he will improve us. Adds steel and energy, box to box
Fantastic come back sir. Kudos.The very definition of a panic buy. He's absolutely shite. A Belgian Danny Drinkwater.
Not remotely like that
Its exactly like that, I'm more than comfortable having this on the first page of the thread as you'll all be saying the exact same thing in a few games.
I live amongst the dingles and to a man they have all wanted him gone for the past 18 months.
To a man, what the fuck do they know about football ?!
Medical happening now apparently.At the Vets
Medical happening now apparently.At the Vets
Seems sensible to me and I thought he was about 40!
It's just a sensible buy for the position we are in as we have no one like him really.
I don’t mind Dendoncker, but you can’t tell me we have been pursuing him all summer and have finally landed our man.
It feels like a bit of a ‘lets buy someone……. anyone’ situation and he happened to be available.
One of the worst things I read on this site is ‘he will fill a gap in the squad‘
I honestly couldn’t care less about players coming in to fill gaps what is the point in a player Who is nowhere near good enough filling a gap there’s just literally no point in it
All we’ll end up with is a load of bang average players who we’ll never be able to get rid of again because they’ll be sitting there on too much money
The whole thing is doing my head in now
One of the worst things I read on this site is ‘he will fill a gap in the squad‘
I honestly couldn’t care less about players coming in to fill gaps what is the point in a player Who is nowhere near good enough filling a gap there’s just literally no point in it
All we’ll end up with is a load of bang average players who we’ll never be able to get rid of again because they’ll be sitting there on too much money
The whole thing is doing my head in now
Decent signing and an upgrade on Capt. McGinnthe new Captain?
Leander Dendoncker - Belgian International defender.
The new Bjorn Engels?
5-6 reasonably good appearances.
Training ground injury
4-5 months rehab
Comes back eventually, but has lost whatever he had.
Sold at a loss 12 months later.
Hope not.
Leander Dendoncker - Belgian International defender.
The new Bjorn Engels?
5-6 reasonably good appearances.
Training ground injury
4-5 months rehab
Comes back eventually, but has lost whatever he had.
Sold at a loss 12 months later.
Hope not.
Bjorn Engels isnt a Belgium international. Dendoncker has twenty-nine caps.
::)Decent signing and an upgrade on Capt. McGinn
the new Captain?
Talked to some Wolves Buddies and there happy his gone, Also seen him play a few times and have to say not impressed. He won't improve the Villa i rather have Winks.
Aston Villa is pleased to announce the signing of Leander Dendoncker from Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The midfielder moves across the Midlands to Villa Park for an undisclosed fee.
A Belgium international, who represented his country at the 2018 World Cup, Dendoncker started his career with Anderlecht before moving to Wolves, going on to rack up over 150 appearances at Molineux.
The 27-year-old, who stands at 6’2”, can operate in a number of positions.
Welcome, Leander!
Interview
https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1565416827529871361
I couldn't even change my own thread title. Bloody power-crazed moderators. 😕
Like all new signings I wish him the very best of luck, be good, and welcome.
Is he an upgrade on what we’ve got though, as I thought that’s what our strategy was ? Wolves fans are saying his replacement is an upgrade on him. Are we that far behind wolves ?
Interview
https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1565416827529871361
His English is excellent considering he's been in Wolverhampton.
Ah you can see he’s been given a script, “it’s a very good team with very good players”.
Ah you can see he’s been given a script, “it’s a very good team with very good players”.
lolzInterview
https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1565416827529871361
His English is excellent considering he's been in Wolverhampton.
Don't know much about him. However, I've heard he's tall and got some muscle on him. If anything has been obvious from the last couple of games, it's that we are far too easily pushed off the ball. Buendia and Watkins go down at the drop of a feather. Kamara is lightweight, Luiz the same. Ramsay has a bit more strength, but that's not really his game. We need a big bastard filling up the middle - hopefully he can do that.
Interview
https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1565416827529871361
Interview
https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1565416827529871361
Jesus Christ, those fucking questions.
Do you like to kick a good goal?
Is it nice to win?
Is Canada big?
Interview
https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1565416827529871361
Jesus Christ, those fucking questions.
Do you like to kick a good goal?
Is it nice to win?
Is Canada big?
I sometimes wonder are footballers all compete fucking divs that they get asked those types of questions. Or is it that the journalists or interviewers are complete morons? Or maybe it’s both.
Apparently you have never lost at Villa park, think that will last til Saturday
He's Leander
He's Leander
He's Leander of the Gang
Woah Yeah!
This will catch on, IMO.
Welcome Leander!
Cool name btw.
He's Leander
He's Leander
He's Leander of the Gang
Woah Yeah!
This will catch on, IMO.
And you know the co-writer of that don't you?
He's Leander
He's Leander
He's Leander of the Gang
Woah Yeah!
This will catch on, IMO.
And you know the co-writer of that don't you?
£13m for a 27 year old International midfielder is not bad really.
He's Leander
He's Leander
He's Leander of the Gang
Woah Yeah!
This will catch on, IMO.
And you know the co-writer of that don't you?
I didn't before I just looked it up. Deleted search history afterwards, to be on the safe.
He's Leander
He's Leander
He's Leander of the Gang
Woah Yeah!
This will catch on, IMO.
And you know the co-writer of that don't you?
I didn't before I just looked it up. Deleted search history afterwards, to be on the safe.
I didn't mean him, I meant the other bloke.
He's Leander
He's Leander
He's Leander of the Gang
Woah Yeah!
This will catch on, IMO.
And you know the co-writer of that don't you?
I didn't before I just looked it up. Deleted search history afterwards, to be on the safe.
I didn't mean him, I meant the other bloke.
He's Leander
He's Leander
He's Leander of the Gang
Woah Yeah!
This will catch on, IMO.
And you know the co-writer of that don't you?
I didn't before I just looked it up. Deleted search history afterwards, to be on the safe.
I didn't mean him, I meant the other bloke.
Yeah I know. I knew the obvious one.
Strange one that could turn out to be the signing of the summer. Sometimes a team just miss one player to bring the balance, no way would I trust a Dingle to judge a player. All this watching Wolves stuff is still new to them.
Strange one that could turn out to be the signing of the summer. Sometimes a team just miss one player to bring the balance, no way would I trust a Dingle to judge a player. All this PL stuff is still new to them.
Strange one that could turn out to be the signing of the summer. Sometimes a team just miss one player to bring the balance, no way would I trust a Dingle to judge a player. All this PL stuff is still new to them.
If (and this is a massive if) Gerrard deploys him correctly he can help eradicate the huge gaps our full backs leave when they bomb forward. He could be really key.
If he can tackle and is physical and is played in a holding 2 he will be useful
I think he should play tomorrow. I know the argument is normally that this close to a game a player hasn’t had a chance to learn the system or train much with his teammates. But since we tend to look like we don’t have a plan and most of the players operate completely independently of one another it shouldn’t make much difference.
A throat issue? LMAO. Hard man midfielder.
A throat issue? LMAO. Hard man midfielder.
Yawn.
He was shouting for joy all night about escaping from Wolverhampton.
He was shouting for joy all night about escaping from Wolverhampton.
:)
I've never been to Wolverhampton but I trust the good people of H&V.
It's the only town/city centre I've been to where a nightclub had a metal detector at the entrance...There is plenty of space to fit him in.
Anyway, when Leander is fit and well with no kissing-diseases, whose place is he going to take in midfield?
It's the only town/city centre I've been to where a nightclub had a metal detector at the entrance...
Anyway, when Leander is fit and well with no kissing-diseases, whose place is he going to take in midfield?
It's the only town/city centre I've been to where a nightclub had a metal detector at the entrance...
Yes, because of course leg amputation is the only sufficient reason for potentially missing a game.
Yes, because of course leg amputation is the only sufficient reason for potentially missing a game.
Unless he needs a tracheostomy I expect him to be playing a game of football with a bad throat.
Yes, because of course leg amputation is the only sufficient reason for potentially missing a game.
Unless he needs a tracheostomy I expect him to be playing a game of football with a bad throat.
He was shouting for joy all night about escaping from Wolverhampton.
:)
I've never been to Wolverhampton but I trust the good people of H&V.
I've been a few times. Wulfran Hall mainly, and a couple of pre season games at Molineux.
It wasn't very nice.
They're a much better team than we are though, unfortunately.
Nothing a good manager won't fix.
Yes, because of course leg amputation is the only sufficient reason for potentially missing a game.
Unless he needs a tracheostomy I expect him to be playing a game of football with a bad throat.
Have you ever had bad tonsillitis?
My guess is allergic to open countryside of BMHYes, because of course leg amputation is the only sufficient reason for potentially missing a game.
Unless he needs a tracheostomy I expect him to be playing a game of football with a bad throat.
Have you ever had bad tonsillitis?
Yes. He looked and spoke fine during his interview. I very much doubt by the sound of him during it that it is ''bad tonsillitis''.
He was shouting for joy all night about escaping from Wolverhampton.
Welcome Clive!
Yes, because of course leg amputation is the only sufficient reason for potentially missing a game.
Unless he needs a tracheostomy I expect him to be playing a game of football with a bad throat.
Welcome Clive!
I saw this and it took about an hour for it to sink in why you were calling him Clive!
Unless he needs a tracheostomy I expect him to be playing a game of football with a bad throat.
Perhaps it's the start of Covid. Has anyone elaborated further on the 'throat issue'?
I was looking forward to seeing my mate Dendonker play
Bringing that physical presence that we’ve been crying out for, adding that bite in midfield that we’ve craved for years,
Doubling up with Kamara to create that Unbreachable double pivot man wall, that Aggressive hard man midfielder that will finally turn our fortunes around and is apparently exactly what we need
But he’s got a sore throat, oh well never mind
All things considered this is a good move, a player with the kind of skill set we're well short of, with pedigree and experience in the league we operate for a relatively modest fee.
All things considered this is a good move, a player with the kind of skill set we're well short of, with pedigree and experience in the league we operate for a relatively modest fee.
He hasn't even got to move house, he should be able to settle in easy enough.Hause?
Just made me think though, who was the last player signed from one of our nearest and dearest? Chester from the bog-eyes?
He hasn't even got to move house, he should be able to settle in easy enough.Hause?
Just made me think though, who was the last player signed from one of our nearest and dearest? Chester from the bog-eyes?
Out with a bad throat. Only at Villa could a new signing be out with a bad throat
Am I the only one who hates the term 'Double pivot'?
Am I the only one who hates the term 'Double pivot'?
Probably not, but it's the easiest way to share an idea that almost everyone on here will understand.
Welcome Clive!
I saw this and it took about an hour for it to sink in why you were calling him Clive!
It took me a minute or two to get it. Its marvellous and I shall be using his new name at every opportunity.
He hasn't even got to move house, he should be able to settle in easy enough.Hause?
Just made me think though, who was the last player signed from one of our nearest and dearest? Chester from the bog-eyes?
Sorry, the lady in the green shellsuit shouted it first
Round of applause emoji
Am I the only one who hates the term 'Double pivot'?
Probably not, but it's the easiest way to share an idea that almost everyone on here will understand.
I don’t <hangs head in shame>
Am I the only one who hates the term 'Double pivot'?
Probably not, but it's the easiest way to share an idea that almost everyone on here will understand.
2 holding midfielders or 2 6's.
Jota from the Rags?
Am I the only one who hates the term 'Double pivot'?
Probably not, but it's the easiest way to share an idea that almost everyone on here will understand.
Could rename it the ‘Southgate’
2 holding midfielders or 2 6's.
Surely you're not allowed to pick two players with the same number?
Like what Southgate does with England with Rice and Phillips. Except Southgate's full backs actually defend.
Am I the only one who hates the term 'Double pivot'?
Probably not, but it's the easiest way to share an idea that almost everyone on here will understand.
going forward a double pivot with 2 from dendoncker, Kamara and Luiz seems the best idea for me, then Ramsey or McGinn in front of them and getting into the box. I'm happy for Nakamba to be the 4th option in the defensive role and Sanson to be given a chance in front as well but that means Gerrard has to take the hit to his ego and admit he was wrong to marginalise them both.
Aston Villa ARE pleased, not is! For fucks sake.
Can we sink any lower??
Aston Villa ARE pleased, not is! For fucks sake.
Can we sink any lower??
‘Is’ for me. Aston Villa is a single entity. See Fawlty Towers:
Major: Hampshire won again Fawlty.
Basil: Did it? Jolly good.
the poor bastardInterview
https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1565416827529871361
His English is excellent considering he's been in Wolverhampton.
Aston Villa ARE pleased, not is! For fucks sake.
Can we sink any lower??
‘Is’ for me. Aston Villa is a single entity. See Fawlty Towers:
Major: Hampshire won again Fawlty.
Basil: Did it? Jolly good.
Aston Villa ARE pleased, not is! For fucks sake.
Can we sink any lower??
‘Is’ for me. Aston Villa is a single entity. See Fawlty Towers:
Major: Hampshire won again Fawlty.
Basil: Did it? Jolly good.
Basil is clearly disinterested/not paying attention in that scene. Aston Villa is a group of people.
Aston Villa ARE pleased, not is! For fucks sake.
Can we sink any lower??
‘Is’ for me. Aston Villa is a single entity. See Fawlty Towers:
Major: Hampshire won again Fawlty.
Basil: Did it? Jolly good.
Basil is clearly disinterested/not paying attention in that scene. Aston Villa is a group of people.
Indeed. I mean, that's literally the joke.
Please understand before one of us dies
Please understand before one of us dies
Aston Villa ARE pleased, not is! For fucks sake.
Can we sink any lower??
‘Is’ for me. Aston Villa is a single entity. See Fawlty Towers:
Major: Hampshire won again Fawlty.
Basil: Did it? Jolly good.
Basil is clearly disinterested/not paying attention in that scene. Aston Villa is a group of people.
Come on its Friday, memeeeeee
Aston Villa ARE pleased, not is! For fucks sake.
Can we sink any lower??
‘Is’ for me. Aston Villa is a single entity. See Fawlty Towers:
Major: Hampshire won again Fawlty.
Basil: Did it? Jolly good.
Basil is clearly disinterested/not paying attention in that scene. Aston Villa is a group of people.
Indeed. I mean, that's literally the joke.
Aston Villa ARE pleased, not is! For fucks sake.
Can we sink any lower??
‘Is’ for me. Aston Villa is a single entity. See Fawlty Towers:
Major: Hampshire won again Fawlty.
Basil: Did it? Jolly good.
Basil is clearly disinterested/not paying attention in that scene. Aston Villa is a group of people.
Aston Villa ARE pleased, not is! For fucks sake.
Can we sink any lower??
‘Is’ for me. Aston Villa is a single entity. See Fawlty Towers:
Major: Hampshire won again Fawlty.
Basil: Did it? Jolly good.
Basil is clearly disinterested/not paying attention in that scene. Aston Villa is a group of people.
UNinterested. Argghhh 😉
Definitely plural in my book.
Aston Villa ARE pleased, not is! For fucks sake.
Can we sink any lower??
‘Is’ for me. Aston Villa is a single entity. See Fawlty Towers:
Major: Hampshire won again Fawlty.
Basil: Did it? Jolly good.
Basil is clearly disinterested/not paying attention in that scene. Aston Villa is a group of people.
UNinterested. Argghhh 😉
Definitely plural in my book.
One Aston Villa,
There are only one Aston Villa.
Sorry, doesn’t quite scan for me.
Aston Villa ARE pleased, not is! For fucks sake.
Can we sink any lower??
‘Is’ for me. Aston Villa is a single entity. See Fawlty Towers:
Major: Hampshire won again Fawlty.
Basil: Did it? Jolly good.
Basil is clearly disinterested/not paying attention in that scene. Aston Villa is a group of people.
UNinterested. Argghhh 😉
Definitely plural in my book.
One Aston Villa,
There are only one Aston Villa.
Sorry, doesn’t quite scan for me.
Granted, but I always try to think what would best apply to first and third person. The singular works in the third person ('Aston Villa is-') but not in the first person ('I am-'). Whereas 'Aston Villa are-' and 'we are-' works.
Not that I'm especially concerned. Language is flexible and ever-changing.
Aston Villa ARE pleased, not is! For fucks sake.
Can we sink any lower??
‘Is’ for me. Aston Villa is a single entity. See Fawlty Towers:
Major: Hampshire won again Fawlty.
Basil: Did it? Jolly good.
Basil is clearly disinterested/not paying attention in that scene. Aston Villa is a group of people.
UNinterested. Argghhh 😉
Definitely plural in my book.
One Aston Villa,
There are only one Aston Villa.
Sorry, doesn’t quite scan for me.
Granted, but I always try to think what would best apply to first and third person. The singular works in the third person ('Aston Villa is-') but not in the first person ('I am-'). Whereas 'Aston Villa are-' and 'we are-' works.
Not that I'm especially concerned. Language is flexible and ever-changing.
I've always thought of "Aston Villa" as a plural noun when discussing the players, or the team on the pitch ("Villa are winning/losing etc"), and singular when referring to the business entity or the club as a whole ("Aston Villa is planning to appoint a new manager").
It's entirely possible I'm wrong on both counts, obviously.
From one of my three books.*
“Aston Villa is the biggest club in the Midlands, of that there is no doubt. Once it was the biggest in the world, and up until the 1930s there was no doubt about that either. It attracts supporters from around the globe to its palatial Villa Park home. But when you are born and bred in the shadow of its towering stands; when you share the same B6 postcode and the stadium itself doubles as your place of worship and your adventure playground, then the club seeps into your soul and becomes part of your DNA. ”
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Gangsters, Geezers & Mods
Stephen Pennell
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*Haha, just showing off in an arrogant ‘I’ve had three books published’ kind of way, hoping that wins me the argument, which of course it doesn’t or shouldn’t. My point is the esteemed and extremely talented proof reader, Simon Page of this parish, didn’t change it.
A throat issue? LMAO. Hard man midfielder.
Yawn.
You don't want to be doing that with tonsillitis. Agony.
One of my earliest memories was of having my tonsils out. The nurse put a bowl of blood that I had coughed up at the foot of the bed and it overturned.
Quinsy is what a real sore throat is all about. I had it once as a kid and the agony is unbelievable. It's an abscess that forms between the tonsil and the wall of the throat which in turn infects the surrounding area. I wouldn't want it again.
Quinsy is what a real sore throat is all about. I had it once as a kid and the agony is unbelievable. It's an abscess that forms between the tonsil and the wall of the throat which in turn infects the surrounding area. I wouldn't want it again.
My wife's had that more than once, it's really awful.
Like what Southgate does with England with Rice and Phillips. Except Southgate's full backs actually defend.
Difference is, Fraudgate has two full backs and three central defenders behind his two holding midfielders. We have two full backs who bomb on and two centre backs desperately out of form.
GET OUT.
A throat issue? LMAO. Hard man midfielder.
Yawn.
You don't want to be doing that with tonsillitis. Agony.
I’ll agree with this. Had it 3 times in a year once so had my tonsils out at 31. That was even worse. Horrid.
From one of my three books.*
“Aston Villa is the biggest club in the Midlands, of that there is no doubt. Once it was the biggest in the world, and up until the 1930s there was no doubt about that either. It attracts supporters from around the globe to its palatial Villa Park home. But when you are born and bred in the shadow of its towering stands; when you share the same B6 postcode and the stadium itself doubles as your place of worship and your adventure playground, then the club seeps into your soul and becomes part of your DNA. ”
Excerpt From
Gangsters, Geezers & Mods
Stephen Pennell
This material may be protected by copyright.
*Haha, just showing off in an arrogant ‘I’ve had three books published’ kind of way, hoping that wins me the argument, which of course it doesn’t or shouldn’t. My point is the esteemed and extremely talented proof reader, Simon Page of this parish, didn’t change it.
How’s his throat today ?
How’s his throat today ?
They are still hurting
From one of my three books.*
“Aston Villa is the biggest club in the Midlands, of that there is no doubt. Once it was the biggest in the world, and up until the 1930s there was no doubt about that either. It attracts supporters from around the globe to its palatial Villa Park home. But when you are born and bred in the shadow of its towering stands; when you share the same B6 postcode and the stadium itself doubles as your place of worship and your adventure playground, then the club seeps into your soul and becomes part of your DNA. ”
Excerpt From
Gangsters, Geezers & Mods
Stephen Pennell
This material may be protected by copyright.
*Haha, just showing off in an arrogant ‘I’ve had three books published’ kind of way, hoping that wins me the argument, which of course it doesn’t or shouldn’t. My point is the esteemed and extremely talented proof reader, Simon Page of this parish, didn’t change it.
Are.
Let’s bump this guy up the thread. Had his debut last night, peoples thoughts?Crap.
The least memorable debut I’ve ever seen. I definitely saw him come on, but genuinely can’t remember a single thing other than that.
I'm not going to knock him after 20 odd minutes
The least memorable debut I’ve ever seen. I definitely saw him come on, but genuinely can’t remember a single thing other than that.
He won a defensive header in front of the dug out, didnt jump mind. Not a lot to make a judgement on but he didnt look the most mobile midfielder we have.
Let’s bump this guy up the thread. Had his debut last night, peoples thoughts?Crap.
Maybe don’t sign crap players ;)Let’s bump this guy up the thread. Had his debut last night, peoples thoughts?Crap.
Haha. I'm trying hard not to laugh, but I thought exactly the same. We are so impatient, mate. How can we be more understanding?? Haha
I'm not going to knock him after 20 odd minutes
Some already have sadly.
Yes I was.I'm not going to knock him after 20 odd minutes
Some already have sadly.
Chicago was already cursing him that fateful deadline day when the player made a first-class train journey from Wolverhampton to New Street.
He was born in Passchendaele.
We actually have a good track record with midfielders whose birthplace was the site of famous historic battles.
Very good 😊He was born in Passchendaele.
We actually have a good track record with midfielders whose birthplace was the site of famous historic battles.
Although Drinkwater and Barkley came from Stamford Bridge and they weren't much cop.
He was born in Passchendaele.
We actually have a good track record with midfielders whose birthplace was the site of famous historic battles.
He was born in Passchendaele.
We actually have a good track record with midfielders whose birthplace was the site of famous historic battles.
If Kamara is out for a long time, I hope this bloke is up to it.
Maybe by reputation but it's not as if Kamara has been particularly great so far.I think he has been one of our best players.
Early days obviously and he probably needed a season to bed-in. A shame if he's gonna miss a lot of that now.
He was born in Passchendaele.
We actually have a good track record with midfielders whose birthplace was the site of famous historic battles.
The siege of Chadderton? The battle of West Cornforth?
Maybe by reputation but it's not as if Kamara has been particularly great so far.
Early days obviously and he probably needed a season to bed-in. A shame if he's gonna miss a lot of that now.
He was born in Passchendaele.
We actually have a good track record with midfielders whose birthplace was the site of famous historic battles.
Maybe by reputation but it's not as if Kamara has been particularly great so far.
Early days obviously and he probably needed a season to bed-in. A shame if he's gonna miss a lot of that now.
He's been our best player by quite some distance.
Has he? Midfield has been a major problem for us this season, and he's been an ever-present in it. I know McGinn has been awful but apart from looking pretty comfortable with the ball and recycling it, I haven't noticed anything particularly great about Kamara to date. He's committed too many fouls (understandable as he's getting used to the pace) but I don't think he's the enforcer type many have thought we lack.
Better than I thought then, in fairness. If he's tackling more, he's more likely to foul more which those stats seems to bear out. I hope his interceptions and tackles lead us to retaining possession.
... apart from looking pretty comfortable with the ball and recycling it, I haven't noticed anything particularly great about Kamara to date.... a massive improvement on what we have sadly become used to, then.
Maybe by reputation but it's not as if Kamara has been particularly great so far.
Early days obviously and he probably needed a season to bed-in. A shame if he's gonna miss a lot of that now.
He's been our best player by quite some distance.
Has he? Midfield has been a major problem for us this season, and he's been an ever-present in it (https://betpokies.co.nz/pay-by-phone-casinos). I know McGinn has been awful but apart from looking pretty comfortable with the ball and recycling it, I haven't noticed anything particularly great about Kamara to date. He's committed too many fouls (understandable as he's getting used to the pace) but I don't think he's the enforcer type many have thought we lack.
Kamara has been excellent. I'd say our best player this season.agree
Kamara has been excellent. I'd say our best player this season.
Kamara has been excellent. I'd say our best player this season.
It’s out of him and Mings.
Luiz has not been excellent all season, most of the team have been poor so far, that is why we are towards the bottom of the tableLuiz has looked like our best No8 this season, unfortunately he hasn't had as much gametime as he should have done. I think it's fair to say he's looked like one of our best 2-3 players when he's played.
If we had a lot of excellent players we would be towards the top of the table, we do seem to over rate our players - most would not get a game in a team that is challenging on a regular basis for a top 6 finish.
Luiz has not been excellent all season, most of the team have been poor so far, that is why we are towards the bottom of the tableLuiz has looked like our best No8 this season, unfortunately he hasn't had as much gametime as he should have done. I think it's fair to say he's looked like one of our best 2-3 players when he's played.
If we had a lot of excellent players we would be towards the top of the table, we do seem to over rate our players - most would not get a game in a team that is challenging on a regular basis for a top 6 finish.
you don't really have to be good to be Villa's best no 8.I get this is mostly a dig at mostly at McGinn, but Champions League player Sanson never managed it. Ramsey was exciting last season, so it's a bit harsh on him too. Luiz is a very good player, as we will see next season when he's in the top 4 with Arsenal.
you don't really have to be good to be Villa's best no 8.
you don't really have to be good to be Villa's best no 8.
Say that to he who walks on water :)
(I do know what you mean though).
He and Bednarek both looked like last minute panic buys to meyep
He and Bednarek both looked like last minute panic buys to meyep
Players that could not get into Wolves and Southampton teams.
He and Bednarek both looked like last minute panic buys to me
Coady was an ever present until very recently.He and Bednarek both looked like last minute panic buys to meyep
Players that could not get into Wolves and Southampton teams.
Coady couldn't get in Wolves team but has improved Everton a lot. Granted a short cameo but considering the ease Bamford ran past him I wouldn't like to see Bednarek up against a quick forward. Eventually when we switch to 4231 Dendonker will become an option.
It’s just squad filling when we allready have or had players in those positions.As long as his better than Marvelous he improves the team/ squad. If his not better than Marvelous its badder than bad.
The philosophy of buying players that improve the team has been chucked out the window along with other ideas like youth development.
Shit Gerrard signing.
He and Bednarek both looked like last minute panic buys to meyep
Players that could not get into Wolves and Southampton teams.
Coady couldn't get in Wolves team but has improved Everton a lot. Granted a short cameo but considering the ease Bamford ran past him I wouldn't like to see Bednarek up against a quick forward. Eventually when we switch to 4231 Dendonker will become an option.
I watched him play for Wolves quite a few times and he was pretty shit.Shit Gerrard signing.
Nothing like going early, the important thing is you have him about 25 mins.
Bednarek is just a loan isn't he?Yes, you're right.
Shit Gerrard signing.
Nothing like going early, the important thing is you have him about 25 mins.
He has a very peculiar gait.
He has a very peculiar gait.
Is he the worst signing since Jermaine Jenas (insert any of the many other names)?
OK, Grant Holt?Is he the worst signing since Jermaine Jenas (insert any of the many other names)?
No.
It’s not like there isn’t already a body of work to judge him by.
If you think he is going to evolve from a Wolves clogger who could not get into their team, (that are that shit they are even below us ) into Pele then fine.
Whatever you think of him as a player, it is ludicrous to say he’s a rubbish signing. He might turn out to be terrible, he might turn out to be amazing, he might turn out to be somewhere in between.We have signed him from another PL team. He was or may be still is Belgian international. How long does he needs to "turn out"? So far on any outings he has been absolutely awful.
The thing is, if he's any good then surely he should have slotted straight in at 6 when Kamara got injured, allowing us to play Luiz at 8? (of course these relies on Gerrard 'resting' McGinn or Ramsey)
Even though he's an international, it just feels like the type of signing we pay £15m for, but when we're trying to get rid the best we can do is a few loans while we fund the rest of their contract.
I can't say I've seen a huge amount of him, but so far to me he looks slow and cumbersome with the turning circle of an oil tanker. But he does have 30 or so caps for Belgium, so surely there's something there to work with?
The very definition of a panic buy. He's absolutely shite. A Belgian Danny Drinkwater.
Haha I know right.The very definition of a panic buy. He's absolutely shite. A Belgian Danny Drinkwater.
*Clears thoat*
played a crucial role today to allow Luiz more freedom. He's clearly very physical too. Makes sense to have him involved.
Mick Quinn-like over two yards all day today. So many times I thought he's not going to get there, alright he's got there but he won't win it, et voila he emerges with the ball, plays it simple, on the floor, perfectly weighted. And an extra special mention for him popping up ahead of the forwards on occasion. His performance was, for me, the biggest single factor in the change we witnessed today.
Mick Quinn-like over two yards all day today. So many times I thought he's not going to get there, alright he's got there but he won't win it, et voila he emerges with the ball, plays it simple, on the floor, perfectly weighted. And an extra special mention for him popping up ahead of the forwards on occasion. His performance was, for me, the biggest single factor in the change we witnessed today.
And it was such a simple, unfussy display. I loved it.
ha ha he’s had a half decent 45 mins he’s not turned into Johan Neeskens
When we signed Dendocker it seemed like a panic buy to me but great to see it working out like this!
I'd be happy to see Dendonker next to Kamara if we persist with the 4231 formation.
Unless Kamara plays the Luiz role in the 2.I'd be happy to see Dendonker next to Kamara if we persist with the 4231 formation.
I would see him as a very able back up to Kamara. It should be Kamara and Doug at the base of midfield.
Hands up, I thought he was great today.
ha ha he’s had a half decent 45 mins he’s not turned into Johan Neeskens
When we signed Dendocker it seemed like a panic buy to me but great to see it working out like this!
It was as we needed to replace Kamara. No injury to him, no Leander signed. However it shocked me that Gerrard decided to leave him out mostly. I suspect it wasn't his signing.
He tackles and keeps it simple and does not give the ball away alot . I did see him venture forward a few times which worried me :D
Yep, with a daisy-cutter during lockdown. 0-1. We were so poor, couldn't lay a glove on the Wulvs.
When we signed Dendocker it seemed like a panic buy to me but great to see it working out like this!
It was as we needed to replace Kamara. No injury to him, no Leander signed. However it shocked me that Gerrard decided to leave him out mostly. I suspect it wasn't his signing.
When I asked a Wolves fan at work when he first signed, he mentioned he would do the simple stuff and give the ball to Coutinho to play. Does seem that Wolves are missing that exact element in their game at the moment.
I think we signed him because we thought Luiz was off, and also because someone finally realised that we don't have enough/any midfielders that are useful when we haven't got the ball. Maybe the idea was to play him alongside Kamara, or if it wasn't then hopefully a new manager with half a brain will do so. Whilst Kamara is injured and Luiz is going nowhere, Luiz plays instead. When Kamara comes back, maybe Luiz can play a bit further forward. Or maybe we just play the 2 out of the 3 that are most in form / compliment each other the most. The thing that Dendonker has over the other two though is height.
Both him and Luiz did really well at supporting attacks as well, in the confidence that the other was backing up. A very good duo-performance.I think we signed him because we thought Luiz was off, and also because someone finally realised that we don't have enough/any midfielders that are useful when we haven't got the ball. Maybe the idea was to play him alongside Kamara, or if it wasn't then hopefully a new manager with half a brain will do so. Whilst Kamara is injured and Luiz is going nowhere, Luiz plays instead. When Kamara comes back, maybe Luiz can play a bit further forward. Or maybe we just play the 2 out of the 3 that are most in form / compliment each other the most. The thing that Dendonker has over the other two though is height.I don't think he'll ever be the most dynamic midfielder we have, but I enjoyed his dedication to not giving the ball away yesterday.
He played well yesterday and did the basics to allow the others to shine. He still runs like he’s constipated though.A very languid style I thought.
He played well yesterday and did the basics to allow the others to shine. He still runs like he’s constipated though.
Dendonx has more in his wheelhouse than Nakamba who I'd let leave in January. I still think Sanson offers something a bit different to most of the others in CM though and hopefully a new manager will give him a lash.
Neither do I after I finish my shift - straight out the door and into the car. Fucking off home ASAP.Dendonx has more in his wheelhouse than Nakamba who I'd let leave in January. I still think Sanson offers something a bit different to most of the others in CM though and hopefully a new manager will give him a lash.
He was sat in his Range Rover on Whitehead Rd in the traffic straight after the game, we walked past him. He obviously wasn't hanging around.
I'm sure Leander will wrap his brain around it, we only pay him £50k or whaever a week to carry out instructions.
He was sat in his Range Rover on Whitehead Rd in the traffic straight after the game, we walked past him. He obviously wasn't hanging around.Neither do I after I finish my shift - straight out the door and into the car. Fucking off home ASAP.
Another incredibly assured display today. Long term he might lose his spot to Kamara but he’s been very good in doing the simple stuff well
According to Whoscored, 100% pass completion today. Didn't give the ball away once. Bravo, if you don't give it away, you don't have to win it back.
According to Whoscored, 100% pass completion today. Didn't give the ball away once. Bravo, if you don't give it away, you don't have to win it back.
According to Whoscored, 100% pass completion today. Didn't give the ball away once. Bravo, if you don't give it away, you don't have to win it back.the new Makoun
He did very well again.
Great to have Kamara back but Dendoncker made himself look undroppable today.
As others have said, maybe play him and Kamara together, push Luiz forward and drop Buendia, who I thought gave the ball away too much today.
Another incredibly assured display today. Long term he might lose his spot to Kamara but he’s been very good in doing the simple stuff well
Is he the worst signing since Jermaine Jenas (insert any of the many other names)?
No one played badly today at all, but id agree that Beundia was slightly the weak link, gave the ball away too much and struggled to contain Dalit in the first half, still put in a shift though.Strange. Buendia was instrumental in how we played, shifting the shape between 4-3-3 to 4-4-2, which I understand is exactly what Emery used to do at Villareal, asymetrical with one winger playing deeper and cutting in. He can get knocked off the ball, but mostly I thought he was pretty effective.
The key for them all now is to replicate the home form in away games. We played really well against Chelsea then followed it up by getting destroyed at Fulham. We were excellent against Brentford, then utterly woeful at Newcastle. I'd really like to see a big improvement this week away at Man U and Brighton.
No one played badly today at all, but id agree that Beundia was slightly the weak link, gave the ball away too much and struggled to contain Dalit in the first half, still put in a shift though.Strange. Buendia was instrumental in how we played, shifting the shape between 4-3-3 to 4-4-2, which I understand is exactly what Emery used to do at Villareal, asymetrical with one winger playing deeper and cutting in. He can get knocked off the ball, but mostly I thought he was pretty effective.
No one played badly today at all, but id agree that Beundia was slightly the weak link, gave the ball away too much and struggled to contain Dalit in the first half, still put in a shift though.Strange. Buendia was instrumental in how we played, shifting the shape between 4-3-3 to 4-4-2, which I understand is exactly what Emery used to do at Villareal, asymetrical with one winger playing deeper and cutting in. He can get knocked off the ball, but mostly I thought he was pretty effective.
He was a bit of a mixed bag yesterday, which he has been for most of his time with us when he has started games. It was definitely more good than bad yesterday, but he did lose the ball far too easily at times and struggled a bit defensively.
Some of his touches and passes were quality though and the ball he played through for Watkins with the outside of his foot late in the 2nd half was sublime.
I don't think he was "a mixed bag" at all. I thought he played really well.
I don't think he was "a mixed bag" at all. I thought he played really well.
I think they were talking about Buendia then. Unless that's who you meant as well.
Is he the worst signing since Jermaine Jenas (insert any of the many other names)?
Bosko Balaban. £6m in 2001, 11 appearances, 2 starts, 0 goals. Looked like he'd never even seen a football before.
Bosko Balaban. £6m in 2001, 11 appearances, 2 starts, 0 goals. Looked like he'd never even seen a football before.
Bosko Balaban. £6m in 2001, 11 appearances, 2 starts, 0 goals. Looked like he'd never even seen a football before.
2 things I remember about Bosko.
We were playing away against Arsenal, and DoL had been critical about Doug's financial support. In an interview on Sky TV, Doug said DoL had been "economical with the truth" and pointed out that £6 million "Balapan" was sitting in the stands.
A training ground routine where DoL was trying to get Bosko to cross the ball on the run from the wing and it didn't go well: "You've got to better than that Bosko".
Second attempt with the same result: "You're shit, Bosko".
Bosko Balaban. £6m in 2001, 11 appearances, 2 starts, 0 goals. Looked like he'd never even seen a football before.
That’s a very early call to put someone in the bracket of Bosko, McCormack and Micah.Is he the worst signing since Jermaine Jenas (insert any of the many other names)?
I have two words for you, Aftab.
Mc. Cormack.
I have never seen anybody less interested in playing for us. A 24-karat cvnt, and probably the worst signing in our history.
Bosko Balaban. £6m in 2001, 11 appearances, 2 starts, 0 goals. Looked like he'd never even seen a football before.
2 things I remember about Bosko.
We were playing away against Arsenal, and DoL had been critical about Doug's financial support. In an interview on Sky TV, Doug said DoL had been "economical with the truth" and pointed out that £6 million "Balapan" was sitting in the stands.
A training ground routine where DoL was trying to get Bosko to cross the ball on the run from the wing and it didn't go well: "You've got to better than that Bosko".
Second attempt with the same result: "You're shit, Bosko".
I think the worst player I've seen who played quite a few games was probably Aly Cissokho.
Yeah Mini Emi gave the ball away a few times but he also made some good incisive stuff, not least with his running off the ball. The Donck, however, was everything we wanted him to be yesterday.
I think the worst player I've seen who played quite a few games was probably Aly Cissokho.
That's a fair shout, Hogan would be right up there as well.
Yeah Mini Emi gave the ball away a few times but he also made some good incisive stuff, not least with his running off the ball. The Donck, however, was everything we wanted him to be yesterday.
Every time I see Dendoncker's name mentioned, I think of the Radcliffe and Maconie radio "jingle" - "You know what you wanna do with that, right? You wanna put a bangin' donk on it".
Anyway, Dendoncker clearly doesn't belong anywhere near this discussion.
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Drinkwater is the only one ever where i made my mind up when we signed him, even before he'd kicked a ball that it was a big mistake and he was going to be utterly shite.
Drinkwater is the only one ever where i made my mind up when we signed him, even before he'd kicked a ball that it was a big mistake and he was going to be utterly shite.
It really was completely unfathomable. Had hardly kicked a ball in anger for two years, couldn't get into a shit Burnley team, and had all sorts of really unsavoury stories following him around. So in he came, straight into the team, was shit, then left during which time he stuck the nut on Jota and then apologised using Google translate. Utter shit, and an utter twat.
Signing Marlon Harewood was nuts. At that point we were getting excited and believing in our selves again and then we purchase him.
Eirik Bakke. Total shite. See also: Nicky Shorey.
Drinkwater is the only one ever where i made my mind up when we signed him, even before he'd kicked a ball that it was a big mistake and he was going to be utterly shite.
It really was completely unfathomable. Had hardly kicked a ball in anger for two years, couldn't get into a shit Burnley team, and had all sorts of really unsavoury stories following him around. So in he came, straight into the team, was shit, then left during which time he stuck the nut on Jota and then apologised using Google translate. Utter shit, and an utter twat.
I had exactly the same regards as to a very similar type of player Villa had on loan in recent history, as I had some ITK from a very reliable source that, to use a totally inappropriate and misguided phrase, 'he liked a drink'. What was actually said was that there was a serious drink problem. When looking at some very talented players who appear to lose form very quickly you have to wonder if the game has a bigger with alcohol abuse that it cares to admit and that in reality the sport has not moved on from the lessons learnt from George Best and others.
Eirik Bakke. Total shite. See also: Nicky Shorey.
Nicky Shorey - always gave me the impression he was a Plasterer* called Dave - never convinced he was a footballer
*He probably is a plasterer now ;)
Eirik Bakke. Total shite. See also: Nicky Shorey.
Nicky Shorey - always gave me the impression he was a Plasterer* called Dave - never convinced he was a footballer
*He probably is a plasterer now ;)
Gosh , forgot Bakke played for us. O’neil bought him then persisted in playing Luke young at left back 😳 , marvellous !
I think the worst player I've seen who played quite a few games was probably Aly Cissokho.
That's a fair shout, Hogan would be right up there as well.
I think the worst player I've seen who played quite a few games was probably Aly Cissokho.
That's a fair shout, Hogan would be right up there as well.
Hogan had a good record before he joined. And while he was terrible it also didn't help that the dinosaur manager we had at the time decided the best way to service a 5'11 striker is to constantly pump balls down the wing to him. As opposed to creating a gameplan to take advantage of the attributes that led us to shell out what we did.
I think the worst player I've seen who played quite a few games was probably Aly Cissokho.
That's a fair shout, Hogan would be right up there as well.
Hogan had a good record before he joined. And while he was terrible it also didn't help that the dinosaur manager we had at the time decided the best way to service a 5'11 striker is to constantly pump balls down the wing to him. As opposed to creating a gameplan to take advantage of the attributes that led us to shell out what we did.
5'11, is that when he was up a ladder?
I didn't mind Hogan too much. You could see why he had goals in him. Gestede on the other hand, oh dear.
Wesley.I didn't mind Hogan too much. You could see why he had goals in him. Gestede on the other hand, oh dear.
I present you Jordan Bowery
I didn't mind Hogan too much. You could see why he had goals in him. Gestede on the other hand, oh dear.
I present you Jordan Bowery
Carlos Sanchez is the worst player I've seen play for us.
Carlos Sanchez is the worst player I've seen play for us.
Have you forgotten Simon Dawkins ?
I didn't mind Hogan too much. You could see why he had goals in him. Gestede on the other hand, oh dear.
I present you Jordan Bowery
Carlos Sanchez is the worst player I've seen play for us.
Have you forgotten Simon Dawkins ?
Even Simon Dawkins' mom has forgotten Simon Dawkins.
I didn't mind Hogan too much. You could see why he had goals in him. Gestede on the other hand, oh dear.
I didn't mind Hogan too much. You could see why he had goals in him. Gestede on the other hand, oh dear.
I present you Jordan Bowery
He was a punt at 500k.
Never really Prem standard, but in fairness he always gave his all.
Could never be accused of not trying
I think the worst player I've seen who played quite a few games was probably Aly Cissokho.
That's a fair shout, Hogan would be right up there as well.
Hogan had a good record before he joined. And while he was terrible it also didn't help that the dinosaur manager we had at the time decided the best way to service a 5'11 striker is to constantly pump balls down the wing to him. As opposed to creating a gameplan to take advantage of the attributes that led us to shell out what we did.
5'11, is that when he was up a ladder?
Apparently he is 1.8M which is 5'11
I think the worst player I've seen who played quite a few games was probably Aly Cissokho.
That's a fair shout, Hogan would be right up there as well.
Hogan had a good record before he joined. And while he was terrible it also didn't help that the dinosaur manager we had at the time decided the best way to service a 5'11 striker is to constantly pump balls down the wing to him. As opposed to creating a gameplan to take advantage of the attributes that led us to shell out what we did.
I'm shy of being shy of 6ft and there's no way he's as tall as me!
I'm shy of being shy of 6ft and there's no way he's as tall as me!
My Gran is just shy of 5ft and there's no way he's as tall as her.
I didn't mind Hogan too much. You could see why he had goals in him. Gestede on the other hand, oh dear.
I present you Jordan Bowery
He was a punt at 500k.
Never really Prem standard, but in fairness he always gave his all.
Could never be accused of not trying
He played well in a game at home to Hull that we needed to win to stay up. More than a lot of more expensive shitebags ever gave us.
I didn't mind Hogan too much. You could see why he had goals in him. Gestede on the other hand, oh dear.
I present you Jordan Bowery
He was a punt at 500k.
Never really Prem standard, but in fairness he always gave his all.
Could never be accused of not trying
He played well in a game at home to Hull that we needed to win to stay up. More than a lot of more expensive shitebags ever gave us.
Played away at Stoke also, I think the Lowton screamer game and played well if I remember right. Odd signing though
McGinn runs like he's on an an invisible Segway.
I didn't think he was too bad going forward. Can't remember who was at fault for their goals other than Olsen.
McGinn runs like he's on an an invisible Segway.
The obsession is real.
McGinn runs like he's got an invisible, large shopping bag full of groceries over each arm.
McGinn runs like he's got an invisible, large shopping bag full of groceries over each arm.
I didnt see that coming, straight after Risso's too. All very predictable.
McGinn runs like he's got an invisible, large shopping bag full of groceries over each arm.
I didnt see that coming, straight after Risso's too. All very predictable.
You OK, hun?
McGinn runs like he's got an invisible, large shopping bag full of groceries over each arm.
I didnt see that coming, straight after Risso's too. All very predictable.
You OK, hun?
Fine thanks. You?
McGinn runs like he's got an invisible, large shopping bag full of groceries over each arm.
I didnt see that coming, straight after Risso's too. All very predictable.
Well done Leander on a great performance in your side’s victory tonight.It wasn’t great but one of the few Belgians to come out of this with ant credit.
Well done Leander on a great performance in your side’s victory tonight.It wasn’t great but one of the few Belgians to come out of this with ant credit.
Well done Leander on a great performance in your side’s victory tonight.It wasn’t great but one of the few Belgians to come out of this with ant credit.
Does that mean we call him Decdoncker going forwards?
How long does he get off from Villa work or does Unai expect him back asap?
How long does he get off from Villa work or does Unai expect him back asap?
I presume he'll get a few days or a week off then go back.
I guess he won’t be available for the 4th round tie at Stoke then?
Hes a decent player. Lacks pace, but is usually very composed on the ball.
Hes a decent player. Lacks pace, but is usually very composed on the ball.
Expect when it's fired at you by a shite goalkeeper whilst a L2 centre forward is up your arse.
He was laarrfable in his firstf games and he continued to be so, totally consistent at being useless.
Hes a decent player. Lacks pace, but is usually very composed on the ball.
Expect when it's fired at you by a shite goalkeeper whilst a L2 centre forward is up your arse.
C'mon. That clusterfuck was entirely Dendonker.
Today, the versus Stevenage this Panic signing Dendoncker showed how poor he is. So, to me, he was to blame for he was so poor and lazy throughout the match and contrived to convede a peanlty and sent off.
I think he isn’t needed much here at the club.
Zinedine Zidane once admitted to getting injured during (sexual) intercourse-related activities with his wife on a bed of all places. Maybe Dendoncker was having a hand shandy.
It's probably hot cross bun-related, as injuries usually are this time of year. Bryan Robson burnt the roof of his mouth on one in 1984 and he was out for six weeks.
It's probably hot cross bun-related, as injuries usually are this time of year. Bryan Robson burnt the roof of his mouth on one in 1984 and he was out for six weeks.
It's probably hot cross bun-related, as injuries usually are this time of year. Bryan Robson burnt the roof of his mouth on one in 1984 and he was out for six weeks.
Makes sense, I seem to recall his older namesake was a fan of the even more perilous pop-tart.
So what was actually wrong with his hand that would stop him from playing?
Buendia has that much bandage on his hand he looks like an Egyptian mummy but still plays!
Have Belgium called him up?
what about climbing over the front gate?Have Belgium called him up?
Yes but his hand is injured so he couldn't answer the phone.
Agreed. The poor chap wasn't ready to play, that's probably the start and end of it. Hopefully he'll be available next week.
Why can’t he just be injured without it being a massive conspiracy?
Why can’t he just be injured without it being a massive conspiracy?
I won't be palmed off as easily as that.
It's a thumbs-up from me when he comes back.You say that, but knowing our crowd they'll be pointing the finger in no time
He's a great first reserve. Would've started every week for the first three seasons we were back. The engine room is sorted with Tim coming back. Improve elsewhere and leave it to tick over.You're suggesting that he hands over to Tim and waves Goodbye took the squad.
If he gets picked on Saturday he'll have to knuckle down. :)Will he get handed a start?
If he pulls his finger out.If he gets picked on Saturday he'll have to knuckle down. :)Will he get handed a start?
Why can’t he just be injured without it being a massive conspiracy?
I won't be palmed off as easily as that.
Someone needs to finger the culprit.
He won’t be able to pull himself off at half time.If he gets picked on Saturday he'll have to knuckle down. :)Will he get handed a start?
He won’t be able to pull himself off at half time.If he gets picked on Saturday he'll have to knuckle down. :)Will he get handed a start?
He won’t be able to pull himself off at half time.If he gets picked on Saturday he'll have to knuckle down. :)Will he get handed a start?
That's OK though as the manager would pull him off instead
He won’t be able to pull himself off at half time.If he gets picked on Saturday he'll have to knuckle down. :)Will he get handed a start?
That's OK though as the manager would pull him off instead
When Terry Vennables told Gazza that he would pull him off at half-time, the irascible imp said that he only got an orange at Newcastle.
He won’t be able to pull himself off at half time.If he gets picked on Saturday he'll have to knuckle down. :)Will he get handed a start?
That's OK though as the manager would pull him off instead
When Terry Vennables told Gazza that he would pull him off at half-time, the irascible imp said that he only got an orange at Newcastle.
That was Rodney Marsh to Don Revie.
Alf Ramsey, I think.
97% pass accuracy. Highest on the pitch today.
Including him to nullify Bruno was a smart move. Playing Ramsey and McGinn wider to nullify Murphy and Gordon was a smart move. Emery is getting the best out of these players.
I have been very harsh on this man in the past, today I thought he played his role brilliantly. Took everything off them when required and got play moving time after time.
I think where he came from and how late he joined int he summer has worked against him all season but I always thought he was a decent signing to add a bit of depth whilst Kamara settled in, you don't get into the current Belgian squad without being a decent player.
Delighted for him. Have been calling for weeks to drop Bailey and play the Donk. Thought it was clear Emery didn't rate him but he got an opportunity today and delivered. He's a bit ungainly but is tidy on the ball and he is a fair old presence without it.I don't think Bailey will be around after the summer, whereas I could see Donk still being in the squad. He's a useful player to have for cover, and adds something to the team when called upon.
Reminds me of John Cazale.
JC: 3 films - The Godfather, Dog Day Afternoon, The Deer Hunter.
LD: 3 starts - Brentford, Man Utd, Newcastle.*
*ignore Newcastle away.
Reminds me of John Cazale.
JC: 3 films - The Godfather, Dog Day Afternoon, The Deer Hunter.
LD: 3 starts - Brentford, Man Utd, Newcastle.*
*ignore Newcastle away.
thick_mike will be upset you didn't reference 'The Conversation'.
I hope his baby isn't poorly and he needs time off.
I hope his baby isn't poorly and he needs time off.
Limited match time and he nearly made a Stevenage-type mistake that would have made it 3-2 and given a comfortable win a bit of a nerve-wracking last few minutes.
Iroegbunam was on the bench yesterday, he may well overtake Dendoncker next time Emery wants to shore up the midfield.
He is shit. No idea why Gerrard bought him.
"I have had 10 months with him and I am always trying to find [how he can] be regular every day, every month, training, playing and getting his best performance, for some different circumstances he didn’t do it," Emery said of Dendoncker ahead of Villa's clash with Burnley at Turf Moor on Sunday.
"Now, hopefully on Monday he will start to train again with the group, hopefully he is going to keep consistent for a long time because I think he can help us."
Sitting near the tunnel yesterday and when the players were warming up, and chatting as they do, I noticed Adama Traore start his routine. He greeted Bailey and Bertie then kept going along the line, looked Dendoncker in the eye and completely blanked him. Nothing from Dendoncker either.
Presumably there wasn't a particularly strong bond between them at Wolves!
Donk is the only player I've heard Emery say something even remotely negative about. Can't remember the exact wording but it was something about him needing to show that he can be consistent in his effort. I know Emery throws a lot of the same phrases around, so maybe he didn't mean anything by it, but I got the impression that he's maybe one of the few who hasn't fully bought into Emery's methods and just isn't that bothered about getting up to speed for this season.
I heard the dugouts having the roof removed had something to do with UEFA regulations.
Donk is the only player I've heard Emery say something even remotely negative about. Can't remember the exact wording but it was something about him needing to show that he can be consistent in his effort. I know Emery throws a lot of the same phrases around, so maybe he didn't mean anything by it, but I got the impression that he's maybe one of the few who hasn't fully bought into Emery's methods and just isn't that bothered about getting up to speed for this season.
His is the only UE signing that I don't really get. I don't see what he adds to the side. I wonder if the idea was for him to be an Ian Taylor type of player, of limited skills but will always give 100% and be a reliable water carrier. He doesn't seem to be that, though
Donk is the only player I've heard Emery say something even remotely negative about. Can't remember the exact wording but it was something about him needing to show that he can be consistent in his effort. I know Emery throws a lot of the same phrases around, so maybe he didn't mean anything by it, but I got the impression that he's maybe one of the few who hasn't fully bought into Emery's methods and just isn't that bothered about getting up to speed for this season.
His is the only UE signing that I don't really get. I don't see what he adds to the side. I wonder if the idea was for him to be an Ian Taylor type of player, of limited skills but will always give 100% and be a reliable water carrier. He doesn't seem to be that, though
Didn't Gerrard sign him?
Pretty sure so, yes.Didn't Gerrard sign him?Donk is the only player I've heard Emery say something even remotely negative about. Can't remember the exact wording but it was something about him needing to show that he can be consistent in his effort. I know Emery throws a lot of the same phrases around, so maybe he didn't mean anything by it, but I got the impression that he's maybe one of the few who hasn't fully bought into Emery's methods and just isn't that bothered about getting up to speed for this season.His is the only UE signing that I don't really get. I don't see what he adds to the side. I wonder if the idea was for him to be an Ian Taylor type of player, of limited skills but will always give 100% and be a reliable water carrier. He doesn't seem to be that, though
Do you still work for the club, Hookey?
Btw, were all the subs and coaches getting drenched yesterday now that we can't afford a roof for the bench? "Fcukin tinpot mate, your club is shit".
On his way to Napoli for £8.5M.
Why are we letting Dendoncker go without a replacement coming in first? I hope there's a deal imminent as this already weakens a thin squad.
Donk probably a decent option and bar the Stevenage game has been solid when called upon. The 4-0 Brentford game between Gerrard's sacking and Emery's appointment springs to mind.
But he is never an Emery player. Not mobile enough, not technical enough.
Emery sees big Tim as having much more potential to step in with some more work on the training ground. Definitely has more legs and energy about him than Donk.
He must have a bloody good agent is all i can say landing at Napoli
He must have a bloody good agent is all i can say landing at Napoli
Napoli are shit this year...
Dendoncker might do Ok with the slightly slower pace of Italian football.
According to Romano, there is no compulsory purchase.
According to Romano, there is no compulsory purchase.
Frustrating.
Our subs bench is going to have three goalies on it at this rate.
According to Romano, there is no compulsory purchase.
Frustrating.
As long as he's getting regular game time there's a chance someone will want him in the summer.
As long as he's getting regular game time there's a chance someone will want him in the summer.
Yep, he'll want game time himself and doesn't get much here, and hopefully he will do well and increase his value.
Our subs bench is going to have three goalies on it at this rate.
Heck has probably got an eye on one of those places as a GA++ offering.
£3,000 for all you can eat pick and mix and chips plus replace Calum Chambers on the bench.
FFP biting ?Of course it fucking is. As you well know as you've been all over every thread where we've been discussing exactly that for the last few months.
Nope . Nobody knows only the club so we speculate . Now detangle your knickersFFP biting ?Of course it fucking is. As you well know as you've been all over every thread where we've been discussing exactly that for the last few months.
He made 36 appearances for us, I feel like I remember about three of them.Stevenage + which 2 others
He made 36 appearances for us, I feel like I remember about three of them.Stevenage + which 2 others
nice goal at ManUreHe made 36 appearances for us, I feel like I remember about three of them.Stevenage + which 2 others
Newcastle at home, 3-0, he bossed it. Likewise Brentford 4-0 and Ure, 3-1 in Emery's first game. Why only remember the aberrations? Why hate...
nice goal at ManUreHe made 36 appearances for us, I feel like I remember about three of them.Stevenage + which 2 others
Newcastle at home, 3-0, he bossed it. Likewise Brentford 4-0 and Ure, 3-1 in Emery's first game. Why only remember the aberrations? Why hate...
And is a confident driver.
Yet another bit of evidence for how poor Gerrard was. Just look at his signings;Don't forget he signed Villa legend Jacob Bednarek on loan!
Chambers - told he can go.
Coutinho - sent away, told he can go.
Olsen - pretty sure he's on his way out.
Dendoncker - on his way out.
Digne - told he could go (though possibly redeemed himself after injury to Moreno)
Carlos - bad luck on his injury, but probably would have had Longlet's role this season had Mings not been injured.
Kamara - got sent off at Brentford, making Gerrard directly responsible for us not being top at Christmas and losing to a mid-table team at Old Trafford. ::)
And Gerrard was only here a bloody year!
And is a confident driver.
He'll have the newborn in a robust baby-seat, fingers-crossed.
Reports that the deal is too expensive to make permanent;Strange that they were happy to include the option-to-buy price in the loan contract. Negotiation tactics.
https://sportwitness.co.uk/difficult-club-trigger-option-buy-aston-villa-player-transfer-currently-pipe-dream/ (https://sportwitness.co.uk/difficult-club-trigger-option-buy-aston-villa-player-transfer-currently-pipe-dream/)
Reports that the deal is too expensive to make permanent;Strange that they were happy to include the option-to-buy price in the loan contract. Negotiation tactics.
https://sportwitness.co.uk/difficult-club-trigger-option-buy-aston-villa-player-transfer-currently-pipe-dream/ (https://sportwitness.co.uk/difficult-club-trigger-option-buy-aston-villa-player-transfer-currently-pipe-dream/)
Reports that the deal is too expensive to make permanent;Strange that they were happy to include the option-to-buy price in the loan contract. Negotiation tactics.
https://sportwitness.co.uk/difficult-club-trigger-option-buy-aston-villa-player-transfer-currently-pipe-dream/ (https://sportwitness.co.uk/difficult-club-trigger-option-buy-aston-villa-player-transfer-currently-pipe-dream/)
Any of theirs worth pinching
Has the Donk got any playing time yet for them? He hadn't up to a couple of weeks back from what I could see.
Putting in one of the worst title defences of all time. Manager churn too.
Well, you wouldn't be, would you ?
Well, you wouldn't be, would you ?
I'm used to it now, I don't even look for my name anymore.
Well, you wouldn't be, would you ?
I'm used to it now, I don't even look for my name anymore.
it is a disgrace !!!
If we're not looking too clever with FFP i hope we keep him in the squad next season. I know he's had a few iffy moments but he also played the full game in the Newcastle home 3-0 last season and was only subbed in IT at the end of the 3-1 home Man Utd game. Two of the best performances since Unai came in, some were comparing the Newcastle performance to the best they'd seen since the season we won the league. We'll just need to get him a bit fitter i think, but with all of the injuries we seem to be getting he'll be useful to have around.Some of the reckoning will depend on his wages, I guess.
If we're not looking too clever with FFP i hope we keep him in the squad next season. I know he's had a few iffy moments but he also played the full game in the Newcastle home 3-0 last season and was only subbed in IT at the end of the 3-1 home Man Utd game. Two of the best performances since Unai came in, some were comparing the Newcastle performance to the best they'd seen since the season we won the league. We'll just need to get him a bit fitter i think, but with all of the injuries we seem to be getting he'll be useful to have around.
Yeah, they put in an offer on the last day of the window and we turned it down because there wasn't time to bring in a replacement.
I'd rather have Sanson back, he would have got plenty of game-time in recent months. Assume his move will be made permanent, he's done well in Ligue Une this season by all accounts.