Andreas Weimann

[David_Nab]

I would think should we stay up we will sell Bent and use his wages to increase both Weimann's and Benteke's terms and bring in another back up striker.

[Brend'Watkins]

Don't forget that stories coming out of Villa Park are that he is not happy with the terms currently being offered, not that he is waiting to see what happens.

Didn't he quash these rumours the other week on twitter?  Then went on to state how happy he is at the club.  You really are glass half full in the last few weeks peter.

[eamonn]

peter w has changed alright.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

peter w has changed alright.

It may have something to do with his wife returning after the birth of his latest. Isn't she about to rejion him this month?
Even Stewart Downing scores more often than Peter. Fill yer boots, fella.

[pauliewalnuts]

He knows that if he scores another five goals this season then his bargaining position is further increased and he might pop another £5k a week on his pay cheque.

Of course.

If I were him, I wouldn't decide anything till the end of the season. Firstly, I'd want to know what division we'll be playing in. Secondly, if he does well between now and then, he'll have an even better hand to play.

[Ads]

He knows that the Villa will offer him an acceptable contract, but that level of acceptability can be influenced by how well he performs and as you say Paulie, he will haave a stronger hand.

Its mutually beneficial.

We'll end up paying him £35k per week and we will save money on not buying a workhorse with great shooting boots, while reaping the his goal harvest.

Win win.

[N'ZMAV]

Ads is spot on. If we replace Weimann then we'll have to pay an equal quality replacement £35,000 a week and a transfer fee. Sign him up. Simples.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

I'm surprised this old ditty hasn't been sung.  "Oh Andi, you're the greatest, the Holte End say. Oh Andi, Oh Andi, we'll be with you, all the way".

Indeed, Bill. Still, I thought the Holte were superb on Saturday after Benteke's winner they immediately sang the Benteke song but followed it up with the Andi Weimann song in appreciation of his contribution and what a contribution it was.

As for next season, I'm struggling to see how teams despite knowing more about him, can plan to deal with him. There are no obvious traits to his game as he has so many. The only thing that neutralises him is when he's pushed out wide but that's down to Lambert's tactics. The Bradford fans were delighted when at Villa Park he played out on the wing as they were terrified of what he can do in the middle. They had a point.

[Brend'Watkins]

I'm surprised this old ditty hasn't been sung.  "Oh Andi, you're the greatest, the Holte End say. Oh Andi, Oh Andi, we'll be with you, all the way".

Indeed, Bill. Still, I thought the Holte were superb on Saturday after Benteke's winner they immediately sang the Benteke song but followed it up with the Andi Weimann song in appreciation of his contribution and what a contribution it was.

As for next season, I'm struggling to see how teams despite knowing more about him, can plan to deal with him. There are no obvious traits to his game as he has so many. The only thing that neutralises him is when he's pushed out wide but that's down to Lambert's tactics. The Bradford fans were delighted when at Villa Park he played out on the wing as they were terrified of what he can do in the middle. They had a point.

The song for Weimann is as follows, it will be up there with the Dwight Yorke - New York song

To the tune of Glen Campbell's - Wychita Lineman

He is Weiman of our county..
And we need him more than want him
But we want him for all time
That mystical Weimann
Is running down the line*

* His current position.

[kippaxvilla2]

Oh Andi, Oh Andi, you're the greatest yes you are.....I'll retrieve my coat.

[PaulWinch again]

Sign up Andi please.

[frank black]

Weiman's gone from a reserve playing a few sub games to one of the first names on the list.

The club obviously thought there was no rush to sign him up. (As my kids would say Epic fail!)

He just needs to play out of his skin for a few more games and then the world is his oyster. Sign a lucrative contract with Villa or leave, sign a lucrative contract and possibly win things if a good club want him, at a knock down price. I fear we really know how this will play out. :-(

[Chipsticks]

Linked with Inter:

The young Austrian has been one of the few positives for Villa in a difficult season which sees them battling against relegation in the Premier League.

Weimann has bagged 11 goals so far this term, leading to rumours in some quarters that a move to Serie A could be on the cards.

Robert Groener, who represents the 21-year-old, insisted that he had not heard from the Italian giants, but refused to categorically rule out a switch, particularly with his client's contract due to expire at the end of next season.

Groener told Interlive.it: "At the moment there is nothing concrete. I have not had any contact with Marco Branca or any other Inter directors.

"His contract with Villa expires in 2014, so if they do not renew then he could be sold over the summer.

"Playing in Serie A? Obviously Serie A is less prestigious than the Premier League, but it would be an honour for Weimann to wear the jersey of an historic and prestigious club like Inter.

"But, for now, there is nothing concrete."

He won't leave.

[PaulWinch again]

I hope he doesn't I just wish we'd get him tied down to a contract.

[fredm]

Agent bigging up client for new deal so he can get his percentage.