Andreas Weimann

[PeterWithesShin]

I like Weimann and hope he has the chance to show he has a future with us.

In fairness, we were losing 2-1 at City when he went off.

True. But in terms of performance we were the better team at that stage. My point is that Weimann is usually involved in anything good attack-wise when he plays. Bent also looks much better when playing in front of him and they do have a good understanding it would seem.

What I like about our striker options is that the 4 main strikers have different main qualities.
Bent as the goal sniffer, Gabby pace, Weimann workrate and Benteke strength. So in an ideal world we'll swap and change depending on who we are playing.

[Aston Villa]

Whilst I agree with that to an extent. I still think any partnership that doesn't involve Weimann makes us look like a backwards 442 team with the forwards isolated from the rest of the team.

[SoccerHQ]

Lad has improved for me, was really unlucky not to score against Swansea with that chance that was cleared off the line.

I do think he'll get goals as the season goes on although probably as a supersub.

[Risso]

I think he's excellent and has the chance to be a genuine star for us.  I'd play him ahead of Benteke to be honest.

[paul_e]

I really rate weimann and like him playing with Bent because they both offer a lot of movement off the ball but run different lines so they don't get in each others way.  I think we'll see Bent/Weimann or Benteke/Gabby as regular pairings throughout the season as both seem to have the potential to be good pairings.

[curiousorange]

I bet when Benteke was signed Weimann couldn't believe his bad luck. Out of the four we've got (if you don't count Bowery), Weimann's performances have been consistently high. The only thing he was lacking was goals and he's been unlucky not to bag more.

[Aston Villa]

I bet when Benteke was signed Weimann couldn't believe his bad luck. Out of the four we've got (if you don't count Bowery), Weimann's performances have been consistently high. The only thing he was lacking was goals and he's been unlucky not to bag more.

I'm not sure that Benteke was signed specifically to come in for him as they are totally different players with different strengths. They can play together as showed against Citeh. I do agree that he was unfortunate to lose his place though and he always looks like he will get chances in a game (same can be said for Benteke to be fair).

[curiousorange]

I bet when Benteke was signed Weimann couldn't believe his bad luck. Out of the four we've got (if you don't count Bowery), Weimann's performances have been consistently high. The only thing he was lacking was goals and he's been unlucky not to bag more.

I'm not sure that Benteke was signed specifically to come in for him as they are totally different players with different strengths. They can play together as showed against Citeh. I do agree that he was unfortunate to lose his place though and he always looks like he will get chances in a game (same can be said for Benteke to be fair).

I didn't mean Benteke was bought as a Weimann replacement (although I admit, it does read like that), more that he'd just about put himself either first or second choice and now he's really waiting for another player to get injured to get back to where he was.

[Aston Villa]

I didn't mean Benteke was bought as a Weimann replacement (although I admit, it does read like that), more that he'd just about put himself either first or second choice and now he's really waiting for another player to get injured to get back to where he was.

My bad. I agree but at the same time I am confident that PL won't be one of those managers that has 'his players' who are effectivly assured of their places regardless. Here's hoping Gabby is dropped after two inept performances and maybe Andi will get another chance to impress eh?

[WALTERS WARRIORS]

Think its time for Bent and Benteke to have a run of games. Weimann does add energy up front so deserves regular pitch time. Gabby will probably just be very average for a while now he has had his one excellent game every three months .......

[N'ZMAV]

Weimann probably knows he may be in and out this year, and maybe next year too, but if he keeps up his early promise, he'll be a first team regular in the future. As long as he works hard.

[supertom]

There are certain moments that make all the difference in a players career. Weimann almost netting against Swansea could be that. He's been unlucky not to score a couple this season. I do hope that it doesn't go against him. He's got to find the net when he gets his chance again to have any chance of a decent run. For me, and I reckon in PL's eyes, this is a make or break season for Weimann.

[JUAN PABLO]

I would have Weimann before Benteke and Gabby at the moment . I really like him and works well with Bent.

[Dave Clark Five]

Weimann is a great player. I hope we don't put him on loan. He is always a threat, darting about everywhere with loads of energy.

[Risso]

Weimann is a great player. I hope we don't put him on loan. He is always a threat, darting about everywhere with loads of energy.

I agree DCF.  He always busts a gut, but appears to be very skilful as well.  I thought he'd be a nailed on starter for someone like Lambert.