Andreas Weimann

[SoccerHQ]

I am puzzled.

Why do the national press bang on about Benteke week in week out. When Weiman is more consistent and is banging in the goals.

Don't get me wrong, it's better he stays under the radar. I know one things for sure I would be looking to tie this chap up with a new contract. He is the only player we have that I think could get into a top 4 squad.

I don't think he's there yet as he still has quiet/poor games like vs Southampton but a very good striker in the making.

Sure I read that his contract is up in 2014? Bit dangerous if we haven' even offered him a new long term deal.

[MattW]

Some positive news.

Villa open Weimann talks

Aston Villa have held initial discussions with striker Andreas Weimann over a new contract, Press Association Sport understands.

Weimann has 18 months left of his current deal and Villa are hoping to secure the long-term future of the Austria international.

The 21-year-old broke into the first team last season and scored a vital injury-time winner against Fulham as the midlands club stayed up by only two points, but it is during the current campaign that he has made a sustained impact and is their second top scorer with nine goals.

Weimann has formed a productive partnership with 11-goal Christian Benteke and the duo have kept record signing Darren Bent out of the side for lengthy periods.

Weimann's form has been one of the few highlights in a dismal season in which Villa are involved in another relegation fight and suffered a double cup exit to lower-league Bradford and Millwall.

His tally includes a double in the 3-2 defeat against Manchester United and another in the 3-1 win at Liverpool.

Villa boss Paul Lambert recently described Weimann as a "natural finisher".

He said: "The way Andreas conducts himself on the pitch and in training is excellent. He has been really on top of his game and taken his chance in the first team."

Weimann joined Villa as a 16-year-old from Rapid Vienna and had two spells on loan at Watford before before signing a new three-year deal with his parent club in August 2011.

He won his first senior cap for his country against Kazakhstan in October.

[frank black]

Would you sign a long term deal now?

[Bottom Right 89]

I think we all know that Big Chris has attracted enough media attention to ensure he'll get a decent transfer should we go down. If you look at all successful championship teams they have a guy that shits goals - Andi Weimann will be ours next season. We've been lucky in that he's fallen under the radar up to now but look at his goals he's a natural finisher a rare commodity, do not let him leave!

[eastie]

Would you sign a long term deal now?

Cant see anything happening until we know what division we are going to be in .

[Can Gana Be Bettered!?!?]

I am puzzled.

Why do the national press bang on about Benteke week in week out. When Weiman is more consistent and is banging in the goals.

Don't get me wrong, it's better he stays under the radar. I know one things for sure I would be looking to tie this chap up with a new contract. He is the only player we have that I think could get into a top 4 squad.

Top 4? Fuck me, if he's top 4 then we should be winning the league by now with the players we've got.

I'd have Benteke & Bent ahead if him.

I like him, he gives it his all and scores a few goals, but his all round game is standard for where we are.

His other contribution in the Bradford game was to blast the ball miles over the bar when looking to put in a cross under very little pressure.

I'd think he'd do well in the Championship though and would help us no end.

[frank black]

I am puzzled.

Why do the national press bang on about Benteke week in week out. When Weiman is more consistent and is banging in the goals.

Don't get me wrong, it's better he stays under the radar. I know one things for sure I would be looking to tie this chap up with a new contract. He is the only player we have that I think could get into a top 4 squad.

Top 4? Fuck me, if he's top 4 then we should be winning the league by now with the players we've got.

I'd have Benteke & Bent ahead if him.

I like him, he gives it his all and scores a few goals, but his all round game is standard for where we are.

His other contribution in the Bradford game was to blast the ball miles over the bar when looking to put in a cross under very little pressure.

I'd think he'd do well in the Championship though and would help us no end.

Be interesting to see how this one pans out. I don't think a top team would interested in Bent as he doesn't contribute enough to the team, that's why his highest level was on the bench at tottingham.

If given the choice of flogging Bent or Weiman, Bent makes far more sense really. Due to his likely transfer fee, age and overall lack of teamwork-effort.

Benteke v Weiman, this is very close I couldn't rate one over the other at this stage. Probably our ideal strike force  at the moment.

Ideally we keep them all, but alas a team like Villa wouldn't be able to hold onto them. I fear the younger ones on lower salaries will go, leaving us with Bent on his mega salary.

[danno]

Would you sign a long term deal now?

I would, I'd get my pay rise and my signing on fee.

In the event of any relegation, the club will be in no position to keep any players
who attract interest and can raise a decent fee anyway.

[Apyadg]

I am puzzled.

Why do the national press bang on about Benteke week in week out. When Weiman is more consistent and is banging in the goals.

Benteke, 20 games, 7 goals, 4 assists
Weimann, 15 games, 4 goals, 0 assists.

[neo_Villan]

Only a true Villan would want to commit to the club in it's current state. Could be on his way to gaining legend status if he stays next season.

[martin o`who??]

There aint many pluses to come out of this season so far but Weimann is definitely one of them.

[olaftab]

Player of the season would be interesting this season. May be Guzan?

[bertlambshank]

Player of the season would be interesting this season. May be Guzan?

Alan Hutton.

[tomd2103]

Needs to play up front with a strike partner (one who can hold the ball up so he can make runs off him) to get the best out of him.  He doesn't look the same player when he is out wide. 

[neo_Villan]

Player of the season would be interesting this season. May be Guzan?

Alan Hutton.

Hutton for me too. Much improved on last season. Can't recall him making one mistake or getting one red card thus far.