Andreas Weimann

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[Dante Lavelli]

There's a good article about the current tactical trends in (top) european football teams here:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/blog/2013/may/28/tactical-trends-2012-13

To me the description of Lewandowski "Perhaps the most old-fashioned of the lot is Robert Lewandowski, who in style resembles a cross between Ian Rush and a classic target man. In front of a fluent midfield he has been a reference, always pulling into the spaces between centre-backs and full-backs, yet also capable of playing with his back to goal, holding the ball up." describes Benteke perfectly (he also references Falcao, Cavani, Imbra as other examples, I'd argue RVP too)

Whereas the other "type" of striker is "Some even don't have to be that good at finishing. Mandzukic may have scored 15 goals in the Bundesliga this season but he is barely a striker at all in the conventional sense: rather he is a fearsome spearhead, driving defenders back to create space for the midfield and leading the press with terrifying energy" which to me describes the strengths of Weimann's game, especially the energy.

In summary - other than drawing your attention to a good article if you like your tactics - this was a long winded way to suggest that we may already have Benetke's replacement within the squad.  For that reason I'd like to see us spend big on an attacking inside forward type player this summer so we can copy the template of Munich the following season.  Some succession planning is vital.

[danlanza]

There's a good article about the current tactical trends in (top) european football teams here:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/blog/2013/may/28/tactical-trends-2012-13

To me the description of Lewandowski "Perhaps the most old-fashioned of the lot is Robert Lewandowski, who in style resembles a cross between Ian Rush and a classic target man. In front of a fluent midfield he has been a reference, always pulling into the spaces between centre-backs and full-backs, yet also capable of playing with his back to goal, holding the ball up." describes Benteke (he also references Falcao, Cavani, Imbra as other examples, I'd argue RVP too)

Whereas the other "type" of striker is "Some even don't have to be that good at finishing. Mandzukic may have scored 15 goals in the Bundesliga this season but he is barely a striker at all in the conventional sense: rather he is a fearsome spearhead, driving defenders back to create space for the midfield and leading the press with terrifying energy" which to me describes Weimann, especially the energy.

In summary - other than drawing your attention to a good article if you like your tactics - this was a long winded way to suggest that we may already have Benetke's replacement within the squad.  For that reason I'd like to see us spend big on an attacking inside forward type player this summer so we can copy the template of Munich the following season year.

Good post this one. If Benteke does go all is not lost at all.

[Matt Collins]

I don't think Weimann would play in the Benteke role. Lambert clearly wants a big man to play off. He's said publicly that he think Weimann's best position is off the front man. If we lose Benteke I'd be stunned if we didn't bring in a 6 foot plus replacement.

[danlanza]

I don't think Weimann would play in the Benteke role. Lambert clearly wants a big man to play off. He's said publicly that he think Weimann's best position is off the front man. If we lose Benteke I'd be stunned if we didn't bring in a 6 foot plus replacement.

If we lose Benteke i will be stunned. He is going nowhere this year. 25-30 goals next season.

[Dante Lavelli]

I don't think Weimann would play in the Benteke role. Lambert clearly wants a big man to play off. He's said publicly that he think Weimann's best position is off the front man. If we lose Benteke I'd be stunned if we didn't bring in a 6 foot plus replacement.

Without doubt we'd have to change the way we play but as Lambert is a fan/scholar of German football there is a chance that he could mimic the current Bayern template.  Especially if Weimann continues to improve as a footballer.

[paul_e]

I don't think Weimann would play in the Benteke role. Lambert clearly wants a big man to play off. He's said publicly that he think Weimann's best position is off the front man. If we lose Benteke I'd be stunned if we didn't bring in a 6 foot plus replacement.

Weimann is 6' 2

Just saying.

[Tuscans]

I don't think Weimann would play in the Benteke role. Lambert clearly wants a big man to play off. He's said publicly that he think Weimann's best position is off the front man. If we lose Benteke I'd be stunned if we didn't bring in a 6 foot plus replacement.

Weimann is 6' 2

Just saying.

I seen that stat about his height on numerous websites and computer games....but when you see him on the tv or at the ground I always have him down for about 5ft 10"

[paul_e]

I don't think Weimann would play in the Benteke role. Lambert clearly wants a big man to play off. He's said publicly that he think Weimann's best position is off the front man. If we lose Benteke I'd be stunned if we didn't bring in a 6 foot plus replacement.

Weimann is 6' 2

Just saying.

I seen that stat about his height on numerous websites and computer games....but when you see him on the tv or at the ground I always have him down for about 5ft 10"

I agree, but it's listed everywhere as the same and I'd have thought someone woul've questioned it if he's nowhere near that.

[Tokyo Sexwhale]

No way is Weimann 6'2!

[Toronto Villa]

No way is Weimann 6'2!

according the the Villa website he is. That photo isn't exactly a good way of determining his height because even Collins only looks an inch or two taller than Warnock. However a better way is to find the wallpaper of the team photo at the start of last season. Weimann is stood next to Ireland and Stevens. Stevens is taller than Weimann and is listed at 6ft. Weimann looks 5ft 10 or 11 to me, similar height as Gabby

[eric woolban woolban]

Angel was six foot but didn't look it.

[Ron Manager]

Peter Crouch is actually 5'4"! Its deceptive on the tele.

[Matt Collins]

I really don't believe he's 6 foot 2.

In any event, I've never really seen him take a 40 yard ball on his chest while holding off a big centre back and then lay it off.

[olaftab]

No way is Weimann 6'2!

according the the Villa website he is. That photo isn't exactly a good way of determining his height because even Collins only looks an inch or two taller than Warnock. However a better way is to find the wallpaper of the team photo at the start of last season. Weimann is stood next to Ireland and Stevens. Stevens is taller than Weimann and is listed at 6ft. Weimann looks 5ft 10 or 11 to me, similar height as Gabby

Yes 5' 11" plus 3" of hair on top!