Andreas Weimann

[pauliewalnuts]

He was decent when played where he should be playing.

Remember that goal against Man United where Benteke humiliated Smalling out wide, pulled the ball back and Weimann leathered it in from the edge of the area?

Or the one against Sunderland. Lowtons forty yard diagonal pass was great, yes, but Weimann controlled and shot brilliantly.

I like his Call of Duty celebrations too.

Wish him all the best, am sure he'll do very well for them.

[itbrvilla]

I agree with those who say he was wasted in the wrong position. I bet the same can apply to a number in our squad unfortunately.  Shame to see him go. 

[Duncan Shaw]

I think he'll do well and wish him all the best.  He's a centre forward that Lambert ruined by playing wide in a formation that wasn;t set-up to attack.  When he was upfront with benteke he was good.  Scored what was, until Fabian's effort to take us to the cup final, my favourite Villa goal of the last five years - away at Anfield in the 3-1 win, with the Benteke back-heel.

[Dave]

He was decent when played where he should be playing.

Remember that goal against Man United where Benteke humiliated Smalling out wide, pulled the ball back and Weimann leathered it in from the edge of the area?

Or the one against Sunderland. Lowtons forty yard diagonal pass was great, yes, but Weimann controlled and shot brilliantly.

Stoke at home, curled in from 25 yards out. The McLeish celebration at the end because we drew with Stoke.

That bustling run for Benteke's equaliser against QPR in that crucial game, where it looked like nobody had ever been more desperate to keep a ball in play, ever.

If he'd not been playing for us then we'd probably have been relegated by now. Time moves on and he's not quite right for our current team, but I reckon he'll get Derby promoted next season, and he and Bent will probably score at least 30 between them.

He certainly goes down as a success for our academy.

[supertom]

I've always liked Weimann. He's a very limited player. His part as such a key player for the last 3 years is a testament to the level our club has dropped to. Poor touch and not skilled enough for the Premiership.

However Weimann for the last three years always gave his all on the pitch. He didn't leave the pitch without having bust a gut, whilst a lot of other players utterly took the fucking piss. So in that regard he leaves with my absolute best wishes.

Derby is a good move for him. He can test himself, hopefully in his best position, at a decent level and see if the goals come too. He's got himself a four year deal. He'll be on decent money. Good luck Andi. I hope it goes well for him. For our part, 2.75 mill is a good bit of business I think. Particularly given he's been poor the last two seasons.

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

Always liked him and loved his weird Austrian/Brummie accent which made him sound like a Geordie...confirmed by my Geordie mate a few years ago who was wondering how they had missed out on such a good local lad!

Played the game at 100mph which meant he had little composure when it was needed and hit row Z more than hit the target.

Some great goals...the desperately needed winner v Fulham stands out, and absolutely loved his celebration v ManCi£y but v ManU and Sunderland were lovely. His goal v Bournemouth in the cup looks routine but he seemed to be the only player turned on to Gil's movement...very similar to the Benteke backheel v 'The Mighty Reds YNWA' which is the one he'll be most remembered for.
I loved his goal at Stoke last season...a bit ugly but it got us off to a brilliant start to the season...three incredibly valuable points by the end of the campaign.
Thanks Andi, and all the very best for the future at Derby.



ffs, let's not draw you in the cups! 

[Steve67]

The ear cupping thing last season lost him my respect but I wish him well and will look out for their results next season. Good luck jug ears!!

[Nastylee]

£2.75 seems a bit low to me given fees these days. As a PL scorer he should have been at least £4m imo.

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

Blame Cameron.
Austerity.

[paulcomben]

I was at that Fulham match and will always love Andi for that magic moment.

[gervilla]

I was at the Man City game and I will remember how stunned and happy I was walking up Trinity Road after the game until I die.
Thanks Andi.

[supertom]

£2.75 seems a bit low to me given fees these days. As a PL scorer he should have been at least £4m imo.

After two bad seasons I'll take it to be honest. It seemed to be clear he was surplus too and if I recall, when he got his new deal a couple of years ago there were rumours he'd signed for 30-35k. Pinch of salt of course, but I doubt he was on peanuts given he was one of Lamberts first choices.

[PaulWinch again]

He was decent when played where he should be playing.

Remember that goal against Man United where Benteke humiliated Smalling out wide, pulled the ball back and Weimann leathered it in from the edge of the area?

Or the one against Sunderland. Lowtons forty yard diagonal pass was great, yes, but Weimann controlled and shot brilliantly.

Stoke at home, curled in from 25 yards out. The McLeish celebration at the end because we drew with Stoke.

That bustling run for Benteke's equaliser against QPR in that crucial game, where it looked like nobody had ever been more desperate to keep a ball in play, ever.

If he'd not been playing for us then we'd probably have been relegated by now. Time moves on and he's not quite right for our current team, but I reckon he'll get Derby promoted next season, and he and Bent will probably score at least 30 between them.

He certainly goes down as a success for our academy.

Certainly does. Played in his correct position I think he's a talented player. I'd be curious to know how many goals vs appearances he had when playing as a centre forward. He'll be very good for Derby if they play him right and good luck to him.

[OCD]

Derby must have the best centre forward pairing in the championship now and really should be getting promoted next year. I have family who are season ticket holders at Derby so have a bit of a soft spot for them and will enjoy seeing Bent and Weimann knocking in the goals. As above we have some happy memories of Andi, he's been good for us but it was time for him to move on and I think it's a good move for all parties.

[cdbearsfan]

Best of luck to Andi. He always tried and had a nack for scoring some important goals. He wasn't a winger.

Feel free to score against Small Heath and Dirty Leeds home and away.