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Offline N'ZMAV

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Robert Pires
« on: November 16, 2010, 09:37:40 AM »
Read a few things online today that GH is set to offer a short term deal to Robert Pires.

I think he'd be a useful signing. He'd add a lot of experience and would be a useful bloke to have around, especially for the younger players.


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Offline Shrek

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Re: Robert Pires
« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2010, 09:41:00 AM »
Give him a month trial, while we have so many injuries, no matter what his age, experience is invaluable.
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Offline N'ZMAV

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Re: Robert Pires
« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2010, 09:44:02 AM »
I agree. He has been training with Arsenal since the summer. So I expect his fitness levels to be good. Would this signing be another indication that Ireland is not in GH's plans?
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Offline darren woolley

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Re: Robert Pires
« Reply #3 on: November 16, 2010, 09:47:17 AM »
Give him a try got nothing to lose.
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Offline Concrete John

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Re: Robert Pires
« Reply #4 on: November 16, 2010, 09:53:51 AM »
Although it makes sense from the perspective of an older head to help out the young players, his position of attacking midfielder is one we're not short of right now!
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Offline Merv

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Re: Robert Pires
« Reply #5 on: November 16, 2010, 09:59:19 AM »
It's mostly a coaching role, I've read, although he's apparently kept himself fit and I suppose a spot on the bench wouldn't go amiss. Tell you what though - I can only imagine what a coaching team of Sid, Gary Mac and Robert Pires would do for our players' development... we'd be the most stylish team in the league. Proper footballers, all three of them.
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Offline PeterWithe

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Re: Robert Pires
« Reply #6 on: November 16, 2010, 10:14:13 AM »
This is good news, one of the best players I've ever seen.
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Offline PaulTheVillan

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Re: Robert Pires
« Reply #7 on: November 16, 2010, 10:21:46 AM »
He'll offer more than Sidwell.
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Offline pauliewalnuts

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Re: Robert Pires
« Reply #8 on: November 16, 2010, 10:22:41 AM »
That article referenced by the otherwise impeccable source that is astonvilla-views.com refers to an annual "loan".

Loan from who? He's without a club, surely?

Makes sense, though. At the rate we are clocking up injuries, Sid and GM will be getting a game soon enough. Could also provide some experienced guidance to the likes of Bannan Hogg.

Bannan Hogg. Sounds like a rural solicitors firm.
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Offline Pete

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Re: Robert Pires
« Reply #9 on: November 16, 2010, 10:27:35 AM »
It's mentioned by "VillaInsider" on Twitter today, along with a few other snippets.

http://twitter.com/Villa_Insider
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Offline TimTheVillain

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Re: Robert Pires
« Reply #10 on: November 16, 2010, 10:31:57 AM »
Quote from: PaulTheVillan on November 16, 2010, 10:21:46 AM
He'll offer more than Sidwell.

Bloody hell Paul, I hope so !!
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Offline JUAN PABLO

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Re: Robert Pires
« Reply #11 on: November 16, 2010, 10:37:31 AM »
Aslong as he dont show the young lads how to take a penalty
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Offline N'ZMAV

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Re: Robert Pires
« Reply #12 on: November 16, 2010, 10:40:38 AM »
Quote from: JUAN PABLO on November 16, 2010, 10:37:31 AM
Aslong as he dont show the young lads how to take a penalty
We'll leave that to Carew.
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Offline Phil from the upper holte

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Re: Robert Pires
« Reply #13 on: November 16, 2010, 10:41:59 AM »
I woudn't normally be a fan of signing a 37 year old but given the circumstances, He's worth a punt
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Offline UK Redsox

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Re: Robert Pires
« Reply #14 on: November 16, 2010, 10:43:53 AM »
"Out of contract" types are all we can sign at the moment. If Pires is in that category, he's well worth bringing in.
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