Robert Pires

[Oscar Arce]

Can he play on Saturday ? Apparently he has been training with Arsenal, he should be fairly fit.

[TaxDodger]

Welcome Robert. One of the stars of CM 01/02.

[Pete]

There's a quote from Gary Mcallister just appeared on the Guardian site. Pires expected to sign in the next "two or three days".

[Shrek]

Tony Morley is going to be on Talksport soon giving his opinion on Pires,

[Concrete John]

Can he play on Saturday ? Apparently he has been training with Arsenal, he should be fairly fit.

We're playing Sunday this weekend.

I think the dealine for league registration is Thursday be in included for the weekends games.  I'd imagine if it is sorted by then he'll be on the bench.

[supertom]

He's a class player. Technically would be a cut above the rest of our lads, but of course his legs aren't gonna be up to a lot.

Saying that, given our injuries right now and derth of quality, it's a good signing. Lets be honest, GH has previous on this with McCallister, and that turned out to be a master stroke.

As things stand though, would you rather have Pires on the bench, or for arguments sake Johnson or Herd? Whether those lads make the grade long run, I don't know, but Pires could certainly offer something to the team. He's a class act.

Bring it on I say. No harm really. You don't lose ability. 20 mins here and there and he could win us games.

[pauliewalnuts]

I noticed the story on the OS has changed now from "he's coming" to "Houllier has been in talks with him"

[Pete]

Another post from VillaInsider on Twitter - says Pires has had his medical, just terms to be agreed.

[shipscat]

Pires in,Ashley maybe out.Always remember applauding that goal against Schmeichal,as mentioned he'll be a plan b for 20 minutes occassionally.
we appear to be happy to have some dialogue with Arsenal on the Ashley score.Fab player,but once more we've let an asset dwindle to 18 months

[barrysleftfoot]

   One of the best footballers to grace the PL.


   Even at 37, should be good for 30-45 mins.His ability on the ball, and more importantly when to pick a pass, should greatly influence Bannan, Albrighton, and AYoung in partic.If those 3 can add a final ball to their repetoire, then we have 3 great players.

  Quite pleaed with this signing on a free.

[London Villan]

He played 37 times last season for Villareal, so I can't imagine a few late appearances for us are going to be too taxing.

[Rip Van We Go Again]

If we've still get a spare place to make up the 25, we might as well look round for somebody else.
There must be a half decent player somewhere that could do a job, short term.

[pablopicasso_10]

He's a class player. Technically would be a cut above the rest of our lads, but of course his legs aren't gonna be up to a lot.

Saying that, given our injuries right now and derth of quality, it's a good signing. Lets be honest, GH has previous on this with McCallister, and that turned out to be a master stroke.

As things stand though, would you rather have Pires on the bench, or for arguments sake Johnson or Herd? Whether those lads make the grade long run, I don't know, but Pires could certainly offer something to the team. He's a class act.

Bring it on I say. No harm really. You don't lose ability. 20 mins here and there and he could win us games.

i would rather have him there than herd... dont know enough about johnson to comment, but herd isnt great and never will be in my humble opinion...

[TimTheVillain]

I guess he and Brad F will become best mates ;-)

Interesting move - could work for this season.

[Matt C]

Could be a decent short term addition.