Robert Pires

[JJ-AV]

Reckon he'll be used in the middle.

[PaulTheVillan]

I also think he'll be used in the middle as a deeper playmaker. Kind of how Scholes, Murphy and even Xabi Alonso play.

Not a defensive or ball winning player, but someone who can make things work deeper down the pitch.

His imagination and vision will be very welcome, as we've not had many players over the past few years who can look for something clever.

[alanclare]

Well, if he is half as good as 'Bagic' Berson then he'll be well worth his transfer fee.

I do hope he's shaved that guinea pig's fanny off his chin though

Do you mean this one?

[Simba]

I have to report that I have personally never studied a Guinea Pig's Fanny.

Each to his own I guess.

[supertom]

I'd play him in the Sheringham type role. There'd not be too much running required, or defensive responsibility.

[PaulTheVillan]

Carlos Cuellar has just tweeted saying he has met Pires today, it was his first day.

[pedro25]

Yer I think he's only fit for an off the striker role, I'd imagine we will withdraw one of Downing, Albrighton or Young and put the other two wide and have Pires withdrawn behind the front man.  Like Ireland should be doing, but can't seem to be bothered.

[PaulTheVillan]

Maybe Pires won't even start (yet). Maybe he's just another option. I can't see him demanding first team football.

[PaulTheVillan]

Cuellar, has also said he's been speaking Spanish with Pires and that he looks physically very good.

[Bad English]

I think he'll do well, like Berger did for a spell for us from the bench, added a bit of spark when he came on.

Yes, and he could stroll around the training ground telling Ashley to go for it with the Arse.

[London Villan]

After all this positivity he'll be rubbish and never actually play for us! ;-)

[KevinGage]

Word on the street is he's signed.

[VillaAlways]

He has signed 6 month contract

[Dave P]

Bienvenue Robert.

[Californian Villain]

This year's Didier Agathe, can't see what all the fuss is about.