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Offline PaulTheVillan

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Re: Michael Bradley signs (page 6)
« Reply #195 on: February 03, 2011, 11:31:03 AM »
Makoun was started after only a single training session. I think he'll start.

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Re: Michael Bradley signs (page 6)
« Reply #196 on: February 03, 2011, 11:32:58 AM »
It's reported he will only train with the first team squad tomorrow, so very unlikely he'll be selected, maybe on the bench.

Although we thought similar about Makoun at Wigan. Houllier seems to like to throw is a surprise with every selection so it wouldn't surprise me if he chucked him straight in.

Offline Rip Van We Go Again

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Re: Michael Bradley signs (page 6)
« Reply #197 on: February 03, 2011, 11:49:43 AM »
It's reported he will only train with the first team squad tomorrow, so very unlikely he'll be selected, maybe on the bench.

Although we thought similar about Makoun at Wigan. Houllier seems to like to throw is a surprise with every selection so it wouldn't surprise me if he chucked him straight in.
Total opposite to before.
Every time me and my two mates try to guess the side on the way down there, we're always wrong.

I wouldn't be that surprised anymore if Pires started.

Offline Mazrim

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Re: Michael Bradley signs (page 6)
« Reply #198 on: February 03, 2011, 11:51:03 AM »
I wouldn't be at all suprised if he starts.
Prudence would suggest he should start on the bench but Houllier has a nutsack on him when it comes to picking a team.

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Re: Michael Bradley signs (page 6)
« Reply #199 on: February 03, 2011, 11:59:26 AM »
I wouldn't be at all suprised if he starts.
Prudence would suggest he should start on the bench
Suppose it depends how much training he's missed after flying over here and sorting the contract out.
Might be safer to leave him on the bench till the last 30.
I wouldn't be against Makoun and Bannan in the middle for this one.
Bannan had a blinder at their place.

But whatever happens, we now have options and we don't HAVE to play him.

A nice luxury to have for a change.
« Last Edit: February 03, 2011, 12:04:15 PM by Rip Van Bentfletch »

Offline WALTERS WARRIORS

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Re: Michael Bradley signs (page 6)
« Reply #200 on: February 03, 2011, 12:59:04 PM »
Houllier loves throwing players straight in. Pires,Makoun,Walker. So after training friday and sat am think he will start .........

Offline cheltenhamlion

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Re: Michael Bradley signs (page 6)
« Reply #201 on: February 03, 2011, 02:00:48 PM »
Well it looks like Petrov won't be starting if Houllier's comments from the other night are any reflection on the likely team selection.

I think Bradley might start but I would anticiapte Bannan in front of Petrov if not.

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Re: Michael Bradley signs (page 6)
« Reply #202 on: February 03, 2011, 04:33:24 PM »
Looks a bit of a beast on that in the pro video. Really looking forward to seeing him and Makoun together. Think for teh first time in a long time we are going to be a lot more difficult to play through.

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Re: Michael Bradley signs (page 6)
« Reply #203 on: February 03, 2011, 08:10:36 PM »
Looks a bit of a beast on that in the pro video. Really looking forward to seeing him and Makoun together. Think for teh first time in a long time we are going to be a lot more difficult to play through.

Is MB the first American to play outfield for our club?

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Re: Michael Bradley signs (page 6)
« Reply #204 on: February 03, 2011, 08:13:10 PM »
Looks a bit of a beast on that in the pro video. Really looking forward to seeing him and Makoun together. Think for teh first time in a long time we are going to be a lot more difficult to play through.

Is MB the first American to play outfield for our club?

Eric Lichaj??

Offline The Left Side

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Re: Michael Bradley signs (page 6)
« Reply #205 on: February 03, 2011, 08:14:14 PM »
Looks a bit of a beast on that in the pro video. Really looking forward to seeing him and Makoun together. Think for teh first time in a long time we are going to be a lot more difficult to play through.

Is MB the first American to play outfield for our club?

Eric Lichaj??

Oh yeah, I knew there was one!

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Re: Michael Bradley signs (page 6)
« Reply #206 on: February 03, 2011, 08:36:23 PM »
I wouldn't be at all suprised if he starts.
Prudence would suggest he should start on the bench
Suppose it depends how much training he's missed after flying over here and sorting the contract out.
Might be safer to leave him on the bench till the last 30.
I wouldn't be against Makoun and Bannan in the middle for this one.
Bannan had a blinder at their place.

But whatever happens, we now have options and we don't HAVE to play him.

A nice luxury to have for a change.

He will only be flying from Germany, so there is no issue there.

Isn't it great not being able to pick the team every game, it's so much more exciting!

Offline MG Cobbler

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Re: Michael Bradley signs (page 6)
« Reply #207 on: February 05, 2011, 10:36:44 AM »
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A collection of vids from his time here.
I believe that you have got a good one.

Hopefully he proves it with the Villa, good luck to Michael Bradley on his debut today.  8)

Offline Dribbler

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Re: Michael Bradley signs (page 6)
« Reply #208 on: February 05, 2011, 11:14:54 AM »
Think he will be a great player for us, intelligent with a good football brain, mentally and physically tough and looks like he will always be commited and give 100%. That's the kind of player we need. Compare and contrast with that pathetic excuse for a footballer Stephen Ireland.

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Re: Michael Bradley signs (page 6)
« Reply #209 on: February 05, 2011, 02:05:08 PM »
&feature=related

A collection of vids from his time here.
I believe that you have got a good one.

Hopefully he proves it with the Villa, good luck to Michael Bradley on his debut today.  8)
Thanks for the video and kind words :)

Just watched Michael Bradley's interview... great attitude and can't wait to see him in a Villa shirt.

 


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