January Transfer Speculation (or lack of) Thread

[hawkeye]

Robbie Keane will be no different to having say a Craig Bellamy, just with a better reputation. He'll be used sparingly yet will keep Gabby and Bent on their toes, will offer far more than Heskey and Fonz and is a different type of striker to what we have right now. He will add some enthusiasm to the club and will want to do well to stay sharp ahead of the Euros. He has significant experience at this level, and is a short term commitment on the part of the club. He's not on a massive salary - around £35 grand a week at LA, and we might not even be paying all of it.

I'd be concerned if this was a permanent signing, but it's not. There's no lose in this situation because if it doesn't work he goes back. If it does then great. The worst thing would be if ends up somewhere else and does well, and we'd be asking why we didn't take advantage of the situation?

In a nutshell.
Maybe Weimann gets another loan deal somewhere for a couple of months or if God truly hasn't abandoned us we pack Heskey off to MON.

Just like Pires was a great idea. Another spent force!Taking in past it players like  Keane is not the answer.

[usav]

We've been linked with Robbie Keane since the days of John Gregory.....trust us to get him now.

[TimTheVillain]

Robbie Keane will be no different to having say a Craig Bellamy, just with a better reputation.

Well, and considerably shitter.

Bellamy is still a top level player. Keane isn't

But it would upset Villa fans to have Bellamy playing for the club, seemingly we prefer shit players who are angels.

[Mazrim]

Robbie Keane will be no different to having say a Craig Bellamy, just with a better reputation. He'll be used sparingly yet will keep Gabby and Bent on their toes, will offer far more than Heskey and Fonz and is a different type of striker to what we have right now. He will add some enthusiasm to the club and will want to do well to stay sharp ahead of the Euros. He has significant experience at this level, and is a short term commitment on the part of the club. He's not on a massive salary - around £35 grand a week at LA, and we might not even be paying all of it.

I'd be concerned if this was a permanent signing, but it's not. There's no lose in this situation because if it doesn't work he goes back. If it does then great. The worst thing would be if ends up somewhere else and does well, and we'd be asking why we didn't take advantage of the situation?

In a nutshell.
Maybe Weimann gets another loan deal somewhere for a couple of months or if God truly hasn't abandoned us we pack Heskey off to MON.

Just like Pires was a great idea. Another spent force!Taking in past it players like  Keane is not the answer.

It's not ideal and it's not what I'd hope for either, but at 31 Keane is still far more relevant than Pires was when we took him on. Plus Keane already knows half the team and has played with them.

I'm just saying there are far worse deals to do. Keane is better than Heskey. It's that simple.
Were some of you expecting a top striker coming in? I was expecting nothing to be honest so I suppose I'm O.K with this move if it happens.

It's a two month loan. I've had colds that have lasted longer than his Villa career is likely to be.

[Toronto Villa]

Robbie Keane will be no different to having say a Craig Bellamy, just with a better reputation. He'll be used sparingly yet will keep Gabby and Bent on their toes, will offer far more than Heskey and Fonz and is a different type of striker to what we have right now. He will add some enthusiasm to the club and will want to do well to stay sharp ahead of the Euros. He has significant experience at this level, and is a short term commitment on the part of the club. He's not on a massive salary - around £35 grand a week at LA, and we might not even be paying all of it.

I'd be concerned if this was a permanent signing, but it's not. There's no lose in this situation because if it doesn't work he goes back. If it does then great. The worst thing would be if ends up somewhere else and does well, and we'd be asking why we didn't take advantage of the situation?

In a nutshell.
Maybe Weimann gets another loan deal somewhere for a couple of months or if God truly hasn't abandoned us we pack Heskey off to MON.

Just like Pires was a great idea. Another spent force!Taking in past it players like  Keane is not the answer.

It's not ideal and it's not what I'd hope for either, but at 31 Keane is still far more relevant than Pires was when we took him on. Plus Keane already knows half the team and has played with them.

I'm just saying there are far worse deals to do. Keane is better than Heskey. It's that simple.
Were some of you expecting a top striker coming in? I was expecting nothing to be honest so I suppose I'm O.K with this move if it happens.

It's a two month loan. I've had colds that have lasted longer than his Villa career is likely to be.

exactly. It's simply not as big a deal as some are making out. I disagree with the notion that he wouldn't be effective as a short term measure, and certainly that in terms of ability he is any less than Bellamy. Neither Bellamy nor Keane are top level players, but they can both do a job when called on. Just don't expect it from either anymore week in, week out.

[paulcomben]

Robbie Keane went on loan last January and helped West Ham to get relegated.

[Chris Jameson]

We've been linked with Robbie Keane since the days of John Gregory.....trust us to get him now.

Bet Carlton Palmer and Steve Bull are checking they've got a good signal on their mobiles.

I hate Keane, simply because of all the pointing he does and his poxy goal celebrations.

[hawkeye]

Robbie Keane will be no different to having say a Craig Bellamy, just with a better reputation. He'll be used sparingly yet will keep Gabby and Bent on their toes, will offer far more than Heskey and Fonz and is a different type of striker to what we have right now. He will add some enthusiasm to the club and will want to do well to stay sharp ahead of the Euros. He has significant experience at this level, and is a short term commitment on the part of the club. He's not on a massive salary - around £35 grand a week at LA, and we might not even be paying all of it.

I'd be concerned if this was a permanent signing, but it's not. There's no lose in this situation because if it doesn't work he goes back. If it does then great. The worst thing would be if ends up somewhere else and does well, and we'd be asking why we didn't take advantage of the situation?

In a nutshell.
Maybe Weimann gets another loan deal somewhere for a couple of months or if God truly hasn't abandoned us we pack Heskey off to MON.

Just like Pires was a great idea. Another spent force!Taking in past it players like  Keane is not the answer.

It's not ideal and it's not what I'd hope for either, but at 31 Keane is still far more relevant than Pires was when we took him on. Plus Keane already knows half the team and has played with them.

I'm just saying there are far worse deals to do. Keane is better than Heskey. It's that simple.
Were some of you expecting a top striker coming in? I was expecting nothing to be honest so I suppose I'm O.K with this move if it happens.

It's a two month loan. I've had colds that have lasted longer than his Villa career is likely to be.

I didnt expect to bring a forward on loan either, if it means replacing Heskey then great, can you imagine those 2 up front? It will give Dunne someone new to go and drink a gallon of Guiness with. (the last time i saw Keane he was totally pissed in a bar in NY). He will fit in well.

[Concrete John]

Robbie Keane went on loan last January and helped West Ham to get relegated.

West Ham were in the relegation zone whne they signed him and he was a starter for them.  We're not in the relegation zone and he'll be an option from the bench for us.  Totally different.

[Matt C]

In other news Elliot Parish has signed for Cardiff and Lowry has extended his loan at Millwall for another month.

http://bit.ly/s2W4Hs

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Robbie Keane will be no different to having say a Craig Bellamy, just with a better reputation.

Well, and considerably shitter.

Bellamy is still a top level player. Keane isn't

Absolutely. Bellamy has been superb for Liverpool this season.
As for Keane, I'm with Chris Jameson, that goal celebration really is utterly pathetic.

[olaftab]

I hate Keane, simply because of all the pointing he does and his poxy goal celebrations.

There is no chance of you ever seeing that again in England.

[Californian Villain]

We've been linked with Robbie Keane since the days of John Gregory.....trust us to get him now.

I didn't want him back then, and I certainly;y don't want him now; a washed-up EPL reject on high wages is the last thing we need, as proved last season by Robert Pires. Please, please...NO!!

[Toronto Villa]

Robbie Keane will be no different to having say a Craig Bellamy, just with a better reputation.

Well, and considerably shitter.

Bellamy is still a top level player. Keane isn't

Absolutely. Bellamy has been superb for Liverpool this season.
As for Keane, I'm with Chris Jameson, that goal celebration really is utterly pathetic.

it is pathetic, but only palatable if he's just scored for us.

[Rick_avfc]

We've been linked with Robbie Keane since the days of John Gregory.....trust us to get him now.

I didn't want him back then, and I certainly;y don't want him now; a washed-up EPL reject on high wages is the last thing we need, as proved last season by Robert Pires. Please, please...NO!!

Im pretty sure he will offer a hell of a lot more than Robert Pires.  Also, not aimed at you or anything, but what makes people think he will start?  Currently we are down on experienced players and having Keane can add that for a couple of months to ensure we pass the 40point mark