Brett Holman

[TaxDodger]

He'll add much needed competition and probably isn't on anything like the sort of wages that some of our squad players have been on in the past. Hopefully he'll offer far more contribution too.

[Small Rodent]

Always been a fan, he has a good 'engine', always puts in a shift and doesn't go missing during games.

I congratulate you on squeezing into one sentence #56, #83 and #117 from the "Pundit's Cliche Guide to Soccer"; Chapter 4 - Gods and Generals - the Midfield

[TaxDodger]

Always been a fan, he has a good 'engine', always puts in a shift and doesn't go missing during games.

I congratulate you on squeezing into one sentence #56, #83 and #117 from the "Pundit's Cliche Guide to Soccer"; Chapter 4 - Gods and Generals - the Midfield

'Like'

[nigel]

I reckon we could sign Messi and some of you would find fault 

Robbie Keane's loan signing was viewed by some as desperate and piss poor by many before he arrived, I have no reason to think that any signing AMcL makes would be seen otherwise.
Time to remove the blinkers I think.

Agreed Sir Algernon

[Greg N'Ash]

Don't know enough about him to judge how good he is but good luck to him. Think we're gonna have to get used to free transfers because i'm guessing this is the first of many - just hope Mcleish is a bit more savvy in the transfer market than MON was.

[PaulWinch again]

This ill informed bollocks from twitter actually made it onto the BBC -
 
"How can MacLeish think one average signing will save villa from a rough ride to avoid relegation #bbcsportsday".

That's embarrassing on a number of levels.

[Desi]

Always been a fan, he has a good 'engine', always puts in a shift and doesn't go missing during games.

I congratulate you on squeezing into one sentence #56, #83 and #117 from the "Pundit's Cliche Guide to Soccer"; Chapter 4 - Gods and Generals - the Midfield

'Like'

Luv it!

I missed out #47 He always gives %110 and #136 He's a good honest lad.

[UK Redsox]

Did AZ not offer Holman a contract or was he looking to move ?

[Desi]

This ill informed bollocks from twitter actually made it onto the BBC -
 
"How can MacLeish think one average signing will save villa from a rough ride to avoid relegation #bbcsportsday".

That's embarrassing on a number of levels.

Just read it myself and thought exactly the same thing.

[damon loves JT]

I think it's brilliant that Gary Numan is scouting for us in Holland.

[Concrete John]

Like a lot of you, I really don't know anything about the player, but a few things strike me on the positiive side:-
1.  He's 27, so not one of these aging Bosmans clubs want rid of due to wges.
2.  Playing for a top side in a decent league.
3.  Also an international.
4.  Positionally, I think he'll fit in as one of the 3 in a 4-2-3-1.

Good luck to the bloke and hope it turns into a good move for him and us!

[Merv]

Don't know enough about him to judge how good he is but good luck to him. Think we're gonna have to get used to free transfers because i'm guessing this is the first of many - just hope Mcleish is a bit more savvy in the transfer market than MON was.

Yep, agree. AM has more or less spelled that out recently - we'll scout the Bosman market for players and also add a couple of players who'll command a fee. I don't have a problem with that per se; we have the bones of a decent squad and if we can add two strong players who cost reasonable fees and then a few who are free in the right positions - like Holman - then we'll be in good shape.

It's all about the players, of course, but I do think we can add quality if we're shrewd enough.

[Greg N'Ash]

Wonder who's for the chop? I'd say it was between Ireland, albrighton, Heskey or Bent

[PaulWinch again]

Heskey would be the obvious one as he's out of contract and on big big wages.

[Greg N'Ash]

Heskey would be the obvious one as he's out of contract and on big big wages.

yeh but this guy seems more a winger even though he's listed as 2nd striker(?). If we flogged Bent i guess Gabby could go up front with him behind.