Makoun. Next season.

[Legion]

Where did he go?

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Surely it is easier to teach a player to tackle and set him up a gym programme to add a few KG's than it is to get one to have good passing, movement and vision?

You would think and hope so. Didn't we try something similar with Delph who loves a tackle but never quite mastered the art? Makoun has no idea how to tackle but as a gifted footballer you'd expect him to soon learn, without it he's no use to anybody in the PL, especially if he's expected to play as a defensive midfielder.

[Holte L2]

He's got a twitter page and is always banging on about Villa. Maybe he was freed as a cost cutting excercise with the idea to bring him back next season? He would be like a new signing. He was at the game yesterday

Oh really? Was he wearing one of his funky jumpers?

There's a back catalogue of them. Some worn with very "trendy" beads and accessories.

[luke25]

He's from the same mould as Cabaye, any half decent manager could utilise him properly.

[ozzjim]

I think he and Herd together would be a pretty good pair, with Ireland in front. I think the centre of midfield is a huge problem area, but one that can be solved. Guthrie on a free would I feel be a bloody good solid addition, then I would be after a true competition for Herd. Someone like De Jong, but younger and cheaper. Not the most exciting, but Gardner, Makoun, Herd, Guthrie, ANother would at least give us some options in there without looking like we are playing 8 defenders!

[Risso]

Very average player.  A "defensive midfielder" who can't tackle.  No thanks, he isn't as good as any of the kids we have.

[Matt Collins]

I've just seen nowhere near enough to know. What I did see of him he played very badly though!

[TopDeck113]

I thought he looked ok. 

[Legion]

Better than that American. Sorry, can't remember his name.

[spangley1812]

Better than that American. Sorry, can't remember his name.

Michael Bradley who has been outstanding in Serie A this season...........

[Legion]

That's the one.

[Monty]

The only way Makoun is returning is if he passes McLeish in the door going the other way.

[Rip Van We Go Again]

I still think he's got something to offer and I don't see how we can just write off £6m now Blandy has cut back on funds, a new Manager may also get the best out of N'Zogbia.
McLeish is like a flesh eating virus when it comes to creative players.

[N'Zimidy]

Makoun is exactly what we need. Someone that can link the defence and midfield. Someone who is always open for a pass and will find someone in space with a quick one or two touches.

He doesn't need to be a defensive midfield destroyer. We already have that in Herd. Makoun should be playing in the Petrov role. Sitting back, helping switch the play then getting forward to dictate the tempo on the attack.

Makoun, Herd and Ireland, with Gardner, Guthrie and Bannan would be a very well balanced central midfield, with enough bite and creativity to match most teams in this league.

[phantom limb]

Shipping Makoun out and bringing Jenas in was an astoundingly stupid move.