Concrete Ron deal done

[Ger Regan]

I'm absolutely delighted with the way Lambert is setting about the job and I really believe Concrete Ron is just the type of character we need about the place at this point in time

Yeah, if nothing else, he appears to be the sort of person that cares. There were too many last season who were just phoning it in, so hopefully this will either expedite their departure, or give them the kick up the hole that they need.

[danlanza]

Signed, sealed, delivered, he's ours.

[godzvilla]

The Ballad of Big Bad Concrete Ron .

Every mornin' down the Villa you could see him arrive
He stood six foot six and weighed 2-45
Kinda broad at the shoulder and narrow at the hip
And everybody knew you didn't give no lip to Big Ron
Big Ron.... Big Ron  ...Concrete Ron .
Nobody seemed to know where Ron called home
Just drifted into town and stayed all alone
He didn't say much he kinda quiet and shy
And if you spoke at all you just said ” Oroit ? “ ..to Big Ron .
Big Ron.... Big Ron ........Concrete Ron .
 
Godzvilla!

[danlanza]

The Ballad of Big Bad Concrete Ron .

Every mornin' down the Villa you could see him arrive
He stood six foot six and weighed 2-45
Kinda broad at the shoulder and narrow at the hip
And everybody knew you didn't give no lip to Big Ron
Big Ron.... Big Ron  ...Concrete Ron .
Nobody seemed to know where Ron called home
Just drifted into town and stayed all alone
He didn't say much he kinda quiet and shy
And if you spoke at all you just said ” Oroit ? “ ..to Big Ron .
Big Ron.... Big Ron ........Concrete Ron .
 
Godzvilla!

Complete class that . Has to be the song for the Holte, surely?

[London Villan]

It will probably see the departure of Collins in the coming week.

[cheltenhamlion]

That's a shame.

[danlanza]

Gutted, i'm sure. He will end up at PubeHeadland no doubt.

[Rigadon]

That's a shame.

We'll struggle to score as many from corners that's for sure.

[Monty]

This is great news. I don't know how much PL thought about it, but having Vlaar at the back to play the ball out to El Ahmadi, like he did at Feyenoord, could be crucial in our playing the ball out well from defence.

It's just another thought to inspire confidence really, along with giving Bannan the armband (he's always had the talent, just needs guidance and confidence) and playing Clark as a centre back. Goodbye the era of Dullins, hello the age of Vlaark!

[damon loves JT]

This is great news. I don't know how much PL thought about it, but having Vlaar at the back to play the ball out to El Ahmadi, like he did at Feyenoord, could be crucial in our playing the ball out well from defence.

I am starting to feel really positive about this season. Which is always a bad sign

[peter w]

It's one of those situations where neither side is in the right or wrong and that could have been resolved by better communication from each side.

He's been quoted as saying the Villa 'apologised for the way they acted' so that suggests we fucked something up.

Not necessarily.

"Hello Ron, Feyenoord, sorry for the delay. Right where were we"?

Nothing more to read into it than that.

[Billy Walker]

A little snippet from Twitter:

"Ron Vlaar: Of players to attempt at least 100 passes at Euro 2012, only 5 had a better pass success rate than Vlaar's 93.4%"

Very encouraging.

[UK Redsox]

A little snippet from Twitter:

"Ron Vlaar: Of players to attempt at least 100 passes at Euro 2012, only 5 had a better pass success rate than Vlaar's 93.4%"

Very encouraging.

However, that could lead to lots of................

"Vlaar receives the ball..... short pass to Collins.......... HOOF!"

[peter w]

On paper a great signing.  4m euros for a dutch international and of an age/experience we would need if we’re looking to start Clark.

Off topic, but would anyone be worried what size Dunne could get to if he’s not playing every week?
Whilst we need 4 CB, an unengaged Dunne is less than worthless.

While I'm just as excited as everyone else for a Clark/Vlaar partnership at centre-half, would it be worth querying whether we might be playing Clark at Left Back? We know he can play there, and it might be a more sensible option in Lambert's mind than a complete overhaul? Being as it seems he's not just a meat-head player like I assumed he might be, maybe he could play at the back with Dunne?

Not saying that it's what I think we should do, I'm just offering it as an idea.

Vlaar and Dunne for me. I don't think Clark is ready.

[Chipsticks]

On paper a great signing.  4m euros for a dutch international and of an age/experience we would need if we’re looking to start Clark.

Off topic, but would anyone be worried what size Dunne could get to if he’s not playing every week?
Whilst we need 4 CB, an unengaged Dunne is less than worthless.

While I'm just as excited as everyone else for a Clark/Vlaar partnership at centre-half, would it be worth querying whether we might be playing Clark at Left Back? We know he can play there, and it might be a more sensible option in Lambert's mind than a complete overhaul? Being as it seems he's not just a meat-head player like I assumed he might be, maybe he could play at the back with Dunne?

Not saying that it's what I think we should do, I'm just offering it as an idea.

Vlaar and Dunne for me. I don't think Clark is ready.

So would you play Clark at Left Back or find someone else, such as this Cresswell chap I keep hearing about?