Antonio Manuel Luna Rodríguez

[damon loves JT]

It's new signing fatigue. Nurse!

[darren woolley]

Welcome to Aston Villa Antonio.

[Bottom Right 89]

You can't win anything without beards - the jigsaw is now complete.

[villa kicks]

Bienvenida a casa! LUNA Great signing and good to see Lambert has seen Bennett has nt made the grade and has acted quickly rather than carry on the risk. Being spainish Luna will  not be one for just sideways passing in his own half and alsoo wont be misplacing passes grabbing shirts and reckless fouls. I reckon Luna can thrive linking up with the play going forward.  Fair play to Bennett but i always suspected he was sub standard for premier league and bringing in a high quality promising Spain left back meant Lambert not afraid to say he got it wrong when he signs a player !

[Ron Manager]

Er,he's not wrong. Joe Bennett will crack it this season. He has the talent.

Im off to bed.

[villa kicks]

Well i'm Team luna anyway gonna watch question time with Johnson and Brand comedy gold save this debate for another time but Luna be signed for a reason. we know what that is.

[rob_bridge]

I dont know why but I cant get too interested in this deal. Anyone else feel the same way?

Me, probably because its much harder to produce a YouTube video of a left back that can impress in the same way as one for a striker or attacking midfielder. Also coming from a recently relegated team (he was at Mallorca wasn't he?) is going to dampen enthusiasm somewhat. Will be happy to eat my words mind. I trust lambert with signings like no other villa manager in all my years supporting the villa.

I have reasonable expectations for him and the others signed so far. Not bollocks media driven hype just signings which if integrated well fit our current mould.

And yes it probably is hard to produce such a video for a left back unless you really are The King

[Big Dick Edwards]

Joe Bennett needs a summer in the gym to build up his upper body strength, and hopefully the experience gained last season will see him make fewer reckless decisions and passes in the future. Then we may still have a player who could cut it in the Premier League.

[Dave]

Being spainish Luna will  not be one for just sideways passing in his own half

I can only assume that you have never watched Spain play football.

[OCD]

I dont know why but I cant get too interested in this deal. Anyone else feel the same way?

Me, probably because its much harder to produce a YouTube video of a left back that can impress in the same way as one for a striker or attacking midfielder. Also coming from a recently relegated team (he was at Mallorca wasn't he?) is going to dampen enthusiasm somewhat. Will be happy to eat my words mind. I trust lambert with signings like no other villa manager in all my years supporting the villa.

I have reasonable expectations for him and the others signed so far. Not bollocks media driven hype just signings which if integrated well fit our current mould.

And yes it probably is hard to produce such a video for a left back unless you really are The King

Paolo Maldini was originally a right footed player but worked on his left foot when he was coming through the youth ranks.

[gabbythelegend]

Bloody strange signing. There's next to nothing on his previous that stands out. Nothing. Lambert and his scouts have obviously identified something about him that makes him interesting. The fact he's an attacking full back obviously ticks the box for them but I do hope he can also defend.

I'm fascinated by this deal as it makes such little sense. Is he to replace Joe Bennett, is he Bennett's cover, will he play him as a wing back and go three across the back, I really don't know. It would be strange if Lambert has bought him in to replace Bennett. Competition? Most definitely. Maybe he's prepared to give Bennett one last go and give Luna time to settle in.

Anyway, welcome and do us proud, Antonio. Am I right in thinking he's our first 'Antonio'?

Er, how about to compete with Bennett for the LB spot, thus providing 2 player competition for every position? Doesn't seem that strange to me.

[eamonn]

Antonio Morley.. Antonio Hateley...Antonio Dorigo!

Dorigo and Cascarino work best as they're Italian surnames and Antonio is also an Italian name as well as Spanish.

[rob_bridge]

I dont know why but I cant get too interested in this deal. Anyone else feel the same way?

Me, probably because its much harder to produce a YouTube video of a left back that can impress in the same way as one for a striker or attacking midfielder. Also coming from a recently relegated team (he was at Mallorca wasn't he?) is going to dampen enthusiasm somewhat. Will be happy to eat my words mind. I trust lambert with signings like no other villa manager in all my years supporting the villa.

I have reasonable expectations for him and the others signed so far. Not bollocks media driven hype just signings which if integrated well fit our current mould.

And yes it probably is hard to produce such a video for a left back unless you really are The King

Paolo Maldini was originally a right footed player but worked on his left foot when he was coming through the youth ranks.

Indeed - he could have played anywhere aside from striker or in goal and he would have been great IMO. A genuine footballing genius.

If Luna is half as good I'll be more than very happy.

[supertom]

Seems to be a bit more physical looking than Bennett. Looks like he could be his dad to be honest. It's good to have someone pushing Joe hard for his spot. The battle for our LB spot could be interesting. I'd be confident for starters that he'll be an improvement over Enda who's not Prem quality.
In Lambert I trust though. Who knows, this guy can also play left wing, so we may see a situation where both Luna and Bennett are playing in the same side.

[PeterWithesShin]

What I really like is that apart from Benteke and Guzan, I doubt any other player feels confident he will be in the starting 11 as we have competition for all other places now.