Libor Kozák (confirmed post #190)

[spk]

4-4-1-1 at home,could be what we need,good thinking HQ

[SoccerHQ]

He reminds me of Zigic a bit....bear with me. Obviously not bankrupting the club but someone who isn't hugely mobile but will still cause defences problems and think he'll be one of those players that pops up with important goals for us.

The finish could've been better considering Ruddy was pretty much over the left but they all count.

The one I'm most intrigued about is Mount Helenius, I've liked what I've seen from his little cameos, maybe short term he could play the number 10 role in a 4-4-1-1, maybe in the home games?

I think we might see him a bit more on Tuesday. I think Lambert might try a different approach against Spurs with Kozak up top and Helenius just behind.

I would like to see that.

Helenuis should've had more minutes this season, he looks like the type of forward who can drop deep which we need in home games.

[villa kicks]

Kozak occupies defences Lambert likes the big  man up there and when he's not scoring it'll create opemingd for the pacey strikers 

[ozzjim]

Kozak occupies defences Lambert likes the big  man up there and when he's not scoring it'll create opemingd for the pacey strikers 

Problem is barring Gabby we don't have pace options. It is something we need.

[dekko]

Kozak occupies defences Lambert likes the big  man up there and when he's not scoring it'll create opemingd for the pacey strikers 

Problem is barring Gabby we don't have pace options. It is something we need.

Tonev is really quick, but as we saw today he needs a while to settle.

As for Kozak, was impressed by his movement off the ball - he might not be the natural finisher that Big Chris is, but hes getting in the right places.

[aj2k77]

Can anyone explain why this guy cost £7m+. Has anyone seen him play other than the few Villa games?

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Can anyone explain why this guy cost £7m+. Has anyone seen him play other than the few Villa games?

As that's what Lazio accepted and what our final offer was.

[eamonn]

They didn't see us coming, did they?

[Ads]

The only time he played consistent football, the Waffa Cup, he scored 10 goals.

All we know so far is that he's not as quck as the Beast and its not a good idea to keep launching balls at him.

[paul_e]

Can anyone explain why this guy cost £7m+. Has anyone seen him play other than the few Villa games?

He cost that much because Lambert thought he was worth it.  Given PLs record of signing strikers for that price I'm willing to give him a little longer before complaining about his cost.  As always he needs to learn how to fit into the team and the team need to learn how to get the most out of him, that's not something that can be achieved in 4 games.

[aj2k77]

Not critiscising him, just don't think he looks like he has the tools that make you a £7m hitman. More £2-3m.

[dave.woodhall]

Not critiscising him, just don't think he looks like he has the tools that make you a £7m hitman. More £2-3m.

Someone said exactly the same about a player we bought last summer.

[Chipsticks]

Not critiscising him, just don't think he looks like he has the tools that make you a £7m hitman. More £2-3m.

Someone said exactly the same about a player we bought last summer.

I remember during Benteke's first few games there were a lot of people highly doubting him and complaining about the cost. We've gotta give this guy some more time.

[Toronto Villa]

Not critiscising him, just don't think he looks like he has the tools that make you a £7m hitman. More £2-3m.

Lamela cost Spurs £30m (no goals), Soldado cost £28m (1 league goal). £7m (1 league goal) sounds a bargain compared to those two deals.

[eamonn]

They can afford to be splashy with their cash given the Bale revenue.
£7m is a lot for us these days and a half-decent playmaker may have been a wiser option.