Grant Holt - confirmed on loan

[Tony Erdington]

yes and mine, but where are we going?

[David_Nab]

Some good footage here

Sorry if posted already.

Very underwhelming but as said he one of ours now so I will give me 100% backing.

[Mazrim]

Lets give him a chance. He may be the rocket up the arse that our young lot need. Plenty of experience in the game and up for a battle.
Hooly now wood be a good shout imo.
You just never know.
UTV

I don't know enough about his character but I doubt the existing squad will see him as anything like a rocket up the arse. They're flat, low on confidence and ideas and the manager us struggling to change that. What they need is a talismanic presence, somebody that inspires, leads by example and is capable of creating things. In fact a couple of players like that wouldn't go amiss. Holt doesn't seem like that player to me. I sincerely hope that player or those players are inbound.

[villajk]

He is one of us now so welcome Grant and good luck.

Agreed. He put on the colours  now he deserves my support. Welcome Grant.

Correct.

And second correct.  Welcome to AVFC, Grant.  Hope it works out well for you and, obviously, for us.

[Phil from the upper holte]

Yeah good luck and all that jazz, still better get a midfielder otherwise it will be a waste unless we're planning to hoof it more

[danlanza]

Lets give him a chance. He may be the rocket up the arse that our young lot need. Plenty of experience in the game and up for a battle.
Hooly now wood be a good shout imo.
You just never know.
UTV

I don't know enough about his character but I doubt the existing squad will see him as anything like a rocket up the arse. They're flat, low on confidence and ideas and the manager us struggling to change that. What they need is a talismanic presence, somebody that inspires, leads by example and is capable of creating things. In fact a couple of players like that wouldn't go amiss. Holt doesn't seem like that player to me. I sincerely hope that player or those players are inbound.

Very fair comment Mazrim. We will just have to wait and see, no choice really have we.

[Legion]

He will add strength and experience. Lambert's words, not mine.

[aj2k77]

Least inspiring signing since Mark Kinsella.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

We're the biggest club Holt will ever play for so I'd imagine he'll want to take full advantage of the experience. If he can fill in for Kozak then that's fine with me.

[mrfuse]

Lets give him a chance. He may be the rocket up the arse that our young lot need. Plenty of experience in the game and up for a battle.
Hooly now wood be a good shout imo.
You just never know.
UTV

I don't know enough about his character but I doubt the existing squad will see him as anything like a rocket up the arse. They're flat, low on confidence and ideas and the manager us struggling to change that. What they need is a talismanic presence, somebody that inspires, leads by example and is capable of creating things. In fact a couple of players like that wouldn't go amiss. Holt doesn't seem like that player to me. I sincerely hope that player or those players are inbound.

Not happy at all with the signing but as always willing to give him a chance.

What I will say is that I heard Bryan Gunn being interviewed about Holt and he did say he has a big influence in the dressing room so maybe that's something, although Maybe he meant in the canteen.

[paul_e]

Did you chance that you gave him last until the end of the next sentence when you felt it was time to call him fat?

[Legion]

Did you chance that you gave him last until the end of the next sentence when you felt it was time to call him fat?

I don't understand that. Sorry.

[paul_e]

Lets give him a chance. He may be the rocket up the arse that our young lot need. Plenty of experience in the game and up for a battle.
Hooly now wood be a good shout imo.
You just never know.
UTV

I don't know enough about his character but I doubt the existing squad will see him as anything like a rocket up the arse. They're flat, low on confidence and ideas and the manager us struggling to change that. What they need is a talismanic presence, somebody that inspires, leads by example and is capable of creating things. In fact a couple of players like that wouldn't go amiss. Holt doesn't seem like that player to me. I sincerely hope that player or those players are inbound.

Not happy at all with the signing but as always willing to give him a chance.

What I will say is that I heard Bryan Gunn being interviewed about Holt and he did say he has a big influence in the dressing room so maybe that's something, although Maybe he meant in the canteen.

Just reads like someone who already decided they're not happy.

I didn't quote originally because I didn't want to be be too much of a singling out.  The general point is that there have been a few "I'll give him a chance but..." comments, which to my mind is, "I'm not going to get on his back until his 2nd or 3rd game".

Reading my comment again it doesn't atually make sense to me either, should have been:

Did the chance that you gave him not last until extend to the end of the next sentence when you felt it was time to call him fat?

[Witton Warrior]

Welcome to Villa Park Grant. I hope you have a fantastic time here and are a surprise success.

[Rolta]

Lets give him a chance. He may be the rocket up the arse that our young lot need. Plenty of experience in the game and up for a battle.
Hooly now wood be a good shout imo.
You just never know.
UTV

I don't know enough about his character but I doubt the existing squad will see him as anything like a rocket up the arse. They're flat, low on confidence and ideas and the manager us struggling to change that. What they need is a talismanic presence, somebody that inspires, leads by example and is capable of creating things. In fact a couple of players like that wouldn't go amiss. Holt doesn't seem like that player to me. I sincerely hope that player or those players are inbound.

This all sounds good enough, but it's purely from your imagination and very possibly reflects nothing of the current situation at all! Basically, my objection is to your suggestion that having some experienced players wouldn't be usefu? And why? Because we need a talisman!!!

l suppose Mazrim is quite a wizardy name I think this group of 23 year olds, who play best when they have Vlaar present (experience) could do with some more experience around them personally.

Welcome Grant Holt!