Ryan Bertrand

[supertom]

For those interested, here are all the players Chelsea have out on loan:

You could make a pretty good squad from that selection!

A Chelsea Loanee XI could beat our first team comfortably quite frankly.

Good to hear Ryan saying the right things though (courtesy of F365):

'It's Always Been A Dream Of Mine' #2
"Whenever I've played for Chelsea here at Villa Park the fans have been fantastic and have always created a great atmosphere." Ryan Bertrand expresses his delight at moving to Aston Villa.

We'll leave you to guess the number of times Ryan Bertrand has played for Chelsea at Villa Park in front of Villa fans.

Yep, that's right, none. Zilch. Zip. Zero.

At least he's trying- 'It's Always Been A Dream Of Mine #1' was Jelavic replying 'Because it was the only concrete offer' when asked why he decided to join Hull.

on the bench counts as playing doesnt it - he might have been playing candy crush on his phone

He played against us for Reading IIRC, in the FA Cup. He was one of their better performers too. I also watched him play against Liverpool for Reading and he was impressive. That was a long time ago of course, but I think getting some action at Chelsea has done him good since then. He's not quite up to their standards yet, but he'll stand out for us I think.

[MalcolmP]

At last a full back that can overlap and add something to our attack and is comfortable on the ball, if only we could clone john gidman

 John Gidman, what a player he was, one of my all time favourites.

2nd best right back during my Villa days - No. 1 has to be Kenny Swain.

[eastie]

At last a full back that can overlap and add something to our attack and is comfortable on the ball, if only we could clone john gidman

 John Gidman, what a player he was, one of my all time favourites.

2nd best right back during my Villa days - No. 1 has to be Kenny Swain.

Gidman ahead of swain for me.

[Toronto Villa]

Just heard about this. Decent signing I think and good luck to him.

Has anyone suggested the nickname "Plastic" for him yet? If not, I will.

Still trying to work this out.

You need to have been into late 70s punk. Plastic Bertrand was a French one hit wonder.

Belgian.

Now we have plastic and concrete in our defence lets hope we can build something secure.

Plastic Bertrand to replace Porcelain Baker. Sounds like an upgrade to me.

[olaftab]

Gidman best ever right back Staunton best ever leftback in my time.

[Dazvillain]

Gidman best ever right back Staunton best ever leftback in my time.

Agree with both, welcome Ryan

[Witton Warrior]

Welcome to Aston Villa Ryan. May this be a fruitful relationship for both however long it lasts.

[SoccerHQ]

You'd have to think if he plays well and likes it here, a deal will be done for 3-4m. Given he's figured just 3 times this season, he clearly has no future there.

Can't say when I've seen him he's been much more than average but that's an improvement from what we've at Left back over the last few seasons!

[rob_bridge]

Gidman best ever right back Staunton best ever leftback in my time.

Agree with both, welcome Ryan

Welcome Ryan.

Too young to remember Gidman (for us) but agree with Satunton.

We had a very good centre back (when he joined) play right back a lot - Earl Barrett. What a waste.

[olaftab]

Welcome Ryan. I hope you do well and next season sign up for us and play every week rather than deciding to not even sit on the bench at Chelsea.

[danlanza]

[peter w]

THAT was a hit?

'THAT' was quite brilliant.

[class_of_82]

Quote from: perry_barr_pet on Today at 05:45:29 PM
At last a full back that can overlap and add something to our attack and is comfortable on the ball, if only we could clone john gidman




 John Gidman, what a player he was, one of my all time favourites.
2nd best right back during my Villa days - No. 1 has to be Kenny Swain.


Kenny swain was pure class but for sheer excitement gidman was the man,
Swain was like a night at the royal Albert hall with your wife, gidman was like watching the jersey boys at the theatre with all your mates singing and dancing.

[damon loves JT]

At last a full back that can overlap and add something to our attack and is comfortable on the ball, if only we could clone john gidman

I think John Goodman would make the squad at present

[Monty]

At last a full back that can overlap and add something to our attack and is comfortable on the ball, if only we could clone john gidman

I think John Goodman would make the squad at present

Isn't he on loan from Wigan?

Sorry, cheap shot, couldn't resist.