Transfer Speculation / Gossip

[supertom]

Would be nice if GG made a major impact next season.  Fingers crossed.

Out of interest, does anyone truly think he will?

 

I would take Craig Gardner over KEA and Sylla any day. If Gary Gardner lives up to his promise of being the more talented brother, then he could undoubtedly improve our side. I hope so. In theory he's the sort of midfielder we could really do with. Physical presence, box-to-box and an eye for a pass. Ability to twat the odd 30 yard screamer too.
The problem is he's lost two years of development because of injury. He's still young enough, but he's got to hit pre-season at top gear and stake a real claim. If not then a short term loan early next season might be beneficial.

[atomicjam]

Would be nice if GG made a major impact next season.  Fingers crossed.

Out of interest, does anyone truly think he will?

 

I would take Craig Gardner over KEA and Sylla any day. If Gary Gardner lives up to his promise of being the more talented brother, then he could undoubtedly improve our side. I hope so. In theory he's the sort of midfielder we could really do with. Physical presence, box-to-box and an eye for a pass. Ability to twat the odd 30 yard screamer too.
The problem is he's lost two years of development because of injury. He's still young enough, but he's got to hit pre-season at top gear and stake a real claim. If not then a short term loan early next season might be beneficial.

I think KEA is a far better player than C Gardner. Not sure about Sylla. Hopefully GG will come good despite his injuries.

[mr underhill]

Stefan Moore has just re-joined Leamington! Can't believe he's nearing 31 now, seems like only yesterday  since people had almost as much hope for him as they had for  Shrek.

[edgysatsuma89]

Would be nice if GG made a major impact next season.  Fingers crossed.

Out of interest, does anyone truly think he will?

 

I would take Craig Gardner over KEA and Sylla any day. If Gary Gardner lives up to his promise of being the more talented brother, then he could undoubtedly improve our side. I hope so. In theory he's the sort of midfielder we could really do with. Physical presence, box-to-box and an eye for a pass. Ability to twat the odd 30 yard screamer too.
The problem is he's lost two years of development because of injury. He's still young enough, but he's got to hit pre-season at top gear and stake a real claim. If not then a short term loan early next season might be beneficial.

I think KEA is a far better player than C Gardner. Not sure about Sylla. Hopefully GG will come good despite his injuries.

I wouldn't say KEA is better than C Gardner, let alone 'far better'. Actually I'm not sure how many players KEA is better than. He's in my top 2 players where I drop my head if (when) i see him on the team sheet.

[papa lazarou]

It's al about opinions......mine is that KEA is totally ineffective in the premier league.

[paul_e]

KEA has the look of being a decent footballer and I can understand people liking him but he's a nothing player.  He runs a lot and closes down, but never wins the ball and never forces an error.  With the ball he's the same, he looks ok but he not actually making a difference to the game.  The only positive I have is that he 's more willing than any other midfielder to make a run into the box, but he's actually not very good at it, sometimes he doesn't get picked up and finds himself in a bit of space but generally the run is badly timed and too straight and he's easily picked up.

I genuinely think he was our worst player last year (yes, worse than Baker and Luna).

[LeeB]

It's al about opinions......mine is that KEA is totally ineffective in the premier league.

Ditto.

[FrankyH]

I rember KEA was getting plenty of praise after Liverpool away. What I remember about him in that game was chasing Gerrard and then just giving up.
When he was injured the team did seem to miss him, but I still don't think he is good enough for the Villa.

[papa lazarou]

KEA has the look of being a decent footballer and I can understand people liking him but he's a nothing player.  He runs a lot and closes down, but never wins the ball and never forces an error.  With the ball he's the same, he looks ok but he not actually making a difference to the game.  The only positive I have is that he 's more willing than any other midfielder to make a run into the box, but he's actually not very good at it, sometimes he doesn't get picked up and finds himself in a bit of space but generally the run is badly timed and too straight and he's easily picked up.

I genuinely think he was our worst player last year (yes, worse than Baker and Luna).

A fair description paul_e, I can add that in a tackle where he's 60:40 or 70:30 favourite to win the ball he usually manages to get brushed away. And I don't like running our players down, I really don't - but last season really got to me.

[LeeB]

I rember KEA was getting plenty of praise after Liverpool away. What I remember about him in that game was chasing Gerrard and then just giving up.
When he was injured the team did seem to miss him, but I still don't think he is good enough for the Villa.

We did miss him, but it still didn't make him good enough, just that those behind him were worse.

[tomd2103]

I rember KEA was getting plenty of praise after Liverpool away. What I remember about him in that game was chasing Gerrard and then just giving up.
When he was injured the team did seem to miss him, but I still don't think he is good enough for the Villa.

We did miss him, but it still didn't make him good enough, just that those behind him were worse.

Spot on and I think that applies to a number of players in the side.  I think KEA would be a decent squad player filling in on occasion, but not a regular first team player.   

[ozzjim]

If there was a willing taker I would happily see him go.

That central midfield, Gardner, Delph, KEA, Westwood, Sylla - needs 2 first team players brining into it desperately. I would like at least 1 to be a bit bigger, more imposing that will allow Delph and Westwood to play a bit more.  Westwood should not be the holding player, the bloke can pass a ball, and shoot given the chance, but tracking back has to be his weakest aspect, which is vital to the player sitting.

[HolteEnder96]

With Sagna heavily linked with Man City and Zabaleta already being there, I cannot help thinking Micah Richards would be a good shout?

[mr underhill]

Swansea have apparently had a 7m bid accepted to Mitchy Batshuayi. Brilliant buy if they pull it off but I'm sure at that price there will be lots of interest.

[ozzjim]

I wish we were in there too. Him and Bony would be fun to face!