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Offline Tuscans

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Re: Micah Richards
« Reply #285 on: June 17, 2015, 05:17:19 PM »
I think Clark is nailed on as first choice CB. I think Tim really likes him and looked absolutely gutted when he came off at Spurs. Fair play to him as I thought he wasn't going to make it 3-4 seasons ago but he's impressed me tons the last 2 seasons, really matured as a defender.

I still think Richards will play at right back, it's definitely his best position in my opinion. As for Okore I believe he'll warm the bench and be used when necessary. I think the injury obviously knocked his progression back a year and isn't quite ready tactically, he has a Dunne in him every game.

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Re: Micah Richards
« Reply #286 on: June 17, 2015, 05:18:52 PM »
Where's the Micah in a Villa shirt pics from the site?

Offline Tokyo Sexwhale

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Re: Micah Richards
« Reply #287 on: June 17, 2015, 05:25:52 PM »
I'd be concerned if Richards is our first choice centre back.

As a contender for right back and a back-up centre back, I think he's a great signing for us; but if he's been guaranteed Okore's place, I'd be concerned.

I suppose the other option is that he's a centre back in a 3 man central defence.

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Re: Micah Richards
« Reply #288 on: June 17, 2015, 05:29:30 PM »
OFFICIAL:

http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~4800877,00.html

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Aston Villa Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Micah Richards.

The 26-year-old defender has agreed a four-year deal with the club and will join on a free transfer on July 1.

Richards will arrive at Villa Park following the expiry of his contact with Manchester City after a one-year loan deal in Italy with Fiorentina.

He helped City win the Barclays Premier League and FA Cup and has played in the Champions League.

He has also represented England on 13 occasions to date.

Manager Tim Sherwood said: "I'm really pleased to get Micah on board and I'm sure he will prove to be an excellent signing for the football club."

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Re: Micah Richards
« Reply #289 on: June 17, 2015, 05:31:42 PM »
Spending a year in Italy should have improved his defensive game.

Agreed. Even though he never played that much, the day to day training will have been a massive education.

Welcome, Micah.

Offline warleyboy

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Re: Micah Richards
« Reply #290 on: June 17, 2015, 05:33:32 PM »
Welcome Micah, looking forward to seeing you in the claret and blue.
This really is an exciting and quality signing.

Offline PeterWithesShin

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Re: Micah Richards
« Reply #291 on: June 17, 2015, 05:33:43 PM »
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Aston Villa Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Micah Richards.

The 26-year-old defender has agreed a four-year deal with the club and will join on a free transfer on July 1.

Richards will arrive at Villa Park following the expiry of his contract with Manchester City after a one-year loan deal in Italy with Fiorentina.

He helped City win the Barclays Premier League and FA Cup and has played in the Champions League.

He has also represented England on 13 occasions to date.

Manager Tim Sherwood said: "I'm really pleased to get Micah on board and I'm sure he will prove to be an excellent signing for the football club."

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Re: Micah Richards
« Reply #292 on: June 17, 2015, 05:33:51 PM »
He's officially signed.

Offline silhillvilla

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Re: Micah Richards signed
« Reply #293 on: June 17, 2015, 05:36:35 PM »
Excellent , I see him possibly ousting Okore out who lets face it seems to make at least one kamikaze error per game. Hutton can nail down the RB berth .
We still need a LB .

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Re: Micah Richards signed
« Reply #294 on: June 17, 2015, 05:41:32 PM »
Decent start to the summer.

Well done all concerned.

Offline warleyboy

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Re: Micah Richards signed
« Reply #295 on: June 17, 2015, 05:45:54 PM »
Excellent , I see him possibly ousting Okore out who lets face it seems to make at least one kamikaze error per game. Hutton can nail down the RB berth .
We still need a LB .

He does make some butt clenching errors, but I'm hoping Micah could maybe show him the ropes a little, they may be a great pairing if Micah is to play CB.
With a stronger RB and LB, okore maybe a really good player.

I really think he could be quality, he is still very young, fingers crossed for an LB next.

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Re: Micah Richards signed
« Reply #296 on: June 17, 2015, 05:48:42 PM »
Couldn't even be arsed to stretch the shirt? Bodymoor closed or Bodymoor open it's no excuse. Sort it, Richards.

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Re: Micah Richards signed
« Reply #297 on: June 17, 2015, 05:49:37 PM »
Welcome Micah, I wish you a great career at the Villa.

Offline l_mckay

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Re: Micah Richards signed
« Reply #298 on: June 17, 2015, 05:52:48 PM »
Pleased it's finally done. Good player and plenty of experience!

Offline silhillvilla

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Re: Micah Richards signed
« Reply #299 on: June 17, 2015, 06:00:16 PM »
Very much a step in the right direction. CiŁy fans rate him highly which says a lot when you see the talent they've had these past few years.

 


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