Rudy Gestede - GONE

[Risso]

The fucker nicked the first line off me from last week!

[themossman]

I asked a Blackburn supporting mate for his views on Rudy last week and he's just emailed back. Should add that this guy is not the most knowledgeable supporter and generally embittered about the sad state of his team, hence his hilarious playing in the championship comment, so I take it with a pinch of salt, but in case of interest this is what he said:

"I am not sure about Rudy Gestede in the prem.

He signed from Cardiff for Blackburn without any great expectations (not big money) and then he suddenly had a big season last year. He’s mid-late 20s I think so not the sort who you would expect to improve greatly from where he is. Good in the air. Will be a good asset in the Championship if you get relegated next year! Not too gutted to see him go, if I am honest, but I hope he sticks a few in the net for you next year. I would like to see Sherwood make a success of things at Villa."

[mr underhill]

cheeky cnut

[Risso]

I did a little video

[Toronto Villa]

Look how creative you become when you are happy Riss

[Smirker]

I did a little video

 

[Risso]

Look how creative you become when you are happy Riss

Oh yes indeed!  Off for a curry with my mate later who's a Blackburn fan.  I shall buy him a beer or two as a thank you for Gestede!

[Toronto Villa]

Look how creative you become when you are happy Riss

Oh yes indeed!  Off for a curry with my mate later who's a Blackburn fan.  I shall buy him a beer or two as a thank you for Gestede!

Have a good night mate. I'm off to watch Toronto FC. See if I can have a word with Giovinco to come to Villa!

[villadelph]

CONFIRMED.

[Steve67]

Having Gestede in the side leads me to believe that Sherwood will push for another winger to be bought before the window shuts. Dominant in the air and some nice touches, play to his strengths get the ball in the box.

[saunders_heroes]

He's gonna be a star at the Villa I just know it!

[Matt Collins]

I think amavi will set him up for a few

Bacuna isn't a consistent crosser but he does get a fair few assists

Agree a really good winger would be good

[supertom]

He could conceivably be better in the top flight than the Championship. The defenders in the top flight are largely primed to be bullied. I think if anything, Gestede could have more Aerial joy than Benteke. CB was immense in the air...when he felt like it. There just seemed a lot of times when he didn't quite have that spring in his jump. It's so paramount to Gestedes game though, that I feel like he'll always be 100% committed when he goes in for aerial challenges. I can see him hitting 10-15 goals if he becomes a regular. He's so good in the air and it's a dying art. With the exception of a few slightly more old school center-halves, I think Gestede could possibly have a field day. It'll be dependant on how teams deal with our service and how we can adapt to defensive game plans to limit the service to Rudy.

[Monty]

I thought he was very good - worked hard, held the ball well, played a couple of very nice passes and really fucked the ball into the goal with his head. Good start.

[supertom]

I thought he was very good - worked hard, held the ball well, played a couple of very nice passes and really fucked the ball into the goal with his head. Good start.

I do miss the days when front men used to fuck the ball into the goal with their heads. Dion was very good at that.