I am not against the signing of Lescott, but I feel that the signing of a real commanding type keeper who marshalls the defence would have the same effect. If the defence do not have a great deal of confidence in the keeper it shows in rash decision making. Put a dominating keeper in there and the defence looks more solid because the rash challenges are cut out.
5x CFs?...or are you counting Sinclair?GabbyGestedeAyewKozakSinclair?
Quote from: Liam_Baggies on August 31, 2015, 09:46:47 PMNot sure how he will cope at yourselves personally.At our place where attacking is frowned upon he excels because we're compact, organised and very rarely stretched so he is able to defend deep and defend well. From that point he is a good defender.I look at the Villa backline and the way I think Sherwood will set you up and then raise questions about whether he is suitable. You're going to be more open, not as well organised and probably further up the pitch than we are. When Lescott is exposed you have a problem because his legs are going with his age - bloody Zamora out-sprinted him last season! Your new left-back looks a more attacking full back and that is going to leave Lescott exposed down the channels and at that point you will have problems. If Sherwood sets you up similar to ourselves then you have a good defender on your hands.He's our highest earner and now 33 years of age - getting him off the books will appeal - especially when he has been replaced by a good defender who is younger than him.Exactly how I see it too, his legs are gone and if we defend high up the pitch he will struggle, especially with the gaps Amavi leaves. Clark had a shocker against Sunderland and needs to cut out his dirty tackles but is 8 years younger. We have just given two left sided centre halves new contracts, bringing in another one at 33 yrs of age on big wages is MON type thinking that got us in trouble.Hope this signing doesn't happen. Victor Valdez though...
Not sure how he will cope at yourselves personally.At our place where attacking is frowned upon he excels because we're compact, organised and very rarely stretched so he is able to defend deep and defend well. From that point he is a good defender.I look at the Villa backline and the way I think Sherwood will set you up and then raise questions about whether he is suitable. You're going to be more open, not as well organised and probably further up the pitch than we are. When Lescott is exposed you have a problem because his legs are going with his age - bloody Zamora out-sprinted him last season! Your new left-back looks a more attacking full back and that is going to leave Lescott exposed down the channels and at that point you will have problems. If Sherwood sets you up similar to ourselves then you have a good defender on your hands.He's our highest earner and now 33 years of age - getting him off the books will appeal - especially when he has been replaced by a good defender who is younger than him.
Of course. He's no winger and the centre forward role seems to suit his talents.
Joleon Lescott set for Aston Villa after fee agreed with West BromLast Updated: 01/09/15 12:10amAston Villa have agreed a fee with West Brom for central defender Joleon Lescott, according to Sky sources.Lescott will undergo a medical with Aston Villa on Tuesday and, all going well, will then complete his transfer for a fee of £1m, which could rise to £2m.
Quote from: brontebilly on August 31, 2015, 10:37:54 PMQuote from: Liam_Baggies on August 31, 2015, 09:46:47 PMNot sure how he will cope at yourselves personally.At our place where attacking is frowned upon he excels because we're compact, organised and very rarely stretched so he is able to defend deep and defend well. From that point he is a good defender.I look at the Villa backline and the way I think Sherwood will set you up and then raise questions about whether he is suitable. You're going to be more open, not as well organised and probably further up the pitch than we are. When Lescott is exposed you have a problem because his legs are going with his age - bloody Zamora out-sprinted him last season! Your new left-back looks a more attacking full back and that is going to leave Lescott exposed down the channels and at that point you will have problems. If Sherwood sets you up similar to ourselves then you have a good defender on your hands.He's our highest earner and now 33 years of age - getting him off the books will appeal - especially when he has been replaced by a good defender who is younger than him.Exactly how I see it too, his legs are gone and if we defend high up the pitch he will struggle, especially with the gaps Amavi leaves. Clark had a shocker against Sunderland and needs to cut out his dirty tackles but is 8 years younger. We have just given two left sided centre halves new contracts, bringing in another one at 33 yrs of age on big wages is MON type thinking that got us in trouble.Hope this signing doesn't happen. Victor Valdez though...Although you're right mostly where I think he is worthwhile is that he'll be a talker. If he can see trouble he'll be able to shout to Sanchez and/or Westwood or whoever to hold tight, to cover a run, or to his captain to cover a run behind him with his speed. And remember Clark is no speed merchant either. Lescott for Clark in that respect is no serious giveaway.It's not that long ago he was an England international and whilst his legs have gone I think we need an organiser, a talker, and someone who is vastly experienced. It's a risk, yes, but at the moment not a huge one. Where Clark came on last season he seems to have gone back as much at the start of this season. He is definitely an upgrade on the 2015-16 Clark and he can pass a ball too. As well as being a threat for set-pieces at the other end. I think he is a start not the end solution so how small an upgrade he may be I think we've got more to win if he works out that we stand to lose should it not.
In fairness, Liam's usually a good lad.
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