Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions

[KRS]

All credit to and happy bday to Stan. Seeing him back in training is simply amazing and an inspiration to thousands of ppl across the world.

Whilst he looks in great shape compared to just a few months ago, I doubt he'll see much (if any) game time. We are talking about the same player that was literally blowing out his arse after 60 minutes, so even without considering his amazing return to health, unfortunately I doubt he'll be able to reach or maintain the fitness levels required at his age.

[Damo70]

All credit to and happy bday to Stan. Seeing him back in training is simply amazing and an inspiration to thousands of ppl across the world.

Whilst he looks in great shape compared to just a few months ago, I doubt he'll see much (if any) game time. We are talking about the same player that was literally blowing out his arse after 60 minutes, so even without considering his amazing return to health, unfortunately I doubt he'll be able to reach or maintain the fitness levels required at his age.

If he takes Ashley Westwood's place all he has to do is stroll sideways back and forth in the middle of the pitch for ninety minutes. And balloon a shot over the bar once or twice.

[Jimbo]

All credit to and happy bday to Stan. Seeing him back in training is simply amazing and an inspiration to thousands of ppl across the world.

Whilst he looks in great shape compared to just a few months ago, I doubt he'll see much (if any) game time. We are talking about the same player that was literally blowing out his arse after 60 minutes, so even without considering his amazing return to health, unfortunately I doubt he'll be able to reach or maintain the fitness levels required at his age.

If he takes Ashley Westwood's place all he has to do is stroll sideways back and forth in the middle of the pitch for ninety minutes. And balloon a shot over the bar once or twice.

He must also divest himself of a personality, which will be a big ask.

[Phil from the upper holte]

If Petrov plays for us next season we will struggle like fuck in Midfield again. Lovely bloke, great story, courage in bucket loads but he's finished as a pro footballer.

You may well be right, but you simply don't have enough information to be that dismissive.  Why don't we let Di Matteo make that call after watching him through a full pre-season eh?

Close down the website and let's just wait until the first few games and what Di Matteo says then.

He's 37 and off the back of a terrible illness. Common sense tells me he's not going to be able to do something no one else has ever done. He's not super human. We need to buy proper midfielders, he's a good role model, keep him around, whatever, keep him off the pitch though.

Chemotherapy which he had will have affected his heart. He was fit before his illness, but I doubt due to the adverse effects of chemotherpay he will ever get back his fitness to be a top professional (and he is 4 years older).  Saying that he could be a huge influence on the training pitch or on the subs bench?

Sorry but this is absolute horseshit.
Having had cancer and chemo, I ran marathons for years afterwards and was arguably fitter.
Chemo causes fast growing cells to die. Those cells can arguably come back fresher and stronger.

Please don't post based on some half assed theory or personal belief.

Stan might not get near the team at all but his fitness at 36 is gonna be at least similar if not better than his peers of similar age.

Is correct

[RussellC]

But being fitter than his peers (and he's turned 37 today) isn't the point in question. It's whether he'll be fit enough to play professional football at a very high standard. Ignoring his illness altogether, he's had 4 years out of the game. There won't be many (if any) 37 year-old outfield players playing in the Championship AT ALL next season, let alone ones who have gone without football for so long (and yes, I am discounting over-35s park football).

Sentiment aside, are we also expecting the Club to offer him a professional contract? Don't get me wrong, it would be the stuff of Hollywood screen-plays if it happened, but I'd be literally amazed if we ever see him playing competitive football for Aston Villa again.

[ADVILLAFAN]

We are talking about the same player that was literally blowing out his arse after 60 minutes

I'm glad I don't sit where you do at Villa Park if you can tell that he was literally blowing out of his arse 

[Grumpy]

But being fitter than his peers (and he's turned 37 today) isn't the point in question. It's whether he'll be fit enough to play professional football at a very high standard. Ignoring his illness altogether, he's had 4 years out of the game. There won't be many (if any) 37 year-old outfield players playing in the Championship AT ALL next season, let alone ones who have gone without football for so long (and yes, I am discounting over-35s park football).

Sentiment aside, are we also expecting the Club to offer him a professional contract? Don't get me wrong, it would be the stuff of Hollywood screen-plays if it happened, but I'd be literally amazed if we ever see him playing competitive football for Aston Villa again.

Absolutely correct.
I was pointing out that chemo aside he is on a par if not better than pros of his age.
The fact is, as you said, that may not be good enough for a football club of our level.

[Holte132]

If he takes Ashley Westwood's place all he has to do is stroll sideways back and forth in the middle of the pitch for ninety minutes. And balloon a shot over the bar once or twice.


And point. Don't forget the pointing.

[LeeB]

If he takes Ashley Westwood's place all he has to do is stroll sideways back and forth in the middle of the pitch for ninety minutes. And balloon a shot over the bar once or twice.


And point. Don't forget the pointing.

In the 'Westwood' role, any energy spent pointing to where your teammates should be can easily be saved by abandoning defensive responsibility.

[villadelph]

Brum Mail saying Tshibola is imminent?

[LeeB]

Brum Mail saying Tshibola is imminent?

Any news on vaccinations?

[frank black]

Brum Mail saying Tshibola is imminent?

Any news on vaccinations?

Fetch your coat!

[Tuscans]

Brum Mail saying Tshibola is imminent?

Any news on vaccinations?

Like.

[Tuscans]

Something's happening, the official site won't load.

[nigel]

I'd be surprised if Petrov plays a single minute this season. Surprised but delighted.

He can lead the team out thencome off the bench for the final minute of our final game of the season as we are crowned champions.
There's a film in there somewhere