Baldbarbarian Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 you hardly ever see benteke running at pace with the ball taking on defenders, not too sure why you would say that? on monday night, benteke dropped deep plenty of times to win the ball and lay it off Benteke more of a powerful centre forward, dropping deep giving defenders a lot to think about, also good with both feet & head. More pace than Rickie (not hard though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notnowcato Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 Benteke may drop deep but he is nowhere near as effective on the ball than Rickie. Great player though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 Somebody to replace Morgan when he goes to Arsenal.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 Who are the current top prospects in Scandinavia Torre? We usually did well with players from there. I follow Malmo FF due to having family from that region, and there are some good young players in their squad. Can't say I know a huge amount about other Scandinavian leagues, but I do watch Allsvenskan games pretty regularly and have noticed a few players HCDAJFU. Got a cracking young centre-back pairing of Pontus Jansson (22, 4 caps for Sweden) and Filip Helander (20, youth international) - both of whom are giants and good defenders. Jasmin Sudic is also a good CB but he's had problems with injuries in the last few years that have led to him being loaned out to Mjallby this season, where he's done well so far. Ivo Pekalski would be a very good addition for us I think, kind of an amalgamation of Morgan and Corky in his playing style. Likes to get stuck in but is cultured on the ball and has a sweet pair of feet. Very raw still but highly rated by the Swedish national team staff and still in his early twenties. Dardan Rexhepi is one that might be questioned by people who watch the Allsvenskan because he's not exactly been prolific in his goalscoring for Malmo, but he's an intelligent player who knows how to use his physicality. Jiloan Hamad is probably the one to go for though, he's 22 years old and is captain of the team, been in great form so far this season and is a very talented player. Can play on either wing but is best on the left. Quick, good on the ball and a good crosser too. Malmo would be a good team to look at for young talent, they've got a good track-record of producing some quality players! The likes of Patrik Andersson, Behrang Safari and Zlatan Ibrahimovic have come out of their academy in the last 25 years and their current crop of academy players in the first-team are a very talented bunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swannymere Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 Still think the main priority is a striker, Lambert is proven, Rodriguez has been good recently but is still unproven, Mayuka again is completely unknown, and Guly is hit and miss. I'd like to see Remy but i think he'll be off to on of the top 6, despite what i previously said about players being unproven i reckon Jordan Rhodes or Gary Hooper are decent options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 we already have our dream signing don't we? Although he's banned for a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingwing Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 we already have our dream signing don't we? Although he's banned for a while Well Danny Fox was a great step up from Harding.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToreSF Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 Who are the current top prospects in Scandinavia Torre? We usually did well with players from there. Only know about the norwegian league, and we've already signed the best player from there. The standard of norwegian players isn't what it used to be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 the thread title says dream, the OP says realistic. Not sure they fit well together. I think Callum McManaman looks decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 the thread title says dream, the OP says realistic. Not sure they fit well together. I think Callum McManaman looks decent. that he does. Full of energy and a good shot Andros Townsend would be great Tom Ince like weimann, if villa went down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studentsaint Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 Sinclair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 that he does. Full of energy and a good shot Andros Townsend would be great Tom Ince like weimann, if villa went down Townsend IMO is this seasons James McClean. He is a complete one trick pony, will go outside down the right and then always cuts onto his left foot...every single time. He generally does it well, but teams will wise up. Has scored some good goals and is a talent however. Will be interesting if Spurs keep him, and Danny Rose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 Townsend IMO is this seasons James McClean. He is a complete one trick pony, will go outside down the right and then always cuts onto his left foot...every single time. He generally does it well, but teams will wise up. Has scored some good goals and is a talent however. Will be interesting if Spurs keep him, and Danny Rose. spurs would be mad to get rid of Danny Rose. He is (in the main) been excellent for a poor sunderland. he could well take over at LB for spurs seeing as they seem to chop and change a great deal there at the mo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 someone I've probably never heard of who's sh*t hot for relatively little money. You know like Benteke or Michu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbyboy Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 McManaman, Townsend and Ince. Have I stepped back into the early 90s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 Somebody to replace Morgan when he goes to Arsenal.............. Alex Song. Always said that if we're really looking at players like Song and the Belgian fella, err Biglia, then it's instead of rather than in addition to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 Benteke? What planet are you on? I see what you did there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 Benteke may drop deep but he is nowhere near as effective on the ball than Rickie. Great player though. You are obviously having a laugh right ?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 You are obviously having a laugh right ?! obviously, how can a player who's scored more goals be better. Lambert is overated in PL terms because he has no pace. Now if he was shuffled back to midfield I might change my opinion but he is fading fast as a principal striker. We won't get penalties every game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Mullet Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 A new owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 A new owner. what's wrong with the one that we have then ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 A new owner. why? is double promotion, JPT, survival in prem in 3 years not enough for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingwing Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 A new owner. Your current one not letting you out in the sun enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downthe36 Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 Josip Ilicic from Palermo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olallana Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 A new owner. What do you have against Liebherr family? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notnowcato Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 You are obviously having a laugh right ?! Rickie has 10 assists this season, I'd be surprised if Benteke has half that amount. If you think Benteke has greater vision than Rickie then you must be Laughing_Saint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 obviously, how can a player who's scored more goals be better. Lambert is overated in PL terms because he has no pace. Now if he was shuffled back to midfield I might change my opinion but he is fading fast as a principal striker. We won't get penalties every game. I said what I said as I personally think Lambert is fading, still a top player on his game but looking at what Benteke, Michu and Lukaku have been doing rather consistantly this year it shows you what we could have. Fwiw, and Im not massively comparing Lambert and holt as they offer different things but as a goalscorer they score similar goals. And noticeably he has not been as effective this year. For me, replacements needed are; CB CM St Wide man Not that I have anything against those players but to improve you need to evolve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 Rickie has 10 assists this season, I'd be surprised if Benteke has half that amount. If you think Benteke has greater vision than Rickie then you must be Laughing_Saint Assists really dont bother me from a man who is supposed to be our main striker TBH, your more than welcome to wish the only guy we play upfront sits deep and so is rarely in a position to finish chances but as a preference I would want my midfield and FBs to stump up the assists and my main man to score/provide the occasional assist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notnowcato Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 Assists really dont bother me from a man who is supposed to be our main striker TBH, your more than welcome to wish the only guy we play upfront sits deep and so is rarely in a position to finish chances but as a preference I would want my midfield and FBs to stump up the assists and my main man to score/provide the occasional assist. Have you been Smoking_Saint? My initial point was that Rickie was better on the ball than Benteke. He is. What you want from a striker is neither here nor there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made in Southampton Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 Before all the pathetic bed wetters say anything, yes I know we aren't mathematically safe yet, but if we were to sign one "marque" player this summer, a realistic one, who would it be? My nipper reckons Remy would be a top, top signing and I tend to agree. Don't say things like "top, top signing" it reminds me of saggy chops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbojones10 Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 I want lescott please please please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintchris23 Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 Arjen Robben would be a pretty decent 'dream' signing. Wouldn't cost an awful lot either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 Arjen Robben would be a pretty decent 'dream' signing. Wouldn't cost an awful lot either. depends, relatively cheap to buy perhaps, expensive to maintain. We aren't going to pay anyone 5 million £ a year. Anyway it's academic, won't go to a club not in the Champions League, players have their standards to keep up you know. WC in 2014, won't get picked if you aren't in the CL or at least the Europa League, not for a major nation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 FWIW benteke has 22 goals and 8 assists for Villa this season, not too shabby for an inexperienced team that has spent much of the season scrapping for their lives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 Have you been Smoking_Saint? My initial point was that Rickie was better on the ball than Benteke. He is. What you want from a striker is neither here nor there. Ahh ok, my bad, just thought that a striker in general would be judged by goals ? Ill have to get the latest update of my coaching manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 FWIW benteke has 22 goals and 8 assists for Villa this season, not too shabby for an inexperienced team that has spent much of the season scrapping for their lives. Benteke, along with lukaku are going to have brilliant careers at the top level Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 The OP said realistic, Lukaku isn't realistic. From what I've heard of Astori he seems to fit the bill as to a quality player who is realistic in a position we need to strengthen in. Thomas Ince would be a quality signing too. Lukaku!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio Saint Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 It will be a youngster I never heard of until I see what an amazing player he is on youtube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 (edited) It will be a youngster I never heard of until I see what an amazing player he is on youtube. Only jock football but we may be watching this bloke, not Celtic players, this bloke mind you that number 8 looks handy as well but it is jock football Edited 1 May, 2013 by Window Cleaner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 I'm not sure about realistic but Eliseu would be a cracking signing from Malaga, who've done very well despite their financial frailties. He's a lightning quick left back/left midfielder who can score goals, and he's 29, so not a long term disruptor to Shaw's progress. I do see Pochettino going back to Spain to sign a few people - and I do think we're in for a surprising and very exciting summer transfer-wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 Benteke, along with lukaku are going to have brilliant careers at the top level Take a look at the Belgium team in general, me and Kraken have posted some names a few times, it has talent and depth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattio Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 Not sure if we'd have any chance but Andros Townsend from Spurs would be fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikola_Maksimovi%C4%87 Serbian youngster, 6ft 4", similar style to Vidic. More caps for the national team than he got for under 21's so clearly progressing quickly right now. Surely he'd prefer Bassett to Belgrade (he says having never been to Belgrade). Our last signing from Belgrade was pretty exceptional, so if this bloke could be half as good that gets my vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandwichsaint Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 A good song for Astori would be..... Needed a little time to sign up, need a little time to sign up, sign up What's the story Davide Astrori weeeeeeeeeeeeelllllllllll We will get Davide Astori, Davide Astori We got him for a fee and he likes linguine Davide Astori I read that as 'lingerie', WTF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 Xavi. Must be bored at Barcelona these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 Take a look at the Belgium team in general, me and Kraken have posted some names a few times, it has talent and depth Courtois Mignolet Vermalen Vertonghen Kompany Witsel Defour Dembele Hazard Miralles Fellaini Benteke Lukaku Anyone else I missed. Amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 Courtois Mignolet Vermalen Vertonghen Kompany Witsel Defour Dembele Hazard Miralles Fellaini Benteke Lukaku Anyone else I missed. Amazing They also have Alderweireld and naingollan, vossen is no mug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSaint Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 Courtois Mignolet Vermalen Vertonghen Kompany Witsel Defour Dembele Hazard Miralles Fellaini Benteke Lukaku Anyone else I missed. Amazing Dries Mertens is another quality Belgian player, who would also be my answer to the question in the OP if it weren't for the realistic part. Lens would be more realistic and would a lot to the side going forward, good enough to potentially get into double digits for goals and assists from midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redder freak Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 After tonight's thrashing, Messi. He'd do well alongside Lambert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studentsaint Posted 1 May, 2013 Share Posted 1 May, 2013 Anyone for Carlos Vela? Great record this year, Spanish league and real class. Never given the time at arsenal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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