Wade Garrett Posted 9 January, 2022 Share Posted 9 January, 2022 Personally think Digne is overrated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 9 January, 2022 Share Posted 9 January, 2022 Gerrards done an excellent job steadying the ship at villa, and overall I think our squads are pretty comparable, but Id say before these signings we edge it slightly Digne is a serious signing, possibly the 2nd best LB in the league the last 2 years. Coutinho is going to be one of them, either James Rodriguez’ early Everton form or his late… but a loan with no obligation to buy is undisputedly good business Is Ings better than our strike force? Im not convinced he is on current form Villa could potentially be a force next year, they need a decent CB and DM, but overall its the beginning of a good side 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 9 January, 2022 Share Posted 9 January, 2022 1 hour ago, adriansfc said: He's still a terrific player Is he? He's injury prone, completely lost his confidence, doesn't have any pace, doesn't particularly like to work or press and has failed at two big clubs. He hasn't been 'terrific' for about 5 years. He is also the biggest most expensive flop in history and his transfer (which he basically forced through) has played a large part in bankrupting one of the biggest clubs in the world, (whilst his old club basically turned into one of the best sides in the world without him) something that is likely to weigh heavily on him. He was also before his move to Liverpool a flop at Inter and only decent at Espanyol on loan, hence why we were in the running for him and why he was so cheap. He wasn't exceptional at Liverpool either for the first 2-3 years, took him a while to get going. So actually in his whole career he basically has had a 3 season purple patch and those were under Klopp, a world class manager. (with some very good players around him). Even looking at his international career, he has scored 18 goals for Brazil of the years, but only one against a 'top' side, which was against Argentina, most of his goals have come against Ecuador or Bolivia or Costa Rica or Haiti etc. So his actual level across his career has not been 'terrific' at all and tends to suggest that his best spell was more 'form' than class. Now his failure at Barcelona was largely in part due to them not really knowing how to use him and playing him out of position, but then will Villa be able to fit him into that very specific position he was played at Liverpool? Bearing in mind they have already struggled to get Ings/Watkins working and have struggled to get the best out of Buendai who plays in a similar position or much off Bailey as well. All of the back of barely playing that much and just having an injury. He'll be a flop IMO, he'll maybe start well and then realise he's playing with the likes of Mings and Courtney Hause and El Ghazi, and he'll drop off, plus his teammates will get fed up carrying him as he doesn't have the work rate or the legs. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westmidlandsaint Posted 9 January, 2022 Share Posted 9 January, 2022 1 hour ago, Wade Garrett said: Personally think Digne is overrated. One of my best mates is an Everton fan and has been saying the same for a while. Had s good season 2019/20 but has been average since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Kent Saint Posted 10 January, 2022 Share Posted 10 January, 2022 5 hours ago, tajjuk said: Is he? He's injury prone, completely lost his confidence, doesn't have any pace, doesn't particularly like to work or press and has failed at two big clubs. He hasn't been 'terrific' for about 5 years. He is also the biggest most expensive flop in history and his transfer (which he basically forced through) has played a large part in bankrupting one of the biggest clubs in the world, (whilst his old club basically turned into one of the best sides in the world without him) something that is likely to weigh heavily on him. He was also before his move to Liverpool a flop at Inter and only decent at Espanyol on loan, hence why we were in the running for him and why he was so cheap. He wasn't exceptional at Liverpool either for the first 2-3 years, took him a while to get going. So actually in his whole career he basically has had a 3 season purple patch and those were under Klopp, a world class manager. (with some very good players around him). Even looking at his international career, he has scored 18 goals for Brazil of the years, but only one against a 'top' side, which was against Argentina, most of his goals have come against Ecuador or Bolivia or Costa Rica or Haiti etc. So his actual level across his career has not been 'terrific' at all and tends to suggest that his best spell was more 'form' than class. Now his failure at Barcelona was largely in part due to them not really knowing how to use him and playing him out of position, but then will Villa be able to fit him into that very specific position he was played at Liverpool? Bearing in mind they have already struggled to get Ings/Watkins working and have struggled to get the best out of Buendai who plays in a similar position or much off Bailey as well. All of the back of barely playing that much and just having an injury. He'll be a flop IMO, he'll maybe start well and then realise he's playing with the likes of Mings and Courtney Hause and El Ghazi, and he'll drop off, plus his teammates will get fed up carrying him as he doesn't have the work rate or the legs. Perhaps he will be given the free ranging Grealish role to regain his form , Gerrard should know him better than most . I don't know why Barca bought him for that insane fee then found there wasn't a place for a player of his style , he was out injured for a while as well . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 10 January, 2022 Share Posted 10 January, 2022 Wait is this the Villa transfer chat 🤣🤣 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 10 January, 2022 Share Posted 10 January, 2022 1 hour ago, Convict Colony said: Wait is this the Villa transfer chat 🤣🤣 I think it's nice the forum has a new club to moon and drool over. Aren't Villa just simply wonderful with their dreams and ambition and just spunking money on famous name players who were good three years ago. I always think a good guide to whether a player truly is world class can be assessed by one simple question: a) Have they just been signed by Aston Villa? The answer will tell you all you need to know. 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 10 January, 2022 Share Posted 10 January, 2022 If somebody else, Villa or whoever, ends up signing Newcastle's targets it will be a good window. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 10 January, 2022 Share Posted 10 January, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSFC Posted 10 January, 2022 Share Posted 10 January, 2022 22 minutes ago, SuperSAINT said: Feels very underwhelming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 10 January, 2022 Share Posted 10 January, 2022 3 hours ago, Convict Colony said: Wait is this the Villa transfer chat 🤣🤣 I wish we were Villa. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 10 January, 2022 Share Posted 10 January, 2022 1 hour ago, SuperSAINT said: We had a cat who died last year called Benjamin Siegrist. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 10 January, 2022 Share Posted 10 January, 2022 1 hour ago, SuperSAINT said: Screams back-up goalie. Whether that's to Macca or someone decent, time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 10 January, 2022 Share Posted 10 January, 2022 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10385751/Rangers-Dundee-United-goalkeeper-Benjamin-Siegrist-wanted-club-plotting-pre-contract.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 10 January, 2022 Share Posted 10 January, 2022 I'd like to think we'd be after a first choice keeper, not a backup to Macca... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 10 January, 2022 Share Posted 10 January, 2022 Agent talk that one I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWar Posted 10 January, 2022 Share Posted 10 January, 2022 37 minutes ago, skintsaint said: Agent talk that one I reckon. Certainly feels it. Driving the Rangers wages up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan The Flames Posted 10 January, 2022 Share Posted 10 January, 2022 Heard a snippet about signing Neco Williams from Liverpool. I don't know if it's on loan or permanent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 10 January, 2022 Share Posted 10 January, 2022 6 minutes ago, Fan The Flames said: Heard a snippet about signing Neco Williams from Liverpool. I don't know if it's on loan or permanent. Name makes sense as we looked at him on loan before. Can play both sides. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarisbury Saint Posted 10 January, 2022 Share Posted 10 January, 2022 20 minutes ago, Fan The Flames said: Heard a snippet about signing Neco Williams from Liverpool. I don't know if it's on loan or permanent. https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/neco-williams-liverpool-transfer-breaking-22673699.amp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan The Flames Posted 10 January, 2022 Share Posted 10 January, 2022 43 minutes ago, Sarisbury Saint said: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/neco-williams-liverpool-transfer-breaking-22673699.amp Sounds like he is after a permanent move. I would be interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 10 January, 2022 Share Posted 10 January, 2022 Isn't he a right back? We already have two very good right backs, and Valery and JWP has shown on many occasion he's pretty accomplished there as well (keeping Zaha quiet). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted 10 January, 2022 Share Posted 10 January, 2022 (edited) He has also played further forward for Liverpool but I agree, seems a strange one unless Livramento's injury was suddenly bad, and Ralph didnt seem as concerned today. If he wants regular game time I don't think he would get that with us, apart from maybe for a couple of weeks now. Edited 10 January, 2022 by Dusic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSFC Posted 10 January, 2022 Share Posted 10 January, 2022 Perhaps we see Livramento as a more forward player in which case another young RB would make sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWar Posted 10 January, 2022 Share Posted 10 January, 2022 I have to be honest, I think Neco Williams is dreadful. We already have three right backs, I'd rather we just make do until Tino is fit again even if it means playing Stephens or Bednarek at RB. Neco would be a dreadful signing, especially since Liverpool sell really well so he'd be like £10m probably. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 10 January, 2022 Share Posted 10 January, 2022 I agree. Would be a pointless signing. He's not as good as either of our current RB's. We can spend that money better on other positions. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 10 January, 2022 Share Posted 10 January, 2022 (edited) Walker-Peters and Valery are only going to miss one game, by Saturday we’ll be back to having two right back even with Liveramento unsure of return we’ve still got Ward Prowse or Stephens able to fill in there as a stop gap. Talk of signing another one is ridiculous. Edited 10 January, 2022 by Turkish 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 10 January, 2022 Share Posted 10 January, 2022 22 minutes ago, TWar said: I have to be honest, I think Neco Williams is dreadful. We already have three right backs, I'd rather we just make do until Tino is fit again even if it means playing Stephens or Bednarek at RB. Neco would be a dreadful signing, especially since Liverpool sell really well so he'd be like £10m probably. We only have to 'make do' for 1 game, really don't see what the fuss is about. Too late already to do anything about tomorrow. I just read we might be looking at Joe Aribo from Rangers. Can't for the life of me see why he would come to us over Villa, unless he and Gerrard didn't get along. Sounds like me may be looking at bolstering CM though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiberalCommunist Posted 10 January, 2022 Share Posted 10 January, 2022 Van De Beek cementing his move away from Utd this evening by the looks of it. Not even the fringe plans....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 10 January, 2022 Share Posted 10 January, 2022 5 hours ago, Sarisbury Saint said: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/neco-williams-liverpool-transfer-breaking-22673699.amp Not good enough for us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 10 January, 2022 Share Posted 10 January, 2022 (edited) I'd find it odd if we signed a RB, certainly permanently. We just find ourselves in an incredibly unlucky situation, we are pretty well stocked now yet we've still been struck down at full back. Adding another one to the mix just adds bloat to the squad and wage bill. My opinion is that we just suck up the next week or two and come out of the other side. Edited 10 January, 2022 by S-Clarke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 10 January, 2022 Share Posted 10 January, 2022 19 minutes ago, LiberalCommunist said: Van De Beek cementing his move away from Utd this evening by the looks of it. Not even the fringe plans....... From what I've seen of him, I'm not sure he's got the attitude or character I'd really want here. You've got to look at yourself as a player when two managers don't include you in a side which is crying out for quality in CM. He's got more ability than McTominay or Fred, so there's something else at play with Van De Beek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 10 January, 2022 Share Posted 10 January, 2022 Williams is a championship player at best. if he was the exact same player as he is now , but at Burnley instead of Liverpool no one would be interested in the slightest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 10 January, 2022 Share Posted 10 January, 2022 Boufal balling out and scoring winner for Morroco tonight v Ghana. Wonder of there are any gems in the tournament, anyone got any suggestions to watch out for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 10 January, 2022 Share Posted 10 January, 2022 44 minutes ago, S-Clarke said: From what I've seen of him, I'm not sure he's got the attitude or character I'd really want here. You've got to look at yourself as a player when two managers don't include you in a side which is crying out for quality in CM. He's got more ability than McTominay or Fred, so there's something else at play with Van De Beek. Reckon he is a slightly better Clasie... difference being Utd paid c. £40m on him but that's loose change for United Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 10 January, 2022 Share Posted 10 January, 2022 2 minutes ago, nta786 said: Reckon he is a slightly better Clasie... difference being Utd paid c. £40m on him but that's loose change for United Slightly better than Clasie? WTF! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 10 January, 2022 Share Posted 10 January, 2022 5 minutes ago, Convict Colony said: Boufal balling out and scoring winner for Morroco tonight v Ghana. Wonder of there are any gems in the tournament, anyone got any suggestions to watch out for? One part of moneyball is to not sign players based on performance in short tournaments like this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarisbury Saint Posted 10 January, 2022 Share Posted 10 January, 2022 1 minute ago, Matthew Le God said: One part of moneyball is to not sign players based on performance in short tournaments like this. What’s moneyball ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danjosaint Posted 10 January, 2022 Share Posted 10 January, 2022 1 hour ago, LiberalCommunist said: Van De Beek cementing his move away from Utd this evening by the looks of it. Not even the fringe plans....... Same as Henderson, not in squad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 10 January, 2022 Share Posted 10 January, 2022 6 minutes ago, danjosaint said: Same as Henderson, not in squad Is he going out on loan maybe? Who to I wonder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 10 January, 2022 Share Posted 10 January, 2022 14 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said: One part of moneyball is to not sign players based on performance in short tournaments like this. Bro you'd ruin a 4yr olds birthday party, let's just have fun in the afcon, I still miss the days when the sangoma's would kill chickens on the pitch (not racism its now in the rules you can't) and el Hadj Diouf had his breakout tournament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 10 January, 2022 Share Posted 10 January, 2022 27 minutes ago, danjosaint said: Same as Henderson, not in squad Won’t happen, but he would be a brilliant signing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 10 January, 2022 Share Posted 10 January, 2022 36 minutes ago, Sarisbury Saint said: What’s moneyball ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 10 January, 2022 Share Posted 10 January, 2022 (edited) 32 minutes ago, danjosaint said: Same as Henderson, not in squad 25 minutes ago, Chez said: Is he going out on loan maybe? Who to I wonder? 4 minutes ago, SuperSAINT said: Won’t happen, but he would be a brilliant signing. Manchester Evening News think Tottenham want him to replace Lloris (who is out of contract soon). He is on £125k per week, so doubt Saints will be going for him. Edited 10 January, 2022 by Matthew Le God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 10 January, 2022 Share Posted 10 January, 2022 1 minute ago, Matthew Le God said: He is on £125k per week, so doubt Saints will be going for him. That's why I said it won't happen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWar Posted 10 January, 2022 Share Posted 10 January, 2022 Would be one hell of a statement signing. Never going to happen but we can dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danjosaint Posted 10 January, 2022 Share Posted 10 January, 2022 3 minutes ago, TWar said: Would be one hell of a statement signing. Never going to happen but we can dream. Newcastle written all over it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWar Posted 10 January, 2022 Share Posted 10 January, 2022 Just now, danjosaint said: Newcastle written all over it Yeah, would be a very good signing for them. I think he will probably go to Spurs though as Lloris is winding down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 10 January, 2022 Share Posted 10 January, 2022 (edited) 38 minutes ago, danjosaint said: Newcastle written all over it Newcastle do need a number 1. Dubravka isn't up to it really. That'll probably be a summer signing for them though. GK is a big signing for us though, getting it right can totally transform a side. The impact Martinez had at villa is testament to that. Edited 10 January, 2022 by S-Clarke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted 10 January, 2022 Share Posted 10 January, 2022 As McCarthy is seemingly signing a new contract we can only assume that we will be signing a young no2 keeper 'to push him' rather than an obvious first choice. Likely in the summer as we already have 3 senior keepers. Otherwise we have the same situation as now where our backup keeper is one of the highest paid players, which for a club like Saints is clearly stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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