LoughboroughLion Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 11 hours ago, TRO said: we have to see him play for us......Hogan looked good before we signed him. That’s very patient and rational - are you sure you should be on this forum? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 13 minutes ago, DJ_Villain said: If he only scores 9 goals but ends up assisting 20, I would be happy with his contribution I'd be happy with those stats also. Don't see how anyone could complain with that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDR V2 Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Have we ever had a Brazilian number 9 before,I don't remember one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted June 14, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted June 14, 2019 1 minute ago, Talldarkandransome said: Have we ever had a Brazilian number 9 before,I don't remember one Have we ever had a Brazilian before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Just now, Stevo985 said: Have we ever had a Brazilian before? Apparently not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villarocker Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 What I liked so much about this transfer was there was no cryptic messages and no PR related staff popping on to the board to tell us to watch this space etc. It was Bam, there you go have a Brazilian, a club record transfer for you to go and check out all about online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 21 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: Well me personally I wouldn't get on his back if he is feeding others opportunities/assists but I'm assuming as a striker and the big fee we are paying for him we have purchased him with the intention of scoring goals. You're right, I doubt we've bought him with the intention of scoring 0 goals. I wouldn't get het up about somebody on the internet saying that his finishing could use a bit of work until we've seen what he contributes. Jimenez springs to mind. As, actually, does John Carew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdulaziz1 Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 45 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: I've read his finishing isn't the best. Let's hope not as we need as many goals as we can get to stay up! Could we say Tammy have been a good finisher though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 1 minute ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: You're right, I doubt we've bought him with the intention of scoring 0 goals. I wouldn't get het up about somebody on the internet saying that his finishing could use a bit of work until we've seen what he contributes. Jimenez springs to mind. As, actually, does John Carew. All I care about is winning, If he contributes to that and we play some beautiful football, that's enough for me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Just now, abdulaziz1 said: Could we say Tammy have been a good finisher though? No. He was a poacher really, his finishing could definitely use work. Luckily these are young players with time on their hands, finishing is a skill that with enough time and effort can be improved so long as you have the right tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turvontour Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 9 minutes ago, MaVilla said: Apparently not. Did Roberto Carlos have a trial? Or is that a myth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyrusr Posted June 14, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted June 14, 2019 11 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: Have we ever had a Brazilian before? 10 minutes ago, MaVilla said: Apparently not. According to Wikipedia no Brazilian listed, so I think he is Just now, turvontour said: Did Roberto Carlos have a trial? Or is that a myth? A tale spun by Doug Ellis, see bicycle kick. In any event not sure a trial would really count anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDR V2 Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 14 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: Have we ever had a Brazilian before? James Milner was wasn't he 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 (edited) First Brazilian. Correct me if I’m wrong but I don’t think we’ve ever had an Argentinian player either. Edit: I think a lot more Brazilians and Argentinians play in Europe due to work permit laws. There must be so much talent out there. Edited June 14, 2019 by Vive_La_Villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted June 14, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted June 14, 2019 6 hours ago, villan_007 said: We've been in the championship for 3yrs, the prem has moved on massively without us. In today's market 20mill is the equivalent. Added to that the £7m or £8m we agreed for Benteke was 7 years ago. Like you say, prices have changed. To give it some context, a quick search suggests that the same summer we bought Benteke, an exciting young player called Eden Hazard was bought by Chelsea for £30m+. He’s now apparently worth 4 times that. Now ok, his performances over that time will have increased Hazard’s value, but my bet is the market has had an equal, if not greater impact on the increase in his value. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: First Brazilian. Correct me if I’m wrong but I don’t think we’ve ever had an Argentinian player either. Didn't we have one under JG? A defender? Didn't play, can't think of his name. Somewhere between 98 and 2001. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wezbid Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Imagine how much Heskey, Harewood, Curtis Davies and Zat Knight would be going for in today's market. That's why I think around £20m on Wesley isn't bad. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted June 14, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted June 14, 2019 22 minutes ago, MaVilla said: Apparently not. That was a close shave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 Hutton paving the way for future Brazilians at Villa Park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted June 14, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted June 14, 2019 7 minutes ago, Wezbid said: Imagine how much Heskey, Harewood, Curtis Davies and Zat Knight would be going for in today's market. That's why I think around £20m on Wesley isn't bad. When I was looking at transfers from that time, I saw Steven Fletcher being bought for £14m/15m and shuddered at the thought of what that cost would be now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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