gwi1890 Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 17 minutes ago, Tomaszk said: Cheick Doucoure now being linked with Palace for £15m. Can't believe they'd get him that cheap, but a very good player regardless. Outstanding rebuild they've done in the last two years. Flipped about three quarters of their squad round, not been in relegation danger and dropped their average age by about 6 years. I’d imagine the draw of Playing under Vieira is as big as the Gerrard draw. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMcGrath_5 Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 (edited) Quote Villa ideally want to bring in an experienced prospect to provide competition and cover for Lucas Digne, the £25million January signing who will start next season as their No.1 choice at left-back. A number of potential targets have been identified, though Nantes’ Quentin Merlin is not thought to be among them. Edited June 7, 2022 by PaulMcGrath_5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, gwi1890 said: I’d imagine the draw of Playing under Vieira is as big as the Gerrard draw. I think our ambitions are higher than Palaces. They have the London factor though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow1988 Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 22 minutes ago, Tomaszk said: Cheick Doucoure now being linked with Palace for £15m. Can't believe they'd get him that cheap, but a very good player regardless. Outstanding rebuild they've done in the last two years. Flipped about three quarters of their squad round, not been in relegation danger and dropped their average age by about 6 years. And most likely average wage as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 Armando Broja linked with West Ham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Griffin Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 8 minutes ago, gwi1890 said: I’d imagine the draw of Playing under Vieira is as big as the Gerrard draw. I wouldn't fancy my chances of winning a 'discussion' with Vieira if he calling to my house 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMcGrath_5 Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 Just now, duke313 said: Armando Broja linked with West Ham k..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, gwi1890 said: I’d imagine the draw of Playing under Vieira is as big as the Gerrard draw. Not sure you know, (maybe for a French player, but this doesn't include Doucoure, born in Mali and only went to France when he was 17) Vieria would have retired when he was 9 or 10. So he hardly saw the peak of him. I think almost all current players will see Gerrard as someone who was one of the better players in the world fairly recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 1 minute ago, PaulMcGrath_5 said: k..? He'd be a decent option if we are looking for a striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 9 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: I think our ambitions are higher than Palaces. They have the London factor though. Be surprised if we end up with a better midfielder than Doucoure. Hopefully! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ginko Posted June 7, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, Tomaszk said: Not sure you know, (maybe for a French player, but this doesn't include Doucoure, born in Mali and only went to France when he was 17) Vieria would have retired when he was 9 or 10. So he hardly saw the peak of him. I think almost all current players will see Gerrard as someone who was one of the better players in the world fairly recently. Blimey, I’ve heard of retiring early but that’s a bit excessive. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 1 minute ago, Tomaszk said: Be surprised if we end up with a better midfielder than Doucoure. Hopefully! I know nothing about him. Better than Kamara? Cant underestimate the pull of London. Which is quite a shame really! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: I know nothing about him. Better than Kamara? Cant underestimate the pull of London. Which is quite a shame really! I think kamara on a free is better value personally 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 8 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: I know nothing about him. Better than Kamara? Cant underestimate the pull of London. Which is quite a shame really! I never understand the 'London' pull. I actively try and avoid going there. In fact, the only time I've been in the vicinity is going to Wembley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 Just now, Dante_Lockhart said: I never understand the 'London' pull. I actively try and avoid going there. In fact, the only time I've been in the vicinity is going to Wembley. Maybe but for a foreign player and the entourage/family its a lot more glamorous by reputation 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Peter Griffin Posted June 7, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, Dante_Lockhart said: I never understand the 'London' pull. I actively try and avoid going there. In fact, the only time I've been in the vicinity is going to Wembley. Maybe if you try it you would understand the London pull. I lived in London for about 6 years and i worked there for a further 10 years or so. It is a great city. Lots to do, great nightlife, great fun, bars & restaurants and easy access to travel around the world and some really nice places to live. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weedman Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 5 minutes ago, Peter Griffin said: Maybe if you try it you would understand the London pull. I lived in London for about 6 years and i worked there for a further 10 years or so. It is a great city. Lots to do, great nightlife, great fun, bars & restaurants and easy access to travel around the world and some really nice places to live. Especially so if you're fit, young, and rich 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Peter Griffin Posted June 7, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 7, 2022 Just now, weedman said: Especially so if you're fit, young, and rich Thanks for ruling me out of enjoying London 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 18 minutes ago, Dante_Lockhart said: I never understand the 'London' pull. I actively try and avoid going there. In fact, the only time I've been in the vicinity is going to Wembley. London is UK. I remember when I told someone in Miami I was from Birmingham and they thought I meant Alabama. Anyway back on topic - I reckon left back next signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow1988 Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 9 minutes ago, weedman said: Especially so if you're fit, young, and rich In my experience young is the only prerequisite for enjoying London. I was neither fit nor rich but boy did I enjoy myself when I lived there. I burned out after 5 years though. Living there also helps. After about a month I figured out where to go to avoid the tourist trap pubs, clubs and restaurants. Going there for a weekend is a waste of time if you don't know your way around, what places to avoid and so on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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