romavillan Posted July 19, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted July 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Made In Aston said: Sounds a bit like Watkins Yeah probably more than a bit, Watkins is a bit more understated as a personality and Tammy probably has better feet I'd say. I rate Watkins a lot, liking Tammy doesn't mean I don't like Watkins. I don't think we'll sign Tammy either but saying he's not all that because he plays in Italy isn't right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post romavillan Posted July 19, 2022 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted July 19, 2022 3 minutes ago, duke313 said: Lukaku was one of the favourites for top scorer in Euros last year, He was considered one of the best strikers in the world only a year ago. He's had a bad season last year with Chelsea granted, but he's shite now because of that? Problem with Lukaku is he gets played as a target man lone forward because of his physical attributes when really he plays more like a Michael Owen type striker. He is better when he doesn't have his back to goal and he can use his pace and his great feet. Playing him as a bully up top is not understanding his game and getting blinded by the fact that he's a total unit. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post allani Posted July 19, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 19, 2022 1 hour ago, DaveAV1 said: I lived in Turin for about 18 months and had a friend from Lecce. She was always saying how great it was and inviting me to come down when she was back down there. She ended up moving to England for a while, which was the last time I saw her. Sadly we lost touch, we’re going back pre Facebook or even internet days. I know* a REALLY good place with 5 holiday apartments and an AMAZING pool about 40 mins north of Lecce - and with close access to lots of other great places in Puglia. So if you ever decide to check out just how good Lecce is.... * OK, OK yes as the owner I am a bit biased!!! 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 4 minutes ago, allani said: I know* a REALLY good place with 5 holiday apartments and an AMAZING pool about 40 mins north of Lecce - and with close access to lots of other great places in Puglia. So if you ever decide to check out just how good Lecce is.... * OK, OK yes as the owner I am a bit biased!!! Puglia is hands down one of my favourite places that I have been to. Food amazing, people lovely, great beaches and scenery. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allani Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 1 minute ago, omariqy said: Puglia is hands down one of my favourite places that I have been to. Food amazing, people lovely, great beaches and scenery. Maybe I need to create a Puglia Appreciation post before the mods tell me off for hijacking the Transfer Speculation thread. Unfortunately there are no players from either Lecce, Bari or my local team Virtus Francavilla that I can recommend / make up a transfer link for!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted July 19, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted July 19, 2022 14 minutes ago, allani said: Maybe I need to create a Puglia Appreciation post before the mods tell me off for hijacking the Transfer Speculation thread. Unfortunately there are no players from either Lecce, Bari or my local team Virtus Francavilla that I can recommend / make up a transfer link for!!! Try something tenuous with Conte! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 16 minutes ago, allani said: Maybe I need to create a Puglia Appreciation post before the mods tell me off for hijacking the Transfer Speculation thread. Unfortunately there are no players from either Lecce, Bari or my local team Virtus Francavilla that I can recommend / make up a transfer link for!!! Must be a new Cassano breaking through we can link too 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 5 hours ago, Made In Aston said: The Italian league is a bit like the championship, so I assume he has. Tammy isn't enough of an upgrade on Watkins and only looks like a world better now as the league he is playing in isn't as tough as the PL. If Watkins went to Italy then he would score a similar amount. It's not what it once was, but it's not bad either and WBA & Small Heath, would really, really struggle in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 2 hours ago, paul514 said: They just wanted to write something about Martinez. 6 foot is small for a centre back now but it isn't exactly far off average.I wouldn't sign Martinez at 5'9" as a centre back. I mentioned him as someone we could have considered when Arsenal were reported to be interested, but were unwilling to pay the money his club wanted. His "Elphick like" height was mentioned then. Apparently Newton Heath didn't see the money or his height as a problem. I hope they will be proved wrong now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 1 hour ago, TRO said: I think he was marvellous for us, but my take is, he was predominately played in....Weimann did most of the running. When he went to Liverpool, Klopp was frustrated with his lack of Movement.....hence he went. Dwight on the other hand, made goals for himself.....with his quick feet, speed of thought and body movement. I would have a Dwight Yorke in our team in a flash.....less the ending of his career with us. Problem is he wouldn't want to come, or if he did he'd be wanting away as soon as he had made a name for himself again. His departure soured me towards him, although I keep hearing that he is going to make a great PL manager (from him). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roitorb Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 (edited) 9 minutes ago, John said: Problem is he wouldn't want to come, or if he did he'd be wanting away as soon as he had made a name for himself again. His departure soured me towards him, although I keep hearing that he is going to make a great PL manager (from him). **** Not you by the way John, although you did bring him up. Edited July 19, 2022 by Roitorb Apology 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pez1974 Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Jumps on to check if anything has been reported. People are debating Lukaku. As you were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allani Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 1 minute ago, Pez1974 said: Jumps on to check if anything has been reported. People are debating Lukaku. As you were. Plus Conte is in southern Italy trying to sign Cassano's nephew. Hopefully Lange is flying in as we speak to try and disrupt proceedings! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Sort of feels like nothing will happen until they get back to Birmingham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, maqroll said: Sort of feels like nothing will happen until they get back to Birmingham. I feel like our work is done. We filled the gaps in the squad. Now it's about looking a possible replacements if any players move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7392craig Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 4 minutes ago, CVByrne said: I feel like our work is done. We filled the gaps in the squad. Now it's about looking a possible replacements if any players move on. I think another will come in if it’s worthwhile and we can move some on, but if not I don’t think we’ll be signing anybody for the sake of it. We’ve got enough numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 1 hour ago, allani said: I know* a REALLY good place with 5 holiday apartments and an AMAZING pool about 40 mins north of Lecce - and with close access to lots of other great places in Puglia. So if you ever decide to check out just how good Lecce is.... * OK, OK yes as the owner I am a bit biased!!! Thanks for the tip off. I’ll be in touch if we ever decide to finally make the trip. Send me a VT discount code. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Abraham and Dwight Yorke, Lukaku's goals scored... Benteke... Lecce, and holiday flats! We didn't start the fire 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 7 minutes ago, 7392craig said: I think another will come in if it’s worthwhile and we can move some on, but if not I don’t think we’ll be signing anybody for the sake of it. We’ve got enough numbers. Yes I can see another midfielder coming in if one of our midfielders is sold / loaned out. I can't see a forward joining now tbh unless maybe Traore moves on 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 26 minutes ago, CVByrne said: Yes I can see another midfielder coming in if one of our midfielders is sold / loaned out. I can't see a forward joining now tbh unless maybe Traore moves on I'd be very disappointed if we go into this season with the same midfield with the exception of Kamara. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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