stewiek2 Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 47 minutes ago, MrBlack said: As if Romano is calling Emery up at 10:30pm to get an inside scoop. So inconsiderate. He'll be busy watching Newcastle's pre season highlights prepping for the weekend. Nah, Hibs played tonight. He'll be watching their game 6 times. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kiwivillan Posted August 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2023 2 hours ago, MaVilla said: For The Love of Paul McGrath podcast, who said he thinks we will end up with a cheap(ish) 30ish year old striker, who isnt world class but prob just "very good", to help share the workload with Watkins. Is it Ings? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul514 Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Bit odd if you ask me. he has been there for the taking all summer and we haven’t gone in for him or he would already be here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wezbid Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 3 hours ago, MaVilla said: fair enough. feels a bit strange for Emery to be so....open about possible targets. Indeed. Perhaps this is already pretty close for him to be speaking so directly. Or a very public nudge to try and move along other targets. Interesting either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 26 minutes ago, paul514 said: Bit odd if you ask me. he has been there for the taking all summer and we haven’t gone in for him or he would already be here. Did the Buendia injury spark this? I know they’re not like for like, but an attacking player? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul514 Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 5 minutes ago, Thug said: Did the Buendia injury spark this? I know they’re not like for like, but an attacking player? I am not an expert on Zaniolo but my understanding is they are nothing alike....... so how does one spark the other? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallisFrizz Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 3 hours ago, MaVilla said: fair enough. feels a bit strange for Emery to be so....open about possible targets. Presume the quotes came from the press conference. They often hold back a story from the pc until late evening and then all release it at once. Press embargo or something? The quotes are a bit odd though. A coach wouldn’t normally talk about an opposition player, but then didn’t Emery talk about his desire to sign Felix or was that after the window had closed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 What am I missing? Not amazing figures at Roma. 2 x ACL injuries. Not getting decent playing minutes in inferior league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Pretty weird to see Unai talking about another club's player so openly. Guess we'll see in the press conference tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan95 Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 6 hours ago, VillaChris said: Was trying to think of some of Ramsey's goals for us...pretty sure he scored v Man. United last season right footed so he's more two footed than SJM is and will hopefully be back in mid September. Ramsey is right footed, he's just not bad with his left either 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 34 minutes ago, Kiwivillan said: What am I missing? As somebody with an Australian passport I don’t think I should answer this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 38 minutes ago, nick76 said: As somebody with an Australian passport I don’t think I should answer this! Too **** hot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anything11 Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 2 hours ago, Kiwivillan said: What am I missing? Not amazing figures at Roma. 2 x ACL injuries. Not getting decent playing minutes in inferior league. the answer is in this thread on previous pages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QldVilla Posted August 11, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 11, 2023 2 hours ago, nick76 said: As somebody with an Australian passport I don’t think I should answer this! Careful Nick, I’m not one to stand up for …but 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 7 minutes ago, QldVilla said: Careful Nick, I’m not one to stand up for …but Haha spoilsport 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted August 11, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 11, 2023 7 hours ago, maqroll said: Is he a striker? Not really, number 10, wide forward. Classic Italian trequartista, certainly would be wasted as a back to goal 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheltenham_villa Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 5 hours ago, paul514 said: Bit odd if you ask me. he has been there for the taking all summer and we haven’t gone in for him or he would already be here. My assumption is he was one option but maybe not preferred (Torres, Felix may have been higher). Or we had a certain budget and needed to see if we could move on others first or didn't know how much we would spend on Diaby etc. I always hope we start the window with a huge list of well thought out options. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allani Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 4 hours ago, Kiwivillan said: What am I missing? Not amazing figures at Roma. 2 x ACL injuries. Not getting decent playing minutes in inferior league. Wow - that almost ranks as approval from @Kiwivillan. (Sorry!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 There were rumours pre Monchi but I imagine his knowledge of him helped a lot. It’s a loan to buy meaning we that are freeing up funds and seeing if it if works out. It’s a low risk move for someone who clearly has a lot of ability. He brings height, technical attributes and experience across leagues and European competitions. In a squad game, we need good options. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 5 hours ago, paul514 said: Bit odd if you ask me. he has been there for the taking all summer and we haven’t gone in for him or he would already be here. I think we had to move players on before moving for another one. I think this is going ahead because we've done that with Naka, Sanson, Ramsey. Plus Buendia injury free's up some space as insurance covers his wages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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