CI Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 I'm sure Zog played there for newcastle... im sure. Not that it would help us defensively at all but what the eck... cant get worse than 3-0 to wigan at home Zog gives too many silly free kicks away so no to LB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villadude Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 I'd pick Dunne ahead of any of that shower we've had playing at the back this season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Yep, as much as I detest Dunne I think if fit we have to start him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papillon Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Richard Dunne has natural leadership in him and a lot of experience, something we really need for the rest of the season. I hope this rest and rehabilitation has worked wonders for the rest of his general fitness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 He is still streets ahead of Baker and Clark If he gets back to full fitness he is still better than Vlaar too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villanmike Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 He has been out long enough, almost like he has broke a leg ffs! Does he even want to come back and play? I rate him very highly, him and Vlaar will be immense when they both FINALLY get back to full fitness for the rest of the season. My only worry is, it always takes a few games to get back to full match fitness from such a long time out, seems like nothing goes right for us to Villa right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBM Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 "itll be like a new signing" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 As good as gone methinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermon Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 is there a possibility that he may be fit enough to play against west brom? Dunne and Vlaar would be better than what we have at the moment, Clarke is just not good enough, he would be better as a DM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 is there a possibility that he may be fit enough to play against west brom? Dunne and Vlaar would be better than what we have at the moment, Clarke is just not good enough, he would be better as a DM I doubt he will be match fit yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Really pleased the big man is back in training. I'm surprised I'm saying that but there you go. I think he and Vlaar could compliment each other well. Dunne is a bit of an oaf. He's got the turning circle of a tank, quick enough when he gets up to speed but he's slow enough off the block for this to be an issue. Doubt this has improved after 6 months sat on his arse. He'll score an own goal or three too as is his want. He is though an excellent reader of the game, a leader on the pitch, experienced and dare I say it under a new environment, with new faces a fresh start, potentially a leader off it too. He might well have a point to prove. Plus for 90 minutes every week the big lump will put his body on the line for us. I think Vlaar is a better version of Collins, more dynamic and athletic than Dunne but still physically capable. The two may well work well together. Here's hoping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanky Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Get him back in the team ASAP. There is absolutely no organisation in that back four at all. Clark sticks his hands out indicating he wants the defensive line to push up from time to time but nobody seems to pay any notice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LockStockVilla Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Looking at some training photos, seems the big man may have lost quite a bit off weight during his lay off. Could only help tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PompeyVillan Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Rush him back as soon as possible then put Clark in midfield to 'hold' allowing whoever else to get foward and do some damage. As it looks less and less likely we'll sign anyone in January, the more and more important it is we get Dunne back to fitness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Rush him back as soon as possible then put Clark in midfield to 'hold' allowing whoever else to get foward and do some damage. As it looks less and less likely we'll sign anyone in January, the more and more important it is we get Dunne back to fitness. Agreed - I'd certainly be looking to start him Friday in the FA Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaForever1970 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Looking at some training photos, seems the big man may have lost quite a bit off weight during his lay off. Could only help tbh. Where? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LockStockVilla Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 (edited) Where? Training pics on the OS from before baggies. Granted, I've read he was the heaviest outfield player in the PL last season, so couldn't have been too difficult shedding a couple of stone. Edited January 23, 2013 by LockStockVilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Can still do a job for us this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwirlyDoors Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 I wouldn't be surprised if he looks fitter and leaner, after all he will be looking for someone to give him a new 3 year contract within the next few months, its not going to look too good turning up looking like Mr Blobby. I am never surprised when players get fit and play through pain before their contracts run out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 WTF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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