CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 (edited) I'm happy with the strikeforce, but they are a counter-attacking strikeforce. We'll have a similar problem to the O'Neill era - we'll do well away but struggle to break teams down at home. So, we should know what to do and get a creative type in who can 'unlock' a defence. We also really, really need a defender. Edited August 19, 2013 by CarewsEyebrowDesigner 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I still say we sign at least 2 more players before close of business. Definitely an attacking midfielder £6M-8M. Plus possibly either another CB or another DM from the lower leagues £1M-2M.for Lambert to develop & integrate over a period of time. one thing's for certain, he won't be frightened to throw them in at the deep end should occasion demand. Don't think a cb will be purchased, we have 4 and think that if injuries occur donacien will be the back up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterfingers Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I'm happy with the strikeforce, but they are a counter-attacking strikeforce. We'll have a similar problem to the O'Neill era - we'll do well away but struggle to break teams down at home. So, we should know what to do and get a creative type in who can 'unlock' a defence. We also really, really need a defender. Definitely disagree that we are a counter attacking team. Anyone going to the Emerates will be put under pressure for long periods (as we were) This alone does not make us a counter attacking side-Indeed,neither of the penalties came from counter attacks. I think we have that much variety up front that we are going to be a handful for a lot of teams this season-Just as we were from Febuary onwards last season.The key is that we've become a bit more stable & solid in defence & midfield. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I'm happy with the strikeforce, but they are a counter-attacking strikeforce. We'll have a similar problem to the O'Neill era - we'll do well away but struggle to break teams down at home. So, we should know what to do and get a creative type in who can 'unlock' a defence. We also really, really need a defender. Definitely disagree that we are a counter attacking team. Anyone going to the Emerates will be put under pressure for long periods (as we were) This alone does not make us a counter attacking side-Indeed,neither of the penalties came from counter attacks. I think we have that much variety up front that we are going to be a handful for a lot of teams this season-Just as we were from Febuary onwards last season.The key is that we've become a bit more stable & solid in defence & midfield. Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 (edited) Linked with Shawcross in the express and star Yes please Not exactly a diamond source though http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2013/08/20/transfer-rumours-august-20/ Edited August 20, 2013 by AshVilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie09 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Linked with Shawcross in the express and star Yes please Not exactly a diamond source though http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2013/08/20/transfer-rumours-august-20/ No please god no. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamsonwoodVillan Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Shawcross won't happen surely. Too old too expensive. Doesn't fit Lambert's model at all.I'll be very very surprised if we spend any more than £5m before the end of the window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Shawcross would be great. Would sort our set piece issues right out. Not going to happen though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
privateer Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Shawcross won't happen surely. Too old too expensive. Doesn't fit Lambert's model at all. I'll be very very surprised if we spend any more than £5m before the end of the window. Don't know about the price but he is only bloody 25! I for one want to see our defence drastically improved, whether Lambert agrees and sees this guys as part of it, I obviously don't know. What I do know is we concede goals every 'effin match and it must stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morpheus Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I would surmise that they'd be looking in the region of 10m for him and for that reason alone i can't see it happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folski Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Problem with Shawcross would be wages more than anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SikhInTrinity Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Watched Shawcross against Liverpool, he tried to actually pass the ball out and struggled big time. Then just ended up launching the ball. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 (edited) We certainly would cause alot more trouble from set pieces with him in the side He'd also sort out our aerial weaknesses at the back as well Edited August 20, 2013 by AshVilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I'd quite like us to bring in another 'known, up-and-coming talent' like Okore, but not a defender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 10 million ? Please. British players are overpriced. Im sure he has targets around Europe who are better and cheaper *coughs* Okore. Who else was on the list Paul? Go get them, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthEastVillan Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 (edited) Really like the look of Lestienne. The lad has bags of pace and can pick a pass. Would do well in this league, Belgian as well so a certain Mr. Benteke could have a word in his ear. Looks more of a winger in this video but I'm sure he could play attacking mid just as easily. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UrcVOuweaM Brugge are a very good club but moving to the Prem with Villa would be a step up for the lad. I'm really liking the players we're being linked to in this window. No over the hill tripe with huge wage demands. All young hungry players with lots of ambition and a desire to succeed. Long may it continue EDIT: forget all of the above. Just seen a pic of the lad and he looks like an character from shameless Edited August 20, 2013 by NorthEastVillan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makouns-knitwear Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Really like the look of Lestienne. The lad has bags of pace and can pick a pass. Would do well in this league, Belgian as well so a certain Mr. Benteke could have a word in his ear. Looks more of a winger in this video but I'm sure he could play attacking mid just as easily. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UrcVOuweaM Brugge are a very good club but moving to the Prem with Villa would be a step up for the lad. I'm really liking the players we're being linked to in this window. No over the hill tripe with huge wage demands. All young hungry players with lots of ambition and a desire to succeed. Long may it continue EDIT: forget all of the above. Just seen a pic of the lad and he looks like an character from shameless Is that Buster Brady from Mrs Browns Boys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I assume that's fancy dress. Must be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArteSuave Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Watched Shawcross against Liverpool, he tried to actually pass the ball out and struggled big time. Then just ended up launching the ball. Exactly. Clogger. He's an upgrade on Collins or Cuellar but thankfully that's not what we're going for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morpheus Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 He looks like a jockey. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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