Nigel Posted June 3, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted June 3, 2013 The club shop are going to run out of 'v's illa illage Willa Willage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Hardly prolific then I'd agree, up until this season. 9th best strike rate in Russia's top league this season for regularly starting players isn't bad considering it was his first season for the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis_B Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 So now he has let the cat out of the bag will PL leave him alone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayEm Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 He sounds really up for joining us from that source, or am I misinterpreting his words? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG_Villa_Fan Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Even though the google translation is surprisingly good here is the correct translation of his quotes, as they're very interesting : 'I'm aware of Aston Villa's interest, which is serious.Time will tell what will happen. I think that the summer is going to be hard for me and hope there will be a happy ending. Even if I stay in Krasnodar it'd be good for me.' 'As far as I know the negotiations between Aston Villa and Lech Poznan regarding Alexander Tonev are in a more advanced state. I hope Tonev and me will be united in England. What could be better than that?' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxy1 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 So now he has let the cat out of the bag will PL leave him alone? This is a worry. Don't think PL will be too happy about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil3241 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 An out and out striker. Is someone/are some on the way out then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phumfeinz Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Even though the google translation is surprisingly good here is the correct translation of his quotes, as they're very interesting : 'I'm aware of Aston Villa's interest, which is serious.Time will tell what will happen. I think that the summer is going to be hard for me and hope there will be a happy ending. Even if I stay in Krasnodar it'd be good for me.' 'As far as I know the negotiations between Aston Villa and Lech Poznan regarding Alexander Tonev are in a more advanced state. I hope Tonev and me will be united in England. What could be better than that?' Do Tonev and Popov have experience playing with each other then? Or is he just referring to the fact they're the same nationality? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG_Villa_Fan Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Even though the google translation is surprisingly good here is the correct translation of his quotes, as they're very interesting : 'I'm aware of Aston Villa's interest, which is serious.Time will tell what will happen. I think that the summer is going to be hard for me and hope there will be a happy ending. Even if I stay in Krasnodar it'd be good for me.' 'As far as I know the negotiations between Aston Villa and Lech Poznan regarding Alexander Tonev are in a more advanced state. I hope Tonev and me will be united in England. What could be better than that?' Do Tonev and Popov have experience playing with each other then? Or is he just referring to the fact they're the same nationality? Oh yes they have played together in the bulgarian national teams, youth and senior. Not sure how close they are but certainly have played together quite a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Do Tonev and Popov have experience playing with each other then? Or is he just referring to the fact they're the same nationality? They both have played for the National team together. Tonev wasn't called up for their recent friendlies however whilst Popov was. In March they were both in the starting lineups for Bulgaria's World Cup qualifiers against Malta and Denmark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayEm Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 An out and out striker. Is someone/are some on the way out then. That's what I worry. I guess it's good that we'll have an immediate replacement though, if this is true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 An out and out striker. Is someone/are some on the way out then. Bent I imagine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I don't think he's an out and out striker. If he's replacing anyone's spot in the squad it's Ireland's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share Posted June 3, 2013 He isn't an out and out striker. In fact, he's a midfielder. Albeit an advanced one. He's a very good player and would walk into our team. IMO. Whether this means Lambert is trying to adopt a new set up, I'm not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 He isn't an out and out striker. In fact, he's a midfielder. Albeit an advanced one. He's a very good player and would walk into our team. IMO. Whether this means Lambert is trying to adopt a new set up, I'm not sure. I'm not sure either. It's something Lambert has toyed with, playing N'Zogbia in the hole. He's clearly a manager who likes options, we won't be as rigid next season as we were closing this one out. Plus I notice Popov can play as an outside forward? Unusual for a big lad. I've never seen him play, but I like the name "Popov". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Something like this gives us options. We can play with a midfield 3 of sylla, delph and westwood or switch it and have 2 of those players in a more holding role and push popov in an advanced role just off benteke (hopefully he's still here) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandaq Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Sounds great, at it seems he might join up really soon. Fun that we are getting deals so early this window, I am certainly excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmytheirishvillain Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Didn't he score a free kick against us in a preseason few years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theunderstudy Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 ^^ Scored against us in the UEFA Cup for Litex Lovech. For me, yes please. If he and Tonev sign, it's good for both of them, we've strengthened our attack for a pittance and got two players to do N'Zogbia's role and Ireland's role for less wages and more enthusiasm. Obivously time will tell if they'll be good signings but I'm inclined to pit my trust on Lambert. Sounds a good player too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LockStockVilla Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Here be the clip of him scoring a FK against us. About a minute in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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