sheriffvilla Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 He carried out 19 in his first season for Charlton, and was on his way half through this season when he became injured. Imagine him at a better club Valid point. I still want to sign them both though. Seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trinity-Tom Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 I think Ashton is definitely a 20 goal a season striker. I think he could play the target man role as well as playing off a big man. Bent is very good and also a 20 goal a season player, I just prefer Ashton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted February 5, 2007 Moderator Share Posted February 5, 2007 I think if Bent was with ManUre he'd be a 30 goal a season striker. But again I do agree with you too TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trinity-Tom Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 You better or else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheriffvilla Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 At the risk of sitting on Blandys fence :wink:, I think you're both right... Honestly, if the cash is there, I reckon we should go after both of them in the summer (this is assuming their respective clubs go down) One of the problems when Carew went off on Saturday - and against Newcastle - is it became blatantly obvious how we missed him holding the ball up (and accentuated what was already obvious, in as much as we were woefully poor at it before!) so that is where Ashton comes in. I also agree that he is the closest thing to Shearer that England have these days. Now, while many people on here hate the bloke, I'd seriously question anyone that dismissed his ability, so comparing Ashton to him is quite the compliment! At the same time, I think if Darren Bent was available, it would be criminal not to go in for him. Also, one of the biggest factors in succesful sides is options in attack. The last time we REALLY had that at the Villa was Deano/Dalian, with a young up-and-coming Dwight Yorke and a wily old Cyrille Regis as back-up. Undoubted quality all round. Now, while we appear to have that now with the new signings, imagine a front five to pick from of Carew, Young, Maloney, Ashton, Bent. Not even counting Agbonlahor or Moore. This is of course including that Agbonlahor, Young and Maloney can all be used wide. Maybe Luke Moore would benefit from a season-long loan at a Championship side? I am just saying that, this summer could be the biggest ever in terms of Aston Villa, and maybe our youngsters could even be in a position to gain experience at other levels, like they do at Chelsea, Man U and Arsenal. I could be getting ahead of myself here, but this could be a massive period for us, and I really hope we have gone on a bit of a late run to give ourselves a strong league position when the end of season arrives. Feel free to mock me now... :winkold: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianrobo1 Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 certainly if West Ham go down, Ashton would be perfect However I have a feeling his return could save them !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocafella Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 I rather fancy the partnership of Ashton and Bent myself, but it would rock our squad though. It would be the end of Sutton and Angel for sure, as well as Moore, Carew, Young or Gaby, as well as Maloney..... just too many players alike.... What luxury that would have been Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent_Bob Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 I'm surprised David Villa hasn't been mentioned yet. Villa for Villa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LancsVillan Posted February 5, 2007 Moderator Share Posted February 5, 2007 I'm surprised David Villa hasn't been mentioned yet. Villa for Villa! well from a link off newsnow Villa said: "People speak of Chelsea's interest in me, but these rumours don't bother me at all. I don't have to prove myself to anybody because my present and future lies with Valencia." he's obviously saving himself for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoccerHQ Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Massive fan of Dean Ashton but I doubt he'd sign as back up to Carew and you couldn't play them in a partnership. Darren bent wouldn't be a bad alternative at all though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablopicasso Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 ashton is quality... would love us to sign him... ashton and moore, carew and young with gabby as back up, would be fantastic front line options... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trinity-Tom Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 I agree with everything you are saying Sheriff except for the comment about Moore. He is premiership quality in my opinion and would not benefit by playing in the Championship. I think he would sooner leave than do that and I wouldn't blamce him. I see him as very similar to Bent and given a run in the team I think he would be scoring at a similar rate. I appreciate that this is just my opinion but I think Ashton would be more important than Bent because of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablopicasso Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 i agree tt... although bent would be a good option if we couldnt get ashton... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianrobo1 Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 well as Charlton will go down and Hammers likely to we could get either !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeMoore Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 i think in the summer one of defoe, keane, bent, ashton or bellamy will be a villa player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morley_crosses_to_Withe Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Bent's game is about more than just goals. However, he does score goals, and loads of the f*ckers too. If we had to go for either Bent or Ashton - it would be Bent for me. Although I imagine he'd cost a fair bit more than Ashton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkr Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 West Hams remaining fixtures - vs Watford @ Charlton vs Spurs @ Blackburn vs Boro @ Arsenal vs Chelsea @ Sheffield vs Everton @ Wigan vs Bolton @ Manu Charltons last 12 fixtures - @ Manu vs Wham @ Watford vs Newcastle vs Wigan @ Man city vs Reading @ Everton vs Sheff U @ Blackburn vs Spurs @ Liverpool Dont see either of these teams getting enuf points from those fixtures to survive, definately not wham. Maybe they might drag Sheef U or Wigan into it again but to be honest i dont think so and if that is the case i think there are a few players prime to be plucked from those sinking ships. Wouldnt touch the hired guns of wham with a barge pole but reo-coker, ashton, ferdinand maybe, and from charlton only Bent really but that is a player of such pedigree it would be a top signing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkr Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Found this on wikipedia It has been announced that during the 2007/2008 season, Nike will supply the team sportswear. The club are expected in the next couple of days to announce their interest in 17 year old local sensation Shaun Walsh who has caught the eye of a number of midlands based clubs. It is believed Villa are offering the teenager a two week trial before offering him his first professional terms. here Anyone know who this kid is or for whom he plays? Any good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted February 8, 2007 Moderator Share Posted February 8, 2007 It's strange that a 17 year old doesn't already have an allegiance. Usually they're whipped up at a much younger age. Ian Wright anyone ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ml1dch Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Either that, or 17 year old Villa fan Shaun Walsh is having a bit of a laugh on Wikipedia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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