Summer 2014 Transfer rumour thread - Part V

[fatletiss]

So in your opinion what is he lacking?
When Shaw broke into the first team his defending was somewhat ropey, but that changed in short order. Is it Targetts defending, positioning or attacking thats the problem, you say he has a lovely delivery on him but does he get forward enough to use it? he seems a big lad but is he suffering growing pains or is he slow? Would a run in the first team bring him on or set him back? I have never seen him play so have no idea

You have to also remember that Targett is a boy on a boys body. Shaw is a boy in a man's body. That makes the transition easier.

 

[benditlikeabanana]

I just think he needs to be gradually moved into the first team. There isn't really anything that concerns me, I just feel he is one of them types of players.

cheers

 

[saintlyhero]

We definitely need a left back even if Targett is good to play as I really wouldn't want Clyne wasted there. It's ok if we need to shuffle the back in game, but not for a few games in a row.
Timotee seems decent value and the right age to move straight to 1st team football

 

[JayRodriguez9]

Villa ITK guy saying we've bid for Vlaar?

 

[Beef]

Villa ITK guy saying we've bid for Vlaar?

Link?

 

[AL.]

Link?

Some guy on Twitter with protected tweets: @IncogAVFC

 

[lamby]

I think he's a solid option. Did well in the WC.

 

[fran-MLs little camera]

I can understand the Villa fans being pissed off...I would be if a player went the other way. Although I obviously think Saints are the better club, it isn't an obvious step up like going to United etc. I suppose money talks.

 

[Dark Lord SFC]

Vlaar will be fine as long as the defence sits deeper than it did last season as he isn't the quickest.
Buying him will indicate that our tactics are changing

 

[fran-MLs little camera]

So not a pacy CB

The good thing is that he has some experience of the EPL.

 

[SaintsForTheWin]

It's ok not having a pacey CB if the defenders around him are quick. Very commanding though, wouldn't be surprised if he got given the captaincy.

 

[fran-MLs little camera]

Only joking as others seem to want a pacey CB...I'd settle for a good one in the right place at the right time. Just thought of the famous old Arsenal back four....Adams wasn't exactly pacey.

 

[Piebacca]

Don't need pace if you're smart.

 

[crusti]

I can understand the Villa fans being pissed off...I would be if a player went the other way. Although I obviously think Saints are the better club, it isn't an obvious step up like going to United etc. I suppose money talks.

Villa have been going nowhere for years, for such a big team they have very little ambition, maybe LR has a copy of NC's DVD.

 

[SaintsForTheWin]

Villa have been going nowhere for years, for such a big team they have very little ambition, maybe LR has a copy of NC's DVD.

Landy Rerner?

 

[fatletiss]

Don't need pace if you're smart.

I have neither

 

[fatletiss]

I will be in the "need convincing" camp if we sign Vlaar.

 

[Joe!]

I will be in the "need convincing" camp if we sign Vlaar.

I think he's decent. Villa fans are pretty keen on him, it seems. And he does get in the Holland team. We will need better options on the bench though, in case he starts making stupid mistakes.

 

[Saintjoey]

It's ok not having a pacey CB if the defenders around him are quick. Very commanding though, wouldn't be surprised if he got given the captaincy.

I would be. Apparently he's a very quiet leader and leads by example rather than by barking orders. Think we need the latter to be honest

 

[Joe!]

Fonte would be my preference for captaincy. He and Vlaar would make a very mentally-strong pairing. I'd worry a little about their pace getting back, and the occasional mistakes, but I'd be comfortable enough with them, as long as Yoshida isn't the strongest competition they have for their spot.