British Bulldog
The great escape
- Feb 6, 2006
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Good player but I'm not convinced he fits Sami's style.
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Gary Gardner...
- Thread starter Titanic
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Good player but I'm not convinced he fits Sami's style.
pishhead
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Quite, however it appears to be club policy that once a player is set on leaving we allow it. I really can't see KLL being a regular starter in our current setup. As an impact sub there aren't many better but is he happy with this arrangement?
Signing also confirmed on BBC site - and is available for Swindon tonight, apparently. Agree with other posters who reckon one or two other midfielders might be off, permanently or otherwise - we've still got FFP to consider!
Seagull1989
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- Oct 31, 2011
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Hyypia has said online that Gardner has quality from set pieces. This is something we have definitely been missing
grummitts gloves
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Villa fan on Twitter says he's had a lot of injuries, but when fit is athletic and attacking!
imissworthing2
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"Great player! Just injury prone! If he stays fit the next couple of years, he will be playing regularly for a mid table prem team!"
From my villa supporting mate.
From my villa supporting mate.
BensGrandad
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Scored a good goal against us but it seems like a choice of two either Lua Lua is going (rumour site Fulham) or Stephens is further away from fitness than us supporters think. This is only my view and may well be totally wrong and Sami wanted another midfielder as hd doesnt consider the ones we have capable of doing the job.
Codner's Wallop
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- Sep 11, 2013
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I'm sure Sami is following the continental model of targeting players who are comfortable on the ball and in attack - regardless of position. Holla, Bennett and (if he signs) Lenihan are good examples of players in more defensive position who can pick a pass and beat the opposition. Think we'll move away from the polarised English style of picking either defensive 'holding players' or playmakers, dependant upon position. If I'm right, we could see JFC and Toko moved out on loan. Or even Crofts...
Just followed him on twitter. His idol would appear to be stevie G. Let's hope he bases his game on his from years gone by.
symyjym
Banned
It means we will be able to cover injuries, risk yellow cards and ultimately suspensions.
The Brighton Buzz
Falmer here we come
- Jan 31, 2008
- 1,277
Sorry I think Saturday said it all for me about Bruno. Midfield MOM and best game I have seen him play for a long time Last 15 minutes moved to right back and nearly cost us the points. Running back claiming offside with his arm in the air when the player was clearly miles on side and then giving away a free kick in injury time that could have been punished. They had more joy down that wing after Calde went off and if Bruno had played there all match I am not sure we would have won the game. Bruno Midfield a 9 in defence max 2 on Saturday.
London Irish
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Very good signing - we have a lot of midfielders but none of them outstanding for me except for Portuguese Joe. Great chance for a good player to rebuilld his career here and helpu us out in doing so
I will agree that calde should have stayed on. I still would rather see Gardner, Stephens etc in midfield. Bruno is plugging a gap there. That's how I see it. If everyone was fit. He's getting no where near midfield. I think it also upsets the balance of the squad as we have no cover at right back. I'd like to see calde and Bruno rested in the cup. Will that be the case?
imissworthing2
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Also "More attacking than defensive I'd say. He hasn't really played in our first team because of his injuries. Did well in pre season tho"
The Grockle
Formally Croydon Seagull
I dont expect many to agree but I'd be inclned to part with some of our young assets while they still have value and long contract length. I'd sell one or two of JFC, March and Ince. Whilst talented I dont think they will be real consistant performers in our team, I'd pref to cash in now and invest in more established players. With the new academy I have every faith we will have a conveyor belt of at least equal talent coming through in the next few years.
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BensGrandad
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That is my view of this loan or possibly loan and then buy in January if he is ok is a possibility.
Grombleton
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- Dec 31, 2011
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I'd say that's an ideal number - Sami mentioned liking having two players per position, so this would pretty much be perfect (assuming Stephens is out for some time). I don't want to see any of those go out on loan, but if it means getting playing time and not stagnating then i guess its a good thing.