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Post by gaznandi on Jul 20, 2024 10:57:25 GMT
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Post by GeneralFaye on Jul 20, 2024 10:58:19 GMT
Let's see which ITK bites on this..
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Post by callas12 on Jul 20, 2024 11:00:07 GMT
How fucking ropey is this🤷‍♂️🔴⚪️ What raises my eyebrows is that Villa had a sell on clause written into the deal. One that they have benefitted from in buying him back! How can that be allowed? Surely receiving a sell on clause should not apply when you're actually buying back the player! Sounds even more dodgy after reading this article. Sounds as though if Emery runs the rule over him again and isn't impressed he'll be shifted on somewhere else again! How to wreck a players career by using him as a sustainability bypassing pawn & shipping him off here there and everywhere but still having technical ownership of what he does and doesn't do. He'd have been far better off being allowed to make the move to Ipswich where he could have shined than returning to Villa to prove himself again! Definitely got shades of the way Chelsea used to conduct their business this has. www.astonvillanews.co.uk/2024/07/19/jaden-philogene-exit-already-speculated-at-aston-villa-after-official-transfer-announcement/
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Post by robwahlmann on Jul 20, 2024 11:04:00 GMT
Let’s see if this holds anything to it. A year left on his deal, wouldn’t be thinking of paying the 5 million odd or whatever it was we’d offered last summer. 2 million? I like Asante as I think he is a quicker Brown in many ways. Will probably not score more than 10-12 goals a season, but he is a nuisance to play against and will create chances for others with his intensity. We really need that kind of player in our squad and around £3M sounds about right to me. I don't know how much we'll have to pay though!
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Post by prestwichpotter on Jul 20, 2024 11:04:27 GMT
Let’s see if this holds anything to it. A year left on his deal, wouldn’t be thinking of paying the 5 million odd or whatever it was we’d offered last summer. 2 million? Wonder who represents him? Got to be an under-21 player they barely have any clients?
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Post by baconburger on Jul 20, 2024 11:10:12 GMT
He's got interesting stats for sure. fbref.com/en/players/fb152f96/Brandon-Thomas-AsanteHe's the epitome of a 1 in 3 striker. I suppose that's what 2.5M gets you in this league. It will be interesting to see what the club think they can improve with him if they go down that route. He made double figures last season. He knocks defenders about. He got pace. He can play centrally or off the Left. He’s miles better than anything we’ve had in the last couple of years in those positions. Very good value at that price.
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Post by baconburger on Jul 20, 2024 11:13:25 GMT
Let’s see if this holds anything to it. A year left on his deal, wouldn’t be thinking of paying the 5 million odd or whatever it was we’d offered last summer. 2 million? I like Asante as I think he is a quicker Brown in many ways. Will probably not score more than 10-12 goals a season, but he is a nuisance to play against and will create chances for others with his intensity. We really need that kind of player in our squad and around £3M sounds about right to me. I don't know how much we'll have to pay though! I think he’s stronger more aggressive and faster than Brown. Both leave quite a bit to be desired as technical footballers. I agree though I don’t see him becoming a prolific goal scorer. He’ll always frustrate because of that lack of technical finesse.
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Post by baconburger on Jul 20, 2024 11:15:45 GMT
Has he got a current club or is he free?
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Post by gaznandi on Jul 20, 2024 11:16:02 GMT
Wonder who represents him? Got to be an under-21 player they barely have any clients? I honestly have no idea on who represents who tbh mate, they're all fucking sharks so i try to avoid and ignore them.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2024 11:19:42 GMT
He's got interesting stats for sure. fbref.com/en/players/fb152f96/Brandon-Thomas-AsanteHe's the epitome of a 1 in 3 striker. I suppose that's what 2.5M gets you in this league. It will be interesting to see what the club think they can improve with him if they go down that route. He made double figures last season. He knocks defenders about. He got pace. He can play centrally or off the Left. He’s miles better than anything we’ve had in the last couple of years in those positions. Very good value at that price. In terms of output yes it's undeniable he's 'better than anything we've had' but I just don't see the clamour for a player that at 25, shows very little signs of changing his style from being anything more than a meathead on a stick, that runs around kicking people very fast. For my mind we might as well stick with Ennis to do that job and put our money on something with a bit more style about him, maybe a bit younger with room to grow and get better. He's the same age but i'd prefer Ugbo from what I saw of his last season. Fee wise I don't think he'd be that far off that of Asante.
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Post by foxysgloves on Jul 20, 2024 11:24:58 GMT
BTA and Dozzell are solid Championship players. I’m not sure either are top 6.
I’d prefer a couple of lower league/overseas gambles I think.
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Post by baconburger on Jul 20, 2024 11:25:48 GMT
He made double figures last season. He knocks defenders about. He got pace. He can play centrally or off the Left. He’s miles better than anything we’ve had in the last couple of years in those positions. Very good value at that price. In terms of output yes it's undeniable he's 'better than anything we've had' but I just don't see the clamour for a player that at 25, shows very little signs of changing his style from being anything more than a meathead on a stick, that runs around kicking people very fast. For my mind we might as well stick with Ennis to do that job and put our money on something with a bit more style about him, maybe a bit younger with room to grow and get better. He's the same age but i'd prefer Ugbo from what I saw of his last season. Fee wise I don't think he'd be that far off that of Asante. I dont think Ennis is a patch on him to be honest. If you don’t want that sort of player you don’t want them but his pace and aggression is something we’ve been sadly lacking. Not every player has to be a silky footballer. I’ve not seen enough of Ugbo to comment but he does score at a better rate don’t know whether he has the same sort of pace or physicality or how versatile he is. BTA ticks a lot of boxes.
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Post by samwidge on Jul 20, 2024 11:27:03 GMT
All I’d say is there’s pro and cons to doing all your business early but that the current transfer team at least have a plan and seem to be addressing the most needed which was a huge problem in the past GK - 8/10 though some might say we need a number 2 it’s generally a position you don’t get injuries we’ve been unlucky in the past. RB - 7/10 Juniors number one. Only concern may be if he’s out that we have Gooch who’s more of a Jack of all trades. CB - 7/10 3 solid options though we need a 4th unless the manager feels Dixon’s good enough now. If we’re going 3 at the back we defo need another. LB - 9/10 2 good options CM - 8/10 The emergence of Sidibe is a real bonus. AM - 5/10 With Cundle not around we have Baker and Johnson. Both decent in the past but not great last season. Baker of the 2 I’d keep as if he’s firing he’ll get goals. WF - 7/10 Bae and Million are superb but if either are out for a while the drop in quality with Vidigal and Leris who’s a different type of player will be to big. One needed. STR - 4/10 Mmaee injured, Ennis not yet convinced and the 2 youngsters need loans. 2 x neeeded. I have no doubt we’re looking at strikers it’s just a case of getting them in now or waiting for a better more sought after option which if they do come is a risk however if they drop out and sign for someone else puts us in a whole load of trouble. Hindsight is a great thing. Excellent summary
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Post by baconburger on Jul 20, 2024 11:27:20 GMT
BTA and Dozzell are solid Championship players. I’m not sure either are top 6. I’d prefer a couple of lower league/overseas gambles I think. BTA was top six last season.
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Post by northernstokie on Jul 20, 2024 11:27:47 GMT
Let’s see if this holds anything to it. A year left on his deal, wouldn’t be thinking of paying the 5 million odd or whatever it was we’d offered last summer. 2 million? I like Asante as I think he is a quicker Brown in many ways. Will probably not score more than 10-12 goals a season, but he is a nuisance to play against and will create chances for others with his intensity. We really need that kind of player in our squad and around £3M sounds about right to me. I don't know how much we'll have to pay though! Everytime I have watched him he's never impressed me
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Post by chuckrocky on Jul 20, 2024 11:28:28 GMT
BTA and Dozzell are solid Championship players. I’m not sure either are top 6. I’d prefer a couple of lower league/overseas gambles I think. Dozzell is shite. Couldn’t get in a very poor QPR side so went on loan to an ever poorer Birmingham side and wasn’t even making their match day squad towards the end of the season.
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Post by baconburger on Jul 20, 2024 11:29:34 GMT
I like Asante as I think he is a quicker Brown in many ways. Will probably not score more than 10-12 goals a season, but he is a nuisance to play against and will create chances for others with his intensity. We really need that kind of player in our squad and around ÂŁ3M sounds about right to me. I don't know how much we'll have to pay though! Everytime I have watched him he's never impressed me Strange because some of them have been vs us.
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Post by thornestein on Jul 20, 2024 11:30:48 GMT
I like Asante as I think he is a quicker Brown in many ways. Will probably not score more than 10-12 goals a season, but he is a nuisance to play against and will create chances for others with his intensity. We really need that kind of player in our squad and around ÂŁ3M sounds about right to me. I don't know how much we'll have to pay though! Everytime I have watched him he's never impressed me nor me , always been poor tbh
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Post by tommystoke123 on Jul 20, 2024 11:36:49 GMT
Wonder if we’d be interested in Michael Obafemi? Irish and strong, so would suit Walters tbf
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Post by baconburger on Jul 20, 2024 11:37:58 GMT
Everytime I have watched him he's never impressed me nor me , always been poor tbh That’s just stupid talk. If you were just judging by his games vs us I think you might conclude he’s a better goal scorer than he really is because he’s scored some crackers against us but his pace and power are undeniable attributes. Attributes we haven’t had in a CF for ages. It’s generally what we’re going to get. You either want those attributes or you want better technique ie Mmaee. We’re hardly likely to be signing a player with a combination of both we’re Stoke not Man City.
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Post by liathroid on Jul 20, 2024 11:45:20 GMT
Wonder if we’d be interested in Michael Obafemi? Irish and strong, so would suit Walters tbf something seems wrong with him dosnt settle at any club hes been at
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Post by george2again on Jul 20, 2024 11:48:12 GMT
Strange that people were not impressed with Armstrong but would happily have Asante for more money ?
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Post by Han Solo on Jul 20, 2024 11:55:11 GMT
Strange that people were not impressed with Armstrong but would happily have Asante for more money ? TA has a far better track record.
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Post by thornestein on Jul 20, 2024 11:57:37 GMT
nor me , always been poor tbh That’s just stupid talk. If you were just judging by his games vs us I think you might conclude he’s a better goal scorer than he really is because he’s scored some crackers against us but his pace and power are undeniable attributes. Attributes we haven’t had in a CF for ages. It’s generally what we’re going to get. You either want those attributes or you want better technique ie Mmaee. We’re hardly likely to be signing a player with a combination of both we’re Stoke not Man City. i’ve seen plenty on the tv for wba , like i said i don’t rate him , just because you do don’t try shove your shit opinions on others
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Post by stokiejoe89 on Jul 20, 2024 12:05:10 GMT
Strange that people were not impressed with Armstrong but would happily have Asante for more money ? No way are you comparing Armstrong to Asante 🤣🤣 Jesus christ. Armstrong has 3 goals in 60 or something like that. Asanta is proven atleast double figures a season. How is that comparable?
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Post by gcamoutsideboot on Jul 20, 2024 12:07:17 GMT
As it stands, it looks like Thomas-Asante is coming here and Campbell is signing for West Brom
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Post by GeneralFaye on Jul 20, 2024 12:13:31 GMT
As it stands, it looks like Thomas-Asante is coming here and Campbell is signing for West Brom Haha look at you go 👍🏻 At least it's believable.
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Post by themistocles on Jul 20, 2024 12:13:35 GMT
As it stands, it looks like Thomas-Asante is coming here and Campbell is signing for West Brom Shocking business. TC much better player.
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Post by loustokiefc on Jul 20, 2024 12:15:51 GMT
As it stands, it looks like Thomas-Asante is coming here and Campbell is signing for West Brom Of all the teams Campbells linked with, id say West Brom is the least likely for him. They just dont pay the kind of wages anymore that he’s after
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Post by gcamoutsideboot on Jul 20, 2024 12:26:29 GMT
As it stands, it looks like Thomas-Asante is coming here and Campbell is signing for West Brom Haha look at you go 👍🏻 At least it's believable. learning from the best
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