Apart from Benteke I reckon Lowton has been PL's star buys..I watch MOTD when I can and I am allowed to watch the Villa games only on TV at home if am a good boy. But Lowton seems to get better and better every time I see him, maturing into a fine PL right back, not on par with Rafael etc by all means but he has really stood out for me..Hopefully and am very confident Villa will stay up we could be onto somthing exciting under Lambert, and I have seen some doubters on here which was justified at the start but maybe not so much now..yes its still squeky bum time but think we will do it and Lambert can hopefully keep the best players and invest in maybe 3/4 in the Summer
Am sure some will disagree with me and you have every right to as watchers at Villa Park, but am hoping this is the start of a new era for Villa
IMO
Guzan
Lowton-Vlaar-CB-LB (although Clark and Baker have done well think we need an experienced CB alongside Vlaar)
Westwood-new CM
Weimann-AM- Gabby
Benteke
so CB, LB, CM/DM, AM is needed over the summer to drive us on
Lowton
posted on 2/5/13
posted on 2/5/13
dont think I will ever re visit that place
posted on 2/5/13
Yeah, its horrible. Peterheeed is even worse
posted on 2/5/13
close tho
posted on 2/5/13
I reckon the team Lambert put out on Monday was a very promising one, all round. But ... he's said he wants cover for every position, and I think that's the way he'll approach things; strength in depth. Westwood/Delph/Sylla look good in midfield, but he needs something more, at least as good and hopefully better. Likewise defence. Really good left backs are rare, Baker and Bennett have filled in but I think he'll look to strengthen there if he can. We've got a good attacking line, but what happens if we get injuries? Have we anybody in the reserves ready to step up? Possibly, possibly not.
If he can line up players of the right quality, I think we could see quite a big clear-out in the summer.
posted on 2/5/13
Csnt see a massive clear out..nzogbia, bent maybe dunne
Burke will move up imo snd fonzy just out on loan isnt he?
Wouldnt mind flamini or someone like that
posted on 3/5/13
I was watching the match on the tv the other day and a bloke next to us went 'Who's that Lowton for Villa?', I replied 'Agbonlahor...'
posted on 3/5/13
Clearout: definitely Ireland, Hutton, Makoun, Delfouneso; probably Bent; possibly Given, Lichaj, Herd, Holman, Albrighton, N'zogbia
Of the possibles I think Given is the most possible, N'zogbia the least.
posted on 4/5/13
Lowton has been a revelation in what has otherwise been a disastrous season. Lowton and Benteke have been superb buys and credit where it is due- Lambert.
However, for every Benteke and Lowton there has been a Bennett and a Westwood- I guess you can't have it all.
A clearout is needed for sure. For me:
Out- Delfouneso (has had years to break through), Marshall, Hutton and Dunne.
I say this ONLY if we can get in quality defenders to replace Hutton and Dunne. Like for like or better (not hard in Hutton's instance).
I think we should retain Ireland, although his wages and the value we get is questionable. I still think he hasn't shown us his true potential One more season and if he fails, ship him out.
What is happening with the Makoun situation? Gutted about this, as he was a real ball playing, hard tackling midfielder. Much like a consistent Delph (who I think has been overrated this season).
Bennett will only ever be a 2nd choice LB, unless your name is Paul Lambert. I think Lichaj is a more viable option and has proven himself on the left in the past. More composed on the ball and better distribution than Bennett will ever have.
I am not entirely sure why Brett Holman has not featured a lot under Lambert (besides the fact he is talented). Holman v Nzogbia- not much in it. Holman has the potential to score many goals, something we have lacked in our midfield this season.
Our transfers in the summer must focus on shoring up our woeful defence, particularly centrally.Dunne is past his best, this is certain. We need some hardened, experience centre halves to allow Baker and Clarke to grow further.
posted on 4/5/13
There's an agreement with Makoun's current club (Lille?) to take him at the end of the season. For me, Ireland's had his chance; the money can be better used elsewhere. Hutton was worse than anybody we've got, he has to go. Homan hasn't featured of late because we've technically better players; his passes go astray and so do most of his shots, although he does bring a lot of energy to the side.
Marshall stays because he doubles as a goalkeeping coach. He's useful backup, especially if Given goes and Siegrist is promoted.
Westward looks class to me, reads the game well and his passes are top drawer. Bennett is better than Lichaj on the ball, Lichaj might be the better defender, at the moment.