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O'Neil buys yet another Joe Average Englishman, could mean that Ashley Young is on his way though??The King was back for a short while. Long live The King. -
Given that we never know the real financial details of any transfer I'll ignore the price part but I really don't see what people's problem is with this signing for Villa.
Downing is a good player, who is PL experienced, takes a good freekick and could possibly play in all the positions that Barry covered. I know he hasn't played (much) in the centre of midfield but in many ways his games seems more suited to that role in a 4-3-3 than it does him playing as a genuine winger. He has a decent range of passing and is decent in the tackle. It is generally agreed that both Capello and Rafa quite rate him. What is O'Neill supposed to do start making bids for Silva, try to make Villa the new Spurs of pointlessly over ambitious transfer raid fame?
Downing may not be a player of the very top quality but he is more than good enough for a team that competes in/for Europe.Last edited by dww; 15-07-09, 02:13 PM."The man who never alters his opinion is like standing water, and breeds reptiles of the mind."
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Got to wonder what will happen with Ashley Young now...
Chelsea perhaps?James Philip Milner Fanclub #1
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scum......how many left siders do chelsea need? zhirkov and malouda there at momentOriginally posted by Rich View Post_____________________________________
Weak willed, Wank or do they have a masterplan?
Think we have the answer..Slot!!
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He could play off the striker, right side. Downing could be playing centrally. There are lots of options for Villa. If they want to challenge for the CL or compete in the Europa league they need a bigger squad.Originally posted by Rich View Post
Or he could be off but I suspect it is the former."The man who never alters his opinion is like standing water, and breeds reptiles of the mind."
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Suppose you have a physicist and a sociologist standing at the side of a field, observing a set of events unfolding on the field. The physicist does [describes] it using the terminology of mass and velocity and frequency of radiation and the rest. And the sociologist does it by describing it as a rugby match.
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"The man who never alters his opinion is like standing water, and breeds reptiles of the mind."
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If we end up selling Alonso, we should look to try and get Ashley Young.Comment
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Young would cost as much as Alonso and isnt what we need IMO.
He's a good player no doubt but i'd prefer Silva. If we sell Alonso we need to replace him with a quality midfielder in the 10-20 million bracket and whatever is left going towards Silva. However, i wouldnt be averse to his signing if it was him and a top quality central midfielder.'Religion is killing each other over who has the best imaginary friend'Comment
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Ashley Young is better than Silva, for the Premier League at least.Comment
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I don't understand how Downing - currently on crutches and out for months - passed his medical at Villa.
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Yeah I noticed that, I guess they checked his pulse.Originally posted by ShaggyAlonso View PostI don't understand how Downing - currently on crutches and out for months - passed his medical at Villa.James Philip Milner Fanclub #1
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You state that as fact. I disagree with your opinion thoughOriginally posted by JohnDoe View Post
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Well Young has produced in the PL, Silva hasnt. There's the risk of adapting with Silva.Comment
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