Paul Lambert surely enjoys signing new forwards, he’s already signed Benteke, Bowery, Helenius and most recently Kozak. Between all our forwards, Villa have only managed to score 14 goals collectively. That’s not a very high goal tally considering that a few forwards in the Premier League have scored more goals on their own. Yet, my biggest worry is that our forwards don’t even look like scoring (exception of Agbonlahor). Benteke hasn’t scored since September and he is really struggling. Against Sheffield United Albrighton offered so many quality crosses to Benteke but he failed to put any of those opportunities into the net. Kozak wasn’t doing to badly, scored 4 goals despite never looking like a major threat on the pitch. Weimann has been a shadow of the player he was last season, his only real asset has been 3 assists this season, still pretty poor season. But most recently Agbonlahor has done well, he’s now scored two goals in a row. The difference between Agbonlahor and the rest is the fire in his belly. He chases the ball, he pressures the defenders and most importantly he tries to get into open spaces, he want’s to make things happen.
I feel as though Nicklas Helenius is a player that could make a real difference for Aston Villa, at the age of 23 I don’t think he’s too inexperienced. He’s the same age as Benteke for christ sake! He scored his first goal for the club against Sheffield United last weekend and it was a well taken goal as well. On current form it would be a no-brainer to start Agbonlahor and Helenius together. The perfect combination of pace, power and technical ability. But do fans realistically predict that’ll happen? I surely don’t.
In the wake of the January transfer window I’d like to quickly point at Everton. Martinez went out and got three quality players on loan which have made a massive difference to their team: Lukaku, Barry and Deulofeu. I don’t think that Aston Villa need another forward on a permanent deal. We’ll have Kozak back next season and Helenius will be older, so what’s the point of getting another forward in? The loan market is the most logical way to go. However it can also be the most difficult route to go. It’ll be difficult to find a quality striker that a club would be willing to loan out for the remainder of the season.
A new forward (on loan) is absolutely necessary if Aston Villa want to finish the current campaign strong. Currently we are not scoring goals and with Agbonlahor and Benteke injury prone Villa could really suffer if either one of the forwards got injured long-term. But a new striker could also bring in more confidence into a team.
although unfortunately it sounds way more likely than lescott hotlby and defour 🙁
on the forward topic what happened to the giudette talk, that lad must be itching to get out and prove his worth rotting away in the city squad. last I heard stoke and swans chasing him, no mention of villa. I know we’re not keen on taking on young players from ‘top’ teams on loan but in this case with kozacs break I think it’d be a good move and fits lamberts ‘young and hungry’ philosophy coz the lad must be starving at the moment. and if it don’t work out nothing lost.
I think hoolahan is coming in on a three year deal. He is not a world beater but what i saw of him last season he was very hard to handle. Not scared of running with the ball and putting defenders under pressure. Now Please Lamberk sign a fucking LB of some quality,
Morgan…Bertrand is available. He is an excellent LB. He is just unlucky to have 2 internationals in front of him at Chelsea. Would be a great signing IMO!
Really isn’t that good, wouldn’t want Bertrand at Villa Park.
Talks hits have said we will sign him in next 24hrs. Ok signing IMO cheap but has experience and a damn site more quality than the rest of our dross midfield
Disagree. We have one of the best centre forwards in the league, he’s just a little off form. Normally he would have banged in 3 at the weekend. We also have Weimann, Gabby and Helenius…that is enough forwards. We are desperate for decent midfielders, and if Vlaar cant stay fit, another centre back.
We haven’t scored many goals is not because our forwards aren’t any good, it’s because of the service they receive. Also our formation and playing players out of position doesn’t help. Weiman and gabby, Kodak, helanius and bent eek as with bent are full on forwards that thrive on good service that we don’t give. Get a couple of wingers and 3 solid midfielders in and then we are sorted.
Just been reading about Narki Wells, 91 appearance 42 goals plays for Bradford City, age 21forward, 5.7” do we need another forward? We need a midfield, winger, plus defender, what’s he looking for.
Well he can score against our defence. Doesn’t mean much unfortunately!