MORDENCANARY 71 Posted June 9, 2021 (edited) Just a thought, so much of his success was built on feeding in Pukki, who as we know has world class levels of movement. Will there be anyone at Villa to feed off Buendia? or are the forwards there more static types who rely on reflex and athleticism ,if so he might not have the impact Villa fans are expecting. Edited June 9, 2021 by MORDENCANARY Spelling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,782 Posted June 9, 2021 Ollie Watkins? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted June 9, 2021 Watkins is by far one of the best young strikers in the Premier League, and fully expect him to become a fully fledged international (was a bit unfortunate to miss out this time around really). Plus he will be on the pitch with a whole host of talent in Grealish, Elmohamady, Ghazi, Trézéguet, Bertrand Traoré, Luiz. They haven't got a bad squad have they? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ward 3 371 Posted June 9, 2021 19 minutes ago, MORDENCANARY said: Just a thought, so much of his success was built on feeding in Pukki, who as we know has world class levels of movement. Will there be anyone at Villa to feed off Buendia? or are the forwards there more static types who rely on reflex and athleticism ,if so he might not have the impact Villa fans are expecting. Who cares? Why are people still so hung up on the emi saga. Yes he was brilliant for us but let it go Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,680 Posted June 9, 2021 Gee, not like they have Ollie Watkins or Grealish floating around up top as free roaming strikers or anything Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJP 79 Posted June 9, 2021 1 hour ago, AJ said: Watkins is by far one of the best young strikers in the Premier League, and fully expect him to become a fully fledged international (was a bit unfortunate to miss out this time around really). As it goes, he isn't that young. He'll be 26 this coming season. Plenty of years ahead though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 2,389 Posted June 9, 2021 Depends if Grealish stays! I cannot see them both working in the same team, it'll end in tantrums if they are both in the squad for a long time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,638 Posted June 9, 2021 In direct answer to the opening question - we can but hope! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rock bus 850 Posted June 9, 2021 I was speaking to a villla fan about this. my only thought (hope!) is there’s a risk about how he will fit into the team. There’s a risk he and Grealish are quite similar and could end up getting in each other’s way. The dynamic between the pair will be interesting as well. Grealish will be top dog and my villa mate says he has a big say in the whole club, including signings and tactics. Buendia is use to being the golden boy at Norwich and adored by the fans ....might not be so at Villa. Buensdia is clearly a fantastic and skilful player but we all know it comes with a bit of a temper and occasional signs of ill discipline. Will be interesting to see how he copes if things don’t go his own way and where he is not the main man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,202 Posted June 9, 2021 Couldn't give a **** quite honestly. Nothing to do with us. Villa might not be as fluent if Grealish and Emi keep hitting the deck then waving their arms around. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,138 Posted June 9, 2021 (edited) As Villa's record signing ever there will be an enormous amount of expectation placed upon Emi's shoulders by the fans, and they are a pretty critical fanbase by reputation. There are always a lot of them in attendance and their collective groan can resonate around the Bullring on occasions. They also love their own. It is not beyond the realms of possibility that it will be a bad fit all round. Buendia needs a good, if not spectacular, start as a matter of some necessity. The Grealish factor, as mentioned above, will be a fascinating follow. I know little of their manager, but he may need the patience of a Farke on occasions. It is also pretty grubby around there .... 'Ansells Beer and HP Soss, that is the smell of Aston Cross.' Edited June 9, 2021 by BroadstairsR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny Foggo 1,116 Posted June 9, 2021 Hope not but sick of hearing about Villa and the greedy little scrot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Paddons Beard 2,424 Posted June 9, 2021 I give up . Will he? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duke63 541 Posted June 9, 2021 Who cares? Still reckon Grealish in on the way out though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,680 Posted June 9, 2021 48 minutes ago, Kenny Foggo said: Hope not but sick of hearing about Villa and the greedy little scrot 'greedy little scrot' Take it you only just found out football is a job like any other job and that loyalty means nothing in football anymore, even though 'loyalty' has never really meant anything in any sport that involves money? Took you a while 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terminally Yellow 2,448 Posted June 9, 2021 It's going to be interesting; for me, Buendia works well here because he's given the space and dominance within the side to perform. Villa most definitely are built around Grealish. Not going to change while he's there. After Grealish, Watkins seems to be the pre-eminent focus of the side. It will definitely be interesting to see Emi not the main man in the side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Paddons Beard 2,424 Posted June 9, 2021 15 minutes ago, Terminally Yellow said: It's going to be interesting; for me, Buendia works well here because he's given the space and dominance within the side to perform. Villa most definitely are built around Grealish. Not going to change while he's there. After Grealish, Watkins seems to be the pre-eminent focus of the side. It will definitely be interesting to see Emi not the main man in the side. I’d go so far as to say I can’t see Buendia and Greasey in the same team - hence I reckon he’s off after Euros . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terminally Yellow 2,448 Posted June 9, 2021 2 minutes ago, Graham Paddons Beard said: I’d go so far as to say I can’t see Buendia and Greasey in the same team - hence I reckon he’s off after Euros . We saw a couple of times Emi and Dowell tripping over each other. Grealish and him will be even worse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Greenthumb 746 Posted June 9, 2021 Seeing a lot of “fails” because him and Grealish are too similar. Grealish plays predominantly in Cantwells position. Also, Grealish isn’t moving anywhere. No one will stump it what Villa want. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny Foggo 1,116 Posted June 9, 2021 2 hours ago, cambridgeshire canary said: 'greedy little scrot' Take it you only just found out football is a job like any other job and that loyalty means nothing in football anymore, even though 'loyalty' has never really meant anything in any sport that involves money? Took you a while Dear oh dear... I always react like this.. its a coping mechanism to losing our best players. Do I blame him ..no..BUT am I not longer interested in him..absolutely. He is no longer our player..sod him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,943 Posted June 9, 2021 18 minutes ago, Kenny Foggo said: Dear oh dear... I always react like this.. its a coping mechanism to losing our best players. Do I blame him ..no..BUT am I not longer interested in him..absolutely. He is no longer our player..sod him I’ve let go too, it’s great! I think he’ll do fine but no bother if he flops. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shruk4 60 Posted June 9, 2021 Watkins mainly scores headers, Buendia is one of the best through ball hitters in the world but not one of the best crossers I dont think. So Buendia might get a few fewer assists, other than that I think it will look extremely good. One of the great parts about seeing Buendia was his constant one twos on either side of the pitch with Cantwell. Just beautiful it was. I believe it will be similar but more so with Grealish. Even before the Villa rumours I often compared the two players. Grealish and Buendia have very similar strenghts and styles, but they will not get in each others way but rather strenghten each others qualities from both sides of the pitch. I will be interested to see if Buendia can match or even outperform Grealish, I see no reason why not. It will be a symphony of football, and even though I have absolute no feelings about Aston Villa I will very much be enjoying their games next season to see how Emi gets on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Worthy Nigelton 1,037 Posted June 10, 2021 Emi is better than Grealish in my honest opinion and I fully expect him to be a success. Although he has two relegations on his CV by the age of 24 so here's hoping for the hattrick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,284 Posted June 10, 2021 (edited) 13 hours ago, cambridgeshire canary said: 'greedy little scrot' Take it you only just found out football is a job like any other job and that loyalty means nothing in football anymore, even though 'loyalty' has never really meant anything in any sport that involves money? Took you a while Bang on the money, so why do fans feel the need to carry on reminiscing about him? He’s gone who cares about a Villa player…….I’m sure the Villa fans will give it to us if they’re allowed back into Carrow road. Edited June 10, 2021 by Indy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FatCanary 249 Posted June 10, 2021 17 hours ago, MORDENCANARY said: Just a thought, so much of his success was built on feeding in Pukki, who as we know has world class levels of movement. Will there be anyone at Villa to feed off Buendia? or are the forwards there more static types who rely on reflex and athleticism ,if so he might not have the impact Villa fans are expecting. Nope, he's gonna be the worldie that he absolutely is and soon be one of the best players in the world. Blessed to have known someone so good in the way we have Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shruk4 60 Posted June 10, 2021 4 hours ago, Indy said: Bang on the money, so why do fans feel the need to carry on reminiscing about him? He’s gone who cares about a Villa player…….I’m sure the Villa fans will give it to us if they’re allowed back into Carrow road. He is a wonderful player and I love to watch him play. No matter where he is Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,281 Posted June 10, 2021 If Villa are a featured game on the Tellybox I'll be watching Emi..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites