Tetteys Jig 830 Posted January 17, 2014 Sickens me to see them get him. Class left back and a player that will drive them out of that relegation mix.I thought he''d end up at Liverpool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 17, 2014 Good signing. BBC says it''s only a loan until the end of the season. Looks like he''s simply being put in the shop window by Chelsea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Warren Hill 0 Posted January 17, 2014 [quote user="Jimmy Smith"]Class left back and a player that will drive them out of that relegation mix.[/quote] He''s a decent full back but he isn''t Pele..!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splutcho 173 Posted January 17, 2014 Biggest overreaction of the day goes to Jimmy Smith! Congratulations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snake-eyes 13 Posted January 17, 2014 A bit OTT but a good signing none the less. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salopian 1 Posted January 17, 2014 Good fullback, in both attacking and defending, and in the LB position where there are not many good candidates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tetteys Jig 830 Posted January 17, 2014 You just watch, he''s Ashley Cole the second. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gingerpele 0 Posted January 17, 2014 Thats why they are loaning him out and planning on buying Luke Shaw then is it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted January 17, 2014 [quote user="Jimmy Smith"]You just watch, he''s Ashley Cole the second.[/quote] Seeing as Chelsea have dropped Ashley Cole (the first) and been playing a right back at left back I have a feeling Bertrand isn''t really as good as you are making out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fiery Zac 1,066 Posted January 17, 2014 [quote user="Jimmy Smith"]You just watch, he''s Ashley Cole the second.[/quote]I''ve watched him not get in the Chelsea team ahead of a player playing out of position and a not-as-good-anymore Ashley Cole. Baines, Gibbs and Shaw are ahead of him In terms of English quality left backs.He''s reliable (as shown for Di Matteo) but he''s now 24 and not got close to Coles level yet.The being said, a very good signing for Villa, much like Naughton for us. A point to prove and a place to fight for for next season, or a move away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eadies Left, Hucks Right, Iwans Heed, Holts Laugh! 0 Posted January 17, 2014 Apparently in for Naughton too, have to say I would be pretty pleased if they were are two full backs!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tetteys Jig 830 Posted January 17, 2014 How annoying! We could do with Naughton. Less bothered about left back, as we have Olsson and Garrido who are more than enough.Bertrand needs games, Azpillicueta is an excellent and versatile defender and has done well at Left back. Bertrand will go back to Chelsea after a successful loan spell and take the left back spot eventually. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Great Mass Debater 1,090 Posted January 17, 2014 Are Villa planning on signing anybody who hasnt played for Norwich before in this window, or is that a pre-requisite these days? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The ghost of Michael Theoklitos 0 Posted January 17, 2014 I hear he''s in for David Carney. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iron_stan 0 Posted January 17, 2014 great signing, if only norwich had a manager with the insight to try and sign such a capable player on loan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy_Bones 441 Posted January 17, 2014 [quote user="The ghost of Michael Theoklitos"]I hear he''s in for David Carney.[/quote]Whereas I heard he wanted to replace Guzan with your namesake... [;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeattleCanary 0 Posted January 17, 2014 [quote user="Indy_Bones"][quote user="The ghost of Michael Theoklitos"]I hear he''s in for David Carney.[/quote]Whereas I heard he wanted to replace Guzan with your namesake... [;)][/quote]As much as I am a fan of Bertrand, I can understand Hughton not going in for him. There are areas we need to strengthen more, and signing 3 LB''s in one season is a little excessive IMO. Naughton on the other hand..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeattleCanary 0 Posted January 17, 2014 *Whoops! Didn''t mean to press the quote button, just the reply. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
city4eva 209 Posted January 18, 2014 [quote user="The Great Mass Debater"]Are Villa planning on signing anybody who hasnt played for Norwich before in this window, or is that a pre-requisite these days?[/quote]you sound jealous Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,291 Posted January 18, 2014 [8] "Ca Plane Pour Moi!" [8] le plastique c''est fantastique Share this post Link to post Share on other sites