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Date:Friday November 16 2012
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A Keane Return In January?
Paul Lambert has said he won't shy away from experienced loans if they can adjust to the group, because the team is the most important thing in his mind.
Speaking to the Birmingham Mail the subject of Robbie Keane came up and loans in general:
'When January gets closer I'll start to think about things. Is it something I would go for? I'm not sure because the team is the most important thing for me. If they fit in and have the desire to do it, and want to do it, and fit in with the group then I will look at it. Robbie is a brilliant player and has been over the years. Would I sign experienced players? It's not something I'll turn away from.'
Keane was a revelation for us last time round, but I'm still not fond of short term signings that mainly benefit another. If we could get Robbie on a permanent deal I think he'd be an asset to us, and be somebody who the youngsters could learn lots from.
But without taking away his goals from last season, where might Weimann be had he have had those games under his belt?
As Lambert says though:
'This club is too big to be about a few individuals, it's about the team.'
And that includes not holding back potential stars.
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Your Comments
not sure, I don't like loans, but I do think his goals, especially v Wolves last season, kept us up. If we'd lost that game especially, I think we'd gone.
The Fear
Get him in can;t hurt can it :)
avfcsimmsy
Would love Keane back, loan or permanent.
Green Villan
A yes from me.
Sheriff Kimbo
Cover for Stephen Ireland in the current system of playing methinkls
krfeskivilla
I'd definately go for him, loan or permanent. Hs experience, his eagerness would be infectious, specially this season with us having so many youngsters in and around the squad, they'd learn from him. He is just the role model youngsters need.
Pride of Lions
Don't see why not ............. help our youngsters having him around, help him keep fit too, win win situation.
astonmilan
Yes from me too, although I'd rather a permanent deal, I think he'd be an asset to the squad for a couple of years.
Stephen Jay Hawkings
Same here. I am not keen on loan deals however Robbie did a lot to help
keep Villa up last season. He could make the difference and his
experience will be a big help. He isn't on loan from another English club
so I would go for it. It will help out with the young one's who are 'tired' and give
them a chance to recuperate for season run in
kefkat
Lampard rumoured to be heading to LA Galaxy in the summer, and with US teams only being allowed to have 3 EU players in the team could this be an opportunity for him to move here permanently?
VillaHippo
Torn here....I agree with Monsieur Fear that basically, his goals kept us up, and again, that sort of injection could be a turning point. And along with Pride, his experience and impetus would be amazing right now/in January, bringing it to a very young and inexperienced table...
But we (i.e. the fans, club) have made a decision, and Lambert's youth policy is where we are at. We have been moaning for some time about giving youth a chance, get rid of the dead wood/mercenaries/etc, so what to do? I say, if the chance arises, bring him in, pay the wages, and play him if he deserves the chance. It's hardly going to make things worse for us, so why not use every tool at our disposal to improve and move forward?
JuanPabloAngel
Keane and JPA (seeing as he is posting here now) both on loan - I thank you.
malacaxeta
Agree with Darth Fear. Don't like loans. His experience and skill would be an absolute asset for a couple of seasons. Not sure Lambert will fancy it for two months though.
Villa_Grizzly
I cant see how it can be a bad thing as others have said, particularly his zeal and enthusiasm can be infectious!
villa_de
No thanks. Another year older and away from a decent standard of competitive football. He was no doubt invaluable last season but we were SHOCKING when his loan expired onwards. We don't have the clueless F'Eck in charge who thought managing was 8 defenders and hoof it up to the attackers and they will score. Luckily for Keane he wasn't here long enough to have the football coached out of him and did a great job but things are different under the new regime!!!!
Villan444
Better than that useless twonk Ireland that is a fact
villan57
Like Keane but dont think our problems are up front think the 4 we have can produce enough goals IF they get a decent supply rather see two midfielders as Ireland and Bannan will never do it for me.The defence may look leaky but dont get enough help from a weak midfield oh well its all about opinions thats my pennyworth. Lampard the mind boggles but doubt if we could afford to hire him for a month never mind rest of the season on the wages he can command gawd I am starting to sound like championship fan rather than a supporter of Aston Villa this penny pinching approach is hard to swallow at times innit.
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