CONFIMRED - Leandro Bacuna

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Re: Rumour - Leandro Bacuna

by maffff » 11 Aug 2017 23:43

Pretty much and he's hampered with Villa having not really had his own position. His attacking stats came out much clearer with Groningen, but less data was available and it's a different league. Given the fact a lot of that is in the Prem, in a side which was progressively getting worse and not in a passing style. He holds up pretty well. If his personality fits, I'd be very happy to give him a shot.

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Re: Rumour - Leandro Bacuna

by maffff » 11 Aug 2017 23:46

3points Could see bacuna being used as a right wing back as well if we play Gunter as a centre back

Think Clement might be used to give Swift some competition in an attacking midfield role as well.

Yep, can see both of those happening.

If we see Bacuna more out at the side then I'd definitely like to see one more midfielder. Now is also the time to invest in a striker before Kermorgant goes.

Squad doesn't feel too far away though. Elements can always be improved, but that's a damn good base.

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Re: Rumour - Leandro Bacuna

by From Despair To Where? » 12 Aug 2017 06:31

maffff Pretty much and he's hampered with Villa having not really had his own position. His attacking stats came out much clearer with Groningen, but less data was available and it's a different league. Given the fact a lot of that is in the Prem, in a side which was progressively getting worse and not in a passing style. He holds up pretty well. If his personality fits, I'd be very happy to give him a shot.


I'd agree. He may not be a true box to box midfielder in the Sidwell mould but I think he could bring some solidity and brawn to central midfield.

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Re: Rumour - Leandro Bacuna

by Sutekh » 12 Aug 2017 17:56



And i bet there'll be a clause to preclude him from playing against villa on tuesday.

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Re: Rumour - Leandro Bacuna

by Royalwaster » 12 Aug 2017 18:37

Who says that we've actually signed him?


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Re: Rumour - Leandro Bacuna

by Nameless » 12 Aug 2017 18:56

Not sure such clauses are allowed are they ? Something about one team not being allowed to interfere with selection of another team ?
However all they have to do is delay the deal until Tuesday afternoon to come to the same end result.

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Re: Rumour - Leandro Bacuna

by maffff » 12 Aug 2017 18:58

Nameless Not sure such clauses are allowed are they ? Something about one team not being allowed to interfere with selection of another team ?
However all they have to do is delay the deal until Tuesday afternoon to come to the same end result.

If it completes before then all that could happen is a gentleman's agreement.

Nothing says that we have to adhere to it once he's our player though.

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Re: Rumour - Leandro Bacuna

by TBM » 12 Aug 2017 20:22

Royalwaster Who says that we've actually signed him?


Well he was watching us today instead of Villa losing st Cardiff

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Re: Rumour - Leandro Bacuna

by John Madejski's Wallet » 12 Aug 2017 23:03

Yay.

Another.Sodding.Midfielder


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Re: Rumour - Leandro Bacuna

by Oilroyal » 13 Aug 2017 00:31

John Madejski's Wallet Yay.

Another.Sodding.Midfielder


dont you want this player then John Madejski's Wallet ?

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Re: Rumour - Leandro Bacuna

by Snowflake Royal » 13 Aug 2017 09:06

John Madejski's Wallet Yay.

Another.Sodding.Midfielder

Can you explain this?

We play three midfielders. We currently have five, maybe six senior midfielders, one of whom has spent an entire season injured last year. We lost one of our senior first team regular midfielders in the summer.

Surely a midfielder should be on the shopping list?

Yes we want a striker more desperately, but we're very clearly chasing several. It would be a pretty shit DoF who just worked down his list of priorities only trying to sign one at a time. Multi-tasking is a thing you know?

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Re: Rumour - Leandro Bacuna

by Sutekh » 13 Aug 2017 10:43

Royalwaster Who says that we've actually signed him?


BBC Berks were reporting that they have been led to believe the deal will be finalised and signed later today (Sunday). The player was at the game yesterday and apparently sitting in the director's box. Let's hope he's not been put off by the performance

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Re: Rumour - Leandro Bacuna

by genome » 13 Aug 2017 10:46

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Nameless Not sure such clauses are allowed are they ? Something about one team not being allowed to interfere with selection of another team ?
However all they have to do is delay the deal until Tuesday afternoon to come to the same end result.

If it completes before then all that could happen is a gentleman's agreement.

Nothing says that we have to adhere to it once he's our player though.


After the way he was treated by Villa fans, we should do everything we can to play him on Tuesday.

He will 100% score the winner against them. It's one of those inevitable things in football.

If he does an Adebayor-style celebration I will officially love him.


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Re: Rumour - Leandro Bacuna

by Hound » 13 Aug 2017 10:52

Snowflake Royal
John Madejski's Wallet Yay.

Another.Sodding.Midfielder

Can you explain this?

We play three midfielders. We currently have five, maybe six senior midfielders, one of whom has spent an entire season injured last year. We lost one of our senior first team regular midfielders in the summer.

Surely a midfielder should be on the shopping list?

Yes we want a striker more desperately, but we're very clearly chasing several. It would be a pretty shit DoF who just worked down his list of priorities only trying to sign one at a time. Multi-tasking is a thing you know?


Agree

People seem to get an idea in their head and just blank out reality

We have loads of wingers but urgently need another central mid to replace Williams. Can't rely on swift, Evans, joey, Quinn and Kelly to fill 3 spots all season

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Re: Rumour - Leandro Bacuna

by Gingerblitz » 13 Aug 2017 17:24

He was in the Atrium bar this afternoon watching the match. Sat with a suave bloke in a suit

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Re: Rumour - Leandro Bacuna

by Hound » 13 Aug 2017 18:39

Now confirmed

Good signing I think

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Re: Rumour - Leandro Bacuna

by tidus_mi2 » 13 Aug 2017 19:21

Villa fans think he is shit but they also think Tshibola is shit and he was good for us, so who knows.

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Re: Rumour - Leandro Bacuna

by windermereROYAL » 13 Aug 2017 19:24

tidus_mi2 Villa fans think he is shit but they also think Tshibola is shit and he was good for us, so who knows.


That should be enough for our fans to dismiss him before he`s kicked a ball for us.

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Re: CONFIMRED - Leandro Bacuna

by Super Kevin Bremner! » 13 Aug 2017 19:48

There was something in the air tonight the sky was bright Leandro

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Re: CONFIMRED - Leandro Bacuna

by Royalwaster » 13 Aug 2017 19:53

Super Kevin Bremner! There was something in the air tonight the sky was bright Leandro


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