RAD_Red Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 Can’t see Adomah being part of Villa’s plans in the Prem. Would a move for him be a good move for City now or am I just being nostalgic? Think he’s an excellent player but goes against our policy of focusing on youth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judda Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 I'd have him back.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 I’ve just said this on another thread. If COD goes, he could be an experienced and fairly cheap replacement for a couple of seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishRed Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 Nope - backward step. Football fans are all romantics but the reality is that it rarely works out going back with an old flame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 Bring him back. If only for his hilarious interviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fpcity Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 Yeah I'd have him. Gives 100%, good character and inject some energy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 IAlbert. I'd like him to have a go in the prem, at least. If not, come back to City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 As I said in another thread, I think Villa will offload him. Albert is now 31 and the reality is he’s not the player he was. We saw some of the best of him and I don’t want to see the worst of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natchfever Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 23 minutes ago, Leveller said: I’ve just said this on another thread. If COD goes, he could be an experienced and fairly cheap replacement for a couple of seasons. Why fairly cheap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coppello Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 I can't see how he would fit in with Lee Johnson's plans if we were to set up in a similar manner to this season. We've built a side based on discipline where each player puts in a shift and nail their positional/defensive duties. Thinking back to when Adomah was at City, and based on what I've seen of him at Villa, he sadly isn't adept at tracking back or playing as a tight unit. He's far more useful as an advanced winger who has some freedom and can run at defenders. It's taken Eliasson a couple of seasons to adapt his game and he's yet to perfect it. With Albert being 31, I'm not sure it would be worth investing the time in him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 56 minutes ago, ScottishRed said: Nope - backward step. Football fans are all romantics but the reality is that it rarely works out going back with an old flame. Wouldn't see him as an backwards step, we sold him to a bigger club. Put it this way if he weren't a former player, would he improve us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 1 hour ago, RAD_Red said: Can’t see Adomah being part of Villa’s plans in the Prem. Would a move for him be a good move for City now or am I just being nostalgic? Think he’s an excellent player but goes against our policy of focusing on youth. Nostalgia is interesting but would we benefit from him coming here? I believe not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 I like Adomah, but wouldn't want him back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nest Egg Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 I think he is getting on a bit now and would still command high wages. Wish him the best but would rather we continued to focus on youth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamalagerdrinker Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 Would much rather see Hakeeb Adealkun play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 We all love Uncle Albert but if Villa offloads him as not good enough for them in the Prem what sort of contract could we offer him to tempt him back? Would a single year be enough? … if not why would he benefit us if our ambition is seriously to get promoted? We'd be in the same boat as Villa are right now but with AA being a year older.., if he's not suitable for them this year why would he be good enough for us next year when we go up? … . If we offer him a longer contract to secure his signature would that be prudent at this moment in time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBW Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 No. This is the same as people suggesting we get Flint, Reid, Bryan etc. back. Stop looking back. Look forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 cant cross properly and always goes backwards.....theres better out there but was good for us a while back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negan Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 Hell to reasoning, bring Alb back! He could still play a part for a year or 2. Doesn’t have to be playing 46 games for 90 minutes. Would be a more than decent option as back up and rotation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 He is 31. High wages. Doesn't really go with who we usually bring in. We want the next Adomah rather than an old Adomah. Is Adelakun that man? No one really knows how good he is and still very young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishRed Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 8 hours ago, hodge said: Wouldn't see him as an backwards step, we sold him to a bigger club. Put it this way if he weren't a former player, would he improve us? Yes, not a backwards step in that sense but taking him on will potentially block Eliasson whom I am expecting to be a key player next season. He has incredible delivery and if we can get a more mobile striker who will ‘attack’ the ball we could get quite a bit of joy from that. 56 minutes ago, Negan said: Hell to reasoning, bring Alb back! He could still play a part for a year or 2. Doesn’t have to be playing 46 games for 90 minutes. Would be a more than decent option as back up and rotation. £ ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 Watched him a bit this season certainly nowhere near as good as he was, He is on the decline so a no for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judda Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 4 minutes ago, Super said: Watched him a bit this season certainly nowhere near as good as he was, He is on the decline so a no for me. True but probably better than anyone we have still... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weymouth red Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MigratedRobin Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 It worked with Scott Murray and Louis Carey, but maybe that's just my heart ruling my head? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 What's not to love about Albert the person. However, as player he fails a number of tests. Too old at 31. No re-sale value. Wages will probably be high. He doesn't defend from the front as other posters have mentioned. Definitely Nodomah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aa_bcfc Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 When asked about Albert at the fans forum last season LJ said that Albert would be keen to come back the city. He also said that the £40 grand a week wages would make it a non starter. We could probably sign Kalas (different type of player and different position I know) for those type of wages who would be the more important to us next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 Please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmissionImpossible Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 Alan Walsh maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carey 6 Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 2 hours ago, Curr Avon said: He doesn't defend from the front as other posters have mentioned. 7 hours ago, Badger08 said: Adomah was actually part of the issue we had leaking goals. His attacking game was great, but his tracking back and was non-existent. Karanka completely changed him as a player. I've watched him a lot in the past couple of seasons, and he's always back helping his full back out now. He's not as direct now as he once was, he'll go for an early cross rather than trying to beat his man. I wouldn't be against bringing him back if he doesn't cost us silly money. Think the fact Smith started him in the play-off final shows he trusts him & there may be a squad place for him there next season. I wanted us to sign Adelakun for a couple of years before last summer, and I'd like to see him get more of a chance, he's got very similar attributes to Albert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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