madras Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Rolan and Manquillo? Two on the face of it s**** players. Hopefully Rafa sees something we (I) don't On the other hand it may just be media crap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Rolan and Manquillo? Two on the face of it shite players. Hopefully Rafa sees something we (I) don't The Rolan one is concerning. Hopefully there's nothing to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Has anyone seen Rolan play? I got the impression he wasn't an out and out striker but played as a support striker or as a wide forward/right winger, so I don't think his goal record is that important. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John P Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Has anyone seen Rolan play? I got the impression he wasn't an out and out striker but played as a support striker or as a wide forward/right winger, so I don't think his goal record is that important. His goals from last season on YouTube all look like he's playing as the most advanced central striker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Has anyone seen Rolan play? I got the impression he wasn't an out and out striker but played as a support striker or as a wide forward/right winger, so I don't think his goal record is that important. He's a generic forward from what little I've seen (2 games last season). Not tricky enough for wide, not good enough for #9. On the flipside having a 'They see me Rolán' song would probably be worth it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Cool - was just reading a few articles that indicated that he wasn't a 9, but haven't seen him play so will defer to those that have! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 fucking hell Manquillo is only 23? Thought he was like 30 for some reason. At that age and with Rafa, he can/will surely improve. Probably be decent as back up to Yedlin then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Based on bugger all he's going to be the next Marcos Alonso. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Mackem mate says he was awful for them last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 fucking hell Manquillo is only 23? Thought he was like 30 for some reason. At that age and with Rafa, he can/will surely improve. Probably be decent as back up to Yedlin then I thought he was old as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookidge Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Javier_Manquillo "On 27 July 2015, Manquillo joined Olympique de Marseille on a season-long loan with an option to buy.[22] On 25 August of the following year, still owned by Atlético, he signed with English club Sunderland also for one season.[23][24] On 18th July 2017 He decided that Sunderland AFC were such a poor team last year and he couldn't get in their team even though he is such a fantastic player, he wanted to try and sign for the mighty Newcastle United/Barcelona of England, the best team in England by far, Javier said the local geordie horse punching culture really sounds exciting and he wants to sample it for himself." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattypnufc Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Villa fans deemed Clark shite before he signed for us. Turned out a very good signing last season. Happy to reserve judgment on any player Rafa brings in Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest taps01 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 I wouldn't read anything into what Sunderland fans say about him. He will be playing for a far better manager and in a team which is far better drilled defensively. Put one of the best defenders in the world in that rancid team last season and I bet they would look shaky at times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 I would have Yedlin as one of the first names on the teamsheet for next season TBH, interesting if Manquillo would come just to compete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Javier_Manquillo "On 27 July 2015, Manquillo joined Olympique de Marseille on a season-long loan with an option to buy.[22] On 25 August of the following year, still owned by Atlético, he signed with English club Sunderland also for one season.[23][24] On 18th July 2017 He decided that Sunderland AFC were such a poor team last year and he couldn't get in their team even though he is such a fantastic player, he wanted to try and sign for the mighty Newcastle United/Barcelona of England, the best team in England by far, Javier said the local geordie horse punching culture really sounds exciting and he wants to sample it for himself." Can taste the tears through the screen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookidge Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Pathetic isn't it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Villa fans deemed Clark s**** before he signed for us. Turned out a very good signing last season. Happy to reserve judgment on any player Rafa brings in In The Championship to be fair. Let's see how he steps up to being back in the Premier League. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 I would have Yedlin as one of the first names on the teamsheet for next season TBH, interesting if Manquillo would come just to compete. Of course he would, he played for Sunderland. Not like he's some hyped up player with some amazing reputation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Villa fans deemed Clark s**** before he signed for us. Turned out a very good signing last season. Happy to reserve judgment on any player Rafa brings in In The Championship to be fair. Let's see how he steps up to being back in the Premier League. I always thought Clarke was good when I saw him for Villa, he has all the tools. Similar to Jenkinson when he was at Arsenal, saw him play a few decent games and the fans were slating him. Makes you think, maybe Colback is class after all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Now Jenkinson is wank. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest taps01 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Now Jenkinson is w***. Funny you should say that as i have just seen us linked to him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Guessing that's a no-go if Manquillo's coming. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 The Gibbs one is the real head scratcher. Struggle to see where we'd get a better left back with our seemingly shrinking budget. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Two very underwhelming signings if true, the quality of our squad is a massive concern. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Rolan and Manquillo signing would be a big vote of confidence for both Gayle and Yedlin as guaranteed first teamers IMO. As I'd see those two as young backups that Rafa could further develop, though they have had decent experience. Both did really well as under 21 international players too, and so have some pedigree. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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