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Martin O'Neill shows interest in Mariusz Lewandowski and Martin Stranzl, apparently

Thursday, 26 June 08, 02:08 AM · Comments (44)

For the first time in ages I read to the end of a Birmingham Mail article on their website and I'm glad I did because they're reporting that we've shown interest in these two players.

Now, knowing that you know I don't watch much Ukrainian and Russian football I'm not going to pretend to know that much about these two so I'll be asking for some help.

What I can tell you is this; Mariusz Lewandowski is a 29 year old defender playing for Shakhtar Donetsk in the Ukrainian league. His Wikipedia page says; he also plays in defensive midfield where his stamina, strength and aerial ability come to good use.

Now, Martin Stranzl is a 28 year old Austrian, currently playing for Spartak Moscow and he's also a defender. Apart from what you can get on his Wikipedia page, you've also got his personal site - which is actually quite nice, that he's taken the time to spend a few quid on this.

That's it for this morning, I'm going for some breakfast and a big cup of coffee. If anyone knows anything about these two add it below because apart from the Sidwell, Robinson and Bentley rumours there isn't much new getting much exposure today.

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Disturbed
Disturbed Wrote: | 13.39BST | Jun 26, 2008

My god ... ooking at that web site how much does Stranzl fancy himself?

JonnyW
JonnyW Wrote: | 13.57BST | Jun 26, 2008

Yeah, he does a bit doesn't he?

Not so Silent Bob
Not so Silent Bob Wrote: | 14.56BST | Jun 26, 2008

posher than my website and i design them for a living

does he think hes beckham or something

Michal
Michal Wrote: | 15.00BST | Jun 26, 2008

I don't think, that Lewandowski can succeed in EPL. I hope I'm wrong, because I want to see someone from Poland, who can play regularly, and maybe score one or two goals in England. Lewandowski can play well but EPL is, I think, too big for him. Scottish Premier League, or Championship, that's his level.

Gubbel
Gubbel Wrote: | 15.03BST | Jun 26, 2008

;D if you think that stranzl fancy himself than have a look on Tim Wieses homepage (Werder Bremens keeper) [url]www.tim-wiese.de[/url] and watch his pictures under "Tim privat".
So go on www.tim-wiese.de -> than click "Bilder" at the top -> and after that click "Tim Privat" :D

Up the Villa

Fen avfc
Fen avfc Wrote: | 15.10BST | Jun 26, 2008

sidwell wont be in for weeks to come due to the reason he wants to get to know scolari and see if he fits into his team plans, cant he just face it ballack lampard and essien are probably the best 3 CM fielders in the league and he wont fit in!

keef
keef Wrote: | 16.05BST | Jun 26, 2008

I'm beginning to feel that we won't see any signings before the Intertoto matches. At least the Andy Johnson rumours have stopped.

RSamVillaFan
RSamVillaFan Wrote: | 16.29BST | Jun 26, 2008

Nice web sites....if your in a boy band!!
For f**ks sake, they are only footballers!!!

ProDanAvFc
ProDanAvFc Wrote: | 16.35BST | Jun 26, 2008

Yes Martin Stranzl soes love himself :D lol, i like his tatto on his back tho lol :D ;D
UTV!

ProDanAvFc
ProDanAvFc Wrote: | 16.40BST | Jun 26, 2008

*** Does

pazzler
pazzler Wrote: | 16.52BST | Jun 26, 2008

wot a pansy

Jonblog
Jonblog Wrote: | 16.59BST | Jun 26, 2008

Ashley Cole spotted in birmingham coming out of posh hotel

Damian
Damian Wrote: | 17.03BST | Jun 26, 2008

Blues cant afford him ..

Villa dan
Villa dan Wrote: | 17.33BST | Jun 26, 2008

boring players again. yawn. no ambition from villa again

Abz
Abz Wrote: | 18.13BST | Jun 26, 2008

Lewandowski is a target for Celtic as well

Woulfeman
Woulfeman Wrote: | 19.15BST | Jun 26, 2008

Going back to the Stranzl site. Have you seen the pictures of his wife? She doesn't look like your usual hotty, eg Crouch's ex. She might be in real life but I bet he picked the worst pictures of her to make himself look good.

As for signing him? If MON want's him, there must be something about him.

Trust in MON

I HATE BLUES
I HATE BLUES Wrote: | 19.30BST | Jun 26, 2008

Ashley cole in Birmingham because his mrs is doing the Xfactor which is in Birmingham.I hope you dont think were gonna sign him ,infact dont think were gona sign any1 soon.

Ipbopmali
Ipbopmali Wrote: | 20.31BST | Jun 26, 2008

To Villa Dan,
What the f*** do you know about them exactly? Has MON let us down yet? Does he have more knowledge than you? Hmm!

Joeytheak
Joeytheak Wrote: | 20.52BST | Jun 26, 2008

who,well a guess with rumours comes with something to do!

Taddy
Taddy Wrote: | 20.59BST | Jun 26, 2008

Cheryl Tweed is fit, very fit. I love her ;D ;D ;D

gwyllum18
gwyllum18 Wrote: | 21.00BST | Jun 26, 2008

Wtf, its almost as bad as Alpay's site!

Taddy
Taddy Wrote: | 21.00BST | Jun 26, 2008

der der der nigel reo coker, der der der ball across the floor. ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)

clarky boy
clarky boy Wrote: | 21.01BST | Jun 26, 2008

weres all our signings gone oh weres all our signings gone.

Ben Richards
Ben Richards Wrote: | 21.46BST | Jun 26, 2008

Oh dear ..... Where do these poor rumours come from?

Oscars Arse
Oscars Arse Wrote: | 21.54BST | Jun 26, 2008

I am so bored with it all, I think I need another drink.

jaf
jaf Wrote: | 22.33BST | Jun 26, 2008

Good to read Sidwell wants to talk to Scolari first... Lets hope big Phil gives him false hope and he stays..!!

Goldie 7
Goldie 7 Wrote: | 22.37BST | Jun 26, 2008

Who's this butt muncher? Please take that link away we really dont need to know anything about him til he signs on the dotted line..................

Hang on a minute no-one has signed on that line yet, im really going to believe were gonna get some model dude & sum other player that i've never heard of' wid the longest name in villa history, get sum talent in quick

Most of us cant really say if their CLASS players but lets take a chance a see i like a surprise (like harewood/Young last season)

Damian how long left til we play that sort of important MATCH its 23DAYS do u agree that its becomin a bit silly now

Get off the T.V MON a do some real work please!

andyarkitekt
andyarkitekt Wrote: | 22.42BST | Jun 26, 2008

Theres probably gunna have to be some signings in next couple of weeks because Villa have added 12th July as the next match against FC Zurich. Must get someone in to start bedding in before then...surely?

Ben Richards
Ben Richards Wrote: | 02.38BST | Jun 27, 2008

I see Dica has just gone to Catania - So another missed !!! Its amazing that nobody has come yet. With a few weeks to go until business starts again. I really think MON has already left it to late. I agree with the person who said get off the TV and do your job. However if we sign 3 /4 in one day I'll eat my hat right in front of MON

brett
brett Wrote: | 02.52BST | Jun 27, 2008

that polish guy looked ok in the euros could pick a pass, but looked shakey under pressure which obviouly the prem has tons of

ashley cole could possibly be the only signing that would make me quit as a villa fan, absolute twat

suppose potato head replacing MON would be right up there too!

maindog
maindog Wrote: | 03.06BST | Jun 27, 2008

im getting un-patient now!i will be disapointed if we dont sign anybody by the end of next week!

Villa dan
Villa dan Wrote: | 04.37BST | Jun 27, 2008

to Ipbopmali

I didnt say nothing bout MON. jus villa in general. when we need to make the next major step up we don't. remember under gregory when we were top at christmas.

AV33
AV33 Wrote: | 05.59BST | Jun 27, 2008

Just watched a ten minute Match of the Day unplugged interview by Mark Bright.
MON is surely a fascinating character and the wry smile and glint in his eye endear him to most people, of that i'm sure.

Brighty asked MON who his outstanding player of Euro 2008 has been and he replied... David Villa ! Later on in the interview he intimates that it would be fantastic (rubbing his hands) if he could sign David Villa and not just for the shirt sales !

Mon regards Arshevin highly and said that £8, 10, 12, 14 million would be reasonable for his services. Mon added that Hiddink is no fool and that Arshevin would brighten up proceedings in the EPL.

MON said that in general terms, he'd prefer not to buy players based on a tournament, rather seeing them perform at club level first. However, he said that he has made exceptions when he was at Celtic that have worked out for him.

Brighty asked him outright if he would be signing anyone from Euro 08 and MON replied that he would be giving it serious consideration ! Brighty then said "mmm....would you like to say who?" and MON asked "what would be the point?"

Read into that lot what you will, but bear in mind it's only my interpretation of what was said and i don't quite get it myself yet.
Here's the link anyway...enjoy

LINK

UP THE VILLA ;) ;)

Villain from Texas
Villain from Texas Wrote: | 08.38BST | Jun 27, 2008

Does anyone really believe that popping up on TV has kept MON from pursuing his players? Seriously.

Mick70
Mick70 Wrote: | 12.28BST | Jun 27, 2008

MON and his coded talk..and coded body language..and assesment of players..and price negotiations..and second look at the player..and more price negotiations..and coded interviews..and "cheeky chirpy Irish humour making you forget all about that right back slot"..and the reassuring he's "always in touch with Lerner and has funds"..more coded talk..some BBC work..a quick holiday to Malaga..a pat on the back for the Acorn deal..viewing the Intertoto opponent..planning pre-season..look at some players..more coded interviews...oh shit, it's the 1st of September and we haven't signed anyone!

But I hear NRC is pretty good at right back now that Salifou can try central midfield..

Beastmix
Beastmix Wrote: | 13.17BST | Jun 27, 2008

Martin is one of the best managers in world football. He knows what he's doing, he's a smart guy and he's not steered us wrong yet.

Have faith.

AVFC101
AVFC101 Wrote: | 13.23BST | Jun 27, 2008

I dont think were gonna have a huge squad again next season but there will be players coming in.....trust MON!

I dont want villa to do a leeds.....lets buy clever, not just for the sake of it !

vogra
vogra Wrote: | 14.31BST | Jun 27, 2008

I see Spurs have agreed a fee for Gomes, i think he's a great goalkeeper, and the question is WHY didnt we go for him?? As i've said before we sign reject players and havent got any balls to sign first team players which clubs would be unwilling to let go for a huge fee

mickey86
mickey86 Wrote: | 15.05BST | Jun 27, 2008

stranzl will have to change the design of his web page if he comes to villa, 3 is Boumas number, so hands off stranz!!

oldman villain
oldman villain Wrote: | 15.09BST | Jun 27, 2008

the ladies will like stranzi and some of the men i imagine lol

Pancho Villa
Pancho Villa Wrote: | 16.01BST | Jun 27, 2008

MON can be trusted to do the right thing this transfer window. He is not only one of the best managers - he is very ambitious. He wants a squad to compete with the top 4 more than anyone and knows how to build it. I don't know much about Spurs and their finances but unless their pockets are really deep they will need quick success to fund their purchases or they'll have money problems.

MON / Lerner are the best combination in the league, but no one can buy instant success. I can't wait until the whingers on this site are slagging him off for not making the purchase we needed to clinch 2nd place.

maindog
maindog Wrote: | 21.21BST | Jun 27, 2008

pancho villa....i couldnt have said it better myself buddy!

Villa dan
Villa dan Wrote: | 08.11BST | Jun 28, 2008

i'd be happy with 8th next season let alone 2nd. we havent got a team

Drunkalien
Drunkalien Wrote: | 09.07BST | Jul 1, 2008

To read the crap you villa fans put on this site is laughable, questioning MON! have you all got short term memories?? O'leary, Taylor! This is a new era for villa and it will take some building just look at spurs constantley shouting about 4th spot and wer r they?? No effin wer so lets not do the same and lets not spend money on crap like them

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