Rumour of the day: Jens Lehmann
Written by Damian   
Friday, 09 May 2008

It's a rumour from the Express and Star, but it's actually one I wouldn't mind, when you put it into context.

The rumour is, Martin O'Neill is interested but that the real target is very much American Brad Guzan, with Lehmann as the quality, experienced Premier League head.

Okay, the word quality fits, but we'd probably prefer to hear it associated with a keeper who is a little younger, but with keepers it's as much about experience as it is ability; look at how David James has developed over the last few seasons.

It also goes a long way to suggesting that Scott Carson will get better. I know not everyone has fallen in love with Carson this season, but he's still young and is going to get better.

He's not going to get that chance at Liverpool as Rafa likes his Spanish players and he's got a very good Spanish keeper, so why not try and bring Carson into the fold on a more permanent basis? Those American owners will eventually take £2mn. if it was on the table.

Lehmann is getting on a bit and the question surrounding a deal for a player like this must be, does he have another season in him? I'm sure he'd like it and I'm sure his experience would count for something, I'm just not sure if it would be a forward step.

Saying that, if this Guzan fella is as good as I'm told, it may very well be that the Lehmann interest is purely as backup, but why not our unsung hero?

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Arsenal Fan said:

As an Arsenal fan I believe this would be a really good signing for Villa. Lehmann is a free transfer and he can definately go for another season. He is dependable, experienced and your fans will fall in love with his bizzare antics as well.
May 09, 2008

geeavfc said:

I was thinking about this one myself,he would be good while Brad Guzan settles in,he is still a quality keeperjust a bit mad!!!
May 09, 2008

Arsenal Gunner said:

Don't have to even think twice about Lehman! Get him! He is in my opinion better than almunia who can't even break into the spanish squad. But Lehman, he's a current international keeper, 1st choice for Germany, and heading to the Euro 08 competitions. His professionalism is second to none, although he bickers about almunia -(I never prefer him anyway)- which is quite acceptable if you consider his passion and intense desire to play. And he hates losing! Arsene Wenger was nuts to have dropped him for almunia.



May 09, 2008

Wanderingape said:

Lehman is a great keeper BUT we've had one keeper this season moaning about not getting enough games and attempting to undermine the manager, do we want to sign a keeper who has been doing exactly the same at another club?!
May 09, 2008

mr. t said:

Hi,
as an ardent fan.
Mad Jens is absolute brilliant goalkeeper.!
He would be a terrific signing!
He is without doubt the best goalkeeper in the Premier League ( technically). If you watch him warm up at half time- his kicking left foot and right foot is better than most players. The only problem is he is a nutter!
Great fun , great professional, winner!
I like him so much- i will be cheering on the Villa next season!
mr.t
May 09, 2008

kernowvilla said:

type guzans name in you tube and he seems quite popular and has made some fine saves looks commanding as well,dont fancy lehman tbh, lets just get carson bought he will turn in to one of the best keepers in the league he just needs the right guidence
May 09, 2008

PaulE said:

I'd be up for him coming to Villa. He might only play a season or two, but he would give us some much needed experience at the back. He could organise and give confidence to the back four. It could be a masterstroke.
May 09, 2008

Jimmy Villain said:

Lehmann is class, commands his box and has bags of premiership experience. Look at David James this season, goal keepers get better with age and I for one would happily welcome Lehmann. He's a nutter but a damn good keeper…
May 09, 2008

anotherjames said:

Slighltly off-topic, but... Brad Guzan has been struggling for form since the new MLS season started - he let in 5 goals against Beckham's LA side, including one howler (you can see video highlights from http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/s...?team=t120).

That made it 11 goals conceded in 3 games. Having said that, his side Chivas kept a clean sheet in their most recent game and Guzan was man of the match. It sounds like he was initially struggling with the pressure of being targeted by European clubs so I'm not convinced he'll cope with the pressure of the Premiership each week.
May 09, 2008

JimboVillain said:

the FA have been given an extra UEFA cup place because England came top of the fair trade table. 6th now AUTOMATIC ENTRANCE!!! GET THE FUNK IN!!!!!!!!!!!
May 09, 2008

Damian said:

JimboVillain

i tink its going to man city .. smilies/sad.gif
May 09, 2008

JimboVillain said:

your kidding me? they said on setanta sports news it was the league, mind you i would trust that pile of sh*te channel!
May 09, 2008

maccam said:

6th gets europe now cus england won the fair play league so which ever team is top of the league gets europe if not already got it. Tottenham are top foolowed by liverpool, arsenal, man utd so all those have europe already so it goes to 6th place in the premiership! pack your suitcases were all going on a european tour (providing we beat the hammers sunday or blackburn dont better our result)!! up the villa!
May 09, 2008

mjj said:

breaking news on sky sports news. "england awarded extra place in uefa cup after finishing top of fair play rankings" [nothing about man city.]
utv
May 09, 2008

Damian said:

maccam

as it stands i tink its manchester city that get it ...

according to the bbc
May 09, 2008

Woz said:

On Sky that it goes to Man City. So doesnt matter where you finish in the league, just that your well behaved! Brilliant!
May 09, 2008

kayarcee said:

Now, now, Woz; we were pulling for the same thing last year. We were atop the English FP League, but England got beat by Norway or some such.
May 09, 2008

andy5759 said:

How many 'keeprs do we need? We've got Taylor, who is probably as good as Carson at the moment, and may improve quicker than Carson over the next few years. We could do with a first choice 'keeper - either Carson or someone else, Lehman fits that bill perfectly. So, Lehman/Taylor or Carson/Taylor or Taylor/Guzan. We've also been linked with Juicy Jars (the Bolt On 'keeper), Cudicini and others. Perhaps we're showing interest for anyone who owns an over sized pair of gloves just to pull down the price of Carson. Whatever is going to happen it will most likely be what MoN wants, this window will see our team take the shape required for a big push onwards. Trust in MoN.

We won't need the extra UEFA place - we're going to do it our way, 5th outright qualification or 6th via Intertonto.

UTV!
May 09, 2008

stuartavfc said:

I don't think Stuart Taylor has done much wrong when given a chance. What's the point in having him as number two when there would seem to be so little trust in him from our manager?
May 09, 2008

Villa_Rules said:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijTcDSSa4uI

^^^ Good Reason To Buy Him ^^^

LOL smilies/smiley.gif
May 09, 2008

Woodinho said:

Have you seen how the fair play league is scored????

Red & Yellow Cards - Maximum 10 pts per Match (Red 3pts, Yellow 1pt)
Positive Play - Maximum 10 pts per Match
R/O = Respect Towards Opponent - Maximum 7 pts per Match
R/R = Respect Towards Referee - Maximum 7 pts per Match
B/O = Behaviour of Officials - Maximum 6 pts per Match

How the F**k do you measure the amount of respect you show towards the ref!! Is calling him a blind c**t a high scorer but does calling him a visually impared person not get any??? Next it'll be Allan Carr getting his topical beromiter out to measure the heat coming of Petrovs shirts in some bizarre sweat measuring - uefa cup place winning scheme!!!

JEEEEZ!!! What a bunch of c**ts the FA are! Surely the awardee has to be the team who have scored the most goals, won the most games, got the most points etc... not who hasn't got the bottle to tell the ref he's a twat.

Moan over!
May 09, 2008

Beef said:

Guzans behaving like Carson in this vid:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=t6h_dUVlpQw&feature=related

Where's he going??
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Mick70 said:

Stephen Carr and Lehmann..for the love of God..
May 09, 2008

villafandan said:

i agree Woodinho, those criteria are totally subjective... but i think you'll find it's uefa's rules, not our FA - much as i hate to defend our FA.

as for the other comments... the fair play award is just that, an award to give teams an incentive for fair play. not much incentive if the european spot is given to the team with most goals now is it??
May 09, 2008

Villa_Rules said:

Woodinho thats a class post lol

The F.A is run by a bunch of clowns who dont have a club about football cause none of them have been footballers apart from that trevor brooking who is going to see his beloved hammers destroyed on sunday

May 09, 2008

Villa_Rules said:

UPPPS THAT ONE IS MEANT TO SAY THEY DONT HAVE A CLUE

Damian please alow us to edit messages
May 09, 2008

Arizonan_Villan said:

I saw Brad Guzman playing on TV the other day. He was crap! Let in four!
May 10, 2008

taylor10 said:

Lehmann is better than Carson, get him in..we wont get Guzan he'll go to Arsenal
May 10, 2008

Aravind said:

Jens a great goalkeeper. Atleast better than Almunia. And a free transfer too. But not sure if he's a team player. What about Stuart Taylor then??
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K4AVFC said:

Why get Lehmann on a free at 37 ... When you can get Jaaskelainen at 33????

And they are of similar ability .. and Jussi isn't a total tit!
May 10, 2008

Mick70 said:

What in the name of God is wrong with this website..it's been happening for months and no refresh button can help..messages disappear, re-appear, the post announces there are 30 comments to an article but only 7 appear..please let's sort it out smilies/sad.gif
May 10, 2008

Bubba said:

Oijenk anyone? smilies/smiley.gif smilies/smiley.gif smilies/smiley.gif
May 10, 2008

Bubba said:

OIJENK ANYONE?
May 10, 2008

Villa_Rules said:

Whats wrong with having jens for just a year as long as we have got a decent keeper next season it dosnt matter who it is or what age they are and jens is decent
May 10, 2008

Beef said:

Mick70 said:
What in the name of God is wrong with this website..it's been happening for months and no refresh button can help..messages disappear, re-appear, the post announces there are 30 comments to an article but only 7 appear..please let's sort it out smilies/sad.gif

Just press CTRL F5 while in the window and it'll update it for you, its a computer thing, where it doesn't update your cache for each session, you sometimes need to give it a kick in the right direction.
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Sasa said:

I wud go for Lehman, a good stop gap until we get another good keeper. I was worried about Carson because he's slow/reluctant to come off his line, not a very good reader of the game when the opposition is looking for the thru ball. After seeing Defoe's goal, deflected Wigan goal I now know why he doesn't come off his line. I dont think he'll improve in this area, that dropped catch he had at Goodision also worried me.

That Mexico keeper at the last World Cup, looked handy, dunno his name/who he plays for- mind you Sorensen was awesome at Euro 2004 so cant always go on tournaments.
May 10, 2008

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