Lion

whats the Portugese press saying about Hlebs next move, is he Benfica or Brum bound

just read the Benfica website, he has turned them down for the delights of Small Heath

Finn

Sorry for the late reply - just checked a sports site here and it says he has foregone the challenge of playing in the CL to try to break the gypsys curse

Thanks Lion, as a noser i have to say thats an odd move though, he does have two legs doesnt he ?

Would be a major coup if you get him

He's a great player. If he just added a bit more end product he would be a top top star.
Oh and he also needs to sort his head out but maybe his ill fated jump from Arsenal to Barcelona might have done that.
I'd love to see him back in the PL.

jak wrote:He's a great player. If he just added a bit more end product he would be a top top star.
Oh and he also needs to sort his head out but maybe his ill fated jump from Arsenal to Barcelona might have done that.
I'd love to see him back in the PL.

He was great with Cesc and Flamini in Arsenal's midfield, then he became a star and moved to Barca. A lot of that was to do with the fact he didn't much like being kicked around in English football, he thought he'd be better protected in Spain. He was, he didn't get a game!
If he's back in the Prem then he knows what to expect - good luck to him. Oh yes, I liked him so much I had him on the back of my Arsenal shirt of the time - there's a reference!

jpr60 wrote:

jak wrote:He's a great player. If he just added a bit more end product he would be a top top star.
Oh and he also needs to sort his head out but maybe his ill fated jump from Arsenal to Barcelona might have done that.
I'd love to see him back in the PL.

He was great with Cesc and Flamini in Arsenal's midfield, then he became a star and moved to Barca. A lot of that was to do with the fact he didn't much like being kicked around in English football, he thought he'd be better protected in Spain. He was, he didn't get a game!
If he's back in the Prem then he knows what to expect - good luck to him. Oh yes, I liked him so much I had him on the back of my Arsenal shirt of the time - there's a reference!

Finn's already got a similiar name on the back of his Blues shirt.All he'll need to do is change the 'P' for a 'H' and it's job done

Lionheart wrote:Finn

Sorry for the late reply - just checked a sports site here and it says he has foregone the challenge of playing in the CL to try to break the gypsys curse

Methinks you are taking the gypsy's kiss!

1550: A bit more on that Aleksander Hleb signing by Birmingham, according to ITV Football the Belarusian turned down offers from Liverpool, Tottenham and Benfica because the Blues "wanted to do the deal more". Blimey.

He'll be a big fish in a litle pond and guaranteed star status............

Finn wrote:He'll be a big fish in a litle pond and guaranteed star status............

Which is what he's seeking, poor love. Give the man some love, respect - he'll be a top performer for you. As long as you've got players who can give and get clever passes.

All joking aside the Blues have done some good business in this window.i've always rated derbyshire and in Hleb they've got a proper footballer.He's in for a culture shock mind.the Emirates, the nou Camp, St Andrews.............

QBVILLA wrote:All joking aside the Blues have done some good business in this window.i've always rated derbyshire and in Hleb they've got a proper footballer.He's in for a culture shock mind.the Emirates, the nou Camp, St Andrews.............

It will be quite nostalgic - reminding him of the parks pitches he grew up playing on in communist Belarus

Lionheart wrote:

QBVILLA wrote:All joking aside the Blues have done some good business in this window.i've always rated derbyshire and in Hleb they've got a proper footballer.He's in for a culture shock mind.the Emirates, the nou Camp, St Andrews.............

It will be quite nostalgic - reminding him of the parks pitches he grew up playing on in communist Belarus

Not a patch on Sidwell but hey I'll give him a chance