Zat Knight - A Villa fan's view

Damian, who runs the AVFCblog.com, kindly agreed to give us his take on the prospect of Villa signing Zat Knight:

"He's a central defender and nobody at Villa will disagree that a central defender is needed at the club. Some Villa fans are going to question spending £4mn. on a squad player.

However, it's not really about the money, it's about the player and
Villa fans will be divided on this.

Some will say he's not good enough, especially after the club set our expectation levels very high at the end of last season with the promise of 'top class' signings and some will say he's a decent defender who has England caps, who just needs the motivating skills of Martin O'Neill to make him a great central defender.

Me, I'm all for giving the lad a chance. I've seen better and honestly think we had as good if not better in Ridgewell, but he defected. I'm also a little disappointed that it appears to be a straight swap for Davis; I'd have thought Davis worth double Knight. But again, it' s not my money.

If he does sign though, regardless of views on the player, he will be supported; after all he is a Villa fan who has finally realised a life long dream (probably) to walk out at Villa Park wearing the claret and blue. I'd do it for £50 a weekend!"

Cheers Damian, much appreciated.