Kiwivillan Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 On 05/09/2018 at 04:55, thabucks said: Surely worth a shot over Jedinak ? Richards was never a CB until he joined us and I maintain he's still not a CB. Also Jedinak not at fault for any goal except back pass against Wigan but popular trope to blame him for all our defensive problems 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troglodyte Posted September 8, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted September 8, 2018 I don't think anyone's blaming Jedinak for all our defensive problems, but he's clearly not a centre back. You're right though, neither is Micah Richards - in fact he's barely even a footballer. When he has played at centre back, he's been beyond woeful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted September 8, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted September 8, 2018 (edited) 9 hours ago, Kiwivillan said: Richards was never a CB until he joined us and I maintain he's still not a CB. Also Jedinak not at fault for any goal except back pass against Wigan but popular trope to blame him for all our defensive problems I agree that he shouldn’t be given even a sniff of a squad place, but I think he was a CB at Man City before they signed Zabaletta and then Zab started at CB and Micah got pushed wide. He’s utter rubbish though, with no work ethic, and a terrible habit of blaming anyone but himself. I hope we never see him again. Edited September 8, 2018 by alreadyexists 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One For The Road Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 When you see the Micah Richards thread being bumped, there goes that sound of a barrel being well and truly scraped. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 On 07/09/2018 at 23:21, Lichfield Dean said: Apparently he is playing in the Milner v Petrov charity game. Worst of it is, Milner has handpicked the perfect defensive partner for him - yep, we should be seeing the reunion we have all been dreaming of.... Lescott and Richards! James Milner, what on earth are you thinking? Poor old Jürgen Klopp has been given the task of managing this pair. Could be entertaining seeing them try and do the old Gegenpressing. Klopp shou;d be used to managing shit defences People said Milner loved Villa and chose them 2 clowns. Rubbing into Villa fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post John Posted September 9, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted September 9, 2018 6 hours ago, Zatman said: Klopp shou;d be used to managing shit defences People said Milner loved Villa and chose them 2 clowns. Rubbing into Villa fans Ex-Villa players often turn out to play in charity games. These two have done so here for Stan and what is a very good cause. Fair play to them. What they did and didn't do at our club can be put to one side for this weekend for me. They have done a good thing this time and have turned out for Stan to assist him in raising much needed cash. Well done to Stan and everyone else involved. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 6 hours ago, John said: Ex-Villa players often turn out to play in charity games. These two have done so here for Stan and what is a very good cause. Fair play to them. What they did and didn't do at our club can be put to one side for this weekend for me. They have done a good thing this time and have turned out for Stan to assist him in raising much needed cash. Well done to Stan and everyone else involved. Was more the fact Richards hasnt played here for 2 years yet can play in a charity match. Though he often looked like he was playing in testimonials Im all for raising money for great causes. Suppose watching comedy defensive act is entertaining 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 On 08/09/2018 at 02:40, Kiwivillan said: Also Jedinak not at fault for any goal except back pass against Wigan So he has to be directly at fault for a goal before we can criticise him? He's been woeful at centre back pretty much every time he has played there for us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 according to social media because of yesterday he's obviously fit and being frozen out... as far as sticks to beat bruce with go that ones a bit too much of a stretch for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 8 hours ago, villa89 said: So he has to be directly at fault for a goal before we can criticise him? He's been woeful at centre back pretty much every time he has played there for us. I would say the same about Elphick but worse. I'm not saying Jedi at CB is the answer and I'm not sure what I've seen of Tuanzebe in general play he is either and that's a horrible indictment against Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 On 08/09/2018 at 02:40, Kiwivillan said: Also Jedinak not at fault for any goal except back pass against Wigan but popular trope to blame him for all our defensive problems I guess Scott Hogan would be too if he got played at CB! Whatever suits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 I don’t know whether he is injured or even fit but if we are seriously contemplating signing an unfit and probably over the hill James Collins who seemingly was a decisive influence on the dressing room why not look st Richards? Can he be any worse? i have my suit of armour on ready for the replies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow1988 Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 9 minutes ago, Harry said: I don’t know whether he is injured or even fit but if we are seriously contemplating signing an unfit and probably over the hill James Collins who seemingly was a decisive influence on the dressing room why not look st Richards? Can he be any worse? i have my suit of armour on ready for the replies! Well I suppose Collins has at least got decent form more recently than Richards and therefore would be considered better option. When is the last time Micah played consistently solid? 2010? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 13 minutes ago, Harry said: I don’t know whether he is injured or even fit but if we are seriously contemplating signing an unfit and probably over the hill James Collins who seemingly was a decisive influence on the dressing room why not look st Richards? Can he be any worse? i have my suit of armour on ready for the replies! Yes, he is worse. He's worse than pretty much any suggestion out there, including inanimate objects. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VILLAMARV Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 27 minutes ago, Harry said: I don’t know whether he is injured or even fit but if we are seriously contemplating signing an unfit and probably over the hill James Collins who seemingly was a decisive influence on the dressing room why not look st Richards? Can he be any worse? i have my suit of armour on ready for the replies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 54 minutes ago, Harry said: I don’t know whether he is injured or even fit but if we are seriously contemplating signing an unfit and probably over the hill James Collins who seemingly was a decisive influence on the dressing room why not look st Richards? Can he be any worse? i have my suit of armour on ready for the replies! I didnt see him play but I saw a video clip of Klopp giving a speech before the Petrov game. He looked like he has gained some kilos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larscapaldi Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 I hate to see this thread is still here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornso Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 I think Richards is done. I don't think he'll play another minute of professional football. He's just hanging around to receive his pay packet and he'll probably retire once his contract is done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wezbid Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 To be honest, if I was a crock/limited player on a mega contract for years, I'd probably hang around like a bad smell too and secure my families future knowing there isn't going to be much else lined up in terms of contracts. The guy was an absolute beast at a young age and did alright, his agent did well to get him on a daft contract. We're still paying for previous years of neglect, sucks it's at Villa's expense but when you know you're done after this contract, you're not going to give it up. It's not nice to swallow but put yourself in his shoes at a club you didn't care about. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Got to be worth a go now ...surely ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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