RoyalVilla Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Very good today, unlucky not to score, but I think we were unlucky on the whole today. Doing better t CB than I thought we would. Total bargain on a free and looks to be a fantastic signing - well done all involved who managed to get him here. Hopefully will get even better alongside Lescott. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaJ100 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Really nice to see Richards back in the premier league, to see him performing for us is all the better! A great upgrade on Vlaar so far, hope he keeps the momentum up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 He's been superb for us so far in my opinion, fast becoming one of my favourite players, it's looking like a great decision by TS to play him at CB and give him the armband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted August 29, 2015 Moderator Share Posted August 29, 2015 Can't wait to see him with a CB alongside him of the same calibre, hopefully not long to wait. I think Lescott and Richards will be a great combination for us, not bad for a combined cost of £2m. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedClaretAndBlue Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Really surprised me with his performance level so far. Been a class act. Good choice for captain too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Can't wait to see him with a CB alongside him of the same calibre, hopefully not long to wait. I think Lescott and Richards will be a great combination for us, not bad for a combined cost of £2m. I'm actually very excited about how many goals those two can get. Hopefully W no longer DFAFC's. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 I think he has been good so far but it looked easier to score from that header Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 (edited) I think he has been good so far but it looked easier to score from that header I always think any goal from a defender is a bonus. They aren't on the pitch to score goals. It also makes me miss Laursen when I a see a CB scoring. Laursen was brilliant at everything. Edited August 29, 2015 by villa89 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Only just seen that Richards chance again, how on earth didn't he score?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted August 29, 2015 Moderator Share Posted August 29, 2015 It was behind him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Good performance today. So glad we got him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skruff Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Oh boy did he prove me wrong. Been great at CB so far! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted August 30, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted August 30, 2015 It was behind him. Whatta run though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fight Like Lions Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Absolute beast. When he clattered himself against the post he was strong enough and intelligent enough to haul himself back up so he wasn't receiving treatment instead of defending the imminent corner. Really impressed with him yesterday and on the showings so far the correct choice for captain too. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Been excellent so far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Am I really the only one who doesn't want a CB that makes runs into attacking midfield/up front? IMO CBs should not be highlights reel players and they shouldn't need to be last ditch - they should be dependable, consistent and calm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrytini Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Am I really the only one who doesn't want a CB that makes runs into attacking midfield/up front? IMO CBs should not be highlights reel players and they shouldn't need to be last ditch - they should be dependable, consistent and calm.Am I really the only one who doesn't want a CB that makes runs into attacking midfield/up front? IMO CBs should not be highlights reel players and they shouldn't need to be last ditch - they should be dependable, consistent and calm. I doubt you are the only one, but you are the only one I know. The view I share with others is that he gives us a terrific extra dimension. Especially in these days of every player having their places and roles, he upsets the applecart. It could cost a goal or two but could easily create more than that. And its fun ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan_007 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Am I really the only one who doesn't want a CB that makes runs into attacking midfield/up front? IMO CBs should not be highlights reel players and they shouldn't need to be last ditch - they should be dependable, consistent and calm. If it wasn't Richards you wouldn't mind. Shame, he's been top draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 (edited) Am I really the only one who doesn't want a CB that makes runs into attacking midfield/up front? IMO CBs should not be highlights reel players and they shouldn't need to be last ditch - they should be dependable, consistent and calm. If it wasn't Richards you wouldn't mind. Shame, he's been top draw. I don't care who he is - I have nothing personally against the guy. Now that we've cleared that up, can your next post not be so childish and actually get to the point at hand. 'He's been top draw (sic)' doesn't exactly offer much to the debate. Edited August 31, 2015 by lexicon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan_007 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Am I really the only one who doesn't want a CB that makes runs into attacking midfield/up front? IMO CBs should not be highlights reel players and they shouldn't need to be last ditch - they should be dependable, consistent and calm. If it wasn't Richards you wouldn't mind. Shame, he's been top draw. I don't care who he is - I have nothing personally against the guy. Now that we've cleared that up, can your next post not be so childish and actually get to the point at hand. 'He's been top draw (sic)' doesn't exactly offer much to the debate. I don't really see where I'm being childish. I'm just saying, I think your point about a CB bombing forward is really another way of trying to have a dig at Richards. Which is a shame as he has been top draw. Let's be honest, from day one you've made it quite clear that he'd be a rubbish CB, should never play at CB and you don't rate him at CB. He has been solid since the start, and to add to the debate I like how he charges forward. He only does it on occasion and seems to grab the game by the scruff on the neck when we need to charge forward. Keep everything up for me because I think he's been brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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