sidcow Posted March 16, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted March 16, 2019 He's so class. He's dominant against attacking players, he's more comfortable on the ball than most midfielders and can deliver a ball better than most midfielders. Today he delivered a diagonal ball out from wide left deep in our defence all the way out to (Green?) in an advanced far right position straight to his feet. Beautiful delivery from a beautiful man. He got stuck right into The Villa fans after Jack's goal at at Bluescum. He ran straight in like he had just scored himself. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post QldVilla Posted March 16, 2019 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted March 16, 2019 After Mings played his first couple of games I said he reminded me of Laursen in his demeanour, courage and style of play, and nothing has happened to change my mind. We have had loan players before, but it looks like he really enjoys being at Villa, you rarely get that from loan players. I'm not sure of the loan deal with Bournemouth, maybe there's an option to buy, but to me he feels like a long term Villa player. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Afro Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 He is very good. Hope he stays next season regardless of which division we are in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 8 hours ago, brommy said: But apart from him hating his time at Chelsea and Chelsea’s transfer embargo, Ake could go to Chelsea? Zatman mentioned Chelsea. You will have to ask him if was joking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 I think the best/scary thing with Mings is that he rarely played centre back before he came here, would say 50% of his games at centre back was for Villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-R Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Reports in media is that Southampton want the Mings or are keeping an eye out. They are 16th and I can't see Mings choosing a team next summer who are riding the bottom, he be best staying put with us. Another player who's come to us that there career has shot up and we need to sign because they suit he so wonderfully. Mings cost BM 8 mill, at the moment it's all good for them as that's most likely doubled, yet I would pay that for us to snag him, he's exactly what we have needed Mings and Hause are like a super heroe and his sidekick, they need eachother and compliment eachother every well.. Mings must be ours and it will drive me nuts if our owners don't come in and make him the main target this summer.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 19 hours ago, QldVilla said: After Mings played his first couple of games I said he reminded me of Laursen in his demeanour, courage and style of play, and nothing has happened to change my mind. We have had loan players before, but it looks like he really enjoys being at Villa, you rarely get that from loan players. I'm not sure of the loan deal with Bournemouth, maybe there's an option to buy, but to me he feels like a long term Villa player. Maybe that’s why he is so desperate to lead us to promotion. So he can sign permanently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killeen30 Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Is this a loan with an agreement to purchase? He has been a class act. Leading be example, dominant and putting in top performances! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 23 minutes ago, Killeen30 said: Is this a loan with an agreement to purchase? He has been a class act. Leading be example, dominant and putting in top performances! We have a 'matching clause' I've no idea what it actually means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRDR Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Presumably it means we've got first dibs if no one else bids, if someone else bids more than us we have to match their offer to still have first dibs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killeen30 Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 7 minutes ago, av1 said: We have a 'matching clause' I've no idea what it actually means. I presume it means they sell to the highest bidder but if we match the fee then we getcfirst crack. He seems to like it here anyway, so here’s hoping! He’s settled in very well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 2:50 and 5:20 It's just too easy for him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilko154 Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 This bloke is an absolute monster. He's by far the best defender I've seen at Villa Park since Laursen/Mellberg. Defensively he is a machine, he reads the game so well and is relentless until he wins the ball. With the ball he is brilliant, his passing range is better than most players in our squad. He is so calm bringing the ball out from the back and it helps keep the rest of the back 4 calm, we rarely panic in possession now. The back 4 are a massive part of the way Smith is trying to play, and the improvement has helped the whole team. He could easily be our captain, but even without the armband he orchestrates the team from the back. If you watch him throughout the game he is constantly talking to those around him. Get him signed up! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmark86 Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Becoming one of my favourite players. Quality defender with a superb attitude. This is just what we need more of. Sign him up and toss the FFP order in da ponda. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 3 hours ago, Killeen30 said: I presume it means they sell to the highest bidder but if we match the fee then we getcfirst crack. He seems to like it here anyway, so here’s hoping! He’s settled in very well! Yh, but what a pointless clause. If there's more than one offer accepted, he will speak to all parties concerned. "first crack" don't mean diddly-squat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevonIsAPlaceOnEarth Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Absolute boss. It’s all just too easy for him. Mid Chester gets fit that will be quite a centre back pairing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted March 17, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted March 17, 2019 I'm not even sure Chester would get back into this back four to be honest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 55 minutes ago, PieFacE said: I'm not even sure Chester would get back into this back four to be honest. Agree. Hause and Mings look good together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 9 hours ago, PieFacE said: I'm not even sure Chester would get back into this back four to be honest. Yeah, he would - he's definitely better than Hause IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 11 minutes ago, lexicon said: Yeah, he would - he's definitely better than Hause IMO. Based on form this season Hause looks better to me. We've now got the best looking back line that we've had all season, would be madness to change it IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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