VillaChris Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 They're having a good season in fairness and have decent number of forwards in their squad. He'll probably have a Jordan Lyden type of career who I think is now at Swindon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 On 29/01/2021 at 09:16, lexicon said: His loan failure is definitely a concern tbf. I think, we have had our unfair share of them in the past.....maybe some folks appraisals of youth, is bordering a bit on the ambitious side. you can count the good loans on one hand...e.g Jack at Notts County, Gary Cahill at Burnley/Sheff Utd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cizzler Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 6 hours ago, TRO said: I think, we have had our unfair share of them in the past.....maybe some folks appraisals of youth, is bordering a bit on the ambitious side. you can count the good loans on one hand...e.g Jack at Notts County, Gary Cahill at Burnley/Sheff Utd. I mean, those two are pretty clearly the best two players to be produced from our academy in the last 20 years . Whilst not infallible (see: Harry Kane's loans at Norwich, Leicester, etc), but Grealish and Cahill's loans help demonstrate, performing well on loan is a huge indicator as to whether a player will make an impact on the first team. Vassilev is already 20 - if he was ever going to be a Premier League player, you'd have to think he'd be able to make an impression at League Two level. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirSteveUK Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 The problem with Indy is that no-one really knows his best position. He is NOT a out and out striker - more of an attacking MF - possibly playing wide as a winger. I think he has to come to terms with the fact that he is not top class - and possibly more important for him, he has been overtaken in the USMNT pecking order for players of his age group. Sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam2003 Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 I am disappointed he’s not doing anything in League 2, but I suppose at his age Watkins was loaned out to non-league so he has time yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villaphan04 Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Genuinely thought he’d left last summer. A move to america is a good move for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 40 minutes ago, Villaphan04 said: Wonder if we'll see him make the step up. Time is rapidly running out for him when you compare him to the rest of our youth prospects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Was wondering if he might end up in The National league after his loans in League One and League Two last season weren't exactly overly succesful, so this seems a very good move for him. Won't have to wait long to check how he's doing, they're in the midst of a season and their next MLS fixture is July 18th against New York Red Bulls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Not a bad strike partner... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieZ Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, villa4europe said: Not a bad strike partner... I wonder if Higuain will be a good or bad influence, though. He's openly admitted he came into MLS expecting it to be a cakewalk and wasn't prepared for the level of play and he's recently been left out of the squad due to lack of fitness. But yeah, I think it may be good for Vassilev. I don't honestly see him coming back. I think a transfer for a nominal fee makes sense for all parties. Edited July 7, 2021 by JamieZ Pronoun clarification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nepal_villan Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 He's just winding down his contract. Unless something clicks for him, think he'll struggle at the MLS level too. Scary to think he got a few first team minutes for us two seasons back. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Playing for Phil Neville. Would have been better off joining Conference South 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 (edited) I wonder if that spell for the U23s where he had to play upfront because there wasn't anyone else and he ended up scoring quite a few goals didn't do him a favor in the long run, because it led to him being converted to a striker/wide forward, maybe if he wants to get back to his best he needs to go back to being a central midfielder. Edited July 7, 2021 by useless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 This seems like a loan that isn't really about developing him for a future here, but about reintegrating him into American football so he can have a future there. I mean how many minutes is he going to realistically get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornso Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 1 hour ago, HanoiVillan said: This seems like a loan that isn't really about developing him for a future here, but about reintegrating him into American football so he can have a future there. I mean how many minutes is he going to realistically get? His loan was cut short by a League 1 team, and then he couldn't get a start for a top League 2 team last season. With his contract apparently expiring at the end of the 2022 season. I don't think he's one in our future plans. Seems bizarre that he could go from the above to be playing alongside Higuain & Blaise Matuidi though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichiBoi11 Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 6 hours ago, Hornso said: His loan was cut short by a League 1 team, and then he couldn't get a start for a top League 2 team last season. With his contract apparently expiring at the end of the 2022 season. I don't think he's one in our future plans. Seems bizarre that he could go from the above to be playing alongside Higuain & Blaise Matuidi though. That's if he even plays tbf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Salad Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 (edited) 24 minutes ago, RichiBoi11 said: That's if he even plays tbf. I think he will play some; at least I hope that he will. I expected big things from him and so far he has not delivered on them and I am realistic that he will probably never play for Villa again. Tbh I hope he does well enough for Inter to get him permanently, catches the eye of Berhalter and the national team, and succeeds. Good luck to him, I just think unfortunately his time here is done. Edited July 8, 2021 by Big Salad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 Who knows how things will transpire. A change of scenery could be good for him. I hope he does well and comes back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villastine Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Excellent opportunity for him. Wishing him the best of luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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