Big Salad Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Thought it would just be interesting and curious to see what everyone thinks in regards to the most underrated and or/overrated players in our history. Sure their will be a lot different choices and a lot of differing opinions on the same players. Let's just try to keep it civil fellas, just a friendly discussion here. Also, not overly bashing former and/or current players as well if we can. Also, sure will be a lot of difference versus who has been following team the longest also, etc. Anyway, as for me here are my two: Underrated: Marc Albrighton- Over 100 appearances for the team and had some good assists along the way. Not the most flashiest of players, but he gave us his all when he went out there for Villa and tbh I think we could do with someone like him in the team right now. Overrated: Fabian Delph- I'm not taking into account as to why/how he left here but rather I just never really liked him. I never rated him while he was here; I guess others saw more of what he did than I. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Off the top of my head. JLloyd Samuel underrated. Hitzlsperger overated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Depending on certain time of their career, I'd say Hogan is up there for most overrated. Albrighton is a good shout but he wasn't that great when he left us. He turned into a very good player. I think El Ghazi is one of the most under rated players we've had. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Overrated - Jack Grealish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 9 minutes ago, rodders0223 said: Off the top of my head. JLloyd Samuel underrated. Hitzlsperger overated. JLS was very overrated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram85 Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Underrated: Mark Delaney Overrated: Gareth Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enda Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Under rated: Gary Cahill. Let him go to fit Zat Knight in the team. Shocking decision. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_Villain Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Overrated: Gavin McCann Underrated: Carles Gil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 2 minutes ago, DJ_Villain said: Overrated: Gavin McCann Underrated: Carles Gil You've got them the wrong way round fella. 26 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: JLS was very overrated! He was flying at one point. Should have got an England cap. Then he became a target for the boo boys and he forgot how to control a football. If only Sven had put him on against Sweden... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 10 minutes ago, Enda said: Under rated: Gary Cahill. Let him go to fit Zat Knight in the team. Shocking decision. Only under rated by MON. Every Villa fan saw how good he was. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Underrated:- Nathan Baker Overrated:- Marc Albrighton. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoelVilla Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 We don't need him now but Matthew Lowton would have been good to have in the squad the seasons after the relegation. Reading back now what happened in the transfer window before the 2015/2016 season is mind boggling. 20 August: Leandro Bacuna signs a new five-year contract at the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YLN Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Underrated Lew Chatterly Overrated Trevor Ford 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Overrated: Delph by a long shot, rarely dominated midfield. Chester isnt far behind but he seemed a decent guy at least. Underrated: Hogan if only people saw them runs 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steero113 Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 From his time here? Underrated: Jordan Veretout. Overrated: Delph 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCU Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Underrated Gueye Overrated JPA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HongKongVillan Posted October 27, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted October 27, 2021 Underrated - currently AEG, people often forget if he had any consistency he would be Ona different class bracket. I’m happy for him to get those goals for us when is required. Almost go for Trez too. Aaron Hughes another one, mr average but reliable at the back. overrated - as suggested , defo Delph. Not sure what he does in midfield and only quality you see is when he crack in from 25 yards, but that in itself it’s very rare. Another one who I’m not sure what he does in midfield, Andy tactic truck Townsend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomC Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 3 hours ago, Big Salad said: Underrated: Marc Albrighton- 2 hours ago, hippo said: Overrated:- Marc Albrighton. Interesting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomC Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 I'd have to think a while about my vote for most overrated, but for most underrated...it goes back a while...Garry Parker. (1991-95 for the youngsters.) He could pass a ball. Maybe my memory is failing me, but I seem to remember that he fell out with Big Fat Ron and had a hard time getting a game once we got Andy Townsend. I think Houghton, Richardson, Daley, and Townsend became the regulars in midfield. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KMitch Posted October 27, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 27, 2021 From my time as a fan ('06-Present): Most Overrated: O'Neill Era - James Collins - He was somehow beloved by most of the Villa fans when he was here, but I see Mings getting lambasted for doing the same things today. Never rated him. Houllier Era - Barry Bannan - You either loved him or hated him, but some acted like he was Iniesta 2.0. McLeish Era - Chris Herd - Awful footballer who got way too many passes for his poor play because of his goal at Anfield. Most of us were hoping he'd turn into a good player, but his performances just got worse and worse over time. Lambert Era - Gabby Agbonlahor - Only played well when he was moving for a contract extension. Still gets a pass by Villa supporters for his form under MON. Defines the entire Lerner era at Villa. Lots of potential, but was too lazy to do anything with it. Sherwood/Garde Era - Jordan Ayew - I still hear some talking about how much they rated him at Villa during this time. He was one of the most selfish players I've ever seen in a Villa shirt. Reminded me of that kid we all played with when growing up who tried to dribble through the entire opposing team before taking a shot, instead of just passing the ball to a wide open teammate in a better position. RDM/Bruce Era - Jonathan Kodja - I had very high hopes for him when he started, but ended up performing well short of expectations overall. Smith Era - Trezeguet - Villa supporters LOVE a tryer... He's the Egyptian Brett Holman. Runs around a lot, but offers nothing on the ball and lacks any sort of football brain. Most Underrated O'Neill Era - Carlos Cuellar - I loved this guy. Still one of my favorite all time Villa players and I'm still shocked some think he was poor for us. Was easily our best CB behind Laursen & Melberg, during MON's time. Houllier Era - Nathan Baker - Never seen a defender consistently put his body on the line like he did. Made a lot of mistakes, but you could see he had a lot of potential. Clark adapted to Premier League football quicker, so Baker was always compared to him, even though he was younger. McLeish Era - Marc Albrighton - I'm still sad Lambert let him go. He's a legend at Leicester now, but I would love to see him back at VP before he hangs his boots up. Lambert Era - Ashley Westwood - Pure class, but a lot did not rate him because he isn't a brick shithouse DM Sherwood/Garde Era - Idrissa Gana Gueye - Probably the best DM we've had in the past 20 years, but some still talk about how he "hid from the ball", even though he topped every single statistical rating chart for his position in the Prem. RDM/Bruce Era - Neil Taylor - I still don't get the amount of flack some fans gave him. He was never an attacking fullback at any point in his career, so expecting him to come in and be Roberto Carlos was never realistic. Smith Era - Connor Hourihane - Played out of position for Deano, never complained, and still gave his all on the field. Wasn't a defensive midfielder, but he did a great job in our 10 game winning run as the anchor in the midfield. Also has a wand of a left foot. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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