Top Villan of 2008?

[zippy178]

..and its carew for me, the majority of goals that villa score are down to him, he holds it up to enable everyone else to attack. Look what we have been able to do without him when he's injured, 2 own goals in the last 3 games? greattt.

Goals are goals!

[villaboyjay]

I wanted to say Ash, but without the mighty Laursen Villa may have crumbled in many a game.

[LoughboroughLion]

there are goals, and then there are lucky goals. you don't get a top four spot for only scoring lucky goals.

[JoeFoSho]

Other (please specify): Mighty Martin "You're a Genius" O'Neill...Who else?

[b6bloke]

very surprising how many people including myself have bigged up Petrov yet the "other" vote has been quite weak though shocked he is not on the poll itself

[BOF]

though shocked he is not on the poll itself

That would be my mistake :?

[The_Steve]

I voted Ashley Young of course he is way too vital to everything we do attacking wise not to vote. Gabby would get most improved followed closely by Petrov who is as important to our midfield as Barry is.

[mtb_wm]

No Petrov?

[Qwpzxjor1]

Laursen for me.. but I hovered over Ashley for a long time before deciding Martin was just too important for me not to vote for.

[Villarevolution2007]

Luke Young... fantastic addition to the squad and that is why i vote another... he has played RB and LB for us and has held his own and looked assured every time he plays... definately an unsung hero, back 4 hasn't looked like the real deal for years and he is getting us one step closer to the perfect back 4... when Bouma is back will be an amazing defence.

[Archie]

Ashey Young, and after him Martin Laursen, but Ashley was simple stunning.

[nrogers]

Young, Barry and Gabby have been our best players.

Followed by Laursen, Carew and Davies.

and then Petrov,

Then the rest.

[HolteExile]

Calander year -Ashley Young. Closely followed by Laursen.

Season to date - Petrov.

[Gompedyret]

My choice for top Villan 2008 is Martin Hugh Michael O'Neill OBE.

Agreed wholeheartedly.

[Olejniker]

Petrov. I gave him a lot of stick in the early stages of his Villa career, but he's really turned it around.

[Fuse]

Petrov for me for the calendar year. Luke Young is pushing him for player of the season so far.

You cannot underestimate how important Petrov's contribution is to the team. He is our best CM and the only one who is happy to not treat the ball like a hot potato when surrounded by opponents. Creates space and time for himself and rarely gives the ball away. Unlike Mr Barry.

[MikeMcKenna]

Cant believe Petrov isnt on the list. Makes the poll a bit of a joke. He is the glue that has held the team together alllowing Barry and others to do their jobs. When we were without him for 2/3 games we were much less effective.

[Niall]

I'm going to pick Petrov. He may not be the most glamorous or a headline grabber but goes about his job quietly and efficiently. His committment is second to none and he invariably uses the ball intelligently.

Some are saying he's overrated but I disagree. When he's on the ball he creates space, gives us time, and gets us ticking again.

A player who's workrate and composure allows others to shine.

[El_Hierro]

2008 overall:

1. Laursen, 2. Petrov, 3. A.Young

(Petrov was good towards the end of last season as well, but didn't get the credit he deserved)

This season:

1. Petrov, 2. Laursen, 3. L.Young

(Ashley hasn't quite done it for me so far this season which is why he's only third overall and not in my top 3 for the season, although he WAS my player of the season for 2007/2008.)