bickster Posted August 21, 2010 Moderator Share Posted August 21, 2010 People who say he should go are nuts, main reason being, he couldn't even get into their side in the Championship! even though he made 22 appearances including 8 starts, which also included the time he was disciplined for unauthorised drinking which for a 19-20 year old isn't bad going in the championship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasley14 Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 People who say he should go are nuts, main reason being, he couldn't even get into their side in the Championship! even though he made 22 appearances including 8 starts, which also included the time he was disciplined for unauthorised drinking which for a 19-20 year old isn't bad going in the championship He also broke a toe didn't he? Hollowaty was desparate for him to be fit and really wanted him back this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maradona10 Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 8 starts, wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonsXI Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Keep him at VP and keep him on the bench, I genuinely think he'll be better coming off our bench than Blackpool's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villabromsgrove Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 8 starts, wow!He was described by Ian Holloway as the most technically gifted player in the squad in Blackpools programme notes for the Wembley play off final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted August 21, 2010 Moderator Share Posted August 21, 2010 People who say he should go are nuts, main reason being, he couldn't even get into their side in the Championship! So by this logic, he clearly isn't good enough for us if he isn't good enough for them, so we should sell him? or should we loan him out to free up some wages? Me, I think he's a little cracker but realise that if we don't qualify for the EL his game time may be limited here so he should go somewhere to gain so pitch time and Blackpool would be ideal as they are now in the PL. You however don't think he's good enough for Blackpool so we should keep him. That logic I don't follow, sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasley14 Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 8 starts, wow!He was described by Ian Holloway as the most technically gifted player in the squad in Blackpools programme notes for the Wembley play off final. He was probably there best player after Chalrie Adam. Maradona obviously hasn't been bothered to look into itthough so he's clearly not good enough for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMB Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 8 starts, wow!He was described by Ian Holloway as the most technically gifted player in the squad in Blackpools programme notes for the Wembley play off final. He was probably there best player after Chalrie Adam. Maradona obviously hasn't been bothered to look into itthough so he's clearly not good enough for us. That's why we don't him as manager :winkold: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasley14 Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 8 starts, wow!He was described by Ian Holloway as the most technically gifted player in the squad in Blackpools programme notes for the Wembley play off final. He was probably there best player after Chalrie Adam. Maradona obviously hasn't been bothered to look into it though so he's clearly not good enough for us. That's why we don't him as manager :winkold: Indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daholteend Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 In the short term, to use OBE's phrase, there's plenty of space for him on the bench in the squad. The "Rapid" goal that Bannan scored from Albrighton's assist was a gem. K-Mac knows that these two understand each other like Messi and Tevez, and while they have not reached that level by any means, there is a lot to be said for keeping Bannan around the first team and playing him in Europa games, or The Carling and FA Cup games. He is a fast intelligent player who can score and create goals, there is little to lose in keeping him. If he can put on a little weight and build up his strength like Messi did, we might have something really good. IMHO he offers more than Salifou or Osbourne and if Sidwell does move on then who else do we have that could step up? mon was concerned about his size, but did his size matter when he scored in Vienna ? Fortunately K-Mac is well placed to make the call as far as BB is concerned, so now it is up to BB to make the best of the opportunities in front of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMB Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Bannan's style of play reminds me of Messi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillanWA Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 How much has he cost us. Might as well keep him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNTONVILLA Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 I think bannan is a great player. seen him play a number of times for reserves and he is always the stand out player. IMO he better suited to a 4 5 1 as is i think Delph and petrov and young and... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxy1 Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 dunno why but theres something about him that makes me think hes not gonna make a real impact here and go the way of craig gardner Well Gardner didn't look too shabby yesterday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AValon Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 In the short term, to use OBE's phrase, there's plenty of space for him on the bench in the squad. The "Rapid" goal that Bannan scored from Albrighton's assist was a gem. K-Mac knows that these two understand each other like Messi and Tevez, and while they have not reached that level by any means, there is a lot to be said for keeping Bannan around the first team and playing him in Europa games, or The Carling and FA Cup games. He is a fast intelligent player who can score and create goals, there is little to lose in keeping him. If he can put on a little weight and build up his strength like Messi did, we might have something really good. IMHO he offers more than Salifou or Osbourne and if Sidwell does move on then who else do we have that could step up? mon was concerned about his size, but did his size matter when he scored in Vienna ? Fortunately K-Mac is well placed to make the call as far as BB is concerned, so now it is up to BB to make the best of the opportunities in front of him. I agree....three players there who I would automatically pick Bannan ahead of, yet we continue to pay their wages. Bannan is small in stature, big in heart and you can see plenty in his game to justify keeping him at VP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaGoMarching Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 I'd much rather keep a Bannan or Hogg than half Salifou,Sidwell or Osbourne. Clear these 3 aren't gonna make it here and probably on alot more money than the younger players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carew_villa Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Hogg really isn't up to it IMO I don't think he looked that good in the reserves, never mind first team football. I'd rather keep Salifou, he is actually a decent player IMO and would be on low wages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cracker1234 Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Nice article about Bannan and Petrov looking after him. BARRY Bannan has thanked his former Celtic hero Stiliyan Petrov for being like a father figure during his rise to the fringes of Aston Villa’s first team. Villa’s boy wonder grew up idolising the ex-Bhoys wonder when Petrov took the Scottish Premier League by storm as a star at Celtic Park. And Bannan jumped through Hoops to defend the Bulgarian midfielder during his tough introduction to English football after seen him at his best. Petrov has returned the favour by keeping a watchful eye on Bannan since the Scottish under-21 international’s parents returned north of the border. The 20-year-old playmaker’s dream came true when he got to play in a competitive match alongside Petrov for the first time against West Ham. Bannan partnered his boyhood idol in midfield during his Premier League debut in the opening day win over the Hammers, albeit as an 89th minute sub. “I’m really friendly with Stiliyan,” said Bannan. “He’ll phone me because I’m on my own now, so I’m not alone. He’s good that way, he’s brilliant. “He’s a bit like a father figure. When I was growing up I was a big Celtic fan, my family love Celtic and I was brought up that way. “Obviously Stan was unbelievable in Scotland and he was my hero when I was younger. Now training with him and talking to him is so strange, but he was like my idol at Celtic.” During his seven years at Celtic, Petrov was renowned as an attacking goalscoring midfielder. But since arriving in Birmingham in 2006 he has gradually reinvented himself in a holding role. It took the 31-year-old two seasons to convince the Villa Park faithful what Bannan already knew. And the young apprentice is delighted that his master has gone on to skipper the claret and blues. “I was trying to back him up so much and obviously he’s proved everyone wrong now,” said Bannan. “He’s captain and had two unbelievable seasons, so he’s come good. “He’s so underestimated in England. I reckon he could play in any top four club. “He’s a great footballer. I look up to him so much. At Celtic he was box-to-box, scoring goals and now he doesn’t shoot or anything, he’d rather pass. “It’s strange how his game can change but he’s adapted really well to English football now.” If Petrov has now become an adopted Brummie then so too has Bannan after first moving down as a school-boy. The Airdie-born youngster is still a proud Scotsman, but admits that the Midlands now feels like his home. “I’ve been down here since I was 14 so that’s six years now,” said Bannan. “It was hard at first. When I was younger I had to go to school in England for two years. “About a year down the line I’d made friends and I wouldn’t move back to Scotland now. “I feel like an adopted Brummie now, but I don’t want my family to know that! “I’d always go back to Scotland to visit because all my family are back there.” In fact Bannan has recently just bought his mum Kathleen and dad James a house in Scotland to thank them for relocating to England to help his football career. The family upped sticks in 2004 to give Bannan the best chance at Villa, but have returned home now that he can stand – and play – and on his own two feet. “I’ve moved my mum and dad back there in the summer,” he said. “I’ve bought them a house back there. They moved down at first and they missed out on bringing the grandchildren up so that was hard for them. “But they wanted to stay until I was settled. After signing my new contract they said: ‘Can we go home?’, so I said: ‘Yes’ and got them a house and I’ve been back to visit a few times. “I’m a big boy now and I’ve got to fight my own battles. I’ve got my own apartment so it’s hard having to cook for myself and do my own washing, but I’m doing ok!” The prospect of first team football has helped and after making his Premier bow against West Ham he scored his first senior goal in the Europa League away leg at Rapid Vienna. Martin O’Neill’s resignation resulted in more opportunities for Bannan under reserve team mentor Kevin MacDonald and he hopes his prospects are similarly positive under the new boss. “We’re a bit short of numbers so it’s good to be here because you get the chance to impress,” added Bannan, who has two years left on his contract. “I’m still young so I’ve got plenty of time. I’m going to try my hardest and hopefully get a break somewhere along the line “I’d love to be involved with Villa, sometimes there’s too many players in your position so you just have to move on. “But I’m going to hopefully get a few chances and I’ve just got to take them really – if not I’m to blame.” http://www.sundaymercury.net/midlands-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-fc-news/2010/09/05/aston-villa-barry-bannan-thanks-father-figure-stiliyan-petrov-66331-27203426/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 Very nice read there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cracker1234 Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 I like this part the best: “I feel like an adopted Brummie now, but I don’t want my family to know that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts