Skruff Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Feel like Delph is getting closer and closer to scoring or having an assist for each game, so popped delph into my fantasy midfield as well. Delph, Silva, Hazard n Michu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBM Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 that video, lol fair play to him for scoring so many at a young age, but c'mon, as con said, theres no closing down, and, most of them goals are from distance, before even approaching the defense line, keepers are really sh ite in the lower leagues id like to see him score for us, but cant see it happening from open play, this isnt the championship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 While not closed down as quickly some of those strikes were superb. Shows excellent technique. I would imagine he's lost confidence in his shooting ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimzk5 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 I've been a ripping into delph pretty much since he signed, injury prone, always getting booked and doing bugger all on the pitch. What a turn around in the last 8 months, credit to him for turning it around, and credit to Lambert for getting him playing well. Could be O'Neills best signing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeps Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 This boy can play. 3 games in. Our best player by far IMO. He's been stand out for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 3 man of the matches in a row? That's Milner form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troon_villan Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I assume you mean Villa's MOTM? Gerrard was different class yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I assume you mean Villa's MOTM? Gerrard was different class yesterday. I do indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 3 man of the matches in a row? That's Milner form. Most definately. I would also say over the last 6 months he has been by far our best midfielder and arguably our best player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03butpau Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I agree he' been superb but he's almost being asked to do 2 jobs at the moment with both defensive and attacking duties. I still feel we need a player maker for the home game where we need to open up teams 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mart-L7 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Best player for us in the games I've seen so far this season, once he gets that first goal he's going to go on a run. On Saturday did anyone else see the tackle against him where he was on his knees still trying to run to get the ball? I think he did win the ball back but the ref called the free kick. Was almost Messi like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Con Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 (edited) Best player for us in the games I've seen so far this season, once he gets that first goal he's going to go on a run. On Saturday did anyone else see the tackle against him where he was on his knees still trying to run to get the ball? I think he did win the ball back but the ref called the free kick. Was almost Messi like You have made 14 posts so welcome to Villa talk and I hope you post more... have to criticise this though. Messi scores goals and makes assists. The most in the world ever. Delph hasn't gained a goal or an assist in the last two seasons at Villa. He hasn't ever scored a goal in the Premier League and I wouldn't be surprised if he has zero assists in the Premier League. How can you conclude he is "almost Messi like?" Delph's style of play is nothing like Messi, so as a player he is nothing like Messi, and he doesn't even play in his position. Against Liverpool, Bacuna was in the position closest comparable to Messi's. Do you think Bacuna and Delph are in direct competition for a place? I don't think so. Delph appears to have the defensive side to the midfield game nailed. Edited August 26, 2013 by Con Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dont_do_it_doug. Posted August 26, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted August 26, 2013 He described one moment as being "almost Messi like". Pot. Kettle. Black. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted August 26, 2013 Moderator Share Posted August 26, 2013 Best player for us in the games I've seen so far this season, once he gets that first goal he's going to go on a run. On Saturday did anyone else see the tackle against him where he was on his knees still trying to run to get the ball? I think he did win the ball back but the ref called the free kick. Was almost Messi like You have made 14 posts so welcome to Villa talk and I hope you post more... have to criticise this though. Messi scores goals and makes assists. The most in the world ever. Delph hasn't gained a goal or an assist in the last two seasons at Villa. He hasn't ever scored a goal in the Premier League and I wouldn't be surprised if he has zero assists in the Premier League. How can you conclude he is "almost Messi like?" Perhaps you should read his post again slowly. All he said was that Delph's hunger at one point to get back to his feet after a tackle so that he could chase after the ball was 'Messi-like'. Not his overall play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_eristic Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Attention, all. Fabian Delph is not particularly like Lionel Messi. He doesn't even play the same position, nor is his hair similar in the slightest. Thank you for your cooperation in clearing up this difficult and confusing issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Con Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Getting back on your feet after a tackle isn't a move that Messi invented. I'm surprised his name was mentioned at all. First of all, Mart-L7 warmed us up with "once he gets that first goal he's going to go on a run." To the crowd to celebrate? I agree, he'd deserve that. A run of goals? Unlikely. Delph's attacking product, if there is to be any, is a bonus in addition to the real playmaker we need to have in the midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Best player for us in the games I've seen so far this season, once he gets that first goal he's going to go on a run. On Saturday did anyone else see the tackle against him where he was on his knees still trying to run to get the ball? I think he did win the ball back but the ref called the free kick. Was almost Messi like You have made 14 posts so welcome to Villa talk and I hope you post more... have to criticise this though. Messi scores goals and makes assists. The most in the world ever. Delph hasn't gained a goal or an assist in the last two seasons at Villa. He hasn't ever scored a goal in the Premier League and I wouldn't be surprised if he has zero assists in the Premier League. How can you conclude he is "almost Messi like?" Delph's style of play is nothing like Messi, so as a player he is nothing like Messi, and he doesn't even play in his position. Against Liverpool, Bacuna was in the position closest comparable to Messi's. Do you think Bacuna and Delph are in direct competition for a place? I don't think so. Delph appears to have the defensive side to the midfield game nailed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mart-L7 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 My point is you don't see many players getting tackled and continue to try and get the ball like he did on Saturday, this is something Messi does a lot ( hence the Messi like bit ). Most players get clipped fall down then roll around a bit then cry or moan to the ref. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Con Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 (edited) My point is you don't see many players getting tackled and continue to try and get the ball like he did on Saturday, this is something Messi does a lot ( hence the Messi like bit ). Most players get clipped fall down then roll around a bit then cry or moan to the ref. I thought using Messi was a provocative example. However, I can understand how you did it because Messi's a prominent player and it's easier using examples with prominent players. I've done this before myself. Pot kettle black as someone said. I have previously compared Bannan's play to Iniesta. Let's get the discussion back on track. I agree with you that it was impressive how Delph has so much passion to get forward and attack, and to play the game, that he doesn't Bail Out and try to con the ref every time he gets breathed on. That shows his ball skill is high enough that he is confident of dribbling out of any situation - like Messi! However, Delph's close control at speed is not at the same level as Messi. I'm sure he will score. He's capable of getting more than one goal for us this season. Edited August 26, 2013 by Con Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulver Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 3 man of the matches in a row? That's Milner form. but without the goals or assist contribution ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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