steaknchips Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 He isnt good enough. We should go with Reo Coker,Makoun and we need to sign a decent attacking midfield player. Maybe use Delph as a squad player and see if he can improve. But he is nothing on Makoun for movement,vision,passing and looking for the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM3000 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Does the lad only play vs Arsenal?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 The lad clearly has something about him and if he can get an injury free run will prove to be a big player for us. He'll be starting a lot more games next season for sure and I wouldn't be surprised if by the end of next season he is one of the first names on the team sheet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted May 15, 2011 Moderator Share Posted May 15, 2011 Does the lad only play vs Arsenal?! Delph is Bryan Small. I claim my £5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 wanted too much time on the ball too often today, gave it away quite a bit. still, its not easy to come back in against a midfield with as much movement as arsenals. i did like he was looking to get forward and attack, and from the warmups he seems to be one of the only players who can test the keeper. seriously, the amount of our players who cant even get it on target from 18 yards out, running onto the ball and with no opposition to worry about is quite pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DotsandCrosses Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 He did extremely well today I think, hassled the opposition well and ran from deep tirelessly. We didn't get to see too much of his attacking skills because we were forced back for about three quarters of the game but he worked his socks off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I was impressed with him again today, hope he gets a proper run in the team in pre-season/start of next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloBarnesi Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Only saw the first half, so perhaps a little unfair, but again I was left wondering; “Whats all the fuss about?” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 I was and wasnt impressed with him yesterday. Lot's of running and good work, but evidently lacked a bit of match fitness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David-Copenhagen Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 If he can look OK against Arsenal, when he has played very few games, then I think he will be very good after a few more games. He clearly needs more playing time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelboyVilla Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Looked allright and certainly better than Makoun had! Needs a run in the team and certianly earned a start against the Plop next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 I really rate Delph, but I think he was only 'okay' Yesterday. Out of our central midfielders, I would say that NRC was the best and Petrov & Delph looked average. (Considering it was against Arsenal, we were defending a lot and we actually won - I don't think that's too bad). With more game time and a permanent partnership in the middle, I think Delph could develop into a great player. It just depends on whether he gets the time on the pitch and who partners him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cracker1234 Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 I rate Delph also and I love his interviews on AVTV too. One that's on there today is another good one if you haven't seen it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fran_villa Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 I rate Delph also and I love his interviews on AVTV too. One that's on there today is another good one if you haven't seen it yet. Few pints tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sellyoakvilla Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 I thought he was brilliant yesterday, played really well considering he hasn't exactly played for a few months... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 It all comes down to the formation - 4-3-3 (or 4-3-2-1 as may have been the case yesterday) suits Delph. He's tended to look overwhelmed at times in a central two, whether that be alongside Petrov or Reo-Coker, and the team as a whole has looked lightweight. Play him in a central three though and he can really be an asset. This may, in fact, be best for Makoun as well and I would venture that if Reo-Coker signs a new contract that a trio of Makoun, Reo-Coker and Delph could work very well, especially with Downing and Young (or a similar replacement) getting forward and drifting in from out wide. We'd be a lot stronger in the middle and this would allow Makoun's passing game and Delph's attacking instincts to come to the fore without leaving the rest of team exposed. We'd be a lot less flat and predictable at home and ideally set up to counter-attack in away games. I like Delph - rustiness aside, thought he coped well yesterday and despite getting caught in possession a few times looks like he could develop into a key player for us if given time and stays clear of injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cracker1234 Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Delph said in his interview that Petrov and Reo helped him a lot, said they were always talking to him which helped his game. Remember it's only his second game in that position in a long while....Man City and Arsenal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry'sboots Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Alec, I wouldn't disagree with you, in that I would like to see him in a three. Although, I do not recollect much of this: He's tended to look overwhelmed at times in a central two, whether that be alongside Petrov or Reo-Coker, and the team as a whole has looked lightweight. Play him in a central three though and he can really be an asset. In a two he has been predominantly alongside Stan. I am struggling to remember him in a two with NRC? I see him as the playmaker alongside a DCM and an ACM, as he was against Man U at home last year with Stan and Jimmy alongside. Only problem is I also see Makoun and Bannan as this type of player? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maradona10 Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 I think if we play 4-5-1, I'd love to see Delph Makoun and NRC in the middle against Liverpool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno_2004 Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Alec, I wouldn't disagree with you, in that I would like to see him in a three. Although, I do not recollect much of this: He's tended to look overwhelmed at times in a central two, whether that be alongside Petrov or Reo-Coker, and the team as a whole has looked lightweight. Play him in a central three though and he can really be an asset. In a two he has been predominantly alongside Stan. I am struggling to remember him in a two with NRC? I see him as the playmaker alongside a DCM and an ACM, as he was against Man U at home last year with Stan and Jimmy alongside. Only problem is I also see Makoun and Bannan as this type of player?You forgot the diagram, barrysboots!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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