SiDanger Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 We need him, he can play as a box to box midfielder or as the attacking midfielder of 3, maybe in the hole, and could fill in on either flank if required too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MYSTERYMAN Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 At the old players xmas bash yesterday Sid wouldn't get drawn on transfers but what he did say is this will be the most significant signing we get in January . He is so highly rated it almost worries me there is too much on his shoulders but that's how much the coaches think of this bloke . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 At the old players xmas bash yesterday Sid wouldn't get drawn on transfers but what he did say is this will be the most significant signing we get in January . He is so highly rated it almost worries me there is too much on his shoulders but that's how much the coaches think of this bloke .Just like a new signing, fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maradona10 Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Doesn't look like we'll be very active in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry'sboots Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 At the old players xmas bash yesterday Sid wouldn't get drawn on transfers but what he did say is this will be the most significant signing we get in January . He is so highly rated it almost worries me there is too much on his shoulders but that's how much the coaches think of this bloke . I can see why they think that from what I have seen of him. I think he is almost bound to be the most significant signing in a sense because he will be playing in the key position for me i.e. what the Americans would term the "quarterback role". We wouldn't want to go out and spend big money on that position with Fabian coming through - this wouldn't make sense for me as it would block him and he would then look to move on. So, if he comes in and can make that pivotal CM role his own, then he will be at the heart of everything we do, both offensively and defensively. That is why I think it is so important to get him back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanky Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 At the old players xmas bash yesterday Sid wouldn't get drawn on transfers but what he did say is this will be the most significant signing we get in January . He is so highly rated it almost worries me there is too much on his shoulders but that's how much the coaches think of this bloke . If he can get back to the level he was at before the injury I don't doubt that from what I saw of him in a short period. He will get a lot better hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4rvillan Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 I think GH's style of passing will suit his game and he will be able to stamp himself on a game. I saw Delph play against Fiorentina and Brighton and in both games, we played more passing rather than direct and he looked very good indeed. Plus his goal against Brighton was a quality run in beyond the front man and finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginko Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 I think GH's style of passing will suit his game and he will be able to stamp himself on a game. I saw Delph play against Fiorentina and Brighton and in both games, we played more passing rather than direct and he looked very good indeed. Plus his goal against Brighton was a quality run in beyond the front man and finish. I was at the Brighton game and he was our best player (Albrighton came off early though unfortunately). His goal was great and he should have had about 3 if I remember correctly. What I remember most about watching him was that he dawdled in possession a little, mainly due to the other players not getting into positions to pass to, but even when someone tried to nick the ball away from him, it was like the ball was glued to his feet. He kept possession brilliantly. I really hope he gets a run of games and he stops injuring himself, he will be a great asset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Anyone got highlights of that game? Can't remember it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Im gonna stick my kneck on the line as a big punt for some glory. He'll be on the bench for the Sunderland game, for some kind of surprise Downing/Burnley esque cameo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houlston Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Im gonna stick my kneck on the line as a big punt for some glory. He'll be on the bench for the Sunderland game, for some kind of surprise Downing/Burnley esque cameo. Youve got a wise khead on that kneck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Ha, I hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasley14 Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 I agree with there assesment of him to be honest. He has the potential to be a star. He was also the best player on the pitch against Blackburn in the FA cup game until he went off at half time. Same against Utd at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoccerHQ Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 At the old players xmas bash yesterday Sid wouldn't get drawn on transfers but what he did say is this will be the most significant signing we get in January . He is so highly rated it almost worries me there is too much on his shoulders but that's how much the coaches think of this bloke . Him, I hope that's just Sid's thinking in to how much he rates Delph rather than what we'll do regarding transfers as he's still a relatively unproven prem player coming back from a serious injury! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginko Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Sorry to ask MM, and I know MON has gone now, but I seem to remember him mentioning that Delph needs to learn to tackle properly to avoid injuring himself. Are the coaches aware of this and have they said anything to him about his tackling or general play that you know of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidplatt7 Posted December 23, 2010 Author Share Posted December 23, 2010 just heard a rumour that delph is on the bench for the spurs game!i have a feeling they are trying to rush him back which seems like good news for him but in the long run wont be!jimmy bullard done the same thing rushed back then ruptured his cruciate again to pretty much miss another whole season!football is a business i suppose and the manager just wants his best players back and doesnt worry about the players well bein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maradona10 Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 He's back in full training, i reckon he'll be on the bench but doubt he'll feature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam2003 Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 football is a business i suppose and the manager just wants his best players back and doesnt worry about the players well bein Because football is a business is exactly why he will worry about his wellbeing. The last thing anyone wants is him to be out for longer. None of us know how Delph is doing other than what we hear - we'll have to just trust the manager/staff's experience and Delph's own feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danwichmann Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 football is a business i suppose and the manager just wants his best players back and doesnt worry about the players well bein Because football is a business is exactly why he will worry about his wellbeing. The last thing anyone wants is him to be out for longer. None of us know how Delph is doing other than what we hear - we'll have to just trust the manager/staff's experience and Delph's own feeling. How has he suddenly become one of our "best players"? The guy has played a handful of PL games and had mixed reviews at best. I'm looking forward to having him back, but I can't understand why people are pining so much hope on him for this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuse Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 football is a business i suppose and the manager just wants his best players back and doesnt worry about the players well bein Because football is a business is exactly why he will worry about his wellbeing. The last thing anyone wants is him to be out for longer. None of us know how Delph is doing other than what we hear - we'll have to just trust the manager/staff's experience and Delph's own feeling. How has he suddenly become one of our "best players"? The guy has played a handful of PL games and had mixed reviews at best. I'm looking forward to having him back, but I can't understand why people are pining so much hope on him for this season. I don't think he has had mixed reviews at best at all, aside from one game where he was taken off at half time as he was ill, he has been the best player on the pitch in most games he has played. He is widely touted as one of the most talented youngsters in the country and I think he will be brilliant for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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