John Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 (edited) 20 minutes ago, BOF said: I doubt he took any particular pleasure in seeing us go down. I'd hope and think that he's a bigger man than that. I would like to think that he took no pleasure in it as well but the way he left us has led me to doubt that he was anything other than indifferent about it and to my knowledge he has said nothing conciliatory about us since he left. Edited November 1, 2016 by John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted November 1, 2016 Moderator Share Posted November 1, 2016 24 minutes ago, BOF said: I doubt he took any particular pleasure in seeing us go down. I'd hope and think that he's a bigger man than that. After the stick we gave him? I doubt it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 7 hours ago, BOF said: I wonder if he could take it back, would he? The flip side to all of the above is the no doubt enormous wage and the CL experiences he has had a taste of. But you're right that as of now his prospects of playing any football at all are slim, and consequently of picking up any medals along the way. He'll no doubt see his team-mates pick up the odd one here and there. I do feel bad for him a bit. I know I shouldn't. But I don't think what he did was outrageous in modern football. Yes he made a balls of his U-turn but I think he did it initially for the right reasons and then gave his head a wobble and did what he felt was right for his career. Hindsight eh? I actually had no problem with the move either though it's pretty much panned out how I expect....he's hardly played. What hacked me off more than anything was him changing his mind about 500 times in a week....I'm staying....nah I'm going...hang on a second I'm captain and I love the club...can you book that medical at Alderley Edge private hospital...no second thoughts maybe not....what time's the medical again. Pretty much all in 7 days....it reminds me of when Gerrard was constantly u-turning over a move to Chelsea. If he'd finally signed for them he would never have been allowed to set foot on Merseyside again. Couldn't care less about Delph now....he'll probably move to somewhere like Stoke or West Ham in January. Probably his level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 2 hours ago, Xela said: Least he'll have his money and a collection of medals he contributed nothing to, to look back on when he leaves City Just the league cup. I doubt he'll be there to collect anything they win in May. He could've won that here if we'd actually turned up for the Bradford first leg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 if they'd stuck to the old rules he wouldn't even have the league cup medal, he wasn't in the match day squad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MrSmirch Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 He came across like a right spanner from what I watched of the Amazon documentary. they're losing a game at half time and he comes into the changing room riled up shouting about how they’re not getting “the basics of football” right. Fabian, you’re playing at the top end of European football under one of the greatest managers, you need to appreciate you’re in the squad because you fill a home grown slot and can fill in adequately in a couple of positions, leave the tactical analysis for others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 5 minutes ago, MrSmirch said: He came across like a right spanner from what I watched of the Amazon documentary. they're losing a game at half time and he comes into the changing room riled up shouting about how they’re not getting “the basics of football” right. Fabian, you’re playing at the top end of European football under one of the greatest managers, you need to appreciate you’re in the squad because you fill a home grown slot and can fill in adequately in a couple of positions, leave the tactical analysis for others. its the utd game when they were 2-0 up should have won the league and they blew it pep says his bit, kompany says his bit and then delph chirps up "its simple, we stopped **** running, basics, basics" in his horrible accent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted November 26, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted November 26, 2018 That bit was a bit stupid, but I actually thought he came across very well in that documentary. He seems a lot more valued than I thought he was, although that may have been some favourable editing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuck Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Predictably he's spent most of the best years of his career on the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted November 27, 2018 Moderator Share Posted November 27, 2018 17 hours ago, Stevo985 said: He seems a lot more valued than I thought he was, although that may have been some favourable editing. Funny how being English at City has that effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted November 27, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted November 27, 2018 1 hour ago, TrentVilla said: Funny how being English at City has that effect. He made 21 starts last season in the league. Sergio Aguero only made 22. That's more than just being there to make up the numbers. Granted he got a chance because they had fullback injuries, but he did a good job for them in that position when he got his chance. We all hate him, but I think we underestimate how valued he is there. he'll never be a big star for them, but he's not just making up the numbers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted November 27, 2018 Moderator Share Posted November 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Stevo985 said: He made 21 starts last season in the league. Sergio Aguero only made 22. That's more than just being there to make up the numbers. Granted he got a chance because they had fullback injuries, but he did a good job for them in that position when he got his chance. We all hate him, but I think we underestimate how valued he is there. he'll never be a big star for them, but he's not just making up the numbers. I don’t disagree but he definitely has an elevated value to City due to his passport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 50 league games in 3 and a half seasons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 7 hours ago, Zatman said: 50 league games in 3 and a half seasons His wife is probably happy with his choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Really don't think this stat is much of a critique. Despite extensive injury problems in his first season, and some of the most intense competition for places anywhere in world football, he's played about 40% of their league games, including the lion's share of the best season in their history. Much as I hate to say it, I think that's pretty good to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancvillan Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 The Star (I know) says he's off to Leeds. Just when you'd forgotten how much you dislike the guy, he gives you a reason to remember. On the plus side, seeing his face when Leeds get relegated would put the cherry on top of a slice of tasty schadenfreude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Bielsa and Delph doesn't sound a great combination. From the Everton games he can barely run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Delph on a high press. The guy just points nowadays and moans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Delphs been a utter flop at Everton. He has almost been injured alot. His best days are behind him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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