markavfc40 Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Not good enough but thought he played better than Holman and KEA. I'd agree with that. In terms of effort he was streets ahead of KEA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papillon Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 I have to agree. I have not commented tonight, but KEA was absolutely awful against Spurs. When he got the ball never get any space or time on the ball, just wanted to pass it away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raver50032 Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 I have had my doubts about Delph for a long time - a walking yellow card really. The good news (for me) is, somebody else will have to be picked ahead of him against Wigan. To be clear, I have nothing against the lad, I just think that with his injuries, he has lost a great deal of ground on other players of his ilk across the football league. He just isn't good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HolteEndRob Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 I've never been a fan of him. As many others have mentioned, the only thing that you are almost guaranteed to get from him is a booking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 With him now suspended for the game against Wigan it's an ideal opportunity for the club to try and get rid in Jan window.. get a couple of midfielders in... loan or sell Delph and don't play him to prevent an injury from happening. I'm sure a club in the championship would be interested in him.. we can't expect a big fee though unfortunately. It's for the best if we get rid though and get proper replacements in in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Straight swap for dale Stephens wouldn't be a bad thing in my humble opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC-Prideofbrum Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Thought he was our best outfield player comfortably and played very well, unfortunately he doesn't play like this anywhere near and defensively is guaranteed a booking. Such a frustrating player when in terms of ability, he has a lot to his game but never plays consistently well or uses what he has very well. If were to play him more, think he's far better suited driving from midfield as opposed to sitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBM Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 as ive said before, lets just get rid to save confusion and buy a midfielder that we know will perform, to a higher standard as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il_serpente Posted December 27, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted December 27, 2012 Keep Delph and get rid of El Ahmadi. They're both guaranteed to give away silly fouls and odds on for a booking, but at least Delph can occasionally beat a man and pass the ball forward. If Villa ever get good enough to where they're actually moving the ball forward without being pinned back he could be useful in a rslightly more advanced role, and he's still young. El Ahmadi, on the other hand, has shown that his only use is as an emergency bench player when even the most shit of our other midfielders is out injured or suspended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skruff Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Held back from injuries, suffers from over eagerness. Think he should be given a bit more time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Really? how much more time? Yes he was injured and it was a bad injury but I think people are using that as an excuse now. He just isn't that good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Keep Delph and get rid of El Ahmadi. They're both guaranteed to give away silly fouls and odds on for a booking, but at least Delph can occasionally beat a man and pass the ball forward. If Villa ever get good enough to where they're actually moving the ball forward without being pinned back he could be useful in a rslightly more advanced role, and he's still young. El Ahmadi, on the other hand, has shown that his only use is as an emergency bench player when even the most shit of our other midfielders is out injured or suspended. I've never seen him beat a man.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehardvillan Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Really? how much more time? Yes he was injured and it was a bad injury but I think people are using that as an excuse now. He just isn't that good. Amen to that. If I read once more that he needs more time because of all the injuries he has had, I will not be held accountable for my actions. The guy just isn't that good. He wouldn't even shine in the Championship for me. Average, average, average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaCas Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 I did love it when he kicked Bale up in the air though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il_serpente Posted December 27, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted December 27, 2012 I did love it when he kicked Bale up in the air though! That alone should earn him another 6 months' time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanky Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 I've never seen him beat a man.. I hadn't until I saw him do it the other night against Spurs. Thinking back on Delph's performance I don't think he had a bad game (until about 60 minutes when we capitulated) other than one appalling pass in the first half. I have been one of his biggest critics as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumstopdogs Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 He's had numerous chances to impress and on the whole his performances have been below average, Stick him on the transfer list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 I hadn't until I saw him do it the other night against Spurs. Thinking back on Delph's performance I don't think he had a bad game (until about 60 minutes when we capitulated) other than one appalling pass in the first half. I have been one of his biggest critics as well. Didn't go to spurs game and haven't watched a replay of it so haven't seen this.. But from previous experiences I just don't understand what he brings to the table... I remember when he signed our players were saying his control was impeccable and one of the best at the club, yet whenever he plays it seems appalling, in fact his first touch is that bad that his second is often a slide tackle. His tackling is going to injure someone else or him again and he gets too many cards... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skruff Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Really? how much more time? Yes he was injured and it was a bad injury but I think people are using that as an excuse now. He just isn't that good. He was out 8 months two years back, and missed what, half a season last year due to his ankle injury. Has since then made 6 apps from start and 4 as a sub this season. While at the club he's made about what?, Half the appearances that Bannan has? Stewart Downing needed more then 10 games after his injury before he started to play well for us. I'm not saying he'll be as good as Downing eventually became for us though. Claiming that he's been given enough time and that his two severe injuries are nothing but an excuse just shows a lack of patience(imo). Yes, I know we're not in the position to be patient at the moment, but I rather see Delph given a run of the games then Bannan or KEA. He has more ability then the both of them. If he can sort the recklessness out of his game and gain the confidence to go forward more, he could be a decent player for us. But he needs a consistent run of games in order to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 He is 23 and has been at Villa for 3 years now. He showed promise at Leeds and did okay when he was loaned back there, but I think nerves get to him in a Villa Kit. He has been just awful practically every game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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