Big_John_10 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 but however if you needed to bring in an attacking midfielder to change tactics slightly, who do you drop? it would have to be delph Not a chance. Easily our most important midfield player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalfTimePost Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Depends on the game, we'll have more than two tactics but if it was me: 1) If we're up against it, having to defend a lot, likely against a top 6 team, my first choice would be: Sylla Westy Delph 2) If we're controlling the game, against teams similar to us, or looking to claw back a goal/snatch a winner/equaliser: Westy Delph New AM But Westy and Delph are the lynchpins for me at the moment, going to be interesting to see how the likes of Bacuna, Gardner, Sylla and KEA compete with each other and any new midfielder this season. I would say Delph has already turned it up as a direct result of increased competition this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 (edited) To think I gave up on Delph a year or so ago. What a moron. Fair play to a mate of mine. He saw whatever Houllier did from an early stage and never have up. Fantastic raw talent, great passing range, that ability to sniff the ball out and retain control even when it looks lost. Delighted he's worked out. Edited August 22, 2013 by dont_do_it_doug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panto_Villan Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I just hope he stays injury-free for at least another couple of years. I couldn't imagine how awful it'd be for him if he copped another season-ending injury after he's finally got back to the form that made us buy him in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dont_do_it_doug. Posted August 22, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted August 22, 2013 god no, not england, the national side is sh it enough as it is with over rated muppets like wilshire in the squad delph is far from international standard yet, probably wont even get there, like most of the young english players we have i dont mean to be negative or start a fire, but unless were biting at the ankles of the top 5, i can see our players not getting a look in,theres better players from other teams not only this, but id prefer not to see any of our lads in the england fold, it just causes problems, lets keep them match fit for villa, not for the fa back onto delph, plenty of praise on here, cant find any footage except from leeds days of him playing well, which doesnt really say much considering it was ages ago delph, westwood and sylla do seem to play very well, but theres no attack from them, but however if you needed to bring in an attacking midfielder to change tactics slightly, who do you drop? it would have to be delph "Can't find any footage..." Try watching the games mate. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Con Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 great passing range Has that been demonstrated yet? There is no way on current form I'd drop Delph from the three to accommodate a more attacking player. We need to be realistic though, as to what he contributes. He offers more than enough as an interceptor, tackler, dribbler to warrant a place in the England side let alone the Villa team (on current form). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 great passing range Has that been demonstrated yet? Yes. I've seen it with my own two eyes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 back onto delph, plenty of praise on here, cant find any footage except from leeds days of him playing well, which doesnt really say much considering it was ages ago delph, westwood and sylla do seem to play very well, but theres no attack from them, but however if you needed to bring in an attacking midfielder to change tactics slightly, who do you drop? it would have to be delph Bollocks. Can't find any footage? Do you watch games? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBM Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 of course, thats what motd is for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I'm guessing you didn't watch 'footage' of Saturday or last night then, when he was outstanding. If we were going more attacking, we NEED Westy because everything we do comes through him. If he wasn't there we'd miss him. We NEED Delph because he's direct and snappy. For me KEA would be the one to go because he offers attributes from both but doesn't do either job as effectively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBM Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 no where to see footage of last night, if i could afford to go to games, i would, as it happens what i earn is my monthly bills, so having the treat of watching 22 over paid pri madonnas carelessly running around a plastic pitch for 90 minutes isnt as option :-) if i did go to games, i wouldnt spend hours everyday on this site reading all what you guys post :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa87 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Delighted the lad has found fitness. He, along with benteke and Guzan are the first names on the team sheet. Huge player for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 http://lmgtfy.com/?q=chelsea+villa+highlights# 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 So you're judging a player on there NOT being youtube highlights? I have heard it all now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amo69 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Did I just read Delph would have to be dropped if we brought an attacking midfield or am I seeing things? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troon_villan Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 http://lmgtfy.com/?q=chelsea+villa+highlights# Wowzers!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troon_villan Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 http://lmgtfy.com/?q=chelsea+villa+highlights# Wowzers!! When he scores I'll scream my head off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philosopher Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 no where to see footage of last night, if i could afford to go to games, i would, as it happens what i earn is my monthly bills, so having the treat of watching 22 over paid pri madonnas carelessly running around a plastic pitch for 90 minutes isnt as option :-) if i did go to games, i wouldnt spend hours everyday on this site reading all what you guys post :-) Then do what I do and stream that shit! Just so you know Delph has been a colossus! The form he is in makes him undropable right now, he outshone all the chelsea central midfielders last night, and completely shut out Wilshere on the sat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amo69 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 no where to see footage of last night, if i could afford to go to games, i would, as it happens what i earn is my monthly bills, so having the treat of watching 22 over paid pri madonnas carelessly running around a plastic pitch for 90 minutes isnt as option :-) if i did go to games, i wouldnt spend hours everyday on this site reading all what you guys post :-) Then do what I do and stream that shit! Just so you know Delph has been a colossus! The form he is in makes him undropable right now, he outshone all the chelsea central midfielders last night, and completely shut out Wilshere on the sat! I can't afford to go to games either but still watch nearly every minute of Villa footage through streaming. Get with the times my man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffy Biro Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 (edited) Its truly amazing what different managers do with different players, ive cursed delph out for years and thought he was just another kid who never lived up to the hype but for say the past 6 months hes turned into the player everyone though he would be before the injury. Couldn't believe how well he played last night, saturday and the tail end of last season. Absolutely undropable in this form. Edited August 22, 2013 by Cliffy Biro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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