AVFC-Prideofbrum Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Yep, thanks for that. Sounds really promising, I was wondering if he'd be playing before the end of the season, if everything goes well, he'll be back hopefully maybe to appear in the Fa Cup 3rd round, if we get a fairly comfortable tie. I think Houllier will really like him and so will we. So exciting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bred Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Fabian Delph has been advised to slow down his training work - because Aston Villa’s medical staff feared he was recovering too quickly from major knee surgery. The 18-year-old midfield starlet, who damaged cruciate ligaments in his left knee in a training accident in April, had got back into training a month ahead of schedule and was even doing some ball work. But he has been warned not to put too much stress too quickly on the joint and to focus on his original target date for a return in January. Delph, a £6million signing from Leeds 15 months ago, said: “Everything has been going really well and the physios, doctor and surgeon have been brilliant with me. “I’m just looking forward to getting back on the pitch and playing again early in the New Year.” http://tinyurl.com/2vlk6tc 18??? Kid is 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davies4England Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Can't wait till he returns. No disrespect to Petrov but I hope he can take over his position soon. Although the midfield would still lack height... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwpzxjor1 Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Young - Reo Coker - Ireland - Delph - Downing ---------------------- Gabby ---------------- That could be quite cool, actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis_B Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Albrighton instead of Downing for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Albrighton instead of Downing for me seriously Denis?? I personally think Downing has been pretty good so far this season - certainly showing more than he did last year for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cracker1234 Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Albrighton instead of Downing for me seriously Denis?? I personally think Downing has been pretty good so far this season - certainly showing more than he did last year for sure! For me personally, I really like when Downing is on the ball, he is so calm and don't give many passes away....Sure he gave one or two away in the first half of yesterdays match, but he doesn't panic when he is on the ball...He is doing a good job so far this season and I think he should be one of the first names on the teamsheet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno_2004 Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Downing has been great so far this season. On topic - I think Young will benefit when Delph is back (if he plays) for one reason: I think the passing range Delph has is very similar in what we had with Barry and Young played some brilliant football with the early, first-time ball from Barry to the left-wing or in the free role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasley14 Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Qualty, ireally hope he recovers ok, will be very good for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 He will be like a new signing for us when he comes back, Shouldn't be too long now, January was the target date but perhaps Feb/March is when we will see him in action again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno_2004 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 I can't wait. He has a great range of passing so should fit right in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4rvillan Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 I can't wait. He has a great range of passing so should fit right in. It's his movement off the ball that will also appeal to GH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Faaabiaaaan Deeeeelph, I wanna be Fabian Delph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadzooks Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Fabian Delph can ... and will in my humble opinion turn into our very own Michael Essien ! Not a defensive or attacking midfeilder ... just a damn good good midfielder at all roles and someone who will dominate opposition midfields. Couple this with the return of Gary Gardner (the best young talent I've ever seen down at Villa in nigh on 30 years of watching the youth & reserve teams) and there is serious talent in abundance in the centre of the park ! Houllier ... or his successor (just wishful thinking) will have some serious headaches in terms of selection in the coming months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC-Prideofbrum Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 I love a bit of Delph. There aren't many midfielders who can pass a ball, score goals, run with a ball, get round the pitch, tackle (well try too)...he can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanvilla_1994 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 I love a bit of Delph. There aren't many midfielders who can pass a ball, score goals, run with a ball, get round the pitch, tackle (well try too)...he can. Without reading part about I love Delph, it looks like you described Paul Scholes. Hope Delph can become even half the player he was/is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasley14 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Getting a bit excited about it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 I cant be the only one that thinks their will be a lot of disappointment when he plays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC-Prideofbrum Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Depends, if you think he's 'average' then that's most likely a world class performance to the rest of us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 really cant wait for delph to come back now!already getting excited about the prospect of him and ireland in the middle,albrighton on the right downing on the left ash young just sitting behind gabby,so much pace and young british talent!i no i will get slated for this cos petrov is our captain but delph is his natural replacement and has the ability to be an absolute monster if he comes back from his acl injury 100% I didn't understand who would be the holding midfielder in your 4-2-3-1, or 4-4-1-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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