jonno_2004 Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Delph has been a hugh waste of money so far. He can't tackle, can't control the ball, passes backwards or sidewards at best and can't shoot. He has time on his side but needs several good performances like Tuesday to prove he has what it takes. A tad harsh?Indeed. I remember when he played against Man United and one of the more endearing qualities he had was his willingness to pass the ball forward. Whenever I've watched him practice he has one hell of a shot too. Let's hope he can produce it on the pitch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 keeping my fingers crossed he has turned the corner. would be like a new signing if we can get him to fulfil his potential. PS Remember the Platt goal aginst Belguim, it just takes a top performance to trigger the belief factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 At leeds he was doing tricks and beating players for fun. I still believe there is a lot we haven't seen of Deloh yet that will come out if he can stay injury free and build up his confidence in the first team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronk-villa Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 kinda hope he gets a run out in a more attacking position today. He was purchased as an attacking player, and we've only played him deep or even holding midfield. I'd like to see him in Irelands position, but with his energy levels seemingly so much higher than Irelands, he could be really exciting there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Agreed, Would like to see him in a more advanced role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic_bouma Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 i really hope he starts today alongside KEA i think he helps Karims game and takes the defensive pressure off him it is unfair of us to expect KEA to be our defensive midfield destroyer and the guy to start off our attacks like he has to in a midfield diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Yeah delph and KEA compliment each other very well. Its a great Balance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic_bouma Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 they looked very tidy together against West Ham aswell, despite the defeat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas_Mike Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Tidy is a good word for him today but with KEA playing beside him we lack creativity in middle of park going forward. I though Bannan gave that and more energy when he came on. Not sure what I would do for next week. Probably start with Delph as he will soon be suspended the way he is picking up yellow cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic_bouma Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Was infinitely better than KEA today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Good game tody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Not a fan but played well today. Was pretty good dropping back and getting the ball off the back 4 and had a couple of nice turns. Wish he'd stop lunging in though, looked to me like that was a two footed tackle in the first half? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swaib2004 Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Was a great tackle totally undeserving of a yellow card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 I was in the north stand so didn't have the best view but did look he jumped off the ground so heart was in mouth for a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-67 Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 The tackle wasn't clever, but the Albion player ran his studs all over Delphs back once Delph had tackled him. Watch it again on the telly and tell me that the Albion lad didn't do it on purpose. I thought Delph played quite well today but I can't recall him making any key passes. He kept the ball well, kept it moving etc but doesn't make killer passes in my opinion. I thought Bannan and Charlie were good substitutions to make today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 He went in Studs up, can't do it in this era of football. But anyway, thought he was good today. very promising, much better than KEA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-67 Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 He went in Studs up, can't do it in this era of football. But anyway, thought he was good today. very promising, much better than KEA. We'll have to agree to disagree. I think he went for the ball. Overstretching, maybe, but his foot got the ball and not the man. Harsh booking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 He went in Studs up, can't do it in this era of football. But anyway, thought he was good today. very promising, much better than KEA. We'll have to agree to disagree. I think he went for the ball. Overstretching, maybe, but his foot got the ball and not the man. Harsh booking. Yeah I don't think it was a yellow, it was still a foul though IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Another decent game today - making progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 He went in Studs up, can't do it in this era of football. But anyway, thought he was good today. very promising, much better than KEA. We'll have to agree to disagree. I think he went for the ball. Overstretching, maybe, but his foot got the ball and not the man. Harsh booking. That's the point. If a player dives in and the referee deems to to be reckless, careless or made with excessive force (Law 12 btw) then a free kick can be awarded and the player can be cautioned. Whether he genuinely went for the ball or got to the ball first is irrelevant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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