deaceydeaceyaggro Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 He's unreliable because of his ongoing injury problems. I'd have liked to have seen him replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 In an ideal world I would like to replace him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.Bear Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 A couple of poor Hollywood balls aside, I think, he did well on Saturday and should really have scored of Zog's great cross. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry'sboots Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 In an ideal world I would like to replace him. Richard, I am not sure that you would be an adequate replacement. :winkold: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamLL Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Did okay, he still looks a little suspect when he lunges in though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morpheus Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Collins should be sold as he lacks any real ability on the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oaks Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 He was our second best player on Saturaday. He won everything. His distribution was pretty poor, but if he defends well I dont really care. He's better and more consistent than Dunne anyway, who struggled with Zamora. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackpotForeigner Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 He is a big bloke, and I do think he's good in the air. I doubt he's really young enough to change his playing style, but if only he could play a bit more like the great Martin Laursen (sigh...). Still, as others have said, he was very good when he first joined, then seemed to go off the boil under GH. Maybe an ex central defender like Alec McLeish will be able to get the best out of him. I do believe that at his best he's an excellent player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holtelower Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Similar to Given our James is. I know a West Ham fan who said this to me the day we signed him. "When he plays, he's a warrior, you'll love him - problem is - he won't play that often !" and he was right wasn't he. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oaks Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 He is a big bloke, and I do think he's good in the air. I doubt he's really young enough to change his playing style, but if only he could play a bit more like the great Martin Laursen (sigh...). Still, as others have said, he was very good when he first joined, then seemed to go off the boil under GH. Maybe an ex central defender like Alec McLeish will be able to get the best out of him. I do believe that at his best he's an excellent player. To be fair to Collins ALL the defenders went off the boil under Houllier. That's what led to the barney at the team day, they were unhappy with the defensive training, and you could see why, while other area of Villas game improved, the defending didn't really. The fact McAllister said they wouldn't improve the the defence till the summer angered me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papillon Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 A good player with some problems with timing and ball distribution. And injuries here and there, never consistency. Which unfortunately, makes him a mediocre player all in all. He can win all the headers and tackles in a game, before rushing in like a madman creating a dangerous free-kick for the other team outside the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KitKat Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I thought Collins was tremendous when he first arrived, he seemed to win everything in the air, especially vs. City at Villa Park, it was like his head was a magnet or something. Definitely went off the boil during Houllier's reign as previously mentioned, but who didn't? Very much needs the discipline I'm sure McLeish is going to instill in the team. I think he is an asset and although potentially not "best" suited to be along side Dunne (and vice versa), they can make it work as proven by the season before last. He's definitely very passionate as well, he always seems to crop up during goal celebrations with a stupid grin on his face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackpotForeigner Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 To be fair to Collins ALL the defenders went off the boil under Houllier. That's what led to the barney at the team day, they were unhappy with the defensive training, and you could see why, while other area of Villas game improved, the defending didn't really. The fact McAllister said they wouldn't improve the the defence till the summer angered me. Kindof agree, but I can't help thinking that professional players probably have a tendency to think of training as very much secondary to their natural abilities. So I'm not convinced that the barney was about training, but who knows for sure. What is certain is that we were useless defending set pieces last season, when we'd been solid the season before, for whatever reason. I remember every corner being heart-in-mouth time last season. If Big Eck can sort that out it'll be half his job done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Similar to Given our James is. I know a West Ham fan who said this to me the day we signed him. "When he plays, he's a warrior, you'll love him - problem is - he won't play that often !" and he was right wasn't he. Not really, he played 30 games for us in his first season and 25 last season so he hasn't been as injury prone as at West Ham. Has his uses in games where teams use the high ball but gets dragged out of position too often for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 He was our second best player on Saturaday. He won everything. His distribution was pretty poor, but if he defends well I dont really care. He's better and more consistent than Dunne anyway, who struggled with Zamora. Aye. he got RBD out of Jail a few times on saturday. Played really well, got stuck in well, kept the defensive shape and led by example. If we keep him fit and get him a decent CH partner (Clark) we'll be fine this season at the back ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 When he plays, he's a warrior, you'll love him - problem is - he won't play that often !" and he was right wasn't he no he has played many games and been a liability in many of them. Dont love him, wouldnt question his commitment he is just not talented Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 I wish he'd cut out his silly hoofing and hollywood ball.. drives me mad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largelugs Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Got the physical attributes needed and can't fault his commitment. However, he lacks positional discipline and comes charging out for balls he can't win far too often, both in the air and on the ground. Got to be a nightmare to play beside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Big, brave, strong. No class. Oh to have a Southgate marshaling that defence now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 When James Collins plays for Wales you wonder how he has played Premier LEague for last 5 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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