lexicon Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I thought he came in and did well yesterday - especially considering how little first team action he's seen of late! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaglint Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I am not a fan of Herd at CB at all but he didn't let anyone down yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I was impressed with him. Maybe put him in midfield with delph suspended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 If you asked a neutral who is the player that has just come in to first team reckoning after a lengthy omission.....you would not have picked him too quickly. Sad reflection on the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I like Herd. He's been unfortunate that he has played in a struggling side. I'd like to see him defensive midfield and allow Delph to do his stuff further upfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie09 Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Great attitude and work rate - would also like to see him play the DM role on sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelboyVilla Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 He's certainly a tryer which is refreshing to see. Don't really want to see him at CB too many more times but certainly think he did more than enough to replace the awful KEA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Shouldn't be played in the middle of defence as he had a tendency to move forward into his natural defensive midfield position. Other than that he did well, but the space he left did cost us and could have seen Fulham score from a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwan Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Could do a job at defensive midfield but certainly not any worse than Baker in the same position. Has a great leap and isn't afraid to tangle. Wouldn't want to see him at CB too many times, but certainly not our worst player against Fulham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa-revolution Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Always been a big Chris Herd fan. He is a proper defender. He senses danger & he snuffs it out. He is a great holding midfield player too & regularly bailed out over rated waste of space Stephen Ireland too when they both played in the Villa team together. Something many Villa fans over looked, especially when we were really really struggling. Most of all I love Chris's winning Aussie mentality. A definite starter for me either at Right Back, Central Defence or as the holding midfielder. Nice one Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villianusa Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I agree, did very well yesterday considering the amount of time he had been out. Full of energy and as brave as any player we have, got pulled out of position a couple of times, but I agree would be ideal to replace Delph against United. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevangrealish Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Always been a big Chris Herd fan. He is a proper defender. He senses danger & he snuffs it out. He is a great holding midfield player too & regularly bailed out over rated waste of space Stephen Ireland too when they both played in the Villa team together. Something many Villa fans over looked, especially when we were really really struggling. Most of all I love Chris's winning Aussie mentality. A definite starter for me either at Right Back, Central Defence or as the holding midfielder. Nice one Chris. This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pembers Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I also like Herd. I'd put him in the midfield against United over Sylla, let him have the chance to prove he's worth something to the team. He might give us that extra bit of effort to try and retain a spot in the team due to the fact Lambert won't use him unless there is injuries. Also just havn't really been impressed by Sylla this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 He certainly deserves to start the next game, whether that be at CB or DM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwan Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Would also add that he was one of a few players who played with a little energy against Fulham. Everyone else was just going through the motions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papillon Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I really like Herd; he is extremely honest and totally committed. Give or take a few dodgy tattoos, he is a very likable lad. However, he is not a very good footballer is he? And that's kind of what I want our players to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I came into this thread expecting to read posts slagging him off but I've been pleasantly surprised. I also thought he had a good game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie09 Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I really like Herd; he is extremely honest and totally committed. Give or take a few dodgy tattoos, he is a very likable lad. However, he is not a very good footballer is he? And that's kind of what I want our players to be. If he is played in a position he is accustomed to ie right back or central midfield I think he is a decent squad player. His shortcomings are magnified when he has played in the centre of defence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Shouldn't be played in the middle of defence as he had a tendency to move forward into his natural defensive midfield position. Other than that he did well, but the space he left did cost us and could have seen Fulham score from a few. was it not more about the space Bacuna left by being so far forward? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I was terrified when I saw him at CB yesterday as he was a calamity there last season. But he was actually very good, and the only player who seemed to care. That said, I wouldn't want him to play there again as I can see us being haunted by the ghost of the season past (same time of year too). Him in midfield along with KEA and Westy would be great though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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