R.Bear Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 One of the most pleasing aspects of our recent resurgence has been King Carlos' return to the team. I thought he was excellent today. Shades of Martin Laursen's famous run from defence in the second half. Who ever thought he had that in him? And as for that tackle on Drogba that he was booked for? Joke of a decision :shock: I hope Hutton doesnt get back in the team as I would rather have Collins, Dunne and Cuellar than that walking calamity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaGoMarching Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Even Collins looks better with Carlos in the side, such a whole hearted player. He's had wretched treatment while being here so I hope he stays in the team and gets a new contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaAlex Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Most consistent defender we have, I really hope we don't lose him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Agree with all the above.. I hope he stays in the team and I hope this club offer him a new contract. Hutton will have to get used to the bench in my opinion because Cuellar should not lose his place in the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackio1986 Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 The contract situation is worrying, he's a good defender and he'll end up leaving for a lesser team for nothing in a few months unless someone upstairs turns on the charm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Been under used big time in the last 18 months. He was a big reason we had such an excellent defensive record in 2009/2010. Hopefully his return to the team hasn't come to late and his mind isn't already made up to leave. I'd imagine there will be a few clubs sniffing around him in January. One most definitely. The way things are I'd imagine a bid of around 1 mill will sadly see him depart in the next few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanvilla_1994 Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Cuellar and Dunne should be our 1st choice pairing in defence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Our defence looks so much calmer and improved whenever Carlos is in there, infact it's ridiculous how much he's been out of the team in the last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaRoy Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Lets hope he is fit enough for the game on Monday. I'd hate for mediocre/calamitous Hutton to claim that spot back for good with a decent performance against Swansea. For the sake of the team and results, we're better off with Cuellar there this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Cuellar----Collins-----dunne----warnock This was the 4th best defence in the premier league during MoN's last season with us. Houllier **** it up, let's hope Mcleish starts getting the defence back to its best now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Cuellar----Collins-----dunne----warnock This was the 4th best defence in the premier league during MoN's last season with us. Houllier **** it up, let's hope Mcleish starts getting the defence back to its best nowThis isn't 2009. Warnock and Collins are pretty crap. Cuellar is quality (always has been) and Dunne can be a beast. We need a better centre back to partner Dunne and we definitely need a new left back. It's not just under the great satan Houllier that Collins and Warnock have been crap under. Also, why do you have to bring up Houllier with every post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Cuellar----Collins-----dunne----warnock This was the 4th best defence in the premier league during MoN's last season with us. Houllier **** it up, let's hope Mcleish starts getting the defence back to its best now After 19 games last season we'd conceded 34 goals. This season its down to 24. Now thats not great but it shows that McLeish may slowly be getting it right. 7 goals conceded in last 6 games against Man Utd, Bolton, Liverpool, Arsenal, Stoke and Chelsea is way better than many expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 There's more to doing well than just having an alright defence. We need to score more goals. We did that today so let's hope it can continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largelugs Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 From Twitter Carlos : Hi @juanmata10 Hope u've all ready for New Year's Eve.It's going to give me much grief embitter ur night ahaha ;-) U must to be ready crack! Mata: Hi @cuellar24!! It's a shame you have to go home tired and angry on New Year's Eve...;-). Be ready!! #Chelsea#AstonVilla Carlos : @juanmata10 I'll return tired because I wont stop running celebrating #AstonVillaGoals and angry cos after the match u wont give me ur shirt Carlos was never in doubt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlyOne Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 I can't believe we were trying to sell him this summer. I hope we don't sell him. Always rated him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 I'd give him a new contract if for no other reason than we could not buy a better player for the money we could get for him. I have had my doubts about him but you cannot fault his commitment and drive. Added to that Hutton is just an accident waiting to happen. Ideally I would flog Collins but I'd rather have CC at right back than Hutton. I agree with Mark's observation above that we are recreating that defence of a couple of seasons ago which has to be a good thing. BTW I think Warnock is doing a great job at left back. One in the eye for the boo boys on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC-Prideofbrum Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Always loved him, always rated him. Criminally underused by the last two managers. No surprise to see the defence tighten up with his presence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Except for moment of madness from Collins and Dunne for penalty the defence was very solid today. Only CHelsea efforts were long range from Torres and Bosingwa and corners were dealt with brilliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killeen30 Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Great to see him getting a deserved chance in the team! Please don't go Carlos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claret75 Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Should've played a lot more over the past 2 years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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