AValon Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Surprised to see him on the bench more than anything else. I still think he is a Championship player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBM Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 i think we can rescue his career before he bombs it, hes young so still has something to offer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.Bear Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 He's a Championship player at best. He has no future here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Yes I tend to agree he is probably a championship player at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folski Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Was also shocked to see him on the bench today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_eristic Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Should he get his early crossing back, he'd be a good option to deploy with our big strikers. Don't know what could've happened, aside from injury or pure lack of confidence. It's like his technique and pace just vanished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jonoridge91 Posted September 22, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2013 Got to laugh when Benteke handed in a transfer request loads of people were moaning about Benteke not showing loyalty. Look at all of us, condemning this lad to the Championship after the previous season of being out injured and no opportunity to really play. He was on the bench today which tells me he's at least working hard in training. Best of luck to him because he's actually proud to put on a Villa shirt. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciggiesnbeer Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Well said, he loves Villa, he wants to succeed. I am impressed Lambert is giving him another chance. To be honest I do not think he will make it, but good luck to him, I hope he does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandaq Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Good on him, several players have gotten way better this season and it would not surprise me if marc had gotten better. He loves this club which is a huge plus for me at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffy Biro Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Hes one of those players i desperately want to make it here unlike the likes of ireland etc who i just wanted gone. Was so exciting when he burst onto the scene so its weird that he lost all his pace and confidence and luckily i dont think lamberts given up just yet so theres still hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 If he can play like he did when he first came into the side then he can be a valuable player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Last chance saloon I am afraid, I want him to succeed (as I did with Bannan, Moore x2, Fonz etc) but I worry he will fade into nothingness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AValon Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 He was on the bench today which tells me he's at least working hard in training. Best of luck to him because he's actually proud to put on a Villa shirt. Loyalty is certainly an admirable quality we all want from our players. That does'nt detract from the fact that he is'nt good enough to cut it in the Prem. Then again, that's just my opinion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 He was on the bench today which tells me he's at least working hard in training. Best of luck to him because he's actually proud to put on a Villa shirt. Loyalty is certainly an admirable quality we all want from our players. That does'nt detract from the fact that he is'nt good enough to cut it in the Prem. Then again, that's just my opinion. Fully agree with this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KjParton Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 (edited) He has been poor the past 2 seasons but he's been injured. But if Lambert has him on the bench then he definitely see's something. Injuries have definitely stunted his development as a player, so hopefully he gets some game time and takes his chance to prove himself again under PL Edited September 22, 2013 by KjParton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonoridge91 Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 He was on the bench today which tells me he's at least working hard in training. Best of luck to him because he's actually proud to put on a Villa shirt. Loyalty is certainly an admirable quality we all want from our players. That does'nt detract from the fact that he is'nt good enough to cut it in the Prem. Then again, that's just my opinion. I don't disagree. If he's not good enough then we'll eventually let him go. The point was under Paul Lambert he hasn't really been given a chance and in the past he's proven he can play very well at this level, maybe not consistently but he has proven he can so he should be given the chance and us fans should show a little patience at least until the end of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smetrov Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 He's 24 in November - even by VT standards he can't be considered a promising youngster. I don't think his loyalty has been put to the test. He hasn't turned down a move anywhere ? - If he broke into the team did really well, and spurs came in for him - would he be so loyal then ? No where near good enough - his early form on breaking into the team, is similar to what many youngsters produce and is generally a poor guide to a players capabilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 (edited) He's shown at various points of his career here that he can offer a genuine wide option and a good delivery, with the three big bastard strikers we have I really think this guy should be given another go. Edited September 22, 2013 by Dr_Pangloss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonoridge91 Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 He's 24 in November - even by VT standards he can't be considered a promising youngster. I don't think his loyalty has been put to the test. He hasn't turned down a move anywhere ? - If he broke into the team did really well, and spurs came in for him - would he be so loyal then ? No where near good enough - his early form on breaking into the team, is similar to what many youngsters produce and is generally a poor guide to a players capabilities. Why do they have to be a youngster to improve? So he's turning 24, so in Tonev in less than 6 months. Can he not improve? KEA had a poor first season, was he beyond improvement? Just because he's no longer 18-22 doesn't mean the lad can't improve. In regards to loyalty. It's more to do with him actually being a Villa fan and kissing the badge everytime he scores. He's a player we should want to succeed imo. I'm not even saying he will, he more than likely we be gone next summer but I hope he can bring back the energy, creativity and flair on a more consistent basis that made him originally such a bright young prospect 2-3 seasons ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I think him being on the bench was due to us lacking numbers more than anything. Lambert said last week he was still way short of match fitness so I don't think he was ever an option to come on. I reckon he'll be going out on loan shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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