Stevo985 Posted April 3, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted April 3, 2013 Having watched the Next Gen he seems like a really good prospect. But, and I don't want to be harsh, he comes across as a total word removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Having watched the Next Gen he seems like a really good prospect. But, and I don't want to be harsh, he comes across as a total word removed. i think that can be a good thing for a centre midfielder as he has a bit of cockiness about him and a bit of a nasty streak(not a malicious one but a footballing one) but is not afraid to complain at referee about decisions and makes the odd cynical tackle Something we have lacked for a while in midfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevangrealish Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 i dont want to see anymore kids in the first team for the rest of the season, i also think that baker, clark, albrighton, bannan, bennett, lichaj and bowery should be left in the reserves for the remainder of the season with delph kick out of the club I could see why you would like that to happen, As would probably most villa fans. But it's not very much of a useful statement. Like quoting "I'd like to win 50 thousand quid on this scratch card" Pretty obvious but little chance is it going to happen. If we dropped them down we wouldn't benefit financially, just paying fairly good wages for reserve players. And it's not as if we're splashing out in recent years either...Basically not going to happen purely due to the fact we wouldn't be able to replace all 8 players (Also remembering it's not as if we have a huge squad at this moment) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted April 3, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted April 3, 2013 Having watched the Next Gen he seems like a really good prospect. But, and I don't want to be harsh, he comes across as a total word removed. i think that can be a good thing for a centre midfielder as he has a bit of cockiness about him and a bit of a nasty streak(not a malicious one but a footballing one) but is not afraid to complain at referee about decisions and makes the odd cynical tackle Something we have lacked for a while in midfield Absolutely, it can be an asset. And he looks a good player. Was just saying he does come across as a bit of a clearing in the woods. Having a go at anyone who was close to him, including his own players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevangrealish Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 I feel that if anyone's ready to be given a serious chance it's carruthers. Burkey has some nice touches but doesn't work as hard as carruthers. I'd stick Carruthers and Donacien on the bench and see how we get on. Bring them on if needed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan_007 Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Having watched the Next Gen he seems like a really good prospect. But, and I don't want to be harsh, he comes across as a total word removed. i think that can be a good thing for a centre midfielder as he has a bit of cockiness about him and a bit of a nasty streak(not a malicious one but a footballing one) but is not afraid to complain at referee about decisions and makes the odd cynical tackle Something we have lacked for a while in midfield Absolutely, it can be an asset. And he looks a good player. Was just saying he does come across as a bit of a clearing in the woods. Having a go at anyone who was close to him, including his own players. Just doing his job as captain I imagine - and it worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Having watched the Next Gen he seems like a really good prospect. But, and I don't want to be harsh, he comes across as a total word removed. (quoting you again) When I used to got house parties n shit when I was 16/17, I knew his girlfriend and even at 15 he was buying shitloads of materialistic stuff. Definitely a bit of a cocky arse, but I don't care if he's good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nath182 Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 (edited) Having watched the Next Gen he seems like a really good prospect. But, and I don't want to be harsh, he comes across as a total word removed. Have to agree, he looks and sounds like an extra from that Essex shit on TV. Edited April 3, 2013 by Nath182 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted April 3, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted April 3, 2013 But hey, I'm not criticising him. if he puts that effort in every week and ends up being a good player for us he can be as much of a tosser as he likes. I'll forgive him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRDR Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 (edited) He really shouldn't be playing without a monocle, top hat and curly 'tache. Carruthers. CARRUTHERS. What a **** brilliant surname. I want him to make it, so we can partner him in midfield with Reginald Theseus-Pinkerton III and quaff heartilly at their combined success, I say. Edited April 3, 2013 by GarethRDR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted April 3, 2013 Moderator Share Posted April 3, 2013 If he can walk the walk then the cockiness will benefit him. If he can't, then it will count against him (see David Bentley). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 I seem to remember him impressing when he came on against 'Pool last season. Surely there's no harm in blooding him with a couple of sub appearances between now and end of season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted April 3, 2013 Moderator Share Posted April 3, 2013 I think given our current predicament, any further youth introductions would be ill-advised. It's the amount of youth; or rather it's the amount of inexperience; that has us where we are. There's a time for blooding yoof and this ain't it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 I'd agree BOF but say N'Zog picks up an injury or just doesn't fancy it and Lambert needs a winger/forward to bring on, I'd much rather Carruthers then an Albrighton or Bowery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted April 3, 2013 Moderator Share Posted April 3, 2013 In a case of necessity like that I can understand where you're coming from. Personally I'd still go with Albrighton in that situation, but in the normal course of events I wouldn't go near Carruthers where we currently are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Con Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Albrighton plays on the wing. Carruthers plays CM now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted April 3, 2013 Moderator Share Posted April 3, 2013 I think the general point still stands though. If it was a decision between him and A.N.Other who had more experience than him in whichever position was up for grabs, I'd probably go for that person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevangrealish Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Including dawkins ^^ >__> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3te Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 i dont want to see anymore kids in the first team for the rest of the season, i also think that baker, clark, albrighton, bannan, bennett, lichaj and bowery should be left in the reserves for the remainder of the season with delph kick out of the club who exactly will we play then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KjParton Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 i dont want to see anymore kids in the first team for the rest of the season, i also think that baker, clark, albrighton, bannan, bennett, lichaj and bowery should be left in the reserves for the remainder of the season with delph kick out of the club who exactly will we play then? By the looks of it: Guzan -- Vlaar -- -- Weimann Sylla Westwood -- gabby Benteke We're a bit weak in the defence there I fear... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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