Ooh-Ah Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 That's pretty harsh IMHO, Delaney was one of our strongest players, albeit at a time when the squad had zero investment in it. He did a solid job alongside Mellberg at CB because the club couldn't go and buy another centre half. He coaches at the club nowdays doesn't he? I'm with lexicon. Lowton is a much, much better footballer than Delaney ever was. Delaney did a job for us but he was seriously dodgy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBM Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 i never rated delaney, couldnt stand him, only had half a game about him, can see lowton becoming so much better but as ive just said in another thread, i cant see lowton getting into the england fold, england already had RB sorted for the next 10 yrs at least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic_bouma Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 so if Vlaar is out it looks like Lowton or Clark are gonna be the main men for us tonight from League 1 to being the boss in a premier league defence in 13 games really hope he comes through it and has an outstanding game i like this kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepDish Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Very good today. Been solid all season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folski Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Had the ball at his feet (97 times) more than Bannan (75), and had a better pass completion rate (86% to 80%) really think this guy is doing the business and looking very solid similar to Westwood, while perhaps flying under the radar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Yep looks like he could become a lock at full back for the next few years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingsombrero Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 I was really impressed tonight. He is a good footballer on merit not just by virtue of the shite that preceded him and we are far from seeing the best of him yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Impressive game tonight. Very good indeed. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Excellent defender, I see the Delaney comparisons a few have been making. Hopefully as the season progresses and he gets fully confident in the league, we can see him getting forward a bit more as I feel he's held back at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 He reminds me of Warnock (first six months of his Villa career anyway. Solid in defence.. comfortable on the ball but cant cross or get forward and create anything. Solid at the back though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quizme Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Brilliant player. Great signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I think his defending is ropey at times to be honest. Yeah I agree. It is only at times though, he's not a shambles back there and I think he's bloody great going forward. He's a good player.... He'll turn out to be better than Baines pretty soon ....but that's just silly ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 best full back at club since maybe Bouma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-Reacho Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Thought he was superb last night. I actually didn't see too much of the dodgy defending people are alluding to but his blocks and tackles were brilliant and his passing in midfield when we had the ball was excellent. I did panic when he gave the ball away with a backheel to no one on the edge of their box and they came up and attacked straight after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackpotForeigner Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 His passing, defending, tackling and ball retention are top notch. Crossing not great at all. Overall: fantastic signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Looking like a good signing and keeps getting better... One thing though he turns his back to try to block crosses, the opposition can then just dummy the cross and go past him.. Just needs to cut that out.. Take a hit in the nose... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomzep Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I'm just stunned that people don't rate Delaney, far and away the best right back we've had in the premier. Once he got injured we never really replaced him. The man was a rock at the back and could pick passes and crosses week in week out for several seasons. Lowton is coming on nicely and with a bit of luck can replicate or go beyond the great work Delaney did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I'm just stunned that people don't rate Delaney, far and away the best right back we've had in the premier. Once he got injured we never really replaced him. The man was a rock at the back and could pick passes and crosses week in week out for several seasons. Lowton is coming on nicely and with a bit of luck can replicate or go beyond the great work Delaney did Wow - can't really agree with you there. He got 7 assists in his entire career in the premier league, which isn't really indicative of great crossing ability - which I feel is a little tinted for you by nostalgia. I remember a rash tackler who gave away a lot of free kicks, had limited technical ability and was an overwhelmingly average player in a rather mediocre team. Luke Young was better than Delaney ever was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummybloke Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 lowton is shaping up nicely, for me he has been our best buy, benteke is getting the headlines but he cost 7 million, lowton has solved what for villa has been one of the troubleome spots over the last few years ( since young was played out of position on the lft and then dropped). mellberg did solid enough but lowton looks like he will keep on improving, lets just hope its not 2nd season burn out which alot of players seem to have nowdays. good signing by lambert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBM Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 RB is definitely his spot now, with lichaj worth stepping in when hes injured, weve got a good RB and good back up RB, thats sorted, we cant complain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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