DCJonah Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 He may have been better than are other cbs, apart from this season where Clark was clearly better than him. But he still hasn't been good enough. We've had an abysmal defence and being the best of a shit unit doesn't really mean much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted June 29, 2015 Moderator Share Posted June 29, 2015 Overall he's been very good when he's played - we all know his biggest problem has been fitness. This. He's been pretty consistently out best CB when he's played. The problem is he hasn't played enough. I'd agree with that, although I've slight concerns about him since his latest return. Not sure if its a fitness/sharpness thing but some of his mistakes (not just the costly ones) worry me he might be past his best. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 On his day he is brilliant. However, he makes too many mistakes. Reminds me of Collins. Good when things are going for him but has bad days too often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted June 29, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted June 29, 2015 (edited) Yeah I'd agree with that. The run in didn't reflect well on him. Edit: @Trent Edited June 29, 2015 by Stevo985 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabby Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 I'd imagine if you are injuried and playing with injections then it will effect you mentally. My concern is having a history of bad knee's and now recuring calf injuries , at 30 is he ever going to be that fit.It would also explain why after having a stormer of a world cup 12 months ago and on a free transfer the que of clubs linked with him are hardly big names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted June 29, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted June 29, 2015 That's my problem with Vlaar. If he was fully fit then I would be 100% behind signing him up to a new deal. But those injuries just mean it's a very risky business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skarroki Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 I think when fit and playing well he's excellent. I alsothink he was a great signing and has been good for the club. However, I also think he's become an absolute liability this season, throughout his time here he's consistently sat out injured, often when we've needed him most. This has also led to an unsettled back line as when fit we couldn't afford to leave him out but when injured we had to adjust and couldn't. The nail in the coffin is saying he's looking to go onto bigger and better things. The only thing that's held him back whilst playing for us is himself, he was a premier league player, our captain, he's now known by most football fans, he's played consistently for his country including a world cup semi final. If he moves he'll be able to achieve, at most, the same, almost definitely less, all whilst continuing to be injury prone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Czechlad Posted June 29, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted June 29, 2015 Apparently Vlaar is back packing through Bangalore helping out disadvantaged youngsters. http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/ron-vlaar-putting-aston-villa-5964702 "The Dutch defender, whose Villa deal expires on Wednesday, has spent his summer working with the Yojana Foundation in remote areas of Bangalore" 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Fair play to even though he has a amjority of us with his recent words But that is nice to see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risso Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Fair play to even though he has a amjority of us with his recent words Classic Demglish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post briny_ear Posted July 1, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted July 1, 2015 Apparently Vlaar is back packing through Bangalore helping out disadvantaged youngsters. http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/ron-vlaar-putting-aston-villa-5964702 "The Dutch defender, whose Villa deal expires on Wednesday, has spent his summer working with the Yojana Foundation in remote areas of Bangalore" A slightly different approach to young Mr Grealish then. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pez1974 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Can we move this thread to the ex-players section please? He's gone and we should just let him go quietly like the irrelavance he has become. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troon_villan Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 I'm intrigued to find out where he ends up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Apparently Vlaar is back packing through Bangalore helping out disadvantaged youngsters. http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/ron-vlaar-putting-aston-villa-5964702 "The Dutch defender, whose Villa deal expires on Wednesday, has spent his summer working with the Yojana Foundation in remote areas of Bangalore"i thought all footballers were getting pissed on their summer holidays? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pez1974 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Apparently Vlaar is back packing through Bangalore helping out disadvantaged youngsters. http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/ron-vlaar-putting-aston-villa-5964702 "The Dutch defender, whose Villa deal expires on Wednesday, has spent his summer working with the Yojana Foundation in remote areas of Bangalore" i thought all footballers were getting pissed on their summer holidays? He's taking his holidays 'to the next level' Which is how he'll end up playing for the 4th best team in Turkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Apparently Vlaar is back packing through Bangalore helping out disadvantaged youngsters. http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/ron-vlaar-putting-aston-villa-5964702 "The Dutch defender, whose Villa deal expires on Wednesday, has spent his summer working with the Yojana Foundation in remote areas of Bangalore" i thought all footballers were getting pissed on their summer holidays? Could be doing both tbf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Clearly not re signing if he's allowed his contract to expire. Bye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Best news so far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 I keep on expecting to hear about him getting his knob out on an Indian mountain and causing a typhoon or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Phumfeinz Posted July 2, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted July 2, 2015 That's a really weird thing to expect 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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