Don_Simon Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 On 10/11/2022 at 22:36, Demitri_C said: Easy on legend? Hos forst run he was excellent and come back at 36 and given us two superb seasons. Thats legendary status for me Name me another 37 year old thats done that. Even ronnie isnt doing at united He's not remotely close to being a legend. If he's a legend, what is Mcgrath, Saunders, Bremner etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa87 Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 3 minutes ago, gwi1890 said: Contract extension in the summer? If he’s still playing at this standard at the end of the season then for sure. So reliable. Emery made an astute switch bringing him on when he did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewiek2 Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Of Stanley Matthews could play well into his forties in an era where beer, fags and pies were the go to match preps then this lad (Yes I can say that I'm 14 years older than him) can play well into his forties. He's been a revelation this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 I've said it before but I think he'd be an excellent coach to have around the club. He's got a very high footballing IQ and the way he's looked after himself is an example to everyone. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 There will come a point at which it's not that he can't do it for a game, but that it's not worth the toll on his body. I'm amazed he's been as good as he is this season, but I'd be surprised to get another year out of him. Still. I said the same last year, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 7 minutes ago, Don_Simon said: He's not remotely close to being a legend. If he's a legend, what is Mcgrath, Saunders, Bremner etc? Name me another 37 year old thats come back and given us two years of pure class? The ones your talking about are from a different era. Bremer was over 30 years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 8 minutes ago, Davkaus said: There will come a point at which it's not that he can't do it for a game, but that it's not worth the toll on his body. I'm amazed he's been as good as he is this season, but I'd be surprised to get another year out of him. Still. I said the same last year, He's said he's come back to help us back into europe. If that means winning the FA cup that would be a script writer's dream. So I reckon if we finish 7th and it's good enough for europe he'll retire there and then. If not he's certainly shown enough this season to hang around one more year especially if he's just used as a squad player. Guy's had some career when you think about it. People probably wondered if he was really CL quality when he played for us but Ferguson signed him for Man. United and he was a regular under Van Gaal and Mourinho and then Conte was playing him every week for Inter. That's four of the very best managers around in last 20 years so Emery will certainly value his experience and use him when appropriate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevonIsAPlaceOnEarth Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Like a fine wine. Hope we continue to manage his playing time like we have done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHY Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 He’s been my player of the season so far. He’s consistently good in everything he does. Model pro and a player any youngster in the squad should look up to. Whatever happens going forward this bloke has always gave his all for our great club. Been one of our best signings twice now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_Simon Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Demitri_C said: Name me another 37 year old thats come back and given us two years of pure class? The ones your talking about are from a different era. Bremer was over 30 years ago Why does that make him a legend? And what does era have to do with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted November 13, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted November 13, 2022 We're very lucky to have a player like Ash to bring on to close out a game. I'd play him ahead of Cash though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Don_Simon said: Why does that make him a legend? And what does era have to do with it? We clearly have two different criteria what makes someone a legend. I think the way he is conducting himself and performing as well as his 1st stint at the club puts in that catergory. Certainly added shown more than someone like gabby has in terms of heart desire and passion. Ash would die on the pitxh he puts so much in when called upon. At e7 thats incredible. Edited November 13, 2022 by Demitri_C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 11 minutes ago, Don_Simon said: Why does that make him a legend? And what does era have to do with it? If Mark Kinsella can play for the Aston Villa legends then I think Ash can qualify for that term as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 2 hours ago, Don_Simon said: He's not remotely close to being a legend. If he's a legend, what is Mcgrath, Saunders, Bremner etc? In fairness some call Hutton a legend on here. Young is one of the top 5 players I have seen for Villa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 2 minutes ago, Zatman said: In fairness some call Hutton a legend on here. Young is one of the top 5 players I have seen for Villa Thats a veey good point His attitude desire and heart for mw puts him in that catergory. For me he was mons best signing and one of smiths smartest and astute signings. Certainly close to legendary status for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 14 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: Thats a veey good point His attitude desire and heart for mw puts him in that catergory. For me he was mons best signing and one of smiths smartest and astute signings. Certainly close to legendary status for me. I was talking to a random Villa fan earlier and we both agreed Young vs Everton was one of the best recent moments in Villa history That's how bad we have been but also how good Young has been 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Platt Posted November 13, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted November 13, 2022 My 7 year old commented "why is he called Ashley Young when he is 37!" Boy is a comedy genius without even knowing it Ash has been fantastic all season the players could all learn a lot from his dedication and professionalism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMitch Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Got to admit that I didn't want him anywhere near Villa Park again when Deano signed him on a free, but he's been outstanding for us under Emery. Keep rolling back those years, Ash! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 28 minutes ago, S-Platt said: My 7 year old commented "why is he called Ashley Young when he is 37!" Boy is a comedy genius without even knowing it Ash has been fantastic all season the players could all learn a lot from his dedication and professionalism. Literally old enough to be Ramsey's dad. Doesn't look it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messi11 Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Class act on and off the field Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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