RichiBoi11 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 (edited) I don't see him displacing Targett, but he's a far more reliable back up than Taylor would have been, or Guilbert playing on the wrong side. Also there's plenty of players that look after themselves now and show age is just a number, if Conte wanted to keep him then he must be in top condition. Due to his versatility it wouldn't surprise me to see him on the left at times this season, with Grealish as a 10 and Buendia on the right. He still has the quality on the ball to effect games from the wing, and would be much more of a threat in general play than El Ghazi has been, despite his frankly ludicrous goals return since December. Edited June 18, 2021 by RichiBoi11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 8 hours ago, maqroll said: I wonder if Ashley is thinking of a career in management? Learn from Terry, Smith, et al about how to best make the transition. It wouldn't surprise me, if one of our strategies, is to have ex players and servants to the club, all around the place in different capacities. Wouldn't surprise me to see the likes of Elmo etc return as well. Having people who have affinity and love for Villa all throughout the club, is great IMO. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 5 hours ago, Don_Simon said: Thoughts on this now?! It has 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 For what it's worth to those who take the opinion of other teams' fans as absolute facts (), from what I can see from the replies to Inter's post wishing him well he's being met with pretty much universal positivity and credit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 (edited) 11 hours ago, QldVilla said: My concern is we may have to play him regularly in that LB position which I don’t think he has the legs for. The Italian league is different it is known to lengthen players careers for a reason. why, Matt Target was ever present last season.....Dean has an option to bring in his undoubted talent for strategic games, he will be used tactically. you are entitled to feel concerned, but I am not sure why, because he will be used, sparingly. Matt Target was ever present and Matty cash will have Freddie as cover.....I think now and again Ash will de drafted in as a winger......and much of the time, an ambassador and sounding board for the kids. Edited June 18, 2021 by TRO 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmark86 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 1 hour ago, QldVilla said: Yeah sorry, dont see him starting over Targett when fit. I think we'll see him more down the wing tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMkali Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 1 hour ago, RichiBoi11 said: I don't see him displacing Targett, but he's a far more reliable back up than Taylor would have been, or Guilbert playing on the wrong side. Also there's plenty of players that look after themselves now and show age is just a number, if Conte wanted to keep him then he must be in top condition. Due to his versatility it wouldn't surprise me to see him on the left at times this season, with Grealish as a 10 and Buendia on the right. He still has the quality on the ball to effect games from the wing, and would be much more of a threat in general play than El Ghazi has been, despite his frankly ludicrous goals return since December. I think him and Guilbert will probably end up playing on both sides throughout the season if there is enough opportunity. I imagine we'll play guilbert if we think we will need more dirty work or young if we want a bit mroe creativity. Although guilbert got the same number of goals and assists as him in fewer minutes this season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 2 hours ago, Delphinho123 said: Anyone think he might play left wing for us? Honestly, right now, he starts there for me. I think he will, on the odd occasion, when Dean wants something from him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentVillan Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 (edited) Was just wondering... where do we think Young ranks within the squad for each position? I’d argue Konsa is probably a better RB than him, so he’s probably third or fourth choice RB (depending on whether Guilbert stays). LB he probably is second choice, although Guilbert and Hause aren’t bad options. For the wide roles, I think he’s about level with AEG now at this stage of his career? Can’t see him playing through the middle, except in cup games. Edit: the only role where I see him as a realistic first pick is if we play a back 3 and wing backs. Perhaps Smith wants this option up his sleeve, although he know how much he prefers a back 4 by now. Edited June 18, 2021 by KentVillan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Messy Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 (edited) Just had to google 'meaning of Redux' Edited June 18, 2021 by Mr.Messy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QldVilla Posted June 18, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted June 18, 2021 39 minutes ago, TRO said: why, Matt Target was ever present last season.....Dean has an option to bring in his undoubted talent for strategic games, he will be used tactically. you are entitled to feel concerned, but I am not sure why, because he will be used, sparingly. Matt Target was ever present and Matty cash will have Freddie as cover.....I think now and again Ash will de drafted in as a winger......and much of the time, an ambassador and sounding board for the kids. He was and was one of the most consistent for us during the season, but doesn’t guarantee he will be available for every game next season. I don’t have an issue with the one off games, I said it earlier, I get it. But the elephant in the room is if there is a long term injury to Targett, will Young at 36 be up for short to medium run in the team in the PL? We’ve seen it with Elmo, he could put in the odd 1-2 game solid performance, but the performance fell away after that. I was apprehensive about Barkley last season and I’m apprehensive about Young. Doesn’t mean I’m right, I’d prefer to be proven wrong, time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 5 minutes ago, QldVilla said: He was and was one of the most consistent for us during the season, but doesn’t guarantee he will be available for every game next season. I don’t have an issue with the one off games, I said it earlier, I get it. But the elephant in the room is if there is a long term injury to Targett, will Young at 36 be up for short to medium run in the team in the PL? We’ve seen it with Elmo, he could put in the odd 1-2 game solid performance, but the performance fell away after that. I was apprehensive about Barkley last season and I’m apprehensive about Young. Doesn’t mean I’m right, I’d prefer to be proven wrong, time will tell. No,No....I see your point. but its about odds, the odds are more likely that if we had a younger player as cover, there would be other downsides i.e Not of a quality level too expensive to be cover Another long face, for not playing regularly enough Gets in the way of young academy development. Dean doesn't strike me as a manager comfortable in having a huge squad, he doesn't strike me as happy trying to keep a huge squad happy....hence is comment " I don't want to stock pile players" We all know, we have to have adequate cover, but Dean seems to be at his best playing players, not having them hanging around....its a balancing act for sure. Dean seems to have hit on a "very happy ship" formula....He is the best placed person to manage that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 56 minutes ago, TRO said: I think he will, on the odd occasion, when Dean wants something from him. Nah don't see him ahead of El Ghazi tbh (and as things stand Grealish is obviously still starting there). Think Young's role will be more coming on for last 10-15 minutes and use his experience to see out games we're winning by getting loads of free kicks in manner Petrov was expert at. Would also imagine he'll start league cup games to get used to how we play and so we can rest Targett for weekend prem games. Add in his incredible experience for some of the younger members of the squad to tap into and have no issue at all with this signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMkali Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 1 minute ago, VillaChris said: Nah don't see him ahead of El Ghazi tbh (and as things stand Grealish is obviously still starting there). Think Young's role will be more coming on for last 10-15 minutes and use his experience to see out games we're winning by getting loads of free kicks in manner Petrov was expert at. Would also imagine he'll start league cup games to get used to how we play and so we can rest Targett for weekend prem games. Add in his incredible experience for some of the younger members of the squad to tap into and have no issue at all with this signing. I think grealish will still start as CAM. And we need a LW still. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 24 minutes ago, Mr.Messy said: Just had to google 'meaning of Redux' I have to do it with "And" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sidcow Posted June 18, 2021 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted June 18, 2021 3 hours ago, lexicon said: Nice message to the Inter fans and judging by their comments, they really liked him too. Bodes well. Christ, if he was reading VT last night he might have decided to stay there after all. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sidcow Posted June 18, 2021 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted June 18, 2021 2 hours ago, The Fun Factory said: Who has had the better career post Villa- Milner or Young? I would probably say Milner just about. Definitely 100% Young as he got to play for Villa again. 9 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 1 hour ago, TRO said: why, Matt Target was ever present last season.....Dean has an option to bring in his undoubted talent for strategic games, he will be used tactically. you are entitled to feel concerned, but I am not sure why, because he will be used, sparingly. Matt Target was ever present and Matty cash will have Freddie as cover.....I think now and again Ash will de drafted in as a winger......and much of the time, an ambassador and sounding board for the kids. I reckon this will even open up the opportunity for us to deploy hybrid 3 - 5 - 2s at times as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khizzy Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 I would assume that Young's role in league games will be primarily as an impact sub or full back/wing cover. He will be a handy player to have around for a cup run given his wealth of experience. Maybe we can finally win something again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted June 18, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted June 18, 2021 (edited) Check out @limpid and his big words. I thought the days of good English* had went. * or even Latin Edited June 18, 2021 by sidcow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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