Ooh-Ah Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I seem to remember a few fans moaning about Petrov in the early stages of his Villa career...look how he ended up being regarded True. In the case of Petrov I think for many it was harder to see what he contributed simply because he did a lot of the positional and unglamourous stuff. It was only when Petrov wasn't in the side that many realised the whole thing didn't quite knit so well without him. OT but I'm not entirely sure about that... I think it was mainly down to the fact that Petrov really didn't play well for a long time when came here. And also fans felt he was getting a lot of leeway from MON when perhaps other players deserved a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaGoMarching Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I like the comparison to Kagawa, certainly can see it in his movement with the ball, Early days tho. I've never known a Villa player take an inswinging corner with either foot, in fact i struggle to think of any player at all who tried it. His inswingers with his left didn't seem very good though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted August 14, 2013 Moderator Share Posted August 14, 2013 I seem to remember a few fans moaning about Petrov in the early stages of his Villa career...look how he ended up being regarded True. In the case of Petrov I think for many it was harder to see what he contributed simply because he did a lot of the positional and unglamourous stuff. It was only when Petrov wasn't in the side that many realised the whole thing didn't quite knit so well without him. OT but I'm not entirely sure about that... I think it was mainly down to the fact that Petrov really didn't play well for a long time when came here. And also fans felt he was getting a lot of leeway from MON when perhaps other players deserved a chance. You might have a point about him early on, but even when he was playing well after that, people were undervaluing his contribution to the side's performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nath182 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I don't normally buy into these interviews on the OS as theyre normally just shite, but that recent Delph one about Tonev actually makes me think this guy may have something to offer. Also love the fact that he's just as capable with both feet is useful. He didn't have a great game against Malaga and some have been quite critical of him but personally I reckon he could be an important player for us this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted August 14, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted August 14, 2013 Probably not this season, hopefully next, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalhead_villain Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 It was his first game at VP, I imagine he was a little bit nervous....but he still showed glimpses of brilliance, his corner for Vlaars goal, the ball through which lead to Benteke's penalty and his overall approach to the game was very positive. Yes, I agree, he did try to over do it at times, which lead to him losing the ball or running into a bit of trouble, but taking into consideration the amount of game time he's had over pre-season I think he did very well and will only get better as he grows in confidence on and off the pitch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers13 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I didn't know MGP held a Nigerian birth cert. Haha very clever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan_007 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Probably not this season, hopefully next, I think. After two games? ok then 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praisedmambo Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 If people are going to be this kneejerk this site is going to do my head in. Do people not learn from other poor early judgements: Milner, Benteke and on and on and on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Fabian Delph wrote a piece in the Birmingham Mail tonight. Headlines " Aleks will have Villa fans in Wonderland".....Delph hails the "special" arrival of wing wizard. saying he has been amazing in training and there is lots to come from Alek. we shall see? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Con Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 this is what Delph's talking about. and this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingsombrero Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 See you back here in 10 months when all the same people are crying about how we might lose him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffy Biro Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 When you shoot 15 times a match you're bound to get the odd screamer, lets wait and see. Definitely think hes a good addition to the squad but you never know, after 2-3 games i thought we'd signed an absolute donkey watching benteke so that says it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 tbf we could do with a midfielder who shoots 15 times in a game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 We really do need that type of midfield. Last season the midfield scored very few goals. It was all the front 3 and a couple of Lowton's amazing volleys. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 tbf we could do with a midfielder who shoots 15 times in a game Well, yes and no. If they are mostly going into the stands it is really no different to giving the ball away through a poor touch or a bad pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 we do need goals from midfield and he seems best alternative for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praisedmambo Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 tbf we could do with a midfielder who shoots 15 times in a game Well, yes and no. If they are mostly going into the stands it is really no different to giving the ball away through a poor touch or a bad pass. Do you not think Omariqy would have said that if it wasn't so obvious and a pointless thing to say? You get second place to Morpheus in negativity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa_shere Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Probably get shot down for this but I would love to see the fans do the Poznan when Tonev scores, but only for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heid3ster Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 He didn't have a ton of playing time but I was impressed with what I saw from Tonev tonight. Hoping to see him get a start soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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