Delph ?

[Matt Collins]

Article suggests he's looking to get back asap in 2011. So in reality any performances this season will be a bonus

[PaulTheVillan]

Nice words from Delph, just hope MON is as patient has he is. Can't be doing with rushing the lad back.

[Hookeysmith]

What i liked about Delph more than anything was that at such a young age he came into the team and was demanding the ball and telling players where he wanted it - this amongst some very senior pro's

Bodes well for the future

[UsualSuspect]

What i liked about Delph more than anything was that at such a young age he came into the team and was demanding the ball and telling players where he wanted it - this amongst some very senior pro's

Bodes well for the future

I saw Delph a couple of times last season as was impressed.

Man ure at home I thought he was our man of the match, I think MON should have used him a bit more, especially after an hour for Petrov. I like his hunger and enthusiasm

[Mazrim]

Best passer at the club, full of pace, running and energy, gets forward, gets stuck in, plenty of skill and has that swagger the best players seem to have and still so young.

What's not to like? He's going to be a special player for us.

[Olneythelonely]

I would be feeling a lot happier about the upcoming season if Delph was fit.

[Concrete John]

I thought Martin handled him well last season.  Only mistake was probably throwing him in against Wigan, but that doesn't seem to have done any longterm damage.  Had we continued in Europe he would have played more games, IMO.

You would normally expect an increased amount of games next season, but obviously the injury will hold that back.  So should we be out of a cup or two by the time he's fit again, it may be hard for him to get too many games.  I'd say 2011/2012 will be his big breakthrough season.

[villa `cross the mersey]

Not sure what games you've watched but he's been one of our best players in most of the games he's played, at 18.

As for getting booked regularly a quick scan through the early career records of many of the premier leagues best players will show similar records.  It comes from the players they're up against being a yard quicker (feet or head or both) than the kids they've dominated for the last few years, so there's a bit of a learning curve to not dive in so much.  Players like Scholes have never got past it but have had great careers anyway.

The reality is he's probably the best young player I've ever seen at Villa as he truly does already have everything he needs to be a top player.

I thought that about the Moore brothers and look how that turned out ... I am not doubting his potential  - I just think we should calm down a little because as you state, he is only 18.