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Offline *shellac*

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Re: Who will be the best player?
« Reply #30 on: November 12, 2010, 09:26:54 AM »
I don't care who is the best if all play to their potential.

Offline Concrete John

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Re: Who will be the best player?
« Reply #31 on: November 12, 2010, 09:32:46 AM »
It would've been interesting to see how this poll would have stood this time last year.

I think if that had happened then Delfouneso would be winning by a mile.  I don't think that means he's gone backwards, but the others have emerged and taken the spotlight away from him a bit.

Offline pedro25

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Re: Who will be the best player?
« Reply #32 on: November 12, 2010, 09:35:34 AM »
Bannan easily for me, I think Clark and Marc will to, but Nathan will go the way of  Luke Moore.

Offline Rip Van We Go Again

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Re: Who will be the best player?
« Reply #33 on: November 12, 2010, 09:53:52 AM »
Clark will be the best player, closely followed by Manilow Jnr.
Still don't think Bannan will make it.

Offline Chris Smith

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Re: Who will be the best player?
« Reply #34 on: November 12, 2010, 10:08:24 AM »
Bannan for me, he's got the abilty and seems to have the right attitude. Although I think Albrighton has done well for us and has potential but he needs to sort his decision making out. If he improves on that score, and there is no reason to suppose that he won't, then I think hell have a decent career.

Nathan's scoring record suggest that he has a chance too but I think it's a bit too early to call. Similarly, Clarke has looked very good whenever he has played (Newcastle apart) but he's not playing in his prefered position at the moment so it's difficult to say.


Offline Irish villain

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Re: Who will be the best player?
« Reply #35 on: November 12, 2010, 10:09:28 AM »
I don't care who is the best if all play to their potential.

Me too. We've had a fair few disappointments over the years. But, there does seem to be something different abiut this group. They seem to be genuinely driven personalities. Wonderful prospects. I voted Albrighton because I do think he's got such a refreshing directness to his game .

Offline Mazrim

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Re: Who will be the best player?
« Reply #36 on: November 12, 2010, 11:09:11 AM »
I cant choose, seriously. I think and hope they'll all be very accomplished at what they do and form the core of a very successful team. Delph, I raved about when I first saw him for England U21s two or three years ago and he'll definitely be a major player for us in the coming years, as will Gardner.
Delph, Gardner and Bannan could form one hell of a midfield, all things being equal.
Albrighton, Delfouneso and Clark I've championed for some time. I just had no doubts whatsoever that they'd make it. Still don't. Its going to be a couple of years still until they really master their crafts but it will come. Bannan I wasnt as sure about. I knew he had the talent and he reminded me of a young Sid with his vision and passing range but he was a bit more enigmatic, less certain. I'm increasingly optimistic of his chances of carving a top career for himself though.

The good thing is the likes of Gabby, Young, Downing, Collins and Reo Coker perhaps are still young enough to play with these youngsters for years to come and now we just need to add a bit more (hopefully top) quality. Selective specialists to fill in the blanks, fluff the squad out and improve on those leaving.

Its going to be a bit of a journey over the coming year or two, ups and downs, but there's plenty to be optimistic about. The academy is already strong and we're looking to improve further with the improved, revitalised and expanded scouting system.
We could come out of this era stronger than ever.

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Re: Who will be the best player?
« Reply #37 on: November 12, 2010, 11:36:21 AM »
below them there is jack grealish and jordan graham too...

14 year old winger jack grealish in particular has everybody very excited... he has played for the irish u14s and u15s, but then got put into the english u16s, then got recalled back to the irish 16s... he also used to play gaelic football, but his old man stopped him apparently, due to the physical side of the game that could potentially ruin his footballing career... but that means he will be used to rough and tumble... he has been at the villa since 6 years old, is a mad villa fan, as are most of his family, and has been playing 2 years above his age bracket for a while now...

15 year old winger jordan graham looks very very skillful... big lad to go with his skill and pace too... he is another that has represented ireland u15s, but also played for england u16s in the victory shield and looked outstanding... he has been with the villa since he was 9, and again, is a villa fan and another who has been playing above his age bracket...

my mate thinks that oliver stevenson is pretty good too, and he is being fast tracked too...

i get the feeling that the work that has been done with the academy since randy lerner took over, will bear some serious fruit within the next 5-10 years...

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Re: Who will be the best player?
« Reply #38 on: November 12, 2010, 12:24:11 PM »
I cant choose, seriously. I think and hope they'll all be very accomplished at what they do and form the core of a very successful team. Delph, I raved about when I first saw him for England U21s two or three years ago and he'll definitely be a major player for us in the coming years, as will Gardner.
Delph, Gardner and Bannan could form one hell of a midfield, all things being equal.
Albrighton, Delfouneso and Clark I've championed for some time. I just had no doubts whatsoever that they'd make it. Still don't. Its going to be a couple of years still until they really master their crafts but it will come. Bannan I wasnt as sure about. I knew he had the talent and he reminded me of a young Sid with his vision and passing range but he was a bit more enigmatic, less certain. I'm increasingly optimistic of his chances of carving a top career for himself though.

The good thing is the likes of Gabby, Young, Downing, Collins and Reo Coker perhaps are still young enough to play with these youngsters for years to come and now we just need to add a bit more (hopefully top) quality. Selective specialists to fill in the blanks, fluff the squad out and improve on those leaving.

Its going to be a bit of a journey over the coming year or two, ups and downs, but there's plenty to be optimistic about. The academy is already strong and we're looking to improve further with the improved, revitalised and expanded scouting system.
We could come out of this era stronger than ever.

Seen much of the Dutch lad Halfhuid Maz?

I think we paid a fee to sign him from Excelsior. Doesn't say a huge amount as we paid Watford £1 million plus for Forrester, but he came with a decent reputation from Holland.

Offline Mazrim

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Re: Who will be the best player?
« Reply #39 on: November 12, 2010, 12:38:13 PM »
Ive seen a bit. He's a big strong lad, versatile and has played up front and in defence. He's alright, steady, tidy, nothing amazing yet. He might improve a fair bit, he might not.
I wouldnt say he'll make it here though. A squad player at best.

Offline PaulTheVillan

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Re: Who will be the best player?
« Reply #40 on: November 12, 2010, 12:38:43 PM »
Bannan easily for me, I think Clark and Marc will to, but Nathan will go the way of  Luke Moore.

I have to agree with this.

Offline Mazrim

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Re: Who will be the best player?
« Reply #41 on: November 12, 2010, 12:42:39 PM »
below them there is jack grealish and jordan graham too...

14 year old winger jack grealish in particular has everybody very excited... he has played for the irish u14s and u15s, but then got put into the english u16s, then got recalled back to the irish 16s... he also used to play gaelic football, but his old man stopped him apparently, due to the physical side of the game that could potentially ruin his footballing career... but that means he will be used to rough and tumble... he has been at the villa since 6 years old, is a mad villa fan, as are most of his family, and has been playing 2 years above his age bracket for a while now...

15 year old winger jordan graham looks very very skillful... big lad to go with his skill and pace too... he is another that has represented ireland u15s, but also played for england u16s in the victory shield and looked outstanding... he has been with the villa since he was 9, and again, is a villa fan and another who has been playing above his age bracket...

my mate thinks that oliver stevenson is pretty good too, and he is being fast tracked too...

i get the feeling that the work that has been done with the academy since randy lerner took over, will bear some serious fruit within the next 5-10 years...

Yes, I've heard good things about those two and a few others including Sid's son.
More immediately, I like the look of Carruthers (winger, attacking midfielder), Siegrist (goalkeeper) and Derrick Williams (defender). All very promising but my knowledge of that "batch" isnt as strong as the last few. Yet.
I havent seen much of this Johnson lad thats getting to the first team bench yet either.

Offline CheeriOneill

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Re: Who will be the best player?
« Reply #42 on: November 12, 2010, 12:46:48 PM »
Really like Albrighton and Clark - Sorry Fonz.

But for me Bannan will be best!

He is Class in a Glass! (Shot glass of course)

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Re: Who will be the best player?
« Reply #43 on: November 12, 2010, 12:57:35 PM »
I'm not sure why people seem the think Fonz will end up like Luke Moore. Whether it's because he dose'nt seem like the happiest chap in the world when he scores i don't know, but bearing in mind he seems to score whener he put's on a first team shirt (and reserve one for that matter) i think he may well be the one to blossom out of all the others. Bannan, it's a bit too early to say, as with Clark, but there's no reason why Albrighton can't go on to be a very good footballer.

Offline cheltenhamlion

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Re: Who will be the best player?
« Reply #44 on: November 12, 2010, 12:59:17 PM »
I think Clark will have the best career of the lot of them. There aren't too many centre halves around who are comfortable on the ball.

 


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