The Shin Guardian: Michael Bradley is struggling with game speed

[JUAN PABLO]

I wish people would give Makoun some time to settle. Yes, he;s made mistakes like most Villa players this season but sometimes you can see the quality of his final ball .    Next season , he will be a great player for us.

[darren woolley]

My thoughts are Makoun will be a top player for us but i can't decide on Bradley because he has not played enough games to judge him on.

[ROBBO]

If he was anywhere near selection he would be on the bench at least.

[TimTheVillain]

I think both Bannan and Delph will be better than Makoun personally.  Bannan's ball to Albrighton away at Fulham was world class.

Bannan's lack of physical presence is hindering his ability to be a top player.

It's not 'just' height, it's his lack of ability to be physical enough  in the middle.

Creatively speaking, he's got immense talent - but that question mark will always be there I think.

Makoun will be a top player, not much doubt about it.

Bradley - who knows ?

[PaulWinch again]

I think Makoun will be a top player for us, once he's given a chance to settle.

[PaulWinch again]

I will say in Bradley's defence, his two appearances have come in very tough circumstances. He came on when we had 10 men at Blackpool and played in the reserve side at Man Citeh.

[UsualSuspect]

I think both Bannan and Delph will be better than Makoun personally.  Bannan's ball to Albrighton away at Fulham was world class.

Bannan's lack of physical presence is hindering his ability to be a top player.

It's not 'just' height, it's his lack of ability to be physical enough  in the middle.

Creatively speaking, he's got immense talent - but that question mark will always be there I think.

Makoun will be a top player, not much doubt about it.

Bradley - who knows ?

Tim totally agree about BB and his size he needs to play in a 5 man midfield, I would like to see us line up with

A N Other
Walker Clark Cuellar Young

Delph/bannan  makoun NRC
Albrighton bent Downing

4-5-1 defending
4-3-3 attacking

[cdward]

I don't buy the idea that Bannan is not "big" enough, to win the ball, (Dennis Wise, Chrissy Price, Alan Wright, Gordon Strachan), that is just not the stronger part of his game, it's nothing to do with height. His passing ability is fantastic though.

I would rather see Bannan than Bradley, Bradley looks out of his depth with the pace of the game.
Makoun has shown some good touches, i think he will be good, he just needs to control the aggression.

[Olneythelonely]

I don't think Bannan will be anywhere near as good as Makoun, personally. Delph on the otherhand....

[UsualSuspect]

As a side issue is Delph injured again?

i remember Delph against Man ure at Home last season and he was the bollocks

[peter w]

I think both Bannan and Delph will be better than Makoun personally.  Bannan's ball to Albrighton away at Fulham was world class.

As was Albrighton's control and finish. yet another game we dominated and somehow didn't win.

As for the thread I was surprised that bradley has been as poor as he has and similarly I haven't seen enough of makoun to suggest he is going to be anything but a slightly better berson. Although he does seem to have a big head on a little boys body. very odd. for that reason alone i'd sell him./ he looks wrong.

[Risso]

As for the thread I was surprised that bradley has been as poor as he has and similarly I haven't seen enough of makoun to suggest he is going to be anything but a slightly better berson.

That's my opinion as well.  Neat and tidy, capable of the odd defence splitting pass, but without the overall game to be a success in the Premier League.  Hope I'm wrong, but he really hasn't impressed me so far.

[Matt C]

Bradley has been unlucky to a degree because of our position we cant really take a gamble and let him have a couple of games. Still unless he or whoever looks very impressive I'd rather see how we get on with Delph.

[TimTheVillain]

As for the thread I was surprised that bradley has been as poor as he has and similarly I haven't seen enough of makoun to suggest he is going to be anything but a slightly better berson.

That's my opinion as well.  Neat and tidy, capable of the odd defence splitting pass, but without the overall game to be a success in the Premier League.  Hope I'm wrong, but he really hasn't impressed me so far.

He needs a full pre-season

[The Left Side]

Good read that and an interesting inside view, this summer sure will be interesting (as long as we are still in the PL).