Matthew Lowton

[Clampy]

Paulie hit on the main thing, he has'nt looked out of place at all. He's going to have a dodgy game or two sooner or later and that's to be expected but so far so good.

[Dante Lavelli]

I look forward to seeing Bennett. If he can offer on the left what Lowton offers on the right, we will be even better. Incidentally how was Lichaj on Saturday? I've been in hospital since Thursday so I haven't seen any extended highlights.

Licaj was solid, 6.5 out of ten for me, maybe a 7 as he did one run where he cut in from the byline. 

I do agree that a more “winger” style LB would help the balance of the team, hopefully Bennet is that man.  Due to how narrow our midfield is, I think the FBs need to have the ability to take people on down the outside so the opposition defence is stretch a bit more.

[darren woolley]

He looks a really good player I'm glad we have got him he can only get better.

[Chipsticks]

A good friend of mine has a season ticket at Sheffield United and was really pissed off when we signed him, which can only be a good thing. He reminds me a bit of Luke Young, but better.

[N'ZMAV]

Lichaj is a reliable backup. Bennett and Lowton will be very good full backs for us.

[Chipsticks]

Lichaj is a reliable backup. Bennett and Lowton will be very good full backs for us.

Speaking of bennett, why hasn't he played yet?

[not3bad]

Lichaj is a reliable backup. Bennett and Lowton will be very good full backs for us.

Speaking of bennett, why hasn't he played yet?

Bennett was injured for the Newcastle game and PL must have thought Lichaj was doing well enough not to be subbed on Saturday.

[Summers]

Lichaj is a good fullback, and the perfect sub. He can play all across the defence, and as a fullback his long throw is a useful weapon.

[Drummond]

As someone who saw Sheffield United more than the Villa last year I'd say he was a good solid right back. He doesn't do anything fancy (apart from that great strike on Saturday) but is totally reliable.

The in-laws are season ticket holders at Blades and they were disappointed he went but felt that he deserved to be going up to the championship and were a little surprised we went for him.

Our manager seems to be able to pick 'em that's for sure.

I've always thought a good full back is a player you don't really notice often; they don't have much glory attached to their role.

[Tokyo Sexwhale]

Hopefully another Mark Delaney.  A player from the lower divisions who makes the step up and gives solid reliable service.

[onje_villa]

Hopefully another Mark Delaney.  A player from the lower divisions who makes the step up and gives solid reliable service.

Agree with the Delaney reference, can see a lot of similarities, think he may be even better though

[Percy McCarthy]

Statistically, full-backs get more possession than anyone but centre-mids. So it's vital to have a couple of good footballers there. Defensively, they don't need to be hard, or great tacklers any more, it's more about staying on your feet, a bit of pace and blocking crosses.

Lowton seems ideal so far by these criteria.

[Percy McCarthy]

Additionally, Lambert expects them to do a job at both ends. As someone else mentioned, he looks like he has the stamina for such a demanding role too.

[peter w]

I always read 'hungry' players that Lambert mentioned to mean they wanted it. To 'want' it you also have to have a good level of stamina or 'engine' in football parlance.

[N'ZMAV]

Lowton for England. ;-)