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Offline Uknowthescore

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Re: Delph
« Reply #15 on: January 20, 2013, 01:47:52 PM »
He's never really been given a decent run now he's starting a few games he's showing his class, I've always rated him

Offline PaulTheVillan

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Re: Delph
« Reply #16 on: January 20, 2013, 01:54:25 PM »
I think Delph has been pretty decent in the past few games. Works well with Westwood

Offline Rancid custard

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Re: Delph
« Reply #17 on: January 20, 2013, 02:14:33 PM »
To me he's just one of those frustrating players, he can do some good stuff and you think yeah this is progress right before he kicks it to the oppositions feet. I think the way a lot of people perceive him comes down to who he's playing with and whether it's 4 or 5 in the middle etc.

as others have said, a great talent, I'd just like to see the consistency.

Offline onje_villa

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Re: Delph
« Reply #18 on: January 20, 2013, 02:32:21 PM »
I think he's been almost diabolically poor up until the last few weeks when he's played really well and surprised me hugely in the process. Good on him.

I think it's his energy which gives him a chance. His first touch is often poor which doesn't help him but hopefully he could end up being a player who carries the ball forward for us and even gets a few goals.

Ironic that him and N'Zogbia have been our best players the last few weeks.

Offline Apyadg

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Re: Delph
« Reply #19 on: January 20, 2013, 02:37:17 PM »
He was good yesterday, his first good performance in a damn long time. He needs to start doing this week in, week out.

He's 23, it's past the point that we can keep going on about potential.

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Re: Delph
« Reply #20 on: January 20, 2013, 02:38:16 PM »
He's a genuine deep midfielder whose tackling has got better. He and Westwood did well despite the system totally outnumbering them, and when he went off we really lost something.

Offline cdbearsfan

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Re: Delph
« Reply #21 on: January 20, 2013, 02:38:38 PM »
If he keeps playing like he did yesterday, avoids picking up stupid tackles and goes a long spell of time without getting injured he'll be a star.

That's still too much of a gamble for me though so we should sign a ball-winning midfielder to compete with/play alongside him just in case.

did you notice he pulled out of some tackles outside the box yesterday and tried to stay on his feet , it worked .

I notice that "picking up stupid tackles" makes no sense. I meant "picking up stupid bookings with silly tackles".

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Re: Delph
« Reply #22 on: January 20, 2013, 02:38:48 PM »
He was good yesterday, his first good performance in a damn long time. He needs to start doing this week in, week out.

He's 23, it's past the point that we can keep going on about potential.

He's lost about two years to injury, to be fair.

Offline JJ-AV

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Re: Delph
« Reply #23 on: January 20, 2013, 02:48:28 PM »
Good performance, no doubt he has the quality - but injuries and a change in management has obviously impacted on him.

The worrying thing with him is that he's making the same mistakes he made 4 years ago.

That said, he's still very young and has time to turn it around.

Offline john2710

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Re: Delph
« Reply #24 on: January 20, 2013, 02:52:01 PM »
Always thought that there was a good player in there, needs a run in the team & to stay clear of injury. For me he has all the attributes to be a very good midfielder. He also has the one attribute that all top midfielders have, a burst of pace to get away from his markers.  Although he is 23 he's had little time in the first team due to injuries. O'Neil, Houllier, TSM have all rated him high enough but circumstances have stopped him from playing.

Offline eamonn

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Re: Delph
« Reply #25 on: January 20, 2013, 02:55:11 PM »
I wonder if he could be the answer to our left back problem. I remember him starring in that role in an FA Cup game a couple of years back.

He's getting a run of games now and gradually showing the talent he has. I think he would flourish even more further forward because he has an eye for a pass and a decent shot on him with that left foot though we've barely seen that compared to his Leeds days.

Offline brian green

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Re: Delph
« Reply #26 on: January 20, 2013, 02:59:26 PM »
Hmmm.   The future of Delphi?   I need to consult the oracle.

Offline Mister E

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Re: Delph
« Reply #27 on: January 20, 2013, 03:12:08 PM »
I wonder if he could be the answer to our left back problem. I remember him starring in that role in an FA Cup game a couple of years back.

He's getting a run of games now and gradually showing the talent he has. I think he would flourish even more further forward because he has an eye for a pass and a decent shot on him with that left foot though we've barely seen that compared to his Leeds days.
Well, I've said more than once on here that he could make a very good left wing-back, although I'd prefer a specialist FB / WB.
I didn't see the game yesterday so cannot comment on his performance. I don't see him as a DMF; his best work at Leeds was as an attacking MF, where his turn of pace and close control were very effective.
He, Westie and an experienced DMF would probably work very well.
« Last Edit: January 20, 2013, 03:23:30 PM by Mister E »

Offline 5ft811st2 Durham

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Re: Delph
« Reply #28 on: January 20, 2013, 03:17:12 PM »
It finally seems to be coming together for him.

Offline SoccerHQ

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Re: Delph
« Reply #29 on: January 20, 2013, 03:26:15 PM »
Not a fan but he played very well yesterday and decent against Southampton.

Problem with him is that when he does play well for a few games he then gets injured which was a problem in the Houllier season.

 


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