Delph

[Dante Lavelli]

If we're playing Delph I'd like to see us use 433.  I think it would suit his energy and allow him to get forward a bit more. 

[brian green]

Seriously he seems to be responding to coaching.   It has taken long enough.   All we need now is to get Barry Bannan to keep it simple, KEA to tackle from the front, Clark, Baker, Lowton, Bennett and Stevens to talk to each other, Holman to stop being Road Runner and some of our troubles may be behind us.

[PaulWinch again]

Last couple of games he's been good, hopefully that'll continue.

[N'ZMAV]

Seems to be getting involved in this fight. Has improved recently. Still has a lot do to to be a Premier League performer on a consistent basis.

[levico]

Still not convinced with Delph personally but I accept he's trying harder. He just looked brainless against Southampton when he found the ball at his feet in our penalty area. He looked at it for what seemed a full minute and then lumped against the Villa defender standing  next to him, the rest is history and the reason we didn't get even a point from that match.

[IronDukeVillain]

To be honest, disappointed with Delph, £6 million i think we eventually paid from a Div 1 side, heralded as a future England player,  was also touted by Spurs, but they obviously looked a little deeper. Better than Bannan though at the moment and to be fair did play well yesterday but performances like that are too and few far between. 

[nigel]

I think Delph has been pretty decent in the past few games. Works well with Westwood

Agree
He's having a decent run of games which is helping.

[Big Dick Edwards]

I was beginning to lose patience with Delph. His main ability seemed to be giving the ball away cheaply and picking up yellow cards for stupid tackles but he's looked good in recent games. We've got to remember he's still only 21 and has had a lot of injuries since he's been with us. I'd like to see what he can do in the position he played at Leeds. His U-Tube highlights in his natural position of attacking midfield were pretty impressive.

[Can Gana Be Bettered!?!?]

Personally I think he's possibly the worst player to put on a Villa shirt.

However, his first half performance was a vast improvement to his previous outings. He still fails to realise where he needs to be. His positioning is poor. As is, usually, his passing, tackling, heading, running and controlling of the ball.

One half in however many matches he's had is not good enough. It's the central midfield that has let us down extremely badly this season, in my opinion. No protection of the defence at all. They've been pretty much non-existent at times.

[adrenachrome]

He has been very good for the last 4 or 5 games in my opinion and seems to have curbed his loose cannon proclivities. 

[john2710]

Personally I think he's possibly the worst player to put on the Villa shirt.

He's a long, long, long way from being the worst player to wear the Villa shirt.

[VILLA MOLE]

Personally I think he's possibly the worst player to put on the Villa shirt.

He's a long, long, long way from being the worst player to wear the Villa shirt.

yes think of the company he keeps

[UK Redsox]

Delph is better than Bannan. I know that's not exactly a ringing endorsement but it should be enough to keep him starting regularly

[richardhubbard]

Personally I think he's possibly the worst player to put on the Villa how long you been watching villa? A week ?

[Gareth]

If we are to play the 4231 formation then we need 4 to compete for the 2 DM positions - Westwood & Delph could be 2 of the 4 - Bannan & KEA have a long to go to convince.