Curtis Davies

[Mark H]

Interesting that he talks about is in the past tense - "when I WAS at Villa"

[jembob]

There was a period of a few months with Laursen when Davies was superb. Even better than Laursen arguably and earning him an England call up too.
He also kept loads of clean sheets in a row with Knight after Laursen was injured and started last season well. The Liverpool game away being a highlight.
I wouldn't give up on him just yet.

He is an enigma though. Like the little girl with a curl in the middle of her forehead. When he is good he is very very good but when he is bad, he is horrid.
Last season with three senior in form centre halves and the massive promise of Clark, we could afford to lose him. Now, with Dunne in dodgy form and a few injuries here and there, I'm not so sure.

He needs a minder. He was impressive playing next to Laursen as the two complimented each other but he just does not the belief to be the defensive leader. After the ludicrous corner he conceded against Rapid Vienna I would never trust his with a football again!

[brontebilly]

A theory which the General comprehensively trashed in his thread a while back

  As expected.

Yes, he's well known for lying to us. Why he still bothers, I really don't know.

why some on here dont question the boards motives is what irks me

sure davies can be horrid. couldnt kick the ball with his left foot properly for a start but his last game at Anfield he was superb, in the victory at the Emirates, plenty of other ones too. Always felt with him if he got a bang early on it tended to sharpen him up a bit. Has had more good games at centre half than Cuellar I might add.

He would have started for sure against Blackburn and with the form and injuries of our other centre half options he would have got other chances too. Dont get me wrong after a long spell out he needed games but he is required back at Villa Park pronto.

This coming cup tie against Bham would also see him play. We seem to have rushed Collins back too early last weekend, he couldnt have been any worse than him anyway.

It is self defeating not calling him back, we are putting in kids who are struggling when an experienced player who would give us options is available. It is madness.

[Villa'Zawg]

A theory which the General comprehensively trashed in his thread a while back

  As expected.

Yes, he's well known for lying to us. Why he still bothers, I really don't know.

He was very clear about what he wanted us to think about the Curtis situation - "total nonsense", I'm not sure he answered any specific questions on it. I could be wrong though, I don't pay particularly close attention to that thread.

[pauliewalnuts]

A theory which the General comprehensively trashed in his thread a while back

  As expected.

Yes, he's well known for lying to us. Why he still bothers, I really don't know.

He was very clear about what he wanted us to think about the Curtis situation - "total nonsense", I'm not sure he answered any specific questions on it. I could be wrong though, I don't pay particularly close attention to that thread.

What other questions are there to answer about it, though?

"Is it true Davies isn't being played because it would trigger a pay related clause in his contract?"
"No, it is total nonsense"

EDIT

this is what he said, it was relating to a thread in which people were talking about this clause.

3.  There is a rumor out there re. Curtis Davis and playing and his contract.  Total nonsense.

[Mazrim]

Has had more good games at centre half than Cuellar I might add.

Nah, I'm not having that. Cuellar has been consistently very good at centre half.

[Merv]

I'd be happier with him back in the squad, that's for sure. We're stretched enough as it is at the back and the situation is much different to August, when we had four other fit and able centre-backs and Curtis needed games. Now we have one of our first choice CBs struggling for form, one of our back-up CBs injured, and the other playing in midfield.

And we're about to enter the Christmas/New Year period, when games come thick and fast.

[Chris Smith]

I hope we're having him watched at Leicester and that when he comes back he's given a chance to prove himself rather than be sacrificed for the sake of the wage bill.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

I hope we're having him watched at Leicester and that when he comes back he's given a chance to prove himself rather than be sacrificed for the sake of the wage bill.

Agreed. We don't want another Gary Cahill type situation on our hands.

[Mazrim]

We're looking to buy players and have resigned others on higher contracts. I can't see the wage bill being the problem it was to be honest. More like value for money.

[nick harper]

We are always quick to write off players that lose form for one reason or another.

He can play at Premier League level and has proved it. He can also play from the back if he is given the encouragement which O'Neill obviously stopped him doing.

Good luck to him if he's beginning to get his confidence back at Leicester.

[Chris Smith]

We're looking to buy players and have resigned others on higher contracts. I can't see the wage bill being the problem it was to be honest. More like value for money.

I expect to see the manager given a bit of leeway in the short term but the issue hasn't gone away and at some point, in the not too distant future, he's going to have to get rid of a few if wants to bring in his own players.

Carew, Sidwell and Luke Young would be top of my list.

[dave.woodhall]

why some on here dont question the boards motives is what irks me

Yes, because they've behaved appallingly since taking over haven't they?

What irks me is that they've been as open and honest as it's possible to be, introduced levels of customer service that have been unthinkable at any other football club then when they give an answer that doesn't fit in with someone's preconceived notions or the latest conspiracy theory they're immediately branded as incompetents or liars.

[WarszaVillan]

why some on here dont question the boards motives is what irks me

Yes, because they've behaved appallingly since taking over haven't they?

What irks me is that they've been as open and honest as it's possible to be, introduced levels of customer service that have been unthinkable at any other football club then when they give an answer that doesn't fit in with someone's preconceived notions or the latest conspiracy theory they're immediately branded as incompetents or liars.

Come on Dave, the new owners have received the red-carpet treatment since they came. After selling one of our best players 2 seasons running, losing the manager and seeing the team fall towards the relegation zone fans have the right at least to question. Supporters are the custodians of the club not idle customers.

[dave.woodhall]

why some on here dont question the boards motives is what irks me

Yes, because they've behaved appallingly since taking over haven't they?

What irks me is that they've been as open and honest as it's possible to be, introduced levels of customer service that have been unthinkable at any other football club then when they give an answer that doesn't fit in with someone's preconceived notions or the latest conspiracy theory they're immediately branded as incompetents or liars.

Come on Dave, the new owners have received the red-carpet treatment since they came. After selling one of our best players 2 seasons running, losing the manager and seeing the team fall towards the relegation zone fans have the right at least to question. Supporters are the custodians of the club not idle customers.

They received what they deserved. And now a couple of things have gone wrong - and O'Neill running away coupled to the worst injury list of all time cannot be pinned on them - they're being called liars and worse. Not questioned, insulted and abused. Do they deserve that?