Curtis Davies

[Ross]

I'll admit it.

After tonight's evidence, we need options to replace the fecking useless Dunne, so perhaps we should be thinking about recalling him. He can't be any worse. Can he?

I think Dunne has eaten him...

[bertlambshank]

I'll admit it.

After tonight's evidence, we need options to replace the fecking useless Dunne, so perhaps we should be thinking about recalling him. He can't be any worse. Can he?

I think Dunne has eaten him...

Very good.

[myf]

I agree - he deserves a chance after Dunnes performances.  Whilst Davies has been suspect in the past he does tend to be better at bringing the ball out of defence.

[UsualSuspect]

It's quite amazing that when a player is injured or on loan they suddenly become world beaters.

lets not forget Curtis's performance against Rapid when quite frankly it looked like he was playing badly for an under 12's team

[Rip Van We Go Again]

Drop Mister Creosote and put Cuellar in, bring back Davies and see if he's improved his play after a spell at Leicester.

[john2710]

Davies won't ever be seen in a Villa shirt again.

[peter w]

We still have Cuellar to come in and replace Dunne. We should do that before we worry about recalling a player who is clearly on his way out. But this is where manmanagement comes into it, how would dropping Dunne affect him? If he's low on confidence then being dropped may make things worse, the manager may decide that playing him through hid bad patch will help us in the long run and get him into form quicker. Something needs to be done quickly, though, regarding the defence, as it has been very poor week in week out for the season to date.

[UsualSuspect]

If and when Dunne gets dropped lets just hope he doesn't start to comfort eat to heal his pain

[Rancid custard]

How much longer is NRC out for? I thought Dunne having the arm band would have given him a kick up the ass, but he's still switching off at vital times, I'd be willing to give Curtis one more go that's more than a 45 minute sub appearance.

[peter w]

After his performance at home v rapid I don't think I'd be as akeen. Time to cut and run. He was trying too hard then and I don't think this is the time to bring him back in.

[KevinGage]

We still have Cuellar to come in and replace Dunne. We should do that before we worry about recalling a player who is clearly on his way out. But this is where manmanagement comes into it, how would dropping Dunne affect him? If he's low on confidence then being dropped may make things worse, the manager may decide that playing him through hid bad patch will help us in the long run and get him into form quicker.

I tend to agree but I think that's been attempted Peter.

His form was so good last year (Player of the Season don't forget) that he had enough credit in the bank to have the odd ropey game. Or even a few below par games in a row.

But when that form continues for as long as it has you have to get to a point where you say enough is enough.

His physical condition is shocking. He's a captain and he should be setting an example. What example is he providing at present, eat your way to the top? I said on another thread that part of the problem was he was restricted in what he could do pre-season as he had a re-emergence of a longstanding knee injury. It's possible that he's still feeling the effects of it now and it isn't just a case that he can't be bothered.

But either way we've given him enough latitude at this point. CB is one of the few areas where we have decent cover so he should be re-introduced to the bench. Give him some time out to get in shape and if he's still willing to make a go of it he'll be back. If not, we're well rid.

[ktvillan]

It's quite amazing that when a player is injured or on loan they suddenly become world beaters.

lets not forget Curtis's performance against Rapid when quite frankly it looked like he was playing badly for an under 12's team

All some people seem to think of when the subject of Davies crops up are the "pub player" comment and/or the Rapid game, and they write him off on the basis of those two games.  In between those he put in some very very good perfromances.   Surely he can't be any worse than Dunne at the moment.  At least he can run, doesn't look like he's swallowed a pie shop and might actually give a shit.

[pedro25]

He gives the ball away, but his pace often helps him out, pace is what we're missing at the back so I wouldn't mind seeing him back in the fold.  Trying different combinations of Davies, Cuellar, Collins and Dunne and Clark when NRC is fit must be worth it over the next few weeks and can't be any worse than persisting with the 2 current incumbents.

[Clampy]

I'd definatley being Davies back. Just having him on the bench might make Dunne and Collins buck up their ideas. They're not exactly being challenged to keep their place at the moment.

[The Man With A Stick]

I'd play Cuellar as soon as he's match fit and bring Clark back to play at centre half once NRC is fit again.  That will give Collins the kick up the arse he needs, though I think he's just being dragged down to Dunne's level.  You can only cover your partner for so long. 

Dunne can just be put out to pasture for all I care.  Chamakh tearing him a new arsehole was the last straw for me.  Get Susie from Curb Your Enthusiasm down to Bodymoor to have a go at him, calling him a "fat fuck" and allsorts.