Ashley Young - tell it how you see it

[Chris Smith]

It's not a knee jerk reaction with him either, i've been saying he's crap for over a year. Everyone keeps banging on that he should be back on the wing but he couldn't cross the road these days.

Just because you've been spouting bollocks for over a year doesn't make any less bollocks.

[Shrek]

When Ash is playing he is really energetic and gives 100%.

If he goes, we need to replace that, because we have been affected this season by not replacing Milner's energy.

[Clampy]

I'd like to see Ashley back out on the wing on Saturday, especially running at Salgado, who's not the quickest nowadays. Besides, i'd trust him to cross the ball into the box better than Gabby would.

[Blackcountry Villa]

He can't shoot and he can't cross a ball so why the fuck does he still take every free kick, corner and penalty? Will someone please tell him he's massively overrated and to stop taking them?!

I've never been so frustrated by a Villa player in all my life and to be honest i can't stand him.

[Holtenderinthesky]

Good player but should not be within 10 yards of a set-piece.

[Apyadg]

Good player but should not be within 10 yards of a set-piece.

What is he good at, honestly? And I mean what is he good at that he can do on a regular basis, not what he did for a good string of games 2-3 years ago.

When he tries to take a man on, instead of skinning him and whipping in a ball like he used to, he does some shit little step overs and falls on his arse.
When he tries to take a free kick, it either ends up in someone's back garden or hits the wall.
His corners often fail to beat the first man.
His crosses are shit.
He rarely scores.
He frequently throws himself on the floor, and wears a fucking snood.

I genuinely don't see what he offers to the team. For far too long, we've been carrying the arrogant, petulant little tosser, hoping he comes good. I hope he fucks off.

[VillaZogmariner]

If Spurs were to offer a straight swap for Walker/Young I'd snap their hands off.

[avfcpg]

Good player but not great. Doesn't score nearly enough from open play (how many has he got this season from open play?). Would only let him go if we had a better replacment lined up, he's still a dangerous, if frustrating, player.

[Blackcountry Villa]

Good player but should not be within 10 yards of a set-piece.

What is he good at, honestly? And I mean what is he good at that he can do on a regular basis, not what he did for a good string of games 2-3 years ago.

When he tries to take a man on, instead of skinning him and whipping in a ball like he used to, he does some shit little step overs and falls on his arse.
When he tries to take a free kick, it either ends up in someone's back garden or hits the wall.
His corners often fail to beat the first man.
His crosses are shit.
He rarely scores.
He frequently throws himself on the floor, and wears a fucking snood.

I genuinely don't see what he offers to the team. For far too long, we've been carrying the arrogant, petulant little tosser, hoping he comes good. I hope he fucks off.

This.

I've been saying everything you said for about 2 years now. He's the most overrated player i've ever seen in a Villa shirt.

[CJ]

He can't shoot and he can't cross a ball so why the fuck does he still take every free kick, corner and penalty? Will someone please tell him he's massively overrated and to stop taking them?!

I've never been so frustrated by a Villa player in all my life and to be honest i can't stand him.

I honestly believe he's been allowed to play 'in the hole', rather than his best position wide left, is allowed to take all the set pieces, and has been given the captain's arm band (i.e. have everything his own way) all for one reason - to persuade him to sign a new contract. 

Two seasons ago I would have agreed with this. 

Now I'd take the money

[Mac]

I agree. He's not delivering.

[dicedlam]

O'Neill once said about Ashley  ‘It was world-class stuff from a world-class player,’

I'm sorry, but I thought it was a foolish statement then, even more so now.

A straight swop for Milner would be my choice, or as SB said, Kyle Walker.

[cheltenhamlion]

I wrote a piece for the latest H+V about Ash and his Roy of the Rovers antics. I think it holds firm.

[Moorski]

Young Will definately be leaving in the Summer until then we need him to knuckle down and keep it simple.

[jembob]

He may not be 'delivering' but he never lacks for effort. It seems to me that most people here have given up on him staying next season and if by any chance he read this thread, would think that we all want him out of the Club asap. I want him to stay and develop in a team that plays better football. I want him to stay and fulfill his potential with US. I want him to stay and be Captain of the Club next time we win a trophy.

The one thing which he's guilty of is trying too hard. Get off his back FFS!