Fabian Delph's season coming up, oh no, not another injury.

[NeilH]

I really wanted him to succeed, not just because he cost a lot of money, but because we needed a player just like him. However as time has gone by he’s just turned into Curtis Davis Mark II. A player full of potential, but simply not going to realise any of it. Watching him play a few weeks ago, you could just see that he wasn’t going to make it and that before this season is out he’ll be in the Championship. I’m afraid no season long loan is going to rectify this one and it will just be another example of more money spunked away by MON.

[rutski]

i am not sure he will make it as a top midfielder but surprisingly last season i thought he looked pretty good at left back!

[Mister E]

Given the right environment I suspect Delph woulld / could have made it. The circumstances that would have helped him? - either in a team that got proomoted from the Championship, having got some competitive 'mileage' on the clock; or, in a ManUre context, where he could have been given a more gradual introduction to the Premiership.
When he's played for us he has ben expected to carry the full weight of playing responsibility as well as the pricetag; probably didn't get enough mentorship from us 'cos of the managerial merry-go-round and the poor on-pitch play.

Is he a LB? - possibly, although he's always got a mistake and a cheap foul in him. So, no better than the current options.

[ROBBO]

Thats the problem with all our kids, who are they going to learn off? is there any senior player in the team right now that you could point to and say watch him son and learn from him.

[john e]

Thats the problem with all our kids, who are they going to learn off? is there any senior player in the team right now that you could point to and say watch him son and learn from him.

Petrov

[maidstonevillain]

Thats the problem with all our kids, who are they going to learn off? is there any senior player in the team right now that you could point to and say watch him son and learn from him.

Agbonlahor

[john e]

Thats the problem with all our kids, who are they going to learn off? is there any senior player in the team right now that you could point to and say watch him son and learn from him.

Given

[Legion]

Gordon Cowans.

[Risso]

Thats the problem with all our kids, who are they going to learn off? is there any senior player in the team right now that you could point to and say watch him son and learn from him.

Given

Yes, that'd be invaluable for Delph.......

[john e]

Thats the problem with all our kids, who are they going to learn off? is there any senior player in the team right now that you could point to and say watch him son and learn from him.

Given

Yes, that'd be invaluable for Delph.......

yeah its good init

[Rick_avfc]

Thats the problem with all our kids, who are they going to learn off? is there any senior player in the team right now that you could point to and say watch him son and learn from him.

Agbonlahor

Seriously?  What is a midfielder going to learn from Gabby?  Petrov , hmmmm...yes but Gabby errr nope!

[Witton Warrior]

Thats the problem with all our kids, who are they going to learn off? is there any senior player in the team right now that you could point to and say watch him son and learn from him.

Agbonlahor

Seriously?  What is a midfielder going to learn from Gabby?  Petrov , hmmmm...yes but Gabby errr nope!
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Attitude? Work rate?

[hawkeye]

He lacks basic technique, the ability to controll the ball quickly, you can get away with pooor first touch in the Championship not at this level.

[MadJohnnyC]

Delph would be a very good player for a club like Wigan, West Brom, Blackburn etc. I'd cut my losses on him I think, he's never done anything but look like getting sent off in a Villa shirt. Gardner must be ahead of him in the pecking order or somethings wrong.

[Rick_avfc]

Thats the problem with all our kids, who are they going to learn off? is there any senior player in the team right now that you could point to and say watch him son and learn from him.

Agbonlahor

Seriously?  What is a midfielder going to learn from Gabby?  Petrov , hmmmm...yes but Gabby errr nope!
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Attitude? Work rate?

His work rate has been good so i wouldnt comment on that.  Attitude?  I dont think his attitude is out of line either.  Its to do with the ability on the ball in the central midfield role which is where he can learn his trade from the likes of Petrov and his decision making and passing.