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[Chris Smith]

They have not played on a consistent basis, and experience has been favored if it came down between the two. See the Spurs and Swansea games.

AM's style has also limited a lot of our youngsters; it must be horrible to see the ball sailing over your head for large parts of the game. Herd was a brilliant RB, but was just dropped like a bad egg.

The youngsters have not been given a "fair opportunity" by any stretch of the imagination.

Our central midfield pairing at Swansea was Delph and Herd, so I don't know why your using that as an example.

Look what has happened to Albrighton by over playing him last season. It is good management to give them a couple of games then take them out of the firing line for a bit.

You're just another who has become a bit obsessed with the manager so have decided that every single thing he does, ever, is wrong.

[garyshawsknee]

I must say its been mystifying that Clark hasn't played at all this season, considering how poor our defense / midfield have been at times.

I think Clark could do the role Herd is fulfilling a lot better than Herd can.  He's much more comfortable with the ball aswell.

Yep,has a lot more composure on the ball than Herd or Delph,with the injuries racking up,hopefully he'll get a look in at the weekend.

[UsualSuspect]

Bannan, Albrighton, Herd, Clark are already 22/23, getting them to start every 3 games or cameo subs appearances isn't being clever in fact it's probably the worst type of management

Bugger me play them for a game and give the poor little tired boys a rest!

When a player is good enough he's good enough, I can see is in 5 years time having the same conversation - "that Bannan could be a great player, but he gets a bit tired so we only play him every 5 games and then on the wing"

Fuck me they all be married with kids and pushing 30 before they get a good run

[Clampy]

The article continues by saying the manager wants someone with Premiership experience

That should be our new slogan.

In this case it is imperative. We can't afford to wait a few months while he acclimatises, we need a player to slot in immediately.

But why is that Chris? Why can't afford we afford to wait? Why does he need to slot in immediately? Our manager is getting the results he's been asked of him. We're a mid-table team are we not?

There's little point signing a player in January if you're not going to play him We're undermanned, we've got by using inexperienced kids to fill in.

I'm not sure about that. The only kids that have been picked on a regular basis are Herd and Bannan. Delph has flittered in and out but the rest have been pretty much experienced players. If we're going to bring in experience, then they've got to be able  to make a difference as well. I'm not sure the likes of Steven Davis will.

[DB]

They have not played on a consistent basis, and experience has been favored if it came down between the two. See the Spurs and Swansea games.

AM's style has also limited a lot of our youngsters; it must be horrible to see the ball sailing over your head for large parts of the game. Herd was a brilliant RB, but was just dropped like a bad egg.

The youngsters have not been given a "fair opportunity" by any stretch of the imagination.

Our central midfield pairing at Swansea was Delph and Herd, so I don't know why your using that as an example.

Look what has happened to Albrighton by over playing him last season. It is good management to give them a couple of games then take them out of the firing line for a bit.

You're just another who has become a bit obsessed with the manager so have decided that every single thing he does, ever, is wrong.

Point out some things the manager has done right then...?

[SheffieldVillain]

They have not played on a consistent basis, and experience has been favored if it came down between the two. See the Spurs and Swansea games.

AM's style has also limited a lot of our youngsters; it must be horrible to see the ball sailing over your head for large parts of the game. Herd was a brilliant RB, but was just dropped like a bad egg.

The youngsters have not been given a "fair opportunity" by any stretch of the imagination.

Our central midfield pairing at Swansea was Delph and Herd, so I don't know why your using that as an example.

Look what has happened to Albrighton by over playing him last season. It is good management to give them a couple of games then take them out of the firing line for a bit.

You're just another who has become a bit obsessed with the manager so have decided that every single thing he does, ever, is wrong.

Point out some things the manager has done right then...?

Signed Shay Given.
Been respectful of the club's history and fans.
Got Gabby playing well again.
Not yet got us into a relegation battle like last season.
Given Kevin Mac more of a role with the first team.

[JUAN PABLO]

I tell thee, It will be Guthrie   

[Dave]

Midfielder with Premier League experience?

Not getting much of a look in with his current club?

Someone the manager knows already?

Craig Gardner, come on down.

[SheffieldVillain]

Midfielder with Premier League experience?

Not getting much of a look in with his current club?

Someone the manager knows already?

Craig Gardner, come on down.

Swap deal for Heskey & Beye?

[Chris Smith]

Midfielder with Premier League experience?

Not getting much of a look in with his current club?

Someone the manager knows already?

Craig Gardner, come on down.

I'm sure I read somewhere that he was touting himself to us in the summer but was rebuffed.

[brian green]

By way of adding a little levity to some gloomy threads, if Craig Gardner came, how many times have brothers played together in our first team.   I can only think of Djemba Djemba.

[Legion]

Luke and Stefan?

[paulcomben]

You must be joking/ desperate. Gardner never made the Villa team and then kissed that Blues badge daily.

[Exeter 77]

By way of adding a little levity to some gloomy threads, if Craig Gardner came, how many times have brothers played together in our first team.   I can only think of Djemba Djemba.

Brian and Alan Little - did they ever play in the same Villa first team?

[paulcomben]

Let's never forget that Jenas, Nzogbia and Hutton were all offered up as compensation for the loss of Downing and Young. All 3 have been dreadful disasters.