Karim El Ahmadi CONFIRMED (Reply #278)

[Aston Villa]

This isn't the worst news because Delph seems to be doing a pretty similar job to KEA anyway. I'd pick Herd next match as we need a bit more physicality in midfield. Knowing PL, he'll probably pick Westwood.

[Matt Collins]

The pictures I saw didn't suggest he was stretchered off, he seemed to be walking off. Still bad news though, as is the African cup qualification. Delph has been playing a deep role alongside him at times. But can he play the holding role in the diamond we've played most of the season?

Westwood looked green against Southampton and herd isn't good enough in my view. He's ok if you want to play a kick and rush style, but I can't see him figuring in Lambert's possession based game

[Risso]

This isn't the worst news because Delph seems to be doing a pretty similar job to KEA anyway. I'd pick Herd next match as we need a bit more physicality in midfield. Knowing PL, he'll probably pick Westwood.

I still don't see what Delph adds to the side.  He's just a reckless challenge followed by a yellow card waiting to happen.

[Clampy]

I don't mind Delph, he might need a good run of games but his habit of picking up injuries has'nt helped him. We might be playing him too deep as well, was'nt he more of a attacking midfielder at Leeds?

[Legion]

Delph is a yellow card waiting to happen.

[Aston Villa]

This isn't the worst news because Delph seems to be doing a pretty similar job to KEA anyway. I'd pick Herd next match as we need a bit more physicality in midfield. Knowing PL, he'll probably pick Westwood.

I still don't see what Delph adds to the side.  He's just a reckless challenge followed by a yellow card waiting to happen.

I'm not really a fan of Delph either but he has been okay this season whenever he has started. He generally just stays deep and tries to pass it around to start attacks or just tick things over. On the negative side, he is pretty reckless when defending.

[alteavilla]

 the players pl rates in midfield are not strong or good enough in my opinion

[Aston Villa]

the players pl rates in midfield are not strong or good enough in my opinion

He didn't really inherit a good midfield though. Let's see how he shapes the midfield in the coming seasons.

[silhillvilla]

The only positive is we will see someone else play the role as its effectively been KEA all season so far.

[godzvilla]

Does anyone know when Stephen Ireland is due to be back in the selection frame ?..................Godzvilla!

[Legion]

20th October.

[Witton Warrior]

20th October.

Good news (I hope)

[Ad@m]

This isn't the worst news because Delph seems to be doing a pretty similar job to KEA anyway. I'd pick Herd next match as we need a bit more physicality in midfield. Knowing PL, he'll probably pick Westwood.

I still don't see what Delph adds to the side.  He's just a reckless challenge followed by a yellow card waiting to happen.

My thoughts exactly.

Is Herd injured because I just can't understand how Delph would get the nod ahead of him.

[kippaxvilla2]

This isn't the worst news because Delph seems to be doing a pretty similar job to KEA anyway. I'd pick Herd next match as we need a bit more physicality in midfield. Knowing PL, he'll probably pick Westwood.

I still don't see what Delph adds to the side.  He's just a reckless challenge followed by a yellow card waiting to happen.

Yes, we can drop our only real hope of scoring a goal with a regular 1 in 2 goal ratio, yet keep Delph in the side.  Just bizarre.

[pauliewalnuts]

Delph is a yellow card waiting to happen.

Agreed. I find it hard to judge him as a player, as I invariably find myself whincing in anticipation when he's trying to win the ball back.