Delph

[AlwaysAVFC]

Delph's been very good since the Albion game. I was gutted when he was banned for two games. I wouldn't have said that three months ago.

Me too but we won those games without him which is encouraging , pleased to deserve him back on the side though.

That's my way of thinking as well, rather than saying that we're a better side without him. I think we're just starting to click and be more consistent now. We didn't win those couple of games he was out because he wasn't there, its the team as a whole playing better together.

[Can Gana Be Bettered!?!?]

Most improved player of the season I think. I started the season not wanting him anywhere near the team and now I'm happy he's here and hoping he can push on and keep improving with us into next season.

I still wish he wouldn't dive in with those stupid challenges though.

[supertom]

If he adds goals to his game he could become indispensable to us. I do think in the coming years he's got to add that to his arsenal, or he may well lose his place.

[AlwaysAVFC]

Regarding his scoring, as we grow more as a team I think he'll get the confidence to get ahead of the forwards more but currently we play Benteke, Weimann, Gabby and then maybe N'Zogbia or Bowery, it may even be instructions not to get ahead of the forwards and leave us open or he is just being restraint himself. He's got a good shot on him himself so I'm sure he's got a goal of the month in him or 2.

[supertom]

Regarding his scoring, as we grow more as a team I think he'll get the confidence to get ahead of the forwards more but currently we play Benteke, Weimann, Gabby and then maybe N'Zogbia or Bowery, it may even be instructions not to get ahead of the forwards and leave us open or he is just being restraint himself. He's got a good shot on him himself so I'm sure he's got a goal of the month in him or 2.

Yeah, I don't see him as the Gerrard type, who'll break into the box regularly and score.
But he's got the ability to spank a decent strike from 20+yards. I'd like to see him go for it a little more and try and get 4-5 goals a season.

That said, first and foremost we need more goals from Charles. He's the sort of midfielder you'd expect to be hitting around 10 a season and hitting double figures with assists. Currently 1 goal and 4 assists isn't enough. Though he's still our most productive midfielder with assists+goals. (unless you count Gab as a mid).

[Mister E]

Regarding his scoring, as we grow more as a team I think he'll get the confidence to get ahead of the forwards more but currently we play Benteke, Weimann, Gabby and then maybe N'Zogbia or Bowery, it may even be instructions not to get ahead of the forwards and leave us open or he is just being restraint himself. He's got a good shot on him himself so I'm sure he's got a goal of the month in him or 2.

Yeah, I don't see him as the Gerrard type, who'll break into the box regularly and score.

But this is what Delph did for Leeds, so there is no reason to think he can't do so for us; and he has quick feet.
I think he's played the way successive managers have asked him to: sit mid-to-deep rather than mid-to-attacking. And when he's played we have tended to have other attacking MF on the pitch IIRC.

I'm afraid Chalres is not going to be our salvation for a scoring MF: too flaky and not hard-working enough.

[neo_Villan]

But this is what Delph did for Leeds, so there is no reason to think he can't do so for us

At Leeds he played as the advanced midfielder though. Since he has joined us, he has only been played as a deep (almost defensive) midfielder which I have never understood.

[barrysleftfoot]

 Actually that Fer chap who was going to Everton is a good shout.Exactly the kind of player we need.

[eastie]

Regarding his scoring, as we grow more as a team I think he'll get the confidence to get ahead of the forwards more but currently we play Benteke, Weimann, Gabby and then maybe N'Zogbia or Bowery, it may even be instructions not to get ahead of the forwards and leave us open or he is just being restraint himself. He's got a good shot on him himself so I'm sure he's got a goal of the month in him or 2.

Yeah, I don't see him as the Gerrard type, who'll break into the box regularly and score.

But this is what Delph did for Leeds, so there is no reason to think he can't do so for us; and he has quick feet.
I think he's played the way successive managers have asked him to: sit mid-to-deep rather than mid-to-attacking. And when he's played we have tended to have other attacking MF on the pitch IIRC.

I'm afraid Chalres is not going to be our salvation for a scoring MF: too flaky and not hard-working enough.

Nzogbia has been a disappointment in his 2 seasons , for his fee and wages he hasn't delivered nearly enough.

[Matt C]

We're a better team with Delph in it now and I think that's the first time I've said that since we signed him.

[villa kicks]

Fab by name Fab by nature once he sorts his tackle and scores...

[pauliewalnuts]

Much improved.

I still think he's going to get at least a yellow card every time I see him going into a challenge, though.

[N'ZMAV]

We need to keep him and keep developing him, he's probably already cost us £15mil in transfer fee and wages.

[LeeS]

We need to keep him and keep developing him, he's probably already cost us £15mil in transfer fee and wages.

He'd have to be on £50k per week for that to be true. Either way, such figures dont tell us much. Buying youngsters from League 1 is always a bit of a punt and this one is just starting to pay off. If he keeps improving this season and next he has the potential to become a stalwart of the side.

[Lastfootstamper]

We need to keep him and keep developing him, he's probably already cost us £15mil in transfer fee and wages.

He'd have to be on £50k per week for that to be true.

Well, he was a MON signing.....