Fabian Delph - Signed for Manchester City

[ozzjim]

He is fast becoming 3rd name on the team sheet after Brad and Benteke.

12 months ago I groaned at his name in the side, but the confidence that Lambert has clearly injected into him has been incredible. It was I think the West Brom away game, where he was excellent first half but went off injured at half time that I really noticed the profound improvement and effect he had on the side. Since then he has been exceptional almost every week, and the way he bursts through a midfield driving forward is something that we have not had in a long time. He is growing into a very good player. If he could add 6-10 goals this season he would be very valuable indeed.... another that would not be worth well above what we paid. Possible that he could end up being the best signing MON made in the long term.

[Jarpie]

I've always seen he has great potential, glad I was right. Will be great to see him against the Liverpool, I hope he bags a goal or two against them.

[Irish villain]

Add me to the list of those now eating their words. He's looking the real deal.

And me.

[bertlambshank]

Pubehead mentioned soon after buying Delph that he needs to watch his tackling as the way he dived in was more likely going to injure himself then the player he was going in for. Unfortunately this has proven true. But recently under Lambert he has reduced that so hopefully he will suffer from less injuries.

Just show's how little time he spent training the players,he had long enough to show him.

[Clampy]

He was very very good tonight, it was possibly his best game for us. He was our best player at Arsenal too.

[TonyD]

Well played young man..  I judged you wrong...

[purpletrousers]

He was very very good tonight, it was possibly his best game for us. He was our best player at Arsenal too.

indeed he was an utter terrier wasn't he? I was in the (very) lower tier so it's hard to see fully all the ground he covered tonight, but loved how much he snapped at their heals, broke stuff up and surged. will look fwd to finding a full match archive online and watching him through the TV camera

[purpletrousers]

btw- a song for Delph??? felt very much lacking tonight....

it's a long way from the sports argus... I remember when % possession was a new fangled novelty...
What is a 'take on'?

http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3420938,00.html

"Chelsea 2-1 Villa stats: Immense Delph top of the charts
Fabian Delph in storming form.

Fabian Delph was easily the best player on the pitch when it came to statistics surrounding the Chelsea encounter.

Delph was here, there and everywhere throughout the 90 minutes and put in an unbelievable performance defensively and offensively.

This was shown in his fab figures, coming out on top for take-ons, ball recoveries, tackles and interceptions.

Backline ace Ron Vlaar also performed well in the statistics charts, impressing with blocks and clearances.

Delph was No.1 for take-ons with three successful from three attempted.

He was also No.1 for ball recoveries with nine. Vlaar was No.4 with six.

Delph was No.1 for tackles with five successful from eight attempted. Vlaar was No.3 with three successful from three attempted.

Delph was No.1 for interceptions with four.

Vlaar, Jores Okore and Antonio Luna were joint No.1 for blocks with one.

Vlaar was No.2 with clearances with eight successful from eight attempted. Okore and Luna were joint No.3 with five successful from five attempted.

Christian Benteke was No.1 for aerial duels with 12 successful from 22 attempted.

He was also No.1 for fouls suffered with four.

Benteke was No.1 for shots with one in total, one on target, resulting in one goal. Andreas Weimann was No.3 with three in total, two on target but no goals.

Ashley Westwood was No.10 for passes with 29 successful from 39 attempted. Fabian Delph was No.11 with 26 successful from 36 attempted."

[Rudy Can't Fail]

delph, isn't he injury prone?

Oops, sorry, wrong thread.

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

This is not hindsight or whatever, honestly!
I was really chuffed when we signed him and a Leeds supporting workmate was full of praise for him and said what a great player he was - future England, captain material etc.
I've always liked his guts and determination which seemed to dominate over his skill and eye for nicking the ball and doing something with it.
My longstanding Villa mate always knocked him, I always defended him.
I am really peased to say he was the best player on the pitch tonight and I think he's gonna carry on being a real gem for us.
Come on Fab!

[Phil from the upper holte]

He is the new Petrov

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

He is the new Petrov

Very similar isn't he?
Never stops working, always snapping at heels and great at geting a toe in to nick the ball, but then a great ability to turn, twist and set play off in another direction.
And he still only looks about bloody 12!
Wait 'til his balls have dropped and he's got proper teeth!

[TheSandman]

He is the new Petrov

Aye, it took a long time for Stan to come good too, by which time many had written him off. I remember my clashes with Angry Andy- on the subject well!

Well chuffed with Delph's recent form and thought he was superb tonight.

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

Agree with purpletrousers - we need a song for Fab!


Any offers?

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

Not NOW obviously! It's 4 in the morning!

Nearly calmed down - just another glass of this single malt....