Chris Herd

[not3bad]

He is utterly dreadful. I don't even know what his best position is because he is equally inept wherever he plays

From what I've seen, right back.

[peter w]

I keep saying this because I think I must be the only person to have this opinion, but I thought he did very well when stuck in at centre half for us.

I'd genuinely have him there ahead of either Clark or Baker.

Jesus, no. Awful. He's no better than a mid-table championship team. the odd good game here and there means nothing.

[Jim Shoes]

Chris Herd is a good player but has had far too many injuries and instead of being able to settle down into one position has been moved around as he has the ability to play several positions.

You can't lay any of the blame of how bad this squad is at his door, this is Lerners fault.

If Herd has left then I have no doubt he will be picked up by another club and do well.

[glasses]

I still don't get why Dunne is slagged off so much, but Chris Herd, a man who tried to kick the door through of a nightclub on broad street pissed up after a club awards dinner, and who went completely AWOL on a club training camp to go on a bender is to be sympathised with

[N'ZMAV]

I've got no sympathy with Chris Herd. Wasting his talent, our money and a lot of peoples time.

[pauliewalnuts]

I still don't get why Dunne is slagged off so much, but Chris Herd, a man who tried to kick the door through of a nightclub on broad street pissed up after a club awards dinner, and who went completely AWOL on a club training camp to go on a bender is to be sympathised with

Because there's clearly something wrong with Herd, given how the club have reacted. It's not condoning Herd getting pissed and kicking a night club door if you think he's a decent player.

I don't remember Herd ever rocking up for pre season the size of a house, either.

[mr underhill]

house? there must be principalities smaller than RD.

[adrenachrome]

But it's hard to get by
When your arse is the size
Of a small country

[Ian.]

I still don't get why Dunne is slagged off so much, but Chris Herd, a man who tried to kick the door through of a nightclub on broad street pissed up after a club awards dinner, and who went completely AWOL on a club training camp to go on a bender is to be sympathised with

My main issue with Dunne is when MON left it was players like him who really let the club down. Dunne especially should have been someone the young players were looking for support, trust and reliability. But he was overweight, looked lie he didn't care and caused trouble behind the scenes.

[brontebilly]

Wouldn't be against Herd being let go on a free. Certainly shouldn't be in the first team squad come the start of the season, be it on loan or flunked out the door.

[glester]

Interesting article on Chris Herd on an Australian football website...

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2014/06/30/hungry-herd-gets-helping-hand

Turns out he's been back at Boydmoor for a few weeks training with his dad in a bit to step up his fitness before the preseason commences.

A succession of injuries and an in-house issue with the Villa hierarchy last season left the versatile Herd, 25, with just two first team appearances and with it all to prove to coach Paul Lambert - in what is shaping as a make-or-break season.

[DrGonzo]

"Willie Herd"  wonder what you do at milking time?

[N'ZMAV]

Can't see him getting many games for us.

[pauliewalnuts]

Interesting article on Chris Herd on an Australian football website...

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2014/06/30/hungry-herd-gets-helping-hand

Turns out he's been back at Boydmoor for a few weeks training with his dad in a bit to step up his fitness before the preseason commences.

A succession of injuries and an in-house issue with the Villa hierarchy last season left the versatile Herd, 25, with just two first team appearances and with it all to prove to coach Paul Lambert - in what is shaping as a make-or-break season.

That's very interesting reading.

Goes on to say it again:

"He obviously had an issue with the club last year but that has been sorted and he is looking forward, rather than back.

Sounds like this was possibly something Culverhouse / Karsa related.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

It does. Good luck to the lad, he should thank his lucky stars he has such a great father and a club willing to give him the chance. If we do see a much improved player next season, there'll be no complaints from me. The lad has the talent, he just needs to get focused, stay injury free and hopefully stick to just one position. Defensive midfield is still where I think he's best.