Carlos Sanchez

[martin o`who??]

He was that bad I was actually pining for Westwood today, something I thought I'd never do.
I still think he's a good player, but you often hear of foreign players who come over here only to be shocked by the pace of the Premier League. I'm sure he'll improve.

Is anyone still peddling the Westwood is shit myth after his start to the season? He's no world beater but he's been second only to senderos this season and unjust don't get the criticism from some

I seem to recall similar views about petrov until he got cancer and suddenly became a villa legend. .

Not strictly true, Stan had an awful first season, lost his place, i seem to remember his substitution at home to Newcastle when we were a Michael Owen goal down being cheered by the Holte. Fought back superbly, regained his place, and the following season, winning the Supporters player of the season award, so saying Petrovs standing within the club is down to his illness is way off the mark, fact is - we`ve never replaced him.

[claret and blue blood]

He was that bad I was actually pining for Westwood today, something I thought I'd never do.
I still think he's a good player, but you often hear of foreign players who come over here only to be shocked by the pace of the Premier League. I'm sure he'll improve.

Is anyone still peddling the Westwood is shit myth after his start to the season? He's no world beater but he's been second only to senderos this season and unjust don't get the criticism from some

I seem to recall similar views about petrov until he got cancer and suddenly became a villa legend. .

Not strictly true, Stan had an awful first season, lost his place, i seem to remember his substitution at home to Newcastle when we were a Michael Owen goal down being cheered by the Holte. Fought back superbly, regained his place, and the following season, winning the Supporters player of the season award, so saying Petrovs standing within the club is down to his illness is way off the mark, fact is - we`ve never replaced him.

totally agree Stan was fantastic.

[kippaxvilla2]

I don't think we should get too carried away with Sanchez being our great saviour.  The reason we were all so delighted to see him arrive was that a) he'd been in the World Cup so must be good and b) for the first time we had spent so called decent money. 

The facts is we spent in the region of 4.5m for a player from Elche.  It isn't massive in the scheme of things and to that end you're more likely than not going to get what you pay for.

With all that said the last Columbian we had didn't turn out too badly after a horrific first year both on and off the pitch.

[Brend'Watkins]

He got caught in possession a few times and had a few misplaced passes.  He needs to settle in and will with more games.  Taking that into account he wasn't that bad.

[pauliewalnuts]

He was that bad I was actually pining for Westwood today, something I thought I'd never do.
I still think he's a good player, but you often hear of foreign players who come over here only to be shocked by the pace of the Premier League. I'm sure he'll improve.

Is anyone still peddling the Westwood is shit myth after his start to the season? He's no world beater but he's been second only to senderos this season and unjust don't get the criticism from some

I seem to recall similar views about petrov until he got cancer and suddenly became a villa legend. .

That's really, really harsh.

His first season, other than the first match, he really struggled. His second season, he wasn't entirely convincing. But after that he improved markedly, and that was pretty much the general opinion.

To suggest people only started saying he was a quality player when he got cancer is not only wide of the mark, but a pretty shitty thing to accuse people of, IMO.

[tomd2103]

He got caught in possession a few times and had a few misplaced passes.  He needs to settle in and will with more games.  Taking that into account he wasn't that bad.

Oh he was awful and really should have been taken off at half-time.  It would be ridiculous to write him off after one game though. 

[tommy_boy]

He was really bad against Arsenal. Got caught in possession and looked lost in midfield. It doesn't mean he is a bad player. I think he just needs time to settle in. I think he has shown small glimpses of quality, mostly off the ball. Nevertheless it's not an encouraging start for his career for Villa.

[Witton Warrior]

He was really bad against Arsenal. Got caught in possession and looked lost in midfield. It doesn't mean he is a bad player. I think he just needs time to settle in. I think he has shown small glimpses of quality, mostly off the ball. Nevertheless it's not an encouraging start for his career for Villa.

He's just one of many who come into the Premiership and find it's mad pace too much to handle at first - they need mental agility as well as the physical side of their game - he will be OK by the time we hit the Champion's League...

;-)

[olaftab]

Sanchez is really suited to champion's league football. That's why we bought him and that's where he will be playing next season.

[villan from luton]

Give the guy a bloody chance, it will take time for him to settle. The worst debut I ever saw was Des Bremner and he became a brilliant player for the club. He looked as if he had never kicked a ball in his life

[PGW]

Give the guy a bloody chance, it will take time for him to settle. The worst debut I ever saw was Des Bremner and he became a brilliant player for the club. He looked as if he had never kicked a ball in his life

No the worst debut was Ugo Eghiogu and he did OK

[villan from luton]

You mean v Norwich I assume, but Des Bremner looked as if he had never kicked a ball in his life. The point I was trying to make is that you cant judge on first impressions

[PGW]

You mean v Norwich I assume, but Des Bremner looked as if he had never kicked a ball in his life. The point I was trying to make is that you cant judge on first impressions

Exactly

[PeterWithesShin]

No the worst debut was Ugo Eghiogu and he did OK

The Norwich game? That was about his 10th game for us.

[villan from luton]

I thought last week showed how much we missed Westwood tbh. Not a showman but he has the knack of finding a team mate and we need more of that