Tom Cleverley loan watch

[ciggiesnbeer]

It's being now reported in a few places that we will be offering him a contract in the summer and no fee is being mentioned. If that is the case, it's a complete steal. He has really come on leaps and bounds since Sherwood came in. Add in Sinclair for 3m or so, and that is top business by the club.

If that happens I would be delighted.

[Matt C]

He's started to look like the player he once threatened to be in recent weeks. Be a very decent 'free' transfer.

[PaulWinch again]

I reckon he'll be picked up by someone else, which would be a shame as he's looked good of late.

[passitsideways]

He's being linked with all kinds of clubs now...albeit by very, very questionable news sources. I guess that means his agent is doing an alright job then.

Or maybe it's the TC23 website that's doing the trick

[Ron Manager]

I wonder if he still wants to go to Everton? They are not showing any signs that they may progress next season whiilst we could be going places with new owners installed. He has always put in the effort even when things were going wrong. Now he has taken his game to a new level so the interest will be forthcoming.

[Gregorys Boy]

Never been a big fan, he has improved under Sherwood, but not enough to suggest that he will make too much of a difference for us in the long run.  Think we need more of a goal threat in midfield or someone with a better final pass or cross than Cleverley.

[olaftab]

I guess he will be ok on a free. Still not sure about him.

[saunders_heroes]

I like him. Does everything that Sanchez and Westwood can do but better. He was dodgy at first but he's been easily our best midfielder these last couple of months and is now showing what a player he is.
Sign him up, Villa.

[pauliewalnuts]

I like him. Does everything that Sanchez and Westwood can do but better. He was dodgy at first but he's been easily our best midfielder these last couple of months and is now showing what a player he is.
Sign him up, Villa.

He's improved the last few games, but I dunno if I'd say last couple of months.

[saunders_heroes]

I like him. Does everything that Sanchez and Westwood can do but better. He was dodgy at first but he's been easily our best midfielder these last couple of months and is now showing what a player he is.
Sign him up, Villa.

He's improved the last few games, but I dunno if I'd say last couple of months.

I think he has. He wasn't the best when he first came but I still think he was better than Westwood and Sanchez but was given a rough ride by the fans for some reason. Perhaps because he was on loan.
Whatever happens in the summer the midfield has to be a priority. It's as weak as water.

[Clampy]

He's looked a better player since Sherwood has been there. He was dire under Lambert.

[Lastfootstamper]

I wouldn't say dire, he struck me as being just a nothing player. I didn't know what he was meant to be, what he was meant to be doing. Judging by his drive of late, perhaps the blame shouldn't be laid at his door. He needs a goal now, and I can't think of a better time than this weekend to bag one. Something in the 20-yard screamer department, son, if you wouldn't mind.

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

Better than Westwood.
Sanchez is a different type of player so can't/silly to compare.

If he wants to be here, fine. If he'd rather go to Everton etc, no great loss!

But we do need to strengthen midfield! Big time!
We need "better", not "more of the same".

[OCD]

I like him. Does everything that Sanchez and Westwood can do but better. He was dodgy at first but he's been easily our best midfielder these last couple of months and is now showing what a player he is.
Sign him up, Villa.

I would say Delph's easily been our best midfielder in the last couple of months.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

That damning with faint praise, OCD. He's certainly been the best for 45 minutes every game. Delph hopefully will start turning up from the first minute but we shouldn't forget, he's still young and has had to try and grow in a team where the midfield has been a distraction in the manager's eyes.

Over the season I'd give him 6.5/10.