Aaron Tshibola

[garyshawsknee]

From what I've seen of him he seems miles ahead of Westwood and Gardner, as he looks to pass forward and has mobility on the pitch. Bruce's lack of interest in our youth worries me too.

[footyskillz]

Nothing shown today.  Coasted during the match and showed little passion for a derby match. Does not instinctively move forward with ball and was lazy tracking back. Not impressed and should have been subbed at half time. Another midfielder to offer little going forward or even as an option to link .

[PaulWinch again]

Nothing shown today.  Coasted during the match and showed little passion for a derby match. Does not instinctively move forward with ball and was lazy tracking back. Not impressed and should have been subbed at half time. Another midfielder to offer little going forward or even as an option to link .

I think it's harsh to judge him yet, he's young and everyone around him was poor. There was no movement to give him the chance to drive forward.

[footyskillz]

What about his tracking back and clear lack of pace . Also he's clearly inexperienced and not the player needed. Bruce has given him a go after trying and tiring over Westwood and Gardner. Not for me looked decidedly lethargic though wolves were an energetic side

[PaulWinch again]

Far too soon to judge.

[old man villa fan]

Nothing shown today.  Coasted during the match and showed little passion for a derby match. Does not instinctively move forward with ball and was lazy tracking back. Not impressed and should have been subbed at half time. Another midfielder to offer little going forward or even as an option to link .

That's you opinion and you are entitled to it.  However, I do not agree with it but, there again, I have patience and understand the situation he is put in, especially as an inexperienced player.

[oswald funkletrumpet]

Still out on him but fuck me it would be nice to sign a player who could come in and make an immediate impact, not when he's a bit older, is a bit more experienced, when he has better players around him, when we play to his strengths etc etc

we do

[footyskillz]

Nothing shown today.  Coasted during the match and showed little passion for a derby match. Does not instinctively move forward with ball and was lazy tracking back. Not impressed and should have been subbed at half time. Another midfielder to offer little going forward or even as an option to link .

That's you opinion and you are entitled to it.  However, I do not agree with it but, there again, I have patience and understand the situation he is put in, especially as an inexperienced player.

What's your opinion on his  performance yesterday (and thus far ) but more specifically yesteday in a local dervy. Do you agree that he was subbed?  Was that right  move ?

[peter w]

Isn't more likely that Bruce isn't playing youngsters (unlike Gollini/Johnstone, Amavi, Grealish, Tshibola) because they're simply not good enough?

[old man villa fan]

Nothing shown today.  Coasted during the match and showed little passion for a derby match. Does not instinctively move forward with ball and was lazy tracking back. Not impressed and should have been subbed at half time. Another midfielder to offer little going forward or even as an option to link .

That's you opinion and you are entitled to it.  However, I do not agree with it but, there again, I have patience and understand the situation he is put in, especially as an inexperienced player.

What's your opinion on his  performance yesterday (and thus far ) but more specifically yesteday in a local dervy. Do you agree that he was subbed?  Was that right  move ?

5 starts and a couple of subs appearances for a new young inexperienced player is nothing to judge a player on.  If you can, you should be in football scouting.  He is raw but was bought for his potential and not what he had done over a long period of time at Reading.  He should have been used in 3 or 4 games at a time over this season to develop his game.  I thought he was having a steady game yesterday and could have stayed on if Bruce had thought to change the system that was not working but he went with the same shape.

After the shambles of the first half at Cardiff, he has been brought into the side.  He needs to be given a run of a few games.  You cannot bring him and then not give him a chance to find his feet and bed in.  I didn't see any of the senior players talking to him and helping him along.  Playing in a central two in midfield is difficult at the best of times but as in inexperienced player it is asking a lot.  Regarding being a local derby, that match was a derby in name only and did not have the intensity of a true 'derby' match.

[footyskillz]

Nothing shown today.  Coasted during the match and showed little passion for a derby match. Does not instinctively move forward with ball and was lazy tracking back. Not impressed and should have been subbed at half time. Another midfielder to offer little going forward or even as an option to link .

That's you opinion and you are entitled to it.  However, I do not agree with it but, there again, I have patience and understand the situation he is put in, especially as an inexperienced player.

What's your opinion on his  performance yesterday (and thus far ) but more specifically yesteday in a local dervy. Do you agree that he was subbed?  Was that right  move ?

5 starts and a couple of subs appearances for a new young inexperienced player is nothing to judge a player on.  If you can, you should be in football scouting.  He is raw but was bought for his potential and not what he had done over a long period of time at Reading.  He should have been used in 3 or 4 games at a time over this season to develop his game.  I thought he was having a steady game yesterday and could have stayed on if Bruce had thought to change the system that was not working but he went with the same shape.

After the shambles of the first half at Cardiff, he has been brought into the side.  He needs to be given a run of a few games.  You cannot bring him and then not give him a chance to find his feet and bed in.  I didn't see any of the senior players talking to him and helping him along.  Playing in a central two in midfield is difficult at the best of times but as in inexperienced player it is asking a lot.  Regarding being a local derby, that match was a derby in name only and did not have the intensity of a true 'derby' match.

Valid points . Always very interesting and good opinion which makes sense. I just wonder the way Golinni has been moved on after being brought in old regime  (less game time-seems not to be bruce type) and the talk of tishobla (agent /people ) needed loan or to moved on that he 'll be going in window even if temporary -providing make signings . I basing what I seen like Steve Bruce has made judgements on players too despite little time.
Anyway I would of course like to see him and any villa player develop but apart from  his size not really seeing him as much of a stand out option.

[footyskillz]

I feel with  the 3 midfielders brought in- replacements/upgrades for tshibola,westwood,gardner. Tshibola most at risk  being moved or loaned out

[dave shelley]

I feel with  the 3 midfielders brought in- replacements/upgrades for tshibola,westwood,gardner. Tshibola most at risk  being moved or loaned out

I hope not regarding Tshibola.  I think the days of keeping the dross around the place are beginning to come to an end.  Thankfully.

[footyskillz]

I feel with  the 3 midfielders brought in- replacements/upgrades for tshibola,westwood,gardner. Tshibola most at risk  being moved or loaned out

I hope not regarding Tshibola.  I think the days of keeping the dross around the place are beginning to come to an end.  Thankfully.

Well he needs games and I don't think he wil get match minutes at villa this season now signings come in.
If Westwood or Bacuna were moved on then tshibola kept but I can see a loan move

[Fasth56]

I feel with  the 3 midfielders brought in- replacements/upgrades for tshibola,westwood,gardner. Tshibola most at risk  being moved or loaned out

On the contrary footy, Bruce has identified that our midfield is too slow and pedestrian, out of the 3 midfielders, Gardener, Westwood and Tshibola, he is the only one who can get about the place.