I don't think people are writing him off - he's getting some great experience - if now's the time to play younger players, then he's rightfully getting a run out. He's been no worse than Luiz at the moment.
At this stage he's shown to be developing at this but nothing outstanding. No play which makes him stand out and say wow he's impressive and he's still only 19. However Ramsey can go on and improve as there are some signs of his ability. I think he's being part used politically to demonstrate a pathway to the first team evenSo it's how we want to measure Ramsey as at the moment he's just a tidy footballer who is getting his chance but the discussion would be is he taking that chance ?
Quote from: Footy-Vill on May 17, 2021, 03:49:31 PMAt this stage he's shown to be developing at this but nothing outstanding. No play which makes him stand out and say wow he's impressive and he's still only 19. However Ramsey can go on and improve as there are some signs of his ability. I think he's being part used politically to demonstrate a pathway to the first team evenSo it's how we want to measure Ramsey as at the moment he's just a tidy footballer who is getting his chance but the discussion would be is he taking that chance ?I agree with those points but I think it is all about people's expectations:Will he make a living out of being a professional footballer - definitelyWill he be world class - absolutely notWill he be good enough for Villa especially in the long term - definitely notWill he be good enough to play in the PL - maybe for one of the lesser terms like WestwoodSo at the moment for where Villa are he is okay and as pointed out above gives hope for the Academy lads which is the main point for his selection.We have quite a few talented players in the U23 & U18 teams who I think will feature a lot for Villa in the future.I would like Kaine Kesler given a chance at right back in place of Elmo but without any cover in front of him (if playing Traore) it is perhaps asking a lot!
I didn't see our game at the weekend, but had the game on Radio WM. They mentioned a number of times that one positive to take from the game was Ramsey's performance.Given how they normally talk us down, I had assumed he'd played amazingly well!
18 premier league appearances last term.That's exactly half the matches.Jacob would be looking for more of the same and then some if he's both the model of progression and own development.It's now backward step if he was loaned out so must be very much part of Smith's plans as squad member.I think he's only going to get better and was unlucky as well as couple poor misses not to have scored last season.He's exactly the type of midfielder that offers the energy and pressing as well as runs off the ball that good for the teamNeeds to be involved other wise won't develop.
Quote from: Footy-Vill on August 04, 2021, 02:29:15 PM18 premier league appearances last term.That's exactly half the matches.Jacob would be looking for more of the same and then some if he's both the model of progression and own development.It's now backward step if he was loaned out so must be very much part of Smith's plans as squad member.I think he's only going to get better and was unlucky as well as couple poor misses not to have scored last season.He's exactly the type of midfielder that offers the energy and pressing as well as runs off the ball that good for the teamNeeds to be involved other wise won't develop. Strictly speaking it's exactly 9/19 of the matches, or 47.36842% of them.