Jacob Ramsey - Gone

[robbo1874]

I’ve watched him fairly closely since he came into the side, as he’s a Villa fan and product of our academy. The gradual improvement from being subbed on late in matches and looking assured without really setting the game alight, to being almost a guaranteed starter who can influence games and score goals has been brilliant to see.

[Drummond]

I can see him and Chukwuemeka being our two midfielders in future. They both have what it takes. The stature, speed, skill and time.

[LeeB]

I can see him and Chukwuemeka being our two midfielders in future. They both have what it takes. The stature, speed, skill and time.

Them two, Archer up front, Kessler Hayden at full back, Philogene-Bidace behind the centre forward. It would be lovely to think we could have half the team from the academy and not just as fillers, as star men.

[GordonCowansisthegreatest]

I can see him and Chukwuemeka being our two midfielders in future. They both have what it takes. The stature, speed, skill and time.

Them two, Archer up front, Kessler Hayden at full back, Philogene-Bidace behind the centre forward. It would be lovely to think we could have half the team from the academy and not just as fillers, as star men.

No pressure then!

[darren woolley]

He's only 20 years of age and will only get better we have a fantastic youth set up the future is promising for us.

[Chris Smith]

I can see him and Chukwuemeka being our two midfielders in future. They both have what it takes. The stature, speed, skill and time.

Them two, Archer up front, Kessler Hayden at full back, Philogene-Bidace behind the centre forward. It would be lovely to think we could have half the team from the academy and not just as fillers, as star men.

“You can’t win anything with kids.”

[Risso]

I can see him and Chukwuemeka being our two midfielders in future. They both have what it takes. The stature, speed, skill and time.

Is Chuk quick though? Looks quite one paced to me.

[TelfordVilla]

adama traore was quick......but crap too. Chucky is a rolls royce not a ferrari.

[Drummond]

I can see him and Chukwuemeka being our two midfielders in future. They both have what it takes. The stature, speed, skill and time.

Is Chuk quick though? Looks quite one paced to me.

There were a couple of times on Wednesday when he closed down really well, and yes, he 2as pretty quick (certainly in comparison with what we've seen before from him) and I thought it encouraging. I would think Gerrard has been clear in expectation of that.

[Smithy]

I can see him and Chukwuemeka being our two midfielders in future. They both have what it takes. The stature, speed, skill and time.

Is Chuk quick though? Looks quite one paced to me.

I don't think he's slow, I just think he has a languid style that makes him look that way.  Whereas some players look like they're busting a gut across the grass but aren't actually moving all that quickly (like McGinn).

Style-wise he reminds of players like Yaya Toure, Viera, Zidane and even Pogba.  Tall players rarely "look" quick, but being the size they are they actually cover ground deceptively quickly.

Acceleration might be an issue for him, but given he's still growing I wouldn't worry too much about that right now.  When he's 20-21, maybe.  Even if he ends up not being the quickest across the ground, he can still be a top player, especially if he's in a team surrounded by pace.

[olaftab]

I think Chuck has everything and just needs to keep focus and develop his game.

[darren woolley]

I think Chuck has everything and just needs to keep focus and develop his game.

I agree.

[Risso]

I can see him and Chukwuemeka being our two midfielders in future. They both have what it takes. The stature, speed, skill and time.

Is Chuk quick though? Looks quite one paced to me.

I don't think he's slow, I just think he has a languid style that makes him look that way.  Whereas some players look like they're busting a gut across the grass but aren't actually moving all that quickly (like McGinn).

Style-wise he reminds of players like Yaya Toure, Viera, Zidane and even Pogba.  Tall players rarely "look" quick, but being the size they are they actually cover ground deceptively quickly.

Acceleration might be an issue for him, but given he's still growing I wouldn't worry too much about that right now.  When he's 20-21, maybe.  Even if he ends up not being the quickest across the ground, he can still be a top player, especially if he's in a team surrounded by pace.

Agreed. Wasn’t querying his quality, just that speed doesn’t appear to be a big part of his game. Doesn’t necessarily need to be though.

[nigel]

I can see him and Chukwuemeka being our two midfielders in future. They both have what it takes. The stature, speed, skill and time.

Is Chuk quick though? Looks quite one paced to me.

I don't think he's slow, I just think he has a languid style that makes him look that way.  Whereas some players look like they're busting a gut across the grass but aren't actually moving all that quickly (like McGinn).

Style-wise he reminds of players like Yaya Toure, Viera, Zidane and even Pogba.  Tall players rarely "look" quick, but being the size they are they actually cover ground deceptively quickly.

Acceleration might be an issue for him, but given he's still growing I wouldn't worry too much about that right now.  When he's 20-21, maybe.  Even if he ends up not being the quickest across the ground, he can still be a top player, especially if he's in a team surrounded by pace.

Agreed. Wasn’t querying his quality, just that speed doesn’t appear to be a big part of his game. Doesn’t necessarily need to be though.

I haven’t noticed Chuck being slow, but some players read the game so well what they lack in actual pace is gained by speed of thought.
Think of McGrath. He was always in the right place at the right time and it certainly wasn’t because he was a speed merchant.

[LeeB]

I can see him and Chukwuemeka being our two midfielders in future. They both have what it takes. The stature, speed, skill and time.

Is Chuk quick though? Looks quite one paced to me.

I don't think he's slow, I just think he has a languid style that makes him look that way.  Whereas some players look like they're busting a gut across the grass but aren't actually moving all that quickly (like McGinn).

Style-wise he reminds of players like Yaya Toure, Viera, Zidane and even Pogba.  Tall players rarely "look" quick, but being the size they are they actually cover ground deceptively quickly.

Acceleration might be an issue for him, but given he's still growing I wouldn't worry too much about that right now.  When he's 20-21, maybe.  Even if he ends up not being the quickest across the ground, he can still be a top player, especially if he's in a team surrounded by pace.

Agreed. Wasn’t querying his quality, just that speed doesn’t appear to be a big part of his game. Doesn’t necessarily need to be though.

I haven’t noticed Chuck being slow, but some players read the game so well what they lack in actual pace is gained by speed of thought.
Think of McGrath. He was always in the right place at the right time and it certainly wasn’t because he was a speed merchant.

He was generally, but when he needed it he had it, there weren't many that could do him over 20 yards