never seen anyone make those type of claims, Albrighton is an excellent prospect who has done really well for us, and deservers every bit of support from the fans.
But he's the new Gabby, i.e. everyone lines up to criticise him and say what a brainless footballer he is who can only run fast, and then Gabby comes good and he's everyone's NO1 now.
The negativity from fans is utterly staggering, Ash Young was only any good 1 match in 10, was average at crossing and was lousy at set pieces and yet people jism over his memory.
Albrighton scores and sets up goals, he has raw talent in abundance and still has much to learn, but by all means start threads like this which make you sound like you want to date him!
**** morons!
So am i a moron for saying that i dont think he is as good as some people on here make him out to be? So is everyone who has a different view to others a moron?
To call people morons just for having a point of view or not subscribing to the wholesale view on a player is pretty stupid mate.
I agree he is raw, and yes i agree that he has talent in abundance, but at the moment he hasnt fulfilled it. Im sure he will and im not stupid enough to not take into account the fact that it is only his 2nd full season, but at the moment i dont think he is all 'that', and certainly nowhere near as good as some people make him out to be.
And trust me, Albrighton's crossing was 100% referred to as 'as good as any in the league' and 100% the phrase 'Beckham-esque' was mentioned regarding his crossing ability.
you're entilted to your opinion but at a time when all we have is negativity and bitching at the moment is a really necessry to slate a player who at the end of the day cares about Villa and all in all has been one of the better players over the last two years even if he isn't the finished article and unlikely to reach the heights some may have suggested he could.
Better than average with a chance of being pretty good, is that a fair summary.
and i wasnt cally you a moron specifically, just all those on the boards moaning and doom mongering, most Villa fans would go support another team if we were actually to become successful as they couldn't handle it!
Thats fair enough mate, and i agree that the all the moaning is 99% of the time uncalled, unfair and most of the time utter bullshit. But on the other hand mate, just because he's 'one of us' isnt a good enough reason to say he's the best thing since sliced bread when he's not.
Just to clarify, im not and never have slated him. I do rate him as a player and think he most definately could turn into another Milner, im just saying that at this moment in time, he is very slightly above average, but as you say he has the potential to be a very very good player.
It's such a shame John Robertson is no longer at the club, as im 100% sure Marc would be kicking on from last season and improving. I just think his progress has stalled slightly from last season.