dont_do_it_doug. Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Right. But we know his disciplinary record throughout his career doesn't suggest he's an axe man. over exuberance perhaps? I can't believe we're having to defend a guy who has played for the club 7 times after coming from another country and played like Xavi in one of those games no less. Give the guy a break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symmouk Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 I think he will be an amazing player for Villa - him with a CM like Delph maybe would be a pretty decent CM pair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daholteend Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Once he gets used to the Balti Pies and can speak a little more English and is fully fit he will be just fine The big problem is the Balti Pies ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smetrov Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 not to sulk if he asked to play for the reserves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 He was decent against man u but if I remember correctly no one was talking about the amount of passes he made till it was in a match report in one of the papers so it wasn't that clear. The Newcastle at home game was one of the worst performances I've seen. I think he'll have the juan pablo angel syndrome, majority of the games he'll be useless but will always be classed as amazing by some fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 The form of argument seems to be that, because he didn't play many matches, we can't say he isn't brilliant; therefore, he must be brilliant. Great logic. guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VILLAFC2000 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 He is probably similar to Mike Essien but lacks the consistancy it could take him a year to adapy - there is potenitial there though...! For a small guy he can head a ball. Check this out....! http://vimeo.com/4138676?pg=transcoded_embed&sec=4138676 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 He is probably similar to Mike Essien If you mean because he's black then yes I agree. Because apart from that i can't see how he's similar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overdubber Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Seems to be pretty deft with his head, though some of those situations don`t exactly lay credit to the defending teams..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted June 25, 2011 Moderator Share Posted June 25, 2011 The form of argument seems to be that, because he didn't play many matches, we can't say he isn't brilliant; therefore, he must be brilliant. Great logic. guys! Worked for Salifou ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC-Prideofbrum Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 How about we just say, let's wait until next January to have a fair judgement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daweii Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 I think players like Makoun should make use feel positive about next season.. Yes we have lost Young and may lose Downing, but we have Makoun, Delph, Albrighton if we keep Downing we have one strong midfield. It's not all doom and gloom even if it feels like it right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Could do with someone dynamic next to him. Delph, Makoun and Milner would be **** ace. Maybe Delph, Makoun and Adam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 I think players like Makoun should make use feel positive about next season.. Yes we have lost Young and may lose Downing, but we have Makoun, Delph, Albrighton if we keep Downing we have one strong midfield. It's not all doom and gloom even if it feels like it right now. I have seen nothing from those players you mention to tell me the defence would be protected....tin helmets spring to mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasley14 Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 not to sulk if he asked to play for the reserves Has he done this already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smetrov Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 I think players like Makoun should make use feel positive about next season.. Yes we have lost Young and may lose Downing, but we have Makoun, Delph, Albrighton if we keep Downing we have one strong midfield. It's not all doom and gloom even if it feels like it right now. TBH - a midfield of Makoun , Delph and Albrighton is the stuff of nightmares. 2 of them are pretty injury prone - and the other will I feel crumble under the weight of expectation. I think we could get away with starting with one of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 He was decent against man u but if I remember correctly no one was talking about the amount of passes he made till it was in a match report in one of the papers so it wasn't that clear. The Newcastle at home game was one of the worst performances I've seen. I think he'll have the juan pablo angel syndrome, majority of the games he'll be useless but will always be classed as amazing by some fans. I watched that game against United, and I was amazed. Seen glimpses of his class in the debut against Wigan IIRC, but this was something entirely different. His awareness, and his ability to pick the right pass even under pressure really impressed me. He reminds me a bit of Paul Scholes sans the glorious hollywood balls. Always gravitates towards the ball prompting his teammates to give it back to him so he can redistribute. Which imo is the best attribute a CM can have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sellbydate Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 I think players like Makoun should make use feel positive about next season.. Yes we have lost Young and may lose Downing, but we have Makoun, Delph, Albrighton if we keep Downing we have one strong midfield. It's not all doom and gloom even if it feels like it right now. TBH - a midfield of Makoun , Delph and Albrighton is the stuff of nightmares. 2 of them are pretty injury prone - and the other will I feel crumble under the weight of expectation. I think we could get away with starting with one of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaAlex Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Exactly what I thought sellbydate. smetrov obviously doesn't understand what the term means. There's a big difference between a bad injury and being injury prone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoody Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 I think hes a very good player hes just taking some time to adjust. He was great vs Utd and he won VTs man off the match already twice... Hes good eough. No doubt about out in my opinion but I worry he won't be used by mcleish whatsoever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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