alreadyexists Posted August 10, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 10, 2021 Just now, Lord Willard said: I was surprised at the age of 36 that he looked better than AEG when on. He is just so comfortable on the ball. Did anyone else notice on the training video Young was out sprinting AEG? I think him having a slight frame has helped him keep his pace and fitness. I imagine it’s a mixture of really hard work over the past few years and genetics. He seems at least as good as when he left Man Utd. I’m glad he’s come home! I wonder if he’ll do his coaching badges with us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson1 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 I would honestly like to see him starting the season as our wide left forward for a few games until everyone is fit or bought in. I know he’s probably been signed to cover Targett and Cash but he appears fit enough to give us 60/70 minutes further forward. His experience on the pitch will be helpful to the other lads as well. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWARLEY2 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 13 minutes ago, Lord Willard said: I was surprised at the age of 36 that he looked better than AEG when on. He is just so comfortable on the ball. Did anyone else notice on the training video Young was out sprinting AEG? I think him having a slight frame has helped him keep his pace and fitness. If you remember him in 2007 when he first came he was so skinny it was untrue. So now at 36 when he has filled out totally he is now in peak condition . He hasnt got to try and drag excess weight round. He is probably exactly how most players are at 21 . So he can keep going and probably for alot longer than we would ever have imagined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 It's crazy to me the fact that this guy looks exactly the same as he did back in 07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelle Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 I didn't like this signing as I'm a grumpy old bastard who finds it hard to forgive and forget, and that dive and the celebration after they'd scored that penalty... However, I think this can be the most important signing we've made this summer. I don't think he'll start many games, but he will be the sub that comes on and do a good job if any of Cash, Targett, Buendia or Bailey comes off injured or have a bad game. He will make us so much less vulnerable to an injury on a few key positions. Plus he's got experience and a winning mentality. I think he's a good voice in the dressing room. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
switters Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Yeah I think he'll end up playing most games. Even if not starting, he'll be the first go-to sub in a lot of circumstances. Can see him playing midfield/wing as much as full back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brommy Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Even more likely to start if we have fitness issues in the forward wide or defensive wide positions. Perhaps a start against one of his old clubs is on the cards? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villatillidie95 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/aug/13/aston-villa-ashley-young-i-think-we-can-definitely-reach-europe-grealish-inter Good interview with the esteemed ASHLEY YOUNG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMcGrath_5 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Villatillidie95 said: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/aug/13/aston-villa-ashley-young-i-think-we-can-definitely-reach-europe-grealish-inter Good interview with the esteemed ASHLEY YOUNG Fake quotes! I bet Paul Doyle didn't even interview Ashley Young and just made it all up. Edited August 13, 2021 by PaulMcGrath_5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted August 13, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 13, 2021 Great interview with Ashley. He's so enthusiastic it's catching. We're definitely qualifying for Europe and winning a cup this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Think he will be involved a lot in the opening few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Would have been cool to see Jack play with Young, given he probably idolized him while he was here (or maybe while he was at United if some folks are to be believed ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Face tells me he is 27. Legs tell me he is every bit of his 37 years of age. Even he must be wondering what he is doing being chucked into a PL opener. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Not a winger. Never in a million years. Looked so much better at fullback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reivax_Villa Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 He dealt with Sarr better than Targett. He will be our new left back this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 1 minute ago, Reivax_Villa said: He dealt with Sarr better than Targett. He will be our new left back this season. Will be a long season then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folski Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Really didn’t see the point in the singing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okonokos Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 1 minute ago, Reivax_Villa said: He dealt with Sarr better than Targett. He will be our new left back this season. He did a great job at LB. The didn't threaten down their right once in the second half. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a-k Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Just now, Folski said: Really didn’t see the point in the singing. Ashley Young or Neil Taylor? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folski Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Just now, a-k said: Ashley Young or Neil Taylor? Signing * never wanted him back, how did Dean think putting his left wing was a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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