FLVillan Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 5 minutes ago, Mantis said: Some players are done at the top level by the time they're 27, most are done by the time they're 34, he's 37 and looks like he won't be done at the top level until he's 47. Reinvented himself as a player becoming a fullback. Absolute quality. And he's not only in the team on merit but is one of our best performers. Many players who reach the stage of their career where they lose that bit of pace or sharpness will tend to fall off unless they can do this. I remember when Ferguson tried to convince Rooney to play in midfield and he was too pig-headed about it, saying he was a striker and wanted to play up front. Top level career over within two years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 2 minutes ago, FLVillan said: Reinvented himself as a player becoming a fullback. Absolute quality. And he's not only in the team on merit but is one of our best performers. Many players who reach the stage of their career where they lose that bit of pace or sharpness will tend to fall off unless they can do this. I remember when Ferguson tried to convince Rooney to play in midfield and he was too pig-headed about it, saying he was a striker and wanted to play up front. Top level career over within two years. Said it before but mentally he's easily our best player. His footballing IQ is through the roof. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Needs a proper song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adman Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 The amount of times he's used his reading of the game and pace to bail us out when the other team are breaking away...amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 2 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: Needs a proper song Ahem I can help. #theres only one Ashley Young, one Ashleeeeyyyy yooooounnnggg, One Ashley Young # Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewiek2 Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 51 minutes ago, Sulberto21 said: Has he scored in front of the Holte yet? I so want that to happen. A few times around 2008 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted January 1, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted January 1, 2023 This is the closest ive seen to a budding legend at the club in some time. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 24 minutes ago, Adman said: The amount of times he's used his reading of the game and pace to bail us out when the other team are breaking away...amazing There was a moment today up against Son and he recovered well. He’s still got a fair amount of pace. Question. Is he a better player than Cash? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewiek2 Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 1 hour ago, messi11 said: Brilliant today. His son Kadan must be proud Don't forget his adopted son Brad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 16 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: There was a moment today up against Son and he recovered well. He’s still got a fair amount of pace. Question. Is he a better player than Cash? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Thought he was poor vs Liverpool but what a bounceback. Learns from his poor games Probably between him, Dougie and Kamara for player of the season so far 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 25 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: There was a moment today up against Son and he recovered well. He’s still got a fair amount of pace. Question. Is he a better player than Cash? What he did brilliantly there is keep back, let the situation develop, and only turn on a boost of speed to nip in where he needed to. Didn't overcommit or get caught out, didn't need to sprint to catch up. He was in complete control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinebro Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Playing at this level at 37 is madness. Has my upmost respect. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 39 minutes ago, Pinebro said: Playing at this level at 37 is madness. Has my upmost respect. And he can still outpace most of the younger lads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Platt Posted January 1, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted January 1, 2023 Ash has been in that swimming pool from Cocoon energy levels at 37 are off the scale. Love it keep it up young fella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevonIsAPlaceOnEarth Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Brilliant. Should be thinking about a new deal already for next season. The guy is only going to be a good influence for the younger guys. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Dedication to keep his fitness levels so high and his professionalism seem to be a real testament to him. Clearly a coaches dream. Conte to Gerrard to Emery. Takes it in his stride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAZZAM Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 People used to big Cristiano Ronaldo up saying he would play till he's 40 at the top level but now look where he's scuttled of too. While Ash is still performing at the top level and still has his legs. Would you bet against another year atleast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 He's guaranteed a years extension at least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Fantastic professional and doing a good job but he does scare me at times. Feel like there’s an error waiting to happen for lack of pace of something Nothing but respect for how is he continuing to perform though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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