Fabian Delph

[grunge]

Of anyone wants an autograph they may head out now.

MCRJON has spoken, it's done!

 

[aguerooo93]

What was aggressive about that? For the record I wouldn't lose any sleep if we didn't sign him. Gullible whopper.

I don't know, maybe the fact you said "cunts"

 

[Matty]

I will be disappointed if this means he is our alternative to Pogba.

Delph doesn't get in our starting XI as it is.

Decent squad player though and will replace Milner pretty much like for like.

@Damocles

Not encouraging.

Not sure why you've got such an issue with this to be honest. I'd suggest, over the years, that Milner has played a significant role in our seasons, to one extent or another. Milner has now gone, Delph has now arrived. So now Delph will play a significant role. Yes, he's not the English version of Messi, but neither was Milner. He'll work his arse off, he'll pass the ball fairly well but not spectacularly, he'll get more than enough game time to make a "significant impact". He's not an "instead of Pogba" signing, he's a replacement for Milner.

What I just don't get is people thinking every single signing we make needs to be a £40m world class player. No squad, not even Barca or Real, is made up of 25 world class players. It's not possible to keep them all happy, and it's not affordable. Delph, a good quality player, a full England international, a player who at £8m is costing at most 50% of what he's actually worth, he ticks so many boxes it's unreal. Comparisons to Sinclair are just remarkably ill informed. The vast majority of City fans saw no sense in the Sinclair signing, he never demonstrated being good enough, even in a rotation role, for City. Delph is definitely good enough to play his part. He's certainly on a par with the likes of Fernando and Milner.

 

[Harvster]

I never fancied Delph and remember being relieved when he went to Villa from Leeds, as we were linked with him then. Recently however he's looked a far better player, with skill, power and a bit of speed to go with the ever-present aggression

I could imagine him playing on the left of a three with Fernandinho and Yaya in certain games, doing the donkey work for Silva and Sergio, and think he'll prove to be a useful addition at a steal of a price.

We should swoop for Grealish at the same time by the way - now he's going to be a proper player

 

[Sergi0 Na5r1]

What I just don't get is people thinking every single signing we make needs to be a £40m world class player. No squad, not even Barca or Real, is made up of 25 world class players. It's not possible to keep them all happy, and it's not affordable. Delph, a good quality player, a full England international, a player who at £8m is costing at most 50% of what he's actually worth, he ticks so many boxes it's unreal. Comparisons to Sinclair are just remarkably ill informed. The vast majority of City fans saw no sense in the Sinclair signing, he never demonstrated being good enough, even in a rotation role, for City. Delph is definitely good enough to play his part. He's certainly on a par with the likes of Fernando and Milner.

Very well said, every squad needs good quality squad players.

 

[bluemoonmatt]

Shall wd pretend hes actually calles delfinho or de delphaleta and all the yoofs can start exploding in their y fronts

 

[Ajm1985]

Good signing imo. Cheap, fills the quota and I was a bit pissed off we missed out on him initially. Adding pace and tenacity to our midfield is a good shout.

 

[-nibz-]

Not sure why you've got such an issue with this to be honest. I'd suggest, over the years, that Milner has played a significant role in our seasons, to one extent or another. Milner has now gone, Delph has now arrived. So now Delph will play a significant role. Yes, he's not the English version of Messi, but neither was Milner. He'll work his arse off, he'll pass the ball fairly well but not spectacularly, he'll get more than enough game time to make a "significant impact". He's not an "instead of Pogba" signing, he's a replacement for Milner.

What I just don't get is people thinking every single signing we make needs to be a £40m world class player. No squad, not even Barca or Real, is made up of 25 world class players. It's not possible to keep them all happy, and it's not affordable. Delph, a good quality player, a full England international, a player who at £8m is costing at most 50% of what he's actually worth, he ticks so many boxes it's unreal. Comparisons to Sinclair are just remarkably ill informed. The vast majority of City fans saw no sense in the Sinclair signing, he never demonstrated being good enough, even in a rotation role, for City. Delph is definitely good enough to play his part. He's certainly on a par with the likes of Fernando and Milner.

This^^

 

[daztrueblue91]

The last time(s) we signed Villa's best central midfielder they both played a crucial role in our success. Hopefully Delph will follow Barry's and Milner's lead.

 

[Wanchope n me Dickov]

Let's hope this is just a starter and that the main course and dessert are on there way....

 

[BlueRockape]

I know people seem to prefer to keep maintaining this even if it's improbable than hearing the truth

I wouldn't mind but it ain't a bad thing the truth
If we get PP great but it isn't the end of the world as some would have you believe :-)

 

[LHarper]

I can see Silva voting him as his player of the season next year.

 

[pudge]

Not sure why you've got such an issue with this to be honest. I'd suggest, over the years, that Milner has played a significant role in our seasons, to one extent or another. Milner has now gone, Delph has now arrived. So now Delph will play a significant role. Yes, he's not the English version of Messi, but neither was Milner. He'll work his arse off, he'll pass the ball fairly well but not spectacularly, he'll get more than enough game time to make a "significant impact". He's not an "instead of Pogba" signing, he's a replacement for Milner.

What I just don't get is people thinking every single signing we make needs to be a £40m world class player. No squad, not even Barca or Real, is made up of 25 world class players. It's not possible to keep them all happy, and it's not affordable. Delph, a good quality player, a full England international, a player who at £8m is costing at most 50% of what he's actually worth, he ticks so many boxes it's unreal. Comparisons to Sinclair are just remarkably ill informed. The vast majority of City fans saw no sense in the Sinclair signing, he never demonstrated being good enough, even in a rotation role, for City. Delph is definitely good enough to play his part. He's certainly on a par with the likes of Fernando and Milner.

Who thinks that and/or why is that the reasoning for anyone who's sceptical about the deal?

Why can't people just think he's bang average?

 

[Sergi0 Na5r1]

Let's hope this is just a starter and that the main course and dessert are on there way....

Hope you're on a diet mate because he's all three courses ;)

 

[Matty]

Who thinks that and/or why is that the reasoning for anyone who's sceptical about the deal?

Why can't people just think he's bang average?

The people saying "why spend £8m on Delph, we should be paying £40m for Wilshere".

Ignoring the fact that £40m might not get us Wilshere, or that Arsenal might simply not want to sell, or that Wilshere might have no interest in leaving, or that Wilshere isn't actually world class anyway, and would be overpriced at £40m.

 

[jaiguruKun]

We needed a home grown midfielder so we've gone out and bought the best available one, common sense really.

 

[Juan King]

The last time(s) we signed Villa's best central midfielder they both played a crucial role in our success. Hopefully Delph will follow Barry's and Milner's lead.

I'm not sure he's good enough for our team, however I hope he proves me wrong as I want all our players to do well. Wasn't sure when we signed Milner or Barry either but Milner turned out OK & Barry was a great player for us IMO. If he's anything like those two he will be a good signing.

 

[cleavers]

The people saying "why spend £8m on Delph, we should be paying £40m for Wilshere".

Ignoring the fact that £40m might not get us Wilshere, or that Arsenal might simply not want to sell, or that Wilshere might have no interest in leaving, or that Wilshere isn't actually world class anyway, and would be overpriced at £40m.

Good post Matty, some shite being posted about Delph on here, though the majority seem happy with it.

 

[Rammy Blue]

I have no problem at all with the fee. Call me old fashioned but I don't like us signing players just to fill a quota and there is no way Delph would have agreed to join us to play a bit part role. No doubt we've given him assurances that he'll get lots of football for us but he won't. If we sign Pogba that makes Delph our 4th best midfield player so he can dream on playing in the CL and will probably only play in the league against the Watford's and Stokes. Like I said I see this ending in tears just my opinion.

How about answering my question.....

Name me homegrown players that are worthy of being brought in at reasonable money who would be first team regulars?

 

[MeatHunterrr]

Decent signing, especially for 8m.