Fabian Delph

[JLW]

You'd think he'd been a top player the way some people talk.

That year playing left-back for City has completely warped perceptions of his career.

He doesn't have to be a top player to walk into our midfield mate, our midfield is atrocious.

 

[bebo86]

Whos better?
Gomes
Allan
Davies
Doucoure
Dele Ali

Allan and Dacoure on form are better

 

[barneygumble]

I actually think he’s a good player, but everything which comes with him (and the same applies to Yerry Mina) injury wise, completely writes him off.

No one knows if he’s actually got the heart or the desire to play,so can’t comment on that.

But the fella is made of biscuit and we can never rely on him. £80,000+ a week for a player who’s barely made 20 appearances for us… up there with one of the most Everton signings along with Tosun.

30 league games (including sub appearances) in 3 seasons. Jesus.

 

[Carlito]

He doesnt have to be a top player to walk into our midfield mate, our midfield is atrocious.

Maybe not, but he's no better than the other options regardless.

 

[JLW]

Allan and Dacoure on form are better

Agree but they only perform well in a 3 its almost like they need each other or there game is non existent.

 

[MikeH72]

Rather have him than not.

He won’t make it past Easter.

 

[JLW]

Maybe not, but he's no better than the other options regardless.

More snap in the tackle than all of them
More comfortable on the ball
Better range of passing
More disciplined in his position

Yes he's a whopper and i cant wait to see the back of him but ability wise when fit he's ok, and ok is enough to walk into our midfield

 

[JLW]

He won’t make it past Easter.

That's the sad reality of it, we could really do with him for the run in

 

[Petit]

I'm with you here.

I mean, Delph is demonstrably appalling. But let's face it: he's competing for a place with players who are...demonstrably appalling. So Lampard may as well have a wider selection of poison to pick from. Well, until Delph breaks down after 17 minutes against Burnley...

He doesn’t hide when he plays. I’d be very glad he started against against Burnley

 

[Petit]

He doesn’t hide when he plays. I’d be very glad he started against against Burnley

Also, having him there might free up Doucs to be a bit more expansive.

 

[Carlito]

More snap in the tackle than all of them
More comfortable on the ball
Better range of passing
More disciplined in his position

Yes he's a whopper and i cant wait to see the back of him but ability wise when fit he's ok, and ok is enough to walk into our midfield

I don't see it.

He was a good player for a season at Villa, God knows how many years ago now.

I actually thought he'd be an alright signing at the time, but he's got very little about him, which is probably why City only used him as an emergency full-back (and even that was only because he happens to be left-footed).

 

[Cameron Manning]

Maybe not, but he's no better than the other options regardless.

Well I think he can sit deeper than Allan and Doucoure, hold his position and form a better than decent midfield trio, he doesn’t panic, uses the ball well and in the few, very few, games he has played the other players have responded to him and have seemed to have a bit more confidence in their own game, BUT he can only stay fit for so long.without missing his friend in the treatment room, glass legs Mina.

 

[Carlito]

Well I think he can sit deeper than Allan and Doucoure, hold his position and form a better than decent midfield trio, he doesn’t panic, uses the ball well and in the few, very few, games he has played the other players have responded to him and have seemed to have a bit more confidence in their own game, BUT he can only stay fit for so long.without missing his friend in the treatment room, glass legs Mina.

You must be seeing things that are above my pay grade.

To me, he's a nothing player.

 

[Charles Hawtrey]

I actually think he’s a good player, but everything which comes with him (and the same applies to Yerry Mina) injury wise, completely writes him off.

No one knows if he’s actually got the heart or the desire to play,so can’t comment on that.

But the fella is made of biscuit and we can never rely on him. £80,000+ a week for a player who’s barely made 20 appearances for us… up there with one of the most Everton signings along with Tosun.

30 league games (including sub appearances) in 3 seasons. Jesus.

and to think of the outrage on here when people realised James could only play half a season.....

 

[Charles Hawtrey]

Well I think he can sit deeper than Allan and Doucoure, hold his position and form a better than decent midfield trio, he doesn’t panic, uses the ball well and in the few, very few, games he has played the other players have responded to him and have seemed to have a bit more confidence in their own game, BUT he can only stay fit for so long.without missing his friend in the treatment room, glass legs Mina.

Odds on to get a red card Wednesday then.....