Fabian Delph

[Ted Hughes]

I actually lolled at this when I first saw the rumours. Causing several Belgians to give me strange looks. This is going to piss off all the right people, as much as Sterling. Great signing imo. We need a player like this for the squad more than we need Pogba imo. Especially as we don't know what we would get from Fernando.

[DoomMerchant]

Did a quick scan of the thread since this story resurfaced and didn't see any mention of the fact that Sherwood declared the Villa takeover as dead a few days ago. Could also be a factor.

i don't mind a Villan at all...good people when they're here in FL and good fans. Not my fave Brummie side, but i like them a lot better than most others. And they're a side like we were a decade ago...sleeping fucking giant. Loads of history. Great fans. So i feel for them with this takeover garbage and having this tapped out American owner who just realizes how hard this is. Sadly, Villa fans don't realize it, but MON did a fucking 'Irish Redknapp' on them and they've been fucked ever since. Those investments were all shit, and while they had a couple good years flattering to deceive it all went to shit. The only way back is some serious investment and until that happens they'll be an absolute shithouse to play for i feel.

cheers

M

[PrezIke]

From twitter:

"Delph at Villa training yesterday..."

[Blue Blood]

Watch on youtube.com

Delphs face after his masterful trolling of Villa fans is complete.

[Fesan]

Much rather have Delph than Wilshere.

Wilsheres attitude reminds me of Adam Johnson.

[Clowncrete]

What is Delph's injury record like?

[Ezz]

http://youtu.be/pFs_iFbaV_w

Don't know how you embed the youtube video - but if you click on his message to villa fans after watching the video above, his message and wink is quite funny looking at it now!

although just noticed it was posted in Jan - not after his recent 'U' turn....

[Ted Hughes]

I don't mind them either. I feel sympathy for them if this hurts, but I also have to say that they were 'giving it large' about how they had a 'proper' owner, who would look after them, compared to HRH who wanted a toy, & would bugger off, so it comes around.

I do delight in all the cartel-backing media who thought they had one over on us, now having to slag off the bloke whose dick they were all sucking a few days ago, when they thought he had 'snubbed' us.

[Blue Blood]

What is Delph's injury record like?

Ok now... but iffy in the past..

[Cocacolajojo1]

Is Delph competing for Fernando's spot or Fernandinho's spot? Anyone out there have a qualified guess?

[South Stand Balti]

I hope he passes the medical....this time. It's a strange one. When Delph announced he was staying he simply said he wanted to end media speculation. He did nt explain his reasons though. There was no talk of loyalty to Villa or deciding he needed game time etc. Something was afoot.

[Blue Blood]

Is Delph competing for Fernando's spot or Fernandinho's spot? Anyone out there have a qualified guess?

Both.

Statistically he bested Ferna last season.... and Fernando... well he never really got out of the blocks. It's good for both to have competition though.

[I Just Blue Myself]

Much rather have Delph than Wilshere.

Wilsheres attitude reminds me of Adam Johnson.

Wilshere might be a massive knob, but a peado? I wouldn't go that far.

[DoomMerchant]

Is Delph competing for Fernando's spot or Fernandinho's spot? Anyone out there have a qualified guess?

Theirs and Nasri's i'd suggest.

He's a versatile fucker. Bald. Skinny Jeans. Checks a lot of boxes for me.

cheers

[PeterParker]

Much rather have Delph than Wilshere.

Wilsheres attitude reminds me of Adam Johnson.

Wilshere might be a massive knob, but a peado? I wouldn't go that far.

Well, he spent some time with Van Persie. Never say never.

[DoomMerchant]

Is Delph competing for Fernando's spot or Fernandinho's spot? Anyone out there have a qualified guess?

Theirs and Nasri's i'd suggest.

He's a versatile fucker. Bald. Skinny Jeans. Checks a lot of boxes for me.

cheers

[Saul Goodman]

I hope he passes the medical....this time. It's a strange one. When Delph announced he was staying he simply said he wanted to end media speculation. He did nt explain his reasons though. There was no talk of loyalty to Villa or deciding he needed game time etc. Something was afoot.

Didnt he say something about loyalty and Villa being his club?

[South Stand Balti]

Is Delph competing for Fernando's spot or Fernandinho's spot? Anyone out there have a qualified guess?

It's quite possible one of these may move on now. Personally, I think Fern 1 has been a great signing but Fernando showed little last season. However, given Fern 1's age and Yaya's it will probably be Fernando who is retained if MP still believes in him.

[Blue Blood]

I hope he passes the medical....this time. It's a strange one. When Delph announced he was staying he simply said he wanted to end media speculation. He did nt explain his reasons though. There was no talk of loyalty to Villa or deciding he needed game time etc. Something was afoot.

Didnt he say something about loyalty and Villa being his club?

He said that in Jan... the last statement post the U-turn just outlined him looking forward to the season, being captain...

[I Just Blue Myself]

It was Sherwood who "hailed Delph's loyalty".