15 May 2021 05:31:27
Well played to our youths hope they win the cup and hope some get called up to 1st team don't want to see them shunted out on loan why can't they learn at villa where there getting paid sometimes loans do nothing I really do believe we have in my opinion probably about 4 potential stars on our hands if we give them minutes and guide them, it could save us millions, what's wrong with having youth and experience it's a good blend,
15 May 2021 10:44:24
So who are the 4 potential stars and who do you play them instead of?
15 May 2021 15:23:40
Villa4Eva it's a recurring conversation with Villa supporters, I recall a few seasons back fans crying for O'Hare to get minutes as he was the "successor to Grealish", and when he did fans were on his back almost instantly, same with Ramsey this season and some fans questioning his ability. Fans in general are a fickle bunch and the club will be aware of this, I think the summer window will tell you a lot. If we don't sign a 10 then Chukwuemeka is absolutely in Smith's plans for next season, if Guilbert and Elmo leave then Kessler will get minutes, if we don't sign a striker Barry will get time to show is quality. If not, they will be loaned out to develop, none of our promising youngsters will be playing U23s next season. We need to relax, these players will be stars for Villa very soon, let's be patient and enjoy the fact we are in such a good place going forward.
15 May 2021 17:04:32
Interesting you mention O’Hare BK apparently he is in line to be Coventry’s player of the season and is attracting interest from bigger clubs.
15 May 2021 17:51:13
He did John, he's been very good this season - My point is more around how we call for youth to be included and them turn on them the second they misplace pass (and by "we" I mean supporters in general, it's not a dig at anybody on the site) . It'll be interesting to see what the summer brings, my gut is telling me we will see the majority of Kessler, Barry, Chukwuemeka etc loaned out to play week in week out at senior level but we will know soon enough once the signings arrive.
15 May 2021 19:01:39
Player of the season finishing 16th in the championship, happy for the lad but come on, he’s a good championship player, not what we need and wasn’t good enough when given the chance. As John BK said, people turned on him pretty quick.