CottonRunt 978 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 hopefully go straight into contention for our next game! think this guy will prove to be a good signing! and he is younger than 32! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YankatOxford 0 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 I've watched just about all of his appearances for Fulham this year, and to be honest he has been terrible. He is a box to box central midfielder, who struggled to tackle, pass accurately, or shoot in the same county as the goal. Davis was repeatedly caught in possession, pushed off the ball, and made poor passes that put pressure on the defense. Hopefully the lower standard of play in the SPL will help him. It didn't help that he was playing a slightly more defensive position than he did for NI, and Fulham's tactics didn't really suit him. Also, outside of Clint Dempsey and Simon Davies the players around him at Fulham did him no favors. He is still promising, and very young. With the return of Jimmy Bullard, Danny Murphy, Smertin, the purchase of Weder Bremen's Andreasen and Dempsey dropping back into his natural attacking midfield role along with Bouzza, Davies, Volz, and Seoul Ki-Hyeon outwide, Steven Davis was unlikely to get a game this spring for the Cottagers. Hopefully, he contributes, but based on his form this season, I'm not expecting much at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaffbear 4,096 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Watched him with Villa last season and was surprised he was sent to Fulham..looked a right good player. Heard he was a bluenose too which makes it better... As for Robson...decent player in a below average side,like Hartley he will be found out at this level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibleedblue 0 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 top NI player. although i dont watch NI, i know he is main man. i remember last season he ruled villa midfield and scored loads in EPL. he is quality he's been pish for fulham when he's managed to get a game, which does'nt bode well IMO. He's played 25 games for Fulham this season, that must be nearly every game, you make out like he struggled to get in the team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 I've watched just about all of his appearances for Fulham this year, and to be honest he has been terrible. He is a box to box central midfielder, who struggled to tackle, pass accurately, or shoot in the same county as the goal. Davis was repeatedly caught in possession, pushed off the ball, and made poor passes that put pressure on the defense. Hopefully the lower standard of play in the SPL will help him. It didn't help that he was playing a slightly more defensive position than he did for NI, and Fulham's tactics didn't really suit him. Also, outside of Clint Dempsey and Simon Davies the players around him at Fulham did him no favors. He is still promising, and very young. With the return of Jimmy Bullard, Danny Murphy, Smertin, the purchase of Weder Bremen's Andreasen and Dempsey dropping back into his natural attacking midfield role along with Bouzza, Davies, Volz, and Seoul Ki-Hyeon outwide, Steven Davis was unlikely to get a game this spring for the Cottagers. Hopefully, he contributes, but based on his form this season, I'm not expecting much at all. It must be hard to shine with that pile of pish around you though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlegKuznetsov 10,816 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 He's an attacking midfield player, who has also played on the left for Northern Ireland, he played there against Spain and had a really good game! He was very highly rated at Villa, but not by O'Neill . He has been a mainstay in the NI team for 2 years and has scored once for NI that I can remember, against Wales. Surely Martin O'Neill didn't drop him purely because he was a Rangers supporting, Protestant, fellow Northern Irishman? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
savenosouls 97 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Had one of the guys from our Brum' office here this week - he is a season ticket holder at Villa Park - he tells me the Villa fans were gutted when O'Squeal let him go. He thinks it will be a great signing - aggressive attacking midfielder. He also tells me he would much rather see him in the team than Petrov. Hope he lives up to the billing - "Welcome back to your family"!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poetry_In_Blue 1,043 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 He was also made the Northern Ireland Captain, which is pretty impressive at just something like 22, Sanchez seemed to be the manager so far that has managed to get the best out of him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancedeangers1 287 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Great signing, big rangers fan = total commitment so thats a bonus. Hasnt been on form this season but name me anyone at fulham who has? Is a bit like scott brown only likeable. Bags of energy, an eye for goal and great experience. Real solid performer . Good addition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart_RFC 41 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 I havent seen much of him...i do remember the season at Villa though and he did look the part. Any youtube vid's of him? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poetry_In_Blue 1,043 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 I havent seen much of him...i do remember the season at Villa though and he did look the part. Any youtube vid's of him? Probably Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart_RFC 41 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 I havent seen much of him...i do remember the season at Villa though and he did look the part. Any youtube vid's of him? Probably find me 1 then ya lazy bassa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the bears ba's 1 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Box to box, attacking midfielder; exactly what we are crying out for. The fact he is a Gers fan = BONUS!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemeanie6 3 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 He should do well with us, Lawrie Sanchez described him as the next Lampard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henders82 537 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 I knew a few villa fans who were shocked when HE let him leave for fulham, I think we hav done well to get him and like someone said earlier could make a huge difference in our midfield Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvager 498 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Seems to have aform dip but great potential and unlike CA has ENERGY - BOX to BOX midfielder - and a Bluenose. Lets hope he recaptures his AV form. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
feda16 136 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 wonder if he will become a permanent signing and maybe signal the end for charlie adam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelfastBear 0 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Should be a very good signing, I'm v pleased with this addition to the squad. Hopefully it becomes a permanent move. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvager 498 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Should be a very good signing, I'm v pleased with this addition to the squad. Hopefully it becomes a permanent move. Lets hope so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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