On the bench for Villa's league cup game against Swindon.
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On the bench for Villa's league cup game against Swindon.
Had to come on as Herd got injured ... think he play left back with Lowton going central back and the American Lichai going right back
off the bench for his league debut.
So of the what - half-dozen maybe? - former UCD players to have headed over the England in the past few years, he's the first to play in the Premiership.
Not the one I'd have picked!
Nest of luck to him though.
what about Sammon?
Ha! Forgot about the entire last two seasons. Sure he even scored and got sent off. Mustn't have been drinking enough...
Still, wouldn't have had Enda Stevens as the second UCD player to make the Premiership either.
That's knocked him off his Perch.Quote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
No!!! Not another four pages of fishy puns!
I'm trout of here.
Sammons probably not the one you'd have picked either Stu?
Finally, an Enda from Ireland making a good impression abroad.
He's not an Enda!
He was the Enda the world as we knew it...
I think I preferred the fish puns
I can't say I have a preference; As far as I'm concerned, it's even-Stevens.Quote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
There's a Time and a plaice for all differnt type of puns.Quote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
One ex-UCD player who seems to be totally ignored is Gary Dicker.
some reports that his positional sense is cat, Stevens.Quote:
Originally Posted by DannyInvincible
Yup. He's been dropped in recent weeks I think, though it's a full Spanish international who's taken his place. And they've stopped winning. Supposed to be doing quite well at Brighton. Get the feeling that him (and Corry) aren't exactly Trap players though, if they were to make the step up a division.Quote:
Originally Posted by JC_GUFC
Looks likely to get a start this weekend as villa are badly hit by injuries/suspensions/outcasts.
Dunne, warnock and hutton all have no chance of playing.
Lichaj, baker and Bennett are either injured or suspended.
Herd is also doubtful, he has been used as defensive cover.
Clark who could be shoved in there is rated as doubtful and is probably needed for the centre back role.
Looks like his competition for left back could be nzogbia or maybe one of the above becomes available.
What a baptism of fire that would be against possibly Valencia who has been in good form.
Starting today
Delighted for him. Hopefully Valencia goes easy on him.
Had a good first half,was more than up to the job.
Call him up Trap
At fault for 2 goals, despite this his general game was decent. A lot to learn yet.
Had a hand in all the goals for me. First one he kept them onside, second one he was in no position to defend the cross (granted gabby agbon was terrible for this and gave him no protection), third was the worst for me, didn't do enough to stop Hernandez.Quote:
Originally Posted by drummerboy
His defensive play in the first half was decent, didnt dive in which was good. Second half he came undone a bit under severe pressure.
Not the worst debut Ive ever seen but has a long way to come.
They weren't playing offside for the first goal - he was in a good position. The second he followed his man's run like he's supposed to for the second. The third he should have done better for but, again, great movement from Hernandez and the whole defence was a bit disorganised.Quote:
Originally Posted by Manblue
If hernandez is in behind Clark and Stevens is keeping Hernandez onside, that for me is playing him on side. I said for the second agbon should of done better. But with ample men in the box a more experienced defender may of pushed across to give support to Gabby as the ball was very obviously going to end up in behind him before it was played but he didnt read it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
Well he was playing him onside, I'm just saying he wasn't supposed to be holding the line when there was essentially no danger and United were in their own half.
For the second, I think he's positioned close to his centre halves like he should be when the winger runs inside. It is never the full back's job to cover the opposing full back, and even if it was it wasn't physically possible for him to get anywhere near Rafael. He wouldn't have gotten within 10 yards even if he had tried to close him down.
Was at the game, yes Enda was at fault from time to time, but he's still young and as long as he learns from this it can only be good for him long term.
Rome wasn't built in a day, as a very good manager often says.
How did Ciaran Clark play, Sean?
Wasn't supposed to be holding the line? He should always be aware, especially against a team with someone who can pick a pass like Scholes. He was covering too deep regardless. His position wasnt good enough to cover the run of Hernandez and stop him,he kept Hernandez onside, Hernandez got the ball and scored, hence he was in a poor position.Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
Essentially no danger?? They scored and it wasn't a wonder goal.
For the second, did you watch it live?? It was a stick out what was going to happen. All I'm saying is a more experienced player may have moved across. Not that it was gross negligence.
Im not saying he had a stinker. I already praised his defensive qualities for the first half, just saying he was involved in all 3 goals in some way.
Given that it was against Man Yoo and that even you ;) seem to think there's something there, I think Endas gonna be alright!Quote:
Originally Posted by Manblue
It wouldn't have hurt had he been level with Clark but if there had been a line to hold I think Vlaar would have been screaming at him to hold it. It was a world class pass and a great run but I think he was in the correct position to guard against Valencia running from deep, which I think was the main danger.
I watched the second live and thought he did exactly what he was supposed to do. My only thought was "where the hell is the winger?" This same argument was brought up in Ireland-Russia when Ward kept following Arshavin's run infield. He chose to do his job and defend his man - it was his teammate who didn't do his, and Stevens couldn't possibly and shouldn't have anticipated that. If he had moved across he'd have been in no man's land.
i dont know if its experience,doziness,lapse of concentration or Wardism he was very poor positionally. hopefully he gets another chance.clark was ok.beaten too easily for the first
I haven't seen any of it but Stevens has got some good notices from the usually ascerbic (not always particularly fair) Villa Talk forum. Consensus seems to be he largely did well if showed his inexperience in lead up to goals.
none were clear cut in fairness like ward for example
In terms of irrational hatreds throughout history, Paul O'Shea vs. Stephen Ward has now moved ahead of Adolf Hitler vs. The Jews... :D
(Thank you Mr. Godwin!)
Why was he thrown in against united of all teams for his debut? Villa injury crisis?
no he is just a good barometer to compare with.start at 0 and work your way up....:D