Ashley Young...Best Winger In The PL ?

Drifter · 29th September 2008, 11:02

CURTIS DAVIES would not swap Ashley Young for Cristiano Ronaldo!

The Aston Villa ace has been in sensational form this season to lead his side to just one point behind leaders Chelsea.

And Davies reckons Young is the best winger in the Premier League right now — even better than Manchester United ace Ronaldo.

He said: “Would I swap Ashley for any other winger? Not at the moment.

"You can talk about people like Ronaldo but, the way Ashley plays with a right foot and a left foot, I don’t think anyone can cope with it.

“He can actually take it down with his left foot and whip in a ball. He is looking good.”

Davies reckons Villa would not be fighting for a Champions League spot without Young.

But he urged the England international to sign a new contract at Villa Park to end interest from the Premier League big guns.

Davies added: “How good is Ashley Young? He is one of the best players.

"Here we have got some good players but he is our most important. He is the one that is going to make something happen.

"He is only lightweight but when he gets on the ball he never looks like he is going to get pushed off it and lose it.

“If we didn’t have him, we would be a different team. He means that much to us.

“It is crucial that he signs a new deal.

"We’ve managed to get a good core of young English players together and, if we can get Ashley to sign on for another few years, it is going to be a massive boost.”

^Red Devil^ · 29th September 2008, 11:05

He is a good player, but 42 is a nice number and young isn't close.

Plus ever team gets up for united and play their best and have 10/11 men behind the ball.

It's totally different.

Good player though

Justin · 29th September 2008, 11:10

Young should be embarrassed by his teammate's stupid comments.

Cold_Boy · 29th September 2008, 11:11

He obviously didn't mean that.

Lizard King · 29th September 2008, 11:16

Scholesgoals · 29th September 2008, 11:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by ^Red Devil^

He is a good player, but 42 is a nice number and young isn't close.

Plus ever team gets up for united and play their best and have 10/11 men behind the ball.

It's totally different.

Good player though

exactly, i try and make this argument with my friend who is a spurs fan. He doesnt understand that when you are an attacking player at a top club, you have to be so much better because you are up against players who for them, it is the game of the season.

Raven_Blade · 29th September 2008, 11:23

Ronaldo is better than Ashley Young, obviously. But he is a very good player with a bright future ahead of him. He will get in the England team soon enough.

kouroux · 29th September 2008, 11:36

Is Ronaldo a pure winger ?

Danish Voice · 29th September 2008, 11:41

He'll be signed by us or Chelski at some point in the future if he continue his development.

crappycraperson · 29th September 2008, 12:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by kouroux

Is Ronaldo a pure winger ?

Does not matter. Even if Ronaldo is confined to a traditional winger role, he is still some levels ahead of Young. Infact in the CL final, Ronaldo mostly stuck to the left side.

Fuzzymel · 29th September 2008, 12:28

I do like Ashley Young a lot. He is not better than Ronaldo but he is very good.

Getting me loads of points in my fantasy football teams.

Ekeke · 29th September 2008, 12:34

Young was the best winger in the premiership in the traditional sense last year. Ie. Set up lots of goals and score a few. He set up 17 in the premiership I believe, second only to Cesc Fabregas.

Ronaldo was obviously more productive overall, due to his ridiculous goal scoring record last season and is clearly the better player.

kanchelskis14 · 29th September 2008, 12:53

Embarrassing statement from Davies as good as Young is.

Giggsy PO · 29th September 2008, 13:01

As long as Aston Villa is not in frame for Champions League spot, he is off. And Villa won't be getting Champions League football for the next 3-5 years as much as I appreciate the work Martin O'Neill is doing there. He really made them from average to very good. But from very good to CL is another huge and the most difficult step. We will see.

Scholesy · 29th September 2008, 13:06

I wish people would stop saying he is one for the future. Already a good player, and 23.

Sylar · 29th September 2008, 13:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scholesy

I wish people would stop saying he is one for the future. Already a good player, and 23.

I agree with that. Same for Agbonlahor. Quality, fast, can beat players and score goals.

Don16 · 29th September 2008, 13:31

Well in fairness, what do you expect him to say about his friend/teammate?

"Yeah he's good but we'd much rather have Ronaldo"

29th September 2008, 11:02	#1 (permalink)
Drifter First Team Regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 17,412	Ashley Young...Best Winger In The PL ? CURTIS DAVIES would not swap Ashley Young for Cristiano Ronaldo! The Aston Villa ace has been in sensational form this season to lead his side to just one point behind leaders Chelsea. And Davies reckons Young is the best winger in the Premier League right now — even better than Manchester United ace Ronaldo. He said: “Would I swap Ashley for any other winger? Not at the moment. "You can talk about people like Ronaldo but, the way Ashley plays with a right foot and a left foot, I don’t think anyone can cope with it. “He can actually take it down with his left foot and whip in a ball. He is looking good.” Davies reckons Villa would not be fighting for a Champions League spot without Young. But he urged the England international to sign a new contract at Villa Park to end interest from the Premier League big guns. Davies added: “How good is Ashley Young? He is one of the best players. "Here we have got some good players but he is our most important. He is the one that is going to make something happen. "He is only lightweight but when he gets on the ball he never looks like he is going to get pushed off it and lose it. “If we didn’t have him, we would be a different team. He means that much to us. “It is crucial that he signs a new deal. "We’ve managed to get a good core of young English players together and, if we can get Ashley to sign on for another few years, it is going to be a massive boost.”

29th September 2008, 11:05	#2 (permalink)
^Red Devil^ Reserve Team Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,275	He is a good player, but 42 is a nice number and young isn't close. Plus ever team gets up for united and play their best and have 10/11 men behind the ball. It's totally different. Good player though

29th September 2008, 11:10	#3 (permalink)
Justin First Team Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 16,985	Young should be embarrassed by his teammate's stupid comments.

29th September 2008, 11:11	#4 (permalink)
Cold_Boy Amit Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: somewhere i hate to live Posts: 9,830	He obviously didn't mean that.

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29th September 2008, 11:23	#7 (permalink)
Raven_Blade Attention Whoring Common Crow Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: In Man Utd's Defence. Posts: 18,261	Ronaldo is better than Ashley Young, obviously. But he is a very good player with a bright future ahead of him. He will get in the England team soon enough.

29th September 2008, 11:36	#8 (permalink)
kouroux Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Poitiers (France) Posts: 4,842	Is Ronaldo a pure winger ?

29th September 2008, 11:41	#9 (permalink)
Danish Voice Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,380	He'll be signed by us or Chelski at some point in the future if he continue his development.

29th September 2008, 12:28	#11 (permalink)
Fuzzymel Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Guernsey Posts: 2,233	I do like Ashley Young a lot. He is not better than Ronaldo but he is very good. Getting me loads of points in my fantasy football teams.

29th September 2008, 12:34	#12 (permalink)
Ekeke McFuckwit Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 6,955	Young was the best winger in the premiership in the traditional sense last year. Ie. Set up lots of goals and score a few. He set up 17 in the premiership I believe, second only to Cesc Fabregas. Ronaldo was obviously more productive overall, due to his ridiculous goal scoring record last season and is clearly the better player.

29th September 2008, 12:53	#13 (permalink)
kanchelskis14 Transfer Enthusiast Join Date: May 2004 Location: The slums of Hackney Posts: 12,919	Embarrassing statement from Davies as good as Young is.

29th September 2008, 13:01	#14 (permalink)
Giggsy PO First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Shame on you Shane Vendrell. You little bastard! Posts: 9,772	As long as Aston Villa is not in frame for Champions League spot, he is off. And Villa won't be getting Champions League football for the next 3-5 years as much as I appreciate the work Martin O'Neill is doing there. He really made them from average to very good. But from very good to CL is another huge and the most difficult step. We will see.

29th September 2008, 13:06	#15 (permalink)
Scholesy biggest idiotic gay in the village Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Village Posts: 4,019	I wish people would stop saying he is one for the future. Already a good player, and 23.

29th September 2008, 13:31	#17 (permalink)
Don16 Annoying cnut Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Live King Monkey Posts: 3,778	Well in fairness, what do you expect him to say about his friend/teammate? "Yeah he's good but we'd much rather have Ronaldo"