06 Apr 2015 16:53:14
It appears to have got unnoticed on here with our drastic improvement in performances.
a lot of people on here would sell toni V, yet he's in most of the 5-a-side teams the players make his form since the Arsenal game has been very good indeed.
I'm not saying he's a starting RB, RWB, RM, RW or RF but we have to give the lad credit, his crossing isn't always on point but his work rate, determination, pace and power have been overlooked by pretty much everyone.
I hope he keeps up the form he's shown lately.
06 Apr 2015 17:39:40
Yep I think he's earned a place as a valuable squad player next term, which is good considering most of our view of him 12 months ago. Young is another who we thought should leave not long ago but has earned his stripes. Consistency is important moving forward and we already have key positions to fill so its good not to have to replace these two as well as Fellaini, Mata, Smalling etc. who have all impressed beyond expectations.
06 Apr 2015 17:41:24
He's p**s poor for me can't defend gets caught out of position can't cross is scared to beat a man he's scared to pass forward and is a bit rash. He can't even do a throw in properly.
06 Apr 2015 17:54:37
Good post. I have been critical of Valencia and I'm often frustrated by his crossing/decision making. However he's an incredibly hard worker, versatile, and seems to put the club first. I would keep him as a squad player because the omens don't look good for Rafael, and we'll need another right sided defender.
06 Apr 2015 18:16:01
Pace - absolutely
Strength - absolutely
link up play - absolutely
crossing - worst in the league imo.disgraceful crossing(maybe i exaggerated here but i cry every time he crosses a ball)
defending - average but still acceptable
I think he should be kept as a squad player but if he is our first choice RB then we pretty much shut out any good chances from the right side which I think is criminal given we have the likes of Fellaini who can get into the box.
06 Apr 2015 19:14:59
His Crossing is the only thing that bothers me, it's gone to the dogs since his first season where his crosses were spot on. Boggles the mind how it has vanished from his locker. He has done better than most people expected being converted to right back. A huge improvement on his previous outings in that position.All in all though he puts a good graft in and works hard for the team,seems like a down to earth bloke.
06 Apr 2015 20:09:58
He's a squad player for sure, but not a starter. His end products awful. Yes he gives 100% every game, work rate, commitment, power etc. But at some point you have to have the quality! I would give you pace , power and work rate for £50k a week I guarentee. But doesn't make me worthy f a place in the team. And we need to find a proper RB this summer
06 Apr 2015 20:42:33
Valencia will not be our first choice next Year bup as we always had in the best years under Sir,Alex these squad players are invaluable. He will have developed from playing regularly this year and who knows if LVG can get Young going who is to say he can't sort Valencias crossing out!
06 Apr 2015 20:44:24
We do need a 1st team quality RB, I don't think anyone is denying that. Unfortunately, though I do like him, I think maybe Rafael will have to move on.
06 Apr 2015 23:15:07
Agree with honey Badger. I can definitely see Valencia sticking around more than Rafael at the minute. Also I don't think AV has been amazing by any means this year but he's did a job and got a lot of unwarranted stick.