DELPH'S AB FAB.Byline: BILL HOWELL MARTIN O'Neill hailed pounds 6 million new boy Fabian Delph Fabian Delph (born 5 May 1991) is an English footballer who currently plays for Leeds United. Delph was given his debut at Leeds as a substitute in the final match of the 2006-07 season against Derby County on the 6 May 2007. as "brilliant" after a sparkling debut from the teenager against Fiorentina. Delph n. 1. Delftware. Five nothings in five plates of delph. - Swift. 1. (Hydraul. Engin.) The drain on the land side of a sea embankment. caught the eye in the centre of midfield to leave visiting coach Cesare Prandelli Claudio Cesare Prandelli (born 19 August 1957 in Orzinuovi, province of Brescia) is an Italian football coach, currently of ACF Fiorentina, and former player. Playing career Prandelli, a midfielder, started his playing career for Cremonese in 1974. waxing lyrical about his talents. "I was very impressed by him," said Prandelli, after Villa's 1-0 friendly win. "He has a great personality, he never lost the ball and always had an alternative." Ability O'Neill agreed: "I thought he was great. He has those attributes mentioned (by Prandelli) in abundance. Is he an immediate replacement for Gareth Barry Gareth Barry (born February 23, 1981 in Hastings, East Sussex), is an English footballer and captain of Aston Villa. He also plays for England. Along with former team-mate Gareth Southgate, he was the only player to play in both final matches at the old Wembley Stadium, once for ? Hold on. That would be asking a lot. "Is he capable of becoming a really brilliant player? No doubt about that. He has a great attitude and Premier League ability. We don't have to wait and see if he can come through, he is knocking on the door now. "He has played so many games for one so young. He is a player and the crowd have taken to him. "And he can only get better." O'Neill had been spotted at The Riverside Stadium on Friday night with speculation that he is about to raid Middlesbrough for a second time with defender David Wheater the likely target. Despite joking he would be making bids for three Boro players on Monday all O'Neill would say was: "I was hoping that I could go to the game and not be spotted but I was because there were not too many managers there. I just went to have a look." SEE MATCHDAY PAGES 2-3 CAPTION(S): DEL-IGHT: Fabian Delph's Villa debut earned rich praise from boss Martin O'Neill, inset |
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