FAB WANTS TO GO BACK TO SCHOLES.Byline: JAMES NURSEY ASTON VILLA 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. has revealed his surprise role model after leaving Leeds - Manchester United star Paul Scholes Paul Aaron Scholes (born November 16 1974) is an English football player who has spent his whole career at Manchester United. One of the best midfielders of his generation,[1] Scholes has been praised many times for his modesty and attitude towards the game. . Midfielder 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. , 19, has joined Scholes in the big-time following a pounds 6million summer move to Villa from League One Leeds. The 19-year-old's admission will surprise Leeds fans as Manchester United are their bitter rivals. But Delph insists Scholes, who has scored 142 goals in 609 games for his club, is to be admired. "I used to watch Paul Scholes really closely - he is a huge idol," admitted Bradford-born Delph ahead of tonight's trip to Liverpool. "Some Leeds fans most likely won't be happy about that but he's been the top man for almost 10 years in the Premier League. "He is someone I watched - especially back in his younger days when he was scoring a lot of goals. It would be nice to think I could develop to be half as good as him." Delph, who struck six times last term in League One for Leeds, said: "I would have liked to have scored more but I have played a lot on the left wing." CAPTION(S): SCHOLES FAN Aston Villa new boy Fabian Delph. Below: The man himself |
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