Some would say that in the last 12 to 18 months, Fabian Delph has finally stepped forward and began to realise his potential. Having coming through the Leeds United youth ranks, the combative box-to-box midfielder was tipped for big things following a season of excellence form in League One.
Our position is very simple - Fabian Delph is not for sale, nor will he be in the future. Fabians going to be a Premiership player, but hes going to be a Premiership player with Leeds. - Leeds owner Ken Bates, November 2008.
Upon signing for Aston Villa in the summer of 2009, the 19 year old struggled for game-time and played just 26 league games before spending a month back on loan at Elland Road in 2012. Since his return, however, he has been a revelation, his commandeering presence in the middle of the park proving to be one of the only bright sparks of a dismal last couple of seasons at Villa Park. His performances have been so impressive that he was voted last seasons Supporters Player of the Year, and received his first England caps in September against Norway and Switzerland. How Leeds would love to have their 08/09 Young Player of the Year back at the club nowadays.
Recent Journalism & New Media graduate. Insatiable thirst for all things football, and hopes to break into the field of sports journalism in the near future.
Have made a significantly insignificant playing career out of receiving several slaps around the head for not passing the ball.
