Source: Team_Talk
Rival bosses beam over Delph bow
Delph, who arrived from Leeds this week for £6million, was impressive in central midfield on Saturday and even visiting coach Cesare Prandelli hailed the youngster's display.
"I was very impressed by him," said Prandelli. "He has a great personality, he never lost the ball and always had an alternative."
O'Neill was just as complimentary, he added: "I thought he was great. He has those attributes mentioned (by Prandelli) in abundance. Is he an immediate replacement for Gareth Barry? 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."
