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  1. ozvillafan
    What has stood out for me about our play this season: We don't "overplay" as much. Probably best seen in our match against Wet Spam. We had large spells of possession where we probed and prodded, but when it clearly wasn't on we just recycled possession and started again. Zaniolo isn't there yet. It feels like with every touch he gets he tries to make something happen. Occasionally we get a shot on goal or a clever piece to beat a man... ... but usually it just means he turns it over through a loose pass or running into dead ends. It will come given enough time with Emery. It has for every other regular player.
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    Thought Alkmaar played a very good disciplined game, especially defensively - but we were clearly the better team despite struggling to create clear-cut chances. 3 things I learned: Our defensive squad - even without Mings - is exceptionally good. I'm usually dismayed when Matt Ryan is beaten - but not today. I don't know what offside is. I used to know, but not anymore.
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    I can't comment as I haven't seen him previously. And there is some truth in Villa fans looking for a scapegoat (shame Buendia wasn't playing, eh?) But the truth is that Zaniolo has all the physical attributes and good technical ability.... .. but zero output. Most balls played to him result in either a turnover or a wayward shot. In the first half vs Forest it seemed clear to me that they identified 2 targets to press hard and double team when we had the ball: Kamara and Zaniolo. And it worked.
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    22 players in a row on the halfway line
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    Even you couldn't deny there was something very "Villa-like" in our inability to take this opportunity when presented to us.
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    I'd expect the best keeper in the world to be comfortable saving a shot from outside the box by a player who is not a goalscorer. But no. Twice. Played into their hands perfectly. Frustrating.
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    Tough away game - but I'm quietly confident. Loudly confident too Villa 2-0, a clean sheet at last.
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    Interesting peoples take on the Villa now, and Emery. Was listening to Sherwood and Steve Sidwell talk about Villa's chances at a title. To sum up: the great run we are on can't last we are lacking the superstars to win a title Emery works incredibly hard and long - but why? Now while I agree that we aren't in a title race, they still underestimate us and Emery. Long may it continue.
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    Ezri Konsa

    ozvillafan replied to MaVilla's topic in Villa Talk

    Can anybody else in our team draw a foul like Ezri? In recent memory only Jack was better at it.
  10. ozvillafan
    I mean - I'd love to see them relegated but finishing them seems a little extreme.
  11. ozvillafan
    Not much cover in that position.... ... definitely Cash in.
  12. ozvillafan
    Would you bet against us?
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    Unai Emery

    ozvillafan replied to PeterSw's topic in Villa Talk

    Superlatives. I've run out.
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    Spuds aren't responsible for who they play - they are only responsible for winning. They've done a great job seeing as they lost their biggest player in the build up to the season (compare that with how we did when Jack left). And while it's fair to argue about luck and weak opponents - winning breeds confidence and they have a very good manager. It would seem more likely to continue than not. Looking forward to our game against them.
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    Not surprised. Postecoglou is class.
  16. ozvillafan
    Easily bullied off the ball. Lacking any real pace. Turning over a lot of easy possession. That said, I see improvements. He knew he stood no chance against the likes of Bowen for pace today, but I though his positioning throughout was excellent. If he cuts out the lazy turnovers (something both Digne, Zaniolo and Luiz were also guilty of at times yesterday) there's not a lot left to criticise.
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    Had a good feeling about this one, despite our poor record against Wet Spam. That was a complete performance against a good side. Remember, we are down on numbers and playing a lot of football. 3 things I learned: Only Jack Grealish was better at drawing fouls then Ezri Konsa I didn't notice the ref during the game. That's the first time this season I can vote "Good" in the match poll with a clear conscience We are bloody good, aren't we?
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    Wow. Just wow. Crisp passing. Great movement. Penetration. Patience. It's been a joy to watch. Wet Spam huffing and puffing - but not on the same level. Lets hope we can keep it up.
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    I'm in a similar state of mind. I can't help but think that asking the supporters for a badge they like is akin to asking Homer to design a car. The badge is something to rally behind, not something that needs to please every fan.
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    After an excellent start, we have become scrappy and sloppy - everything Wolves are and wanted from this match. We play our football, we win this.
  21. ozvillafan
    Well... yes. He has had much success getting clubs to hire him. Must have a great agent.
  22. ozvillafan
    He's filling a gap and he's got a lot of adjusting to do. The output simply is not there... yet. The attributes are there, though. Unai will get a tune out of him soon enough
  23. ozvillafan
    Well then. That wasn't bad, was it? Hard to pick a poor player for Villa - what an outstanding performance! 3 things I learned: I used to make fun of people who couldn't understand offside - but I no longer know what it is. Our players are incredibly adaptable - which is just as well given the extremes in officiating. Today was "fall and I'll blow the whistle" - the complete antithesis of last week. We've been missing Ramsey
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    All in all a very good away performance against a London based team. Excellent. Emi, Luiz, Kamara, Konsa and Torres all fantastic. 2 things I learned, 1 I already knew: Apparently extra time not played in the first half becomes extra time in the 2nd half. 11 minutes? You wot? Zaniollo will be immense once he beds in properly Queenslanders cannot count past 2.
  25. ozvillafan
    Geez, some of you lot are embarrassing. Sterling was through, Digne knew it and stopped him illegally. That's a yellow. He copped one in the face for his trouble, but clearly that was accidental.
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