macandally

15 hours ago, Zatman said:

Correct me if I missed something but his 18 minute cameo was a tame shot at Pickford, a small dribble and passed to left wing maybe Digne then a nice nutmeg followed by a 35 yard shot about a mile over the bar

If Buendia or Bailey had that cameo people be demanding they be released

Nice through all to Ollie who miscontrolled it!

Luckily the club doctors have the Villatalk diagnosis team on hand to sort out what he has done.

Saves us sending him to a specialist or anything

34 minutes ago, calcifer said:

What? He is rubbish! 

We need to push on he needs replacing! He doesn't get into any other top 7 side! 

 

He got into one last season!

This baseless slagging off of players infuriates me.  Whether he is good enough or not Unai will decide but as of now, he pulls on the colours so get behind him

1 hour ago, calcifer said:

We really need an alternative to Cash, he is going to cost us a few points. Best to flush the turd before he stinks the place out.

Get a grip!  

8 minutes ago, Captain_Townsend said:

Konsa as the tucked in right back alongside Pau, and Carlos is the way to go. Worth a try. 

I think that’s what Emery will coach this week, but that set up was what saw us ship at least two on Saturday.

Have to hope that a week working on it gets it tuned enough to deal with Maupay! 

6 minutes ago, DakotaVilla said:

Problem with Konsa is that he lacks any leadership. He crumbled as soon as Mings went off and needs an “alpha” type next to him. 

At least with Carlos you know he’s going to stand up and be counted every time. 

Agree Mings and Konsa are a strong defensive unit, I just don’t know what the best centre back pairing will be for rest of season.  Torres, yes, but not sure who to partner him with 

I do wonder how we fix the centre half problem?  

Part of me thinks having someone read in on the Premier League (Konsa) alongside Torres might work, but the other part of me thinks two Spanish speakers in there might make communication and positioning better.

I am yet to see Diego Carlos show he can lead a defence in the Premier League either before or after injury.  He is a real gamble and one Emery needs to work 

4 minutes ago, beachboys1 said:

if harrison  is second choice well weare in a mess#

 

Bring out your dead……..

4 hours ago, Leeroy said:

He has an awful lot of credit in the bank and one heavy loss doesn't mean he's a bad manager, but he got it badly wrong yesterday. 

 

Several mistakes were:

1. Playing a high line against such a high pressing and pacey team, which was suicide

2. Not going for man for man against Newcastle, who played a 4-3-3 and whose excellent central midfield of Tonali-Guimaeres-Joelinton dominated our two man midfield of Luiz and Kamara, we needed another body in there

3. Playing McGinn out of position on the left, which was unusual and hadn't been tried in preseason

4. Not adapting the tactics during the game despite the fact we were overrun many times and Martinez had to make several one on one saves

5. Not seemingly having the players prepared for the first game of the season as they seemed to play like it was a friendly, preseason match

 

Of course it didn't help that Buendia got a serious injury a couple of days before the game and Mings got a serious injury during the game, but Emery has been around at the top level of management long enough to know how to respond to setbacks. And it's not like we were bringing Chambers or Hause on for Mings, we were bringing on Pau Torres who may not know the league but has been regarded as one of the best CBs in Europe over the past few seasons. Buendia is a key part of the squad but IMO probably wasn't even a guaranteed starter for us this season. So the injuries shouldn't explain such a shabby performance.

 

To be honest I thought we'd lose the game yesterday anyway as we have a rotten record at Newcastle, their home form last season was exceptional (only losing to Arsenal and Liverpool who are better teams than us), and they have a strong team. However, I was not expecting a 5-1 scoreline and thought we would lose by maybe one goal, or two goals at worst. It's all well and good saying it is just one game, but I am concerned we were not up for it on the opening day of the season when we had no excuses of fatigue or a game just a few days beforehand. We should have been right up for the game just like Newcastle were.

 

I am hopeful this is the wake up call we need, to strengthen the team further by upgrading Cash and Bailey who are our two weakest links and maybe signing a new leader at the back to replace Mings to play alongside Pau who is not going to be able to lead the defence at this current moment.

 

We must batter our next two opponents to try to get our season up and running and sort out our shite GD which has us sat firmly at the bottom of the table. 

I am sure the umpteen times Europa winner will welcome your tactical feedback!

You have spent a day thinking it over, do you think Emery has been sat catching up on the Eastenders Omnibus?

Lack of respect is baffling.

Just now, striker said:

That’s so not true. Newcastle have a very good coach who has bought well and knew how to blow Villa’s high line apart.

Perhaps nip on their board to blow smoke up their arse.

They didn’t need to be good, we were ordinary and repeatedly committed hari kari.  

I don’t even read into Newcastle being better than us and being some Champions League level wonder team, we were so ordinary today, across the pitch, that they didn’t have to be anything other than organised.  You cannot carry that many players off the pace and expect to get anything from the game 

Between poor officiating and individual mistakes we gifted them 3 goals, then got exposed by pace in behind with 2 centre halves that have spent next to zero time with each other.  

Last time I will say it, just about everything that could go wrong today did, we looked off the pace, clunky and lacking in bravery on the ball, yet still created 3/4 good chances.

4 minutes ago, est1874 said:

No, I'll read your posts and think "jeez, what a condescending old gentleman".

And I still won’t care 

23 minutes ago, est1874 said:

Amen.

That's macandally's standard response to a defeat though, have a go at the disappointed fans on here.

If it makes you feel better to vent at me then have at it!  You will be taking your ball home next 

You will read your posts tomorrow when you have calmed down and think “jeez, what was I thinking”!

2 minutes ago, briny_ear said:

You know, it is so predictable that someone is going to come along with the “bed wetting “ trope when people are reflecting on a truly shocking performance.

Is this supposed to be funny and clever?

It’s almost like blaming the fans for the rubbish we have just witnessed.

No, it’s just bed wetters venting.  Have at it, see what it solves.  

Fact is, pulling individuals up doesn’t do anything.  This team was exceptional last year and we have bought well, ser ot as what it is, an anomaly. 

If we are still making that level of mistakes in a few weeks time then worry,  but judging by Emery’s face, we won’t be!

Good to see the bed wetting kicking off after one game!

First game of the season and we were 10% off all over the pitch.  Mings is a big loss and Bailey was awful today, couldn’t hold the ball and fell over when he lost it.

However, it’s one game and hopefully an anomaly that we put right quickly.  Just calm your jets!

Calm yourselves, it’s first game of season.  Nobody saw this coming and rather have the kick up the arse now than when it really counts 

Just now, pregra said:

Got to seriously question Emery as well here. He has eyes, doesn’t he?

Just stop that crap now

5 hours ago, duke313 said:

If we have a buy back clause for £20m, it just means Burnley HAS to accept our offer, even if the player is valued more. It doesn’t mean they can’t also accept other offers from other teams.

If we activate the buy back clause, but City or Liverpool bid £35m, sorry, but the player is not choosing us.

Still believe you are incorrect.  The clause is a cap for us to by him back with the first option. 

1 minute ago, duke313 said:

The buy back clause is going to be worthless if he has a couple of good seasons then he’ll be off to Liverpool or Chelsea.

The buy back clause means he cannot, look at Xavi Simons, lots of people wanted him but PSG hold the cards on keep or sell now he is established.

A buy back sets price and conditions, if he wanted elsewhere he would have to buy out the buy back 

9 hours ago, RicRic said:

Cant support the same aston villa i support as i have love for the fans here every single one of them and do not bash  

Let’s have the irony conversation again, you bashed two people then said you don’t bash anyone!

Not getting into the “I am a better fan than you” crap.  I am not 12!

5 hours ago, Delphinho123 said:

I think you’re probably right. Another forward player will be dependent on us shifting one or two of Bailey, Coutinho, Buendia and Traore. We may see another midfielder if Dendoncker moves on. 

I know you’re fishing, but I will bite, we will not be selling Beundia this window!

8 hours ago, RicRic said:

Agree with everything here  maybe 50/50 with the last line though regarding striker however that can be debated just waiting for @macandally to pipe up with a negative reaction along with @thabucks

Living rent free, in your head

4 hours ago, beachboys1 said:

70 mill is nothing these days and if it stays like that the budget wasnt as big has we hoped

Do you never get bored?

11 hours ago, duke313 said:

I honestly don't get the hype around Brennan Johnson, am I missing something?

Yes

8 hours ago, Kiwivillan said:

I monitor this thread to see if we are making a legitimate signing. I've seen untold posts from people including yourself if I could be bothered to find it expressing dismay that the numerous links aren't coming to fruition. The social media infested transfer window is ridiculous. That's all I'm pointing out most of the time. We've signed 3 excellent players out of +100 links but in flip side pages of comments about Pubill because of 1 tweet that's spawned a dozen other tweets. It's nuts. After this post we're guaranteed to sign Pubill obviously

It’s really, really, really, really……………..really boring