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  1. Indigo
    Wasn't disappointed at all myself, just saying I could understand where folk were coming from that said the last 10 minutes or so were pretty messy, but thought there was context as to why and didn't have any concern about it.
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    Understand some of the disappointment with how sloppy the last period of the game was, but I think it was just a case of once they got their freak goal the players themselves checked out a bit as the clean sheet was lost but the game was already one. Should of course be beating Luton regardless but enjoyed the manner of the performance all the same. Yesterday and against West Ham also, Villa have just played like a "big" team in terms of the control of the game and the patience shown and that's something that feels different from even other good times in the Premier League. Diaby's movement is so impressive live, really gives you even more of an appreciation for him. Certain runs he made for Cash, Kamara etc to pick him out looked so simple but they were perfectly executed and he had their defensive line so unsure of themselves all game.
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    Matty Cash

    Indigo replied to paul514's topic in Villa Talk

    I think it took a while longer for him to get up to speed than others when Emery first came in, but he's kicked on a lot and while his position dictates that he doesn't get as much stick as say a Watkins can, he's still probably proven many wrong who thought his ceiling was lower than he's gone on to show this season in particular.. It's harsh to suggest he's brainless as a player, in my opinion. Has his shortcomings without doubt but he's playing in quite a detailed, fluid system under one of the best coaches around, across several different positions and/or interpretations of them at that. You're not managing to do that without a good aptitude for the game.
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    Much of the time I think he was just getting the weight of the passes wrong more than anything else. He has this lovely technique where he absolutely whips the ball into the midfielder, but as much as aesthetically it looks great it also made it unnecessarily difficult to receive properly for Kamara etc. Think it's something that'll come with the more minutes he plays though, he's still played well any time he's had a chance but it's still crazy that the amount of competitive minutes he's played since signing amounts to around 8 games.
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    That. Pass.
  6. Indigo
    Think Tielemans will be playing off the left personally. Don't think it suits him hugely, but that's the spot that makes most sense for him given the rest of the team. Perfectly fine team otherwise. Villa haven't assembled a squad of experienced top-level players in terms of both Europe and domestically to just not rotate at all for games such as this.
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    He's one of them where it just feels like he needs a goal to really set him on his way. Does a lot of good stuff at times, then at other points overdoes it or tries to force it, maybe just needs that first goal to properly get into his rhythm and you'll see his decision making become a bit more natural.
  8. Indigo
    West Ham are always going to be a horrible team to play against. They're limited in parts but so effective at what they do well and I don't think you'll see anyone have an easy time with them this season. Cases in point even in games they've had this season against City, Liverpool, Newcastle etc. The fact that Villa handled them so well outside of the burst of momentum their shitey deflected goal gave them is seriously impressive. That felt like the performance of a big team today, almost as much of a statement as the Brighton result given how much more sturdy of a side West Ham are than them defensively. I've no doubt we'll continue to fly under the radar and I'm happy for it to stay that way. The job Emery is doing is something else. Two points off the top after a relatively difficult set of fixtures, scoring for fun and battering quite fancied sides, it's a fun time right now.
  9. Indigo
    Good news.
  10. Indigo
    If you look at the rest of his tweets he seems pretty legit. Calling team news for several teams before they've been posted.
  11. Indigo
    None taken! Apart from the "incel" jibe, mild offence taken there.
  12. Indigo
    This wonderful attempt at patronisation would have hit harder if I hadn't literally clarified that I wasn't suggesting what you've said I was here immediately afterwards. An admirable try though, maybe use your eyes and read a little further down next time.
  13. Indigo
    I didn't post it as a gotcha to any criticisms, genuinely just thought it was interesting (assuming it's accurate) relative to some of the chat around the performance. Thought he played fine, did some good things but overall not particularly great either which is reflective of his time at Villa thus far. Have said it previously but I'm worried about his physicality/athleticism more so than anything else, he looks miles off it in that sense and I'm not sure how likely he is to go through some kind of transformation to make it significantly less of an issue.
  14. Indigo
    Interesting.
  15. Indigo
    Reoccurrence of the same injury according to Tanswell in the Athletic. Maddening.
  16. Indigo
    I think you mean he's literally an international player? There's no supposing necessary when he's called up to every single squad. Anyway, "settling in" can refer to a new team, so teammates, coach(ing staff), tactics etc that you've never played with before, and how you slot into that, not simply getting used to the weather and working out what supermarket you're going to shop in. I hope for your sake you're right about him though, committed to it so would be a shame if he ended up proving to be a passable football player.
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    Feel like the level of stick he's getting is a bit mad. He's only just signed and hasn't had much of a look-in because his most obvious place in the team is currently occupied by arguably Villa's best player. I worry about what seems to be a total lack of physical attributes from him, but there's clearly a player there based on his track record and even certain moments since he's signed, it's just about getting it out of him more consistently over the course of a game. Feels like he's just the guy to pick on now. Happened with Luiz, Mings and more too yet I'm sure much of the same people that wrote them off then/now fawn over them since it came together for them. It's a fickle game.
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    I think part of Tielemans' problem so far is that when he's been particularly poor like against Everton he was playing in that advanced midfield role that just doesn't suit him at all because he has no physicality or athleticism to his game. Pretty confident he'll be a lot better playing more so in the midfield as he will be tonight.
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    Tim Iroegbunam

    Indigo replied to useless's topic in Villa Talk

    Frustrating that the start of the season has been such a write-off for him, felt like the game tonight, Everton in the cup etc would have been great opportunities for him. Assuming this evening will be too soon for him to get any minutes, but encouraging that he's back in training all the same.
  20. Indigo
    Apologies if this has been posted elsewhere but it felt like the most relevant place to put it. Just appreciated the credit that Emery and Villa got here, especially as given that most of the stuff I watch/listen to reacted to the game by discussing either mostly Brighton or where Watkins or Ramsey could move to next which was a bit grim.
  21. Indigo
    If recent history is anything to go off, I'm looking forward to an entertaining 5-4 defeat here.
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    Ezri Konsa

    Indigo replied to MaVilla's topic in Villa Talk

    He's always been labelled as underrated but I think he actually is more so now despite playing at his best ever level and getting more credit from the wider football public than previously, that's just how good he's actually playing right now. He's gone from a solid defender that probably played within himself too much to now being an excellent all-rounder. Funny how it works that he went from looking a bit reliant on Mings' qualities to help him out previously, to in Mings' absence stepping up and filling that void in terms of leadership, organisation etc. I thought in the first half in particular today he was fantastic.
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    Unai Emery

    Indigo replied to PeterSw's topic in Villa Talk

    Taken us as far as he can.
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    Those are the stats. You cannot argue with the stats.
  25. Indigo
    I'm a naturally pessimistic Villa fan, so even in times with these where we're good I enjoy that we generally fly under the radar. Have to say though this week was a rare one where I was getting a bit wound up at the lack of appreciation for what Emery is doing. It wasn't widespread or anything, but enough to be noticed that a couple of respected podcasts, journalists etc were writing this up as a handy win for Brighton as if we don't frequently bear them and have been one of the best performing sides in the entire league under Emery. I love what Brighton are doing, but they're the media darlings at the moment so it feels particularly satisfying to put some manners on certain folk this weekend. Watkins firing again, JJ back like he's never been away and currently in the top four even if only temporarily. Hopefully the injuries that were sustained to Diaby and Kamara aren't anything serious, but regardless you don't get many games in this league better than that.
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