GasGasGas Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 He didn't crash into the post when he was skinned by McGeady time and again last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted February 9, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted February 9, 2014 No he wasn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyAnty Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 He didn't crash into the post when he was skinned by McGeady time and again last week. He had McGeady in his pocket after the first 5 mins. You have to be trolling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers13 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 He didn't crash into the post when he was skinned by McGeady time and again last week. He had McGeady in his pocket after the first 5 mins. You have to be trolling There were several times he backed off way too much and left McGeady space to shoot, Mcgeady only mustered one good effort though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDW Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 If the injury is from when he hit the post, one wonders why he didn't come of at HT? Was jointly at fault with Baker for their first goal, got turned inside out by Downing, maybe his injury limited his mobility? I don't think Baker is to fault with the first goal. When Downing skims past Bertrand, Baker is left with no option but to come across and attempt to halt Downing's progress. Bacuna and Lowton need to be more aware of the scenario. When Clark takes Baker's man, Lowton has to take Clark's, and Bacuna to take Lowton's. In the end, clark goes to take Baker's man, Lowton and Bacuna aren't ready, and react far too late. Clark then realises that there is no support, and is left with two men to mark. The fault of Bertrand, and a lack of communication, which is why Vlaar is so vital to us. When we are missing our captain and most vocal player, a lack of communication and co-ordination is shown. We desperately need someone to step up when Vlaar is absent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Switched off a few times again tonight, hope it doesn't become a regular thing now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevangrealish Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Yeah I agree he did switch off a few times which needs to be addressed. Didnt have the best game ive seen him have today but done a job. That cross at the end of the game though... phwoarr. Just a shame no one was there to finish ! The guys a class talent and could go onto better things though I do think that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabby Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Not his best but felt him and Bennett got in each other's way alot of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendi Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Ryan Bertrand @ryanbertrand3 6m Good 2nd half performance and we should of won What a save from Marshall! Fans were brilliant once again. Time for my ribs to recover #AVFC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voinjama Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 (edited) Has been probably been said already but I couldn't be bothered to read the previous 20 odd pages from this thread. Anyway the loan signing of Bertrand reminds me of the loan signing of Kyle Walker 3 years ago. He has improved the defence and has also is an attacking threat. He clearly won't stay at the club beyond this season. Chelsea benefit because they get to test whether he is good enough for this level, which he is. Villa don't benefit in the long term because when he leaves in summer there will be a huge void left. Edited February 12, 2014 by Voinjama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I've lost all respect for him as a player now I have seen that he tweeted "should of" rather than "should have." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958Villan Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I think that Mr Lambert should make trying to sign Bertrand his first act at the end of the season. I think there is every chance we could get him too, especially as Chelsea are in the hunt for Shaw at Southampton, which would push Bertrand back to at least fourth choice left back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MessiWillSignForVilla Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Has been probably been said already but I couldn't be bothered to read the previous 20 odd pages from this thread. Anyway the loan signing of Bertrand reminds me of the loan signing of Kyle Walker 3 years ago. He has improved the defence and has also is an attacking threat. He clearly won't stay at the club beyond this season. Chelsea benefit because they get to test whether he is good enough for this level, which he is. Villa don't benefit in the long term because when he leaves in summer there will be a huge void left. But Walker was a different situation, he was only 20/21 and hadn't played Premier League football yet and was clearly a player for the future for Spurs. However with Bertrand, he's 24, so he'll be wanting to play first team football regularly so he can play for England, he was third choice at Chelsea behind Cole and Azpilicueta. Mourinho prefers to play a RB in his position which indicates he doesn't really want him. Plus Chelsea have been linked with Shaw, which seems quite likely and would limit Bertrand's chances there further. I highly doubt he'll go back to Chelsea and play for them. The major concern though is if he performs well enough to attract the attentions of someone like Liverpool or Spurs who would be a better proposition than us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 (edited) seems to have been effected by that crash in to the post seems like he is coming down to our level ,nicely It won't take long we will get him as bad as us. ps We would turn Messi in to Barry Bannan within a few months. Edited February 12, 2014 by TRO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwan Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Think he was just injured tbh. Bad ribs will make turning and swiveling very very painful 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted February 12, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted February 12, 2014 ps We would turn Messi in to Barry Bannan within a few months. Messi wishes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 A half fit Bertrand is still better than Bennett. Speedy recovery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I've lost all respect for him as a player now I have seen that he tweeted "should of" rather than "should have." The most annoying and common mistake in the world. I expect it from all footballers though to be fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted February 12, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted February 12, 2014 (edited) seems to have been effected by that crash in to the post seems like he is coming down to our level ,nicely It won't take long we will get him as bad as us. ps We would turn Messi in to Barry Bannan within a few months. Really hope that's not the case TRO. Just injured. Edited February 12, 2014 by AVTuco 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 A collegue from work is a big Chelsea fan (drives me insane with his jose love in) his company has a box at Stamford Bridge so he knows a little NOT ITK! But he says Bertrand will not be going back to Chelsea as it has already been said he is not really a Mourinho player and will never fit into his philosophy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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