Rob182 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I hope Luna's been trained on his positioning, if so, we might not need to buy a new left back... *puts tin hat on* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papillon Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Bertrand hasn't been exceptional, but obviously better than what we have. Luna/Bennett is the crappiest left-back duo in the league, so LB needs a fix for sure. It's hard to determine how bad Bertrand has been, given he has to play with a pretty bad defensive unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted May 10, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted May 10, 2014 He wants to go back to Chelsea, I say let him go Agreed. Its a gutter, but nowhere near the levels of when Walker left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 If he has no intention of staying I'll be disappointed to see him play tomorrow. Give Bennett a run out. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 (edited) He wants to go back to Chelsea, I say let him go Agreed. Its a gutter, but nowhere near the levels of when Walker left. Thats right. Walker was brilliant when with us... He's been ok nothing more. Edited May 10, 2014 by PaulC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumstopdogs Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I hope Luna's been trained on his positioning, if so, we might not need to buy a new left back... *puts tin hat on* Let's hope he's grown a foot and suddenly got some pace too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Loses his man too easily, doesn't press his opposite number sufficiently. Gone backwards since he joined us ..for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 If he doesn't want to stay permanently thats fine, he really isn't that spectacular, just an upgrade on what we have already. Hopefully we can make a permanent upgrade in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 (edited) Three fullbacks struggle on the left, got to wonder if it is a- tactics, or b- a lack of cover from Gabby. I remember the Southampton game in December, they raped Luna, he had zero help at all. Three struggling in that position seems odd. Edited May 10, 2014 by dodgyknees 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avfc96 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Three fullbacks struggle on the left, got to wonder if it is a- tactics, or b- a lack of cover from Gabby. I remember the Southampton game in December, they raped Luna, he had zero help at all. Three struggling in that position seems odd. On Wednesday, Weimann was help covering Lowton on the right but on the left Bertrand literally had no cover. Delph get drifting inside meaning that he was left on his own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 He's ok. I echo the thoughts that he's not a standout player and never will be, he's a mid table premier league footballer. I like him for that and I'd take him for £4-5m because you know what you're buying. Wouldn't be an inspiring signing though by any stretch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfcwills10 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Better than what we have is the best you can say, which is no compliment these days at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackpotForeigner Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 According to Kendrick he's "expressed a desire to play for a higher club than Villa next season". Good luck with that you rocket polisher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Liverpool in for him apparently. Meh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milfner Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 He's really not that good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdomlahor Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 He's steady but nothing exceptional. Better than Cissokho though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM3000 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 According to Kendrick he's "expressed a desire to play for a higher club than Villa next season". Good luck with that you rocket polisher. Whats with the abuse? On his day he is a very good player and too good for us. He did okay for us but he wouldn't look too out of place as either first team/squad/rotation at clubs like Spurs/Liverpool/Southampton/Everton. I think we will see him go to one of them clubs and if he can get that you can hardly blame him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffy Biro Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 According to Kendrick he's "expressed a desire to play for a higher club than Villa next season". Good luck with that you rocket polisher. What's wrong with that? He's come in and we've basically lost most of the games, staff have been suspended, we came very close to relegation. Why on earth would he want to stay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LockStockVilla Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 (edited) To be honest, he had a really good game against Lpool, then when he started to play consistently you saw the poorer parts of his game. His positioning was very suspect, he struggled to get back after making runs forward, and his all around defending was average. I'll get pelted for this, but from what I saw, he was no real improvement on Bennett and if Bennett would've stayed fit I would've played him over Bertrand at the end of the season. There does seem to be a reason Mourinho chose to play a RB over Bertand at Chelsea. Edited May 18, 2014 by LockStockVilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie09 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Not that impressed with his performances - not disappointed if he moves elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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