Popular Post JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted January 20, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) Class!http://7500toholte.sbnation.com/2015/1/19/7852879/carles-gils-best-moments-on-his-debut Carles Gil's Top 3 Debut Moments against Liverpool (GIFs) By AdamClark @AdamClarkers on Jan 19 2015, 5:52p 1 Clive Mason/Getty Images Debuts are always tricky and Villa fans were prepared to give Carles Gil a little time to bed in. Well judging by these clips, perhaps he didn't need it.... TWEET (17) SHARE (31) SHARE OK so we lost again and we didn't score. But I came away from that game feeling happier about the performance than I have for weeks and a lot of it had to do with Carles Gil. From the moment he came on with Andi Weimann, he was everywhere, linking the play, making runs, showing for the ball. This was the best debut I've seen since Tony Moon but I have a feeling this one might stick. So here are the top three moments of Carles Gil's debut. Welcome Carles and thank God you came. Moment No. 1 - Where he just ghosted past a Liverpool player like he didn't exist, plays a one-two and almost scored, about 2 minutes after he came on. Moment No. 2 - Where he left Philippe Coutinho looking like an idiot on the floor. Moment No. 3 - Where he just brought the ball down from space on a backheel and laid it off like it was nothing. Cool personified. Shades of Bergkamp here. So, anyone excited yet? Yeah this was one performance but if we're going to see this kind of performance every week, we're in a much better shape than we were before. Every single player in the Villa attack looked more energised playing with Gil on the pitch. Andi looked alive for the first time in weeks. Benteke actually clapped another Villa player for his efforts. Aly Cissokho looked less like the loneliest man in the world on the left wing. With this we might not be the most boring side in the world anymore and Villans have something to cheer because there's entertainment on the pitch. And that's all we ever really wanted. Edited January 20, 2015 by JAMAICAN-VILLAN 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 That 3rd clip - I didn't even notice that during the game. That is such a good take 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condimentalist Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 That 3rd clip - I didn't even notice that during the game. That is such a good take I'm glad there's a clip of that. I remember watching it at the time and not being quite sure what I'd seen. Not just showboating either, it gets him away from his man. Last player who could do that so calmly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 To be fair most players in la liga are capable of those skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 That 3rd clip - I didn't even notice that during the game. That is such a good take I'm glad there's a clip of that. I remember watching it at the time and not being quite sure what I'd seen. Not just showboating either, it gets him away from his man. Last player who could do that so calmly? Ashley Westwood against Newcastle did the exact same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 We just need him to stay confident, if he can perform with such swagger on his debut it only bodes well for his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Shades of Bergkamp lol Come on ffs talk about hyping the guy up 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condimentalist Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 That 3rd clip - I didn't even notice that during the game. That is such a good take I'm glad there's a clip of that. I remember watching it at the time and not being quite sure what I'd seen. Not just showboating either, it gets him away from his man. Last player who could do that so calmly? Ashley Westwood against Newcastle did the exact same thing. Didn't see that game, fair enough, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 One smart move by Lambert was subbing him on with Weimann at the same time, to dampen the pressure of the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condimentalist Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 One smart move by Lambert was subbing him on with Weimann at the same time, to dampen the pressure of the moment. Also so somebody actually makes some runs. Weimann and Gil should start our home games for sure, Gabby is only useful on the break really. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Yep, Gabby should be brought on late to blow past tired defenders. His pace is all he really brings to the table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electronicmaji Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) All those clips are just typical creative player skills honestly. I mean you don't see them in the Premier League because the teams are more focused on speed than dribbling and ball control skills. Edited January 20, 2015 by electronicmaji 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 All those clips are just typical creative player skills honestly. Yes, yes they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 What an exciting player. It feels rare to type this but I cannot recall a player with such flair that's made such an impression after one sub appearance. If he stays fit and confident then we will see others improve. We looked a different team with him on the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BleedClaretAndBlue Posted January 20, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 20, 2015 He's only played half hour and I feel as if he's already my favourite player. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 To be fair to Sanchez, that flick on from him to Gil in the last clip was quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 That 3rd clip - I didn't even notice that during the game. That is such a good take I'm glad there's a clip of that. I remember watching it at the time and not being quite sure what I'd seen. Not just showboating either, it gets him away from his man. Last player who could do that so calmly? Ashley Westwood against Newcastle did the exact same thing. Didn't see that game, fair enough, don't get me wrong, im totally excited to see more of a player with real footballing ability at the highest level, as you suggest we haven't seen for a good while in attacking positions. A calm head behind the strikers has been desperately missed for some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted January 20, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted January 20, 2015 He's only played half hour and I feel as if he's already my favourite player. And me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevpants Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 That 3rd clip - I didn't even notice that during the game. That is such a good take I'm glad there's a clip of that. I remember watching it at the time and not being quite sure what I'd seen. Not just showboating either, it gets him away from his man. Last player who could do that so calmly? Ashley Westwood against Newcastle did the exact same thing. Westwood has had a fair few sublime touches from high balls. Not to mention his spinning no look reverse volley back flick against Hull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisagg75 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 can't remember the last player with carles ability at the club.it's nice seeing a player with vision and movement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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