DCJonah Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Kozak not even in the squad after being decent in pre-season then He really wasn't. One game against wolves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 (edited) Sherwood was trying to convince Benteke to stay so was probably saying anything he could to put doubt in his mind. Who cares though Not sure I can be arsed to trawl back through this discussion to see who said what but is it relevant at all that Sherwood has denied the discussion took place? http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/tim-sherwood-hits-back-dreamer-6215100 Sherwood responded: “I can’t remember ever saying that, he must have dreamt that one. “I would try anything to make him stay but I don’t remember ever saying he shouldn’t go and play for Liverpool. I wouldn’t be that disrespectful to that football club.” The press (Mirror in partic) are trying to generate a "feud" story here but I doubt there is one to be had. I always felt Christian's English wasn't so great so maybe he misunderstood what Sherwood was saying to him or maybe a journalist tricked him into saying something he didn't mean. Or maybe he is just a typical git of a footballer who rounds on his old club as soon as he leaves but I would prefer not to believe that. However, Sherwood has said quite clearly he didn't have the conversation that Benteke reports so this should surely just be dropped. Edited August 8, 2015 by briny_ear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Kozak not even in the squad after being decent in pre-season then He really wasn't. One game against wolves. First pre season in nearly two years though. Didn't play for 18 month (I think, got my dates muddled in the pre match thread), so to expect him to be brilliant isn't fair. He needs time.. and he certainly did more than Gabby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 said in Kozak thread even if fully fit he wouldnt be right player to start as we will be set up to counter attack with Sinclair, Gabby and Ayew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicho Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 I like the shirt Tim is wearing today 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 was good to hear him to tell players to keep the ball moving at start of 2nd half Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 as he was criticised last year for it I think he got his subs spot on today not just Gestede and he got them going 2nd half 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Made the changes needed for the win today. Good result considering the number of new faces. Once everyone has settled I think we could do well this season. He seems to have built a good team. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 obviously said something at half time as we came out much better, and i thought the substitution was excellent timing - we were getting on top, had the momentum and he took advantage of that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Sherwood for England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Looked a new team after the half time (thank god), also got the sub right today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khizzy Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Already an improvement from last season in terms of our overall ball retention and the way we move it around the pitch. Just needs a bit more time to gel and a few more bodies to bolster the squad and we should be fine. To think that we still have Grealish and Gil to come back too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 In contrast to his persona, there are quiet assurances about this Villa team under Sherwood. Dosen't matter how we play but we'll get that win in the end. There's still more to come. With Kozak being ditched there's another striker incoming and still got Gil and Grealish back shortly to add more creativity to things in the final third. Looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khizzy Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Saw Kozak getting off the team bus so he must have just missed out on warming the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted August 8, 2015 Moderator Share Posted August 8, 2015 The team changed shape a few times during the game today, from 3 up front, to 2 and then 1, and back to 2 again. I think he'll have a good partnership with Ray Wilkins and we'll adapt to games. Exciting to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermon Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Lerner to give Sherwood a 4 year contract extension 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Even though one or two players looked understandably rusty today, i believe Tim when he says we will not be in a relegation battle again. Lots to look forward to this year i think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic_bouma Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 So Amavi, Richards, Gueye and Gestede all impressed. Ayew and Veretout less so. Not a bad hit rate so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villafan306 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Whatever he said at half time worked wonders! The signings he has made look like they will be very intelligent ones. Amavi looks a million miles ahead of Cissoko, Gueye appears to be like for like with Delph, Veretout didn't have his most impressive game but from the glimpses he showed I think he'll be an upgrade on Cleverly and Gestede's presence in the air shows that he could replace Benteke's goals. Obviously these are early observations but it looks like shrewd business so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted August 8, 2015 Moderator Share Posted August 8, 2015 Veretout looks quality to me. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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