PieFacE Posted July 25, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted July 25, 2015 (edited) Not quite sure what we're trying to do. Keep working it down the channels okay but seem reluctant to put a cross in. Which seems strange when we have Kozak. Really not sure on Sinclair, for 2.5m he's a good buy but in a game where a team sits deep and he can't use his pace he's pretty useless. Edited July 25, 2015 by PieFacE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itdoesntmatterwhatthissay Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Our team is looking really grim. I think we'll go down for sure. At least midfield play has been neat, Gueye looks useful and Amavi will no doubt start questioning who this Sinclair character is. Westwood is definitely continuing where he left off, perfect behind the half way line, struggling to dictate play in the final third. Still, that's what Gil/Grealish is for. Kozak will score some goals this year, his positioning is fantastic and he seems to be available whenever someone needs/tries to pass to him but you're right, we do look a bit grim, or detached. It is pre-season though. The back is still a worry, central defense seems confused. At with all those kids on the bench it'll put the first teamers on alert that there are potential replacements waiting for their chance. Lyden looks like he has decent awareness. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 I don't like this defence at all. Going to cost us so many points during the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 (edited) Midfield is woeful The club need to pull their finger out and bring at least another two in Gardner is made of paper so will never get a run of games Bacuna is not a midfielder he gives the ball away to cheaply and Westwood is bang average We lack creativity guile and have no leader in there who can grab the game by the balls and dictate the play i'm just not convinced Don't even get me started on the defence... Edited July 25, 2015 by AshVilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Whilst it's still pre-season it's pretty worrying that this is our strongest defence out there. Not convinced at all by it. Certainly the centre back pairing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted July 25, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted July 25, 2015 Yeah we will be conceding a lot of goals next season. Richards isn't a CB at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 If Richards is a CB, Then i know where there's a **** pub full! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 In all honesty I didn't think our defence was tested at all. All four had a fairly decent run out. The midfield pairing of gueye and Westwood was ok too and no doubt get better with time. For me, its the wide positions that cause me most concern. Sinclair and bacuna did very little to impress. Kozák was lively, and although he scored I still thought Cameron didn't contribute enough and was greedy again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 I haven't got an analysis other than it was all just a bit uninspiring for the most part :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Score? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunnski Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Was it a standard 442 with 2 centre mids and 2 wingers with 2 strikers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packoman Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Cameron? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Score? 1-1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Our team is looking really grim. I think we'll go down for sure. basing that on 1friendly? Still more players coming in, everyone needs to settle in and learn the system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nath182 Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Cameron? Assuming he means Callum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Cameron? Apologies, yes I meant Callum Robinson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSmirch Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Create many chances? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Create many chances? We got into good areas of the pitch but wasted using the ball well. Kozák was our best striker and he created the better chances for Sinclair and Robinson, including a lovely assist. We sorely missed Gil, Grealish and even Joe Cole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeParker91 Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Bacuna was really poor again today, he gives the ball away far too easily and never offers enough creativity in midfield. Sinclair was also poor in his decision making when he was in good areas. I didn't think Richards played too badly at all except for some weak clearances, he is a beast in the air and I think he will score his fair share off set pieces. Amavi was a good outlet down the left and he looks so comfortable with both feet. Gueye really grew into the game too, he looks far more of a goal threat than Wealth and still loves a tackle. If we sign Adebayor then I can't see Kozak getting near the first team. Although he did well for the assist and also played a good ball through to Sinclair, his lack of mobility and pace make him quite one-dimensional. He also doesn't win enough in the air and I thought Robinson was easily our biggest threat. I really hope we get Ayew now as we certainly need more in the creative 3rd but hopefully with Gil and Grealish back we will create a bit more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Thomas Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Block D? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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