Vive_La_Villa Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 Our issues earlier in the season were bigger than individual defensive performances. No matter who played at the back they struggled because we weren’t playing or defending as a team. We were all over the place. We should bein better position to cope with injuries if the whole squad are learning to play a certain way. Smith is making it about the team and this means every squad players need to learn how Villa will play. Our games should not be decided by individual performances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 53 minutes ago, Shropshire Lad said: Based on nothing whatsoever, I think Chester will be fine to play, as will McGinn. I think we don’t know how serious the injury is yet? And he walked off, not stretchered. On that basis I’m with you, he will be OK. Panic button being pressed in some other parts I think. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted November 17, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted November 17, 2018 12 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: Our issues earlier in the season were bigger than individual defensive performances. No matter who played at the back they struggled because we weren’t playing or defending as a team. We were all over the place. We should bein better position to cope with injuries if the whole squad are learning to play a certain way. Smith is making it about the team and this means every squad players need to learn how Villa will play. Our games should not be decided by individual performances. I can see where you are coming with this. Be interesting to see how Jedi would play in this team. He would certainly add another dimension from set peices. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted November 17, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted November 17, 2018 Hoping and praying it’s a knock and not ligament damage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pas5898 Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 What annoys me the most is (like most of the Wales squad), he isn't even Welsh!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedClaretAndBlue Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 20 minutes ago, pas5898 said: What annoys me the most is (like most of the Wales squad), he isn't even Welsh!!! Congrats on your comment making the mail article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pas5898 Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 2 minutes ago, BleedClaretAndBlue said: Congrats on your comment making the mail article Haha i just googled it. Thanks mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 1 hour ago, pas5898 said: What annoys me the most is (like most of the Wales squad), he isn't even Welsh!!! His mothers welsh though so technically he is half welsh, I get where your coming from though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praisedmambo Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 (edited) 19 minutes ago, gwi1890 said: His mothers welsh though so technically he is half welsh, I get where your coming from though I don't. EDIT: Actually maybe I do. I'm half scottish but would feel a bit cheeky playing for Scotland. I still would though Alex, if you're listening. Edited November 17, 2018 by praisedmambo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 20 minutes ago, gwi1890 said: His mothers welsh though so technically he is half welsh, I get where your coming from though He’s not “technically” half Welsh. He’s just plain straightforward half Welsh! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 1 minute ago, briny_ear said: He’s not “technically” half Welsh. He’s just plain straightforward half Welsh! That is actually very Welsh, if you consider players are playing for `their' national team based on a grandparent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westholmevillan Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 Ok...we've established that he's Welsh and injured. Would anyone risk playing Bedeau or don't you think he's ready? Over the years there are numerous players who have made their league debut in big matches and performed well....why not Bedeau? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 30 minutes ago, westholmevillan said: Ok...we've established that he's Welsh and injured. Would anyone risk playing Bedeau or don't you think he's ready? Over the years there are numerous players who have made their league debut in big matches and performed well....why not Bedeau? I think he’s more than capable, this decade’s Gary Cahill. For me, Bedeau is outstanding 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted November 17, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted November 17, 2018 1 hour ago, westholmevillan said: Ok...we've established that he's Welsh and injured. Would anyone risk playing Bedeau or don't you think he's ready? Over the years there are numerous players who have made their league debut in big matches and performed well....why not Bedeau? I think if Bedeau was good enough he'd have made a few appearances already. People always like to suggest the kids are ready but I think the step up from youth football to first team football is often underestimated. I can't say he's not ready as I've not watched him play. But I'd be surprised if he made the leap from youth to starting CB successfully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 13 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: I think if Bedeau was good enough he'd have made a few appearances already. People always like to suggest the kids are ready but I think the step up from youth football to first team football is often underestimated. I can't say he's not ready as I've not watched him play. But I'd be surprised if he made the leap from youth to starting CB successfully. Why? He’s only 18 years old, to write him off without seeing him play is foolish in my opinion 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted November 17, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted November 17, 2018 3 hours ago, pas5898 said: What annoys me the most is (like most of the Wales squad), he isn't even Welsh!!! It's a good job you haven't been a fan of the English cricket team for the last few years! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted November 17, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted November 17, 2018 5 minutes ago, sir_gary_cahill said: Why? He’s only 18 years old, to write him off without seeing him play is foolish in my opinion Eh? I'm not writing him off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 3 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: Eh? I'm not writing him off. You said ‘I think if Bedeau was good enough, he would’ve made a few appearances already’ which implies that you don’t think he’s good enough, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted November 17, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted November 17, 2018 Just now, sir_gary_cahill said: You said ‘I think if Bedeau was good enough, he would’ve made a few appearances already’ which implies that you don’t think he’s good enough, no? I meant if he was good enough right now. We're talking about him stepping into the first team immediately for Chester if Chester is injured. My point was I imagine if he was good enough to immediately start in the first team then we would have seen him around first team squads a lot more. I've never seen him play so I can't comment on his ability. But usually players don't go from youth teams to starting centre backs over night. It's not impossible, I just think it's very unlikely we'll see him used in Chester's absence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 1 minute ago, Stevo985 said: I meant if he was good enough right now. We're talking about him stepping into the first team immediately for Chester if Chester is injured. My point was I imagine if he was good enough to immediately start in the first team then we would have seen him around first team squads a lot more. I've never seen him play so I can't comment on his ability. But usually players don't go from youth teams to starting centre backs over night. It's not impossible, I just think it's very unlikely we'll see him used in Chester's absence. Gary Cahill did, why can’t Bedeau? I think he can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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