Woodytom Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 59 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: Wasn't much to judge him on, 20 minutes? That's kind of why I highlighted that he went off injured early. 59 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: He's inconsistent but he's also a constant threat. I disagree, other than the challenge that led to his injury I don't remember him threatening them at all. 59 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: We really missed his directness and his closing down, game plan went out the window when he went off. Tbh, I think we're in deep deep trouble if our game plan is solely reliant on Albert adomah's presence. thankfully I don't think it was. He's all a bit kick and rush for me from what I've seen. lots of energy but it's all a bit blind alley. poor man's jesus navas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted November 1, 2016 Author Share Posted November 1, 2016 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Woodytom said: That's kind of why I highlighted that he went off injured early. I disagree, other than the challenge that led to his injury I don't remember him threatening them at all. Tbh, I think we're in deep deep trouble if our game plan is solely reliant on Albert adomah's presence. thankfully I don't think it was. He's all a bit kick and rush for me from what I've seen. lots of energy but it's all a bit blind alley. poor man's jesus navas. I was making a general point about his play, having seen him in every single minute he has played in a Villa shirt. By your own admission you've seen him 3 times(?) and presumably missed the 2 previous not televised matches where he has been instrumental and gave his best performances for us, Barnsley away being the other which you also presumably missed? I was trying to offer you a wider view from somebody who did see those games. Our game plan clearly changed when McCormack came on for him, they're completely different players. So it's not so much reliance, as a fact. With Grealish suspended and Bacuna injured we had nobody 'similar' to come into the role, aside from Kodjia who in retrospect should have been switched wide, IMO. So it's not necessarily so much about quality as it is how players fit into the system. Adomah has been very important to Bruce's system so far, like it or not. Edited November 1, 2016 by dont_do_it_doug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillanousOne Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 wow, why is this thread a thing, are we so used to being negative that we criticise players for the sheer hell of it not saying players don't deserve a balanced opinion, but right now the players we have are starting to perform, lets get behind them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 He's direct and has the ability to beat a man and that's what we need sometimes. Far too often we've been getting in to good areas this season, but it's all been a bit slow. He offers that speed going forward. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted November 2, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted November 2, 2016 I think we're much better with him on the line-up. Hopefully he's not out for long. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Your Round Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 I really like Albert, he seems such a nice character. Always smiling and seems to really enjoy his football. He's not perfect as a footballer but then you won't find many perfect footballers in the championship. I've been longing for him to score for us, just to see his dancing. It would really lift the players and fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Unplayable today. Tore them apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 1 hour ago, StefanAVFC said: Unplayable today. Tore them apart. Sounded like he was a real nuisance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midian Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Looked brilliant for the 1st time today when he showed his pace,best game for us by a million miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 (edited) Played like he had a rocket up his arse. After Kodija scored the penalty he grabbed the ball and was ushering players back whilst they stood around and congratulated each other. Right on man. Right on. Edited November 5, 2016 by rodders0223 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted November 5, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted November 5, 2016 23 minutes ago, midian said: Looked brilliant for the 1st time today when he showed his pace,best game for us by a million miles. I still don't see it. He certainly had an awful lot of the ball but doesn't seem to have any pace to get away, can't seem to really go past players and create space in the same move and can't cross very well. Summed up for me today when he received the ball in the last few minutes and just ran it out whilst trying to get past his man. I just don't see it with him at all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 1 minute ago, sidcow said: I still don't see it. He certainly had an awful lot of the ball but doesn't seem to have any pace to get away, can't seem to really go past players and create space in the same move and can't cross very well. Summed up for me today when he received the ball in the last few minutes and just ran it out whilst trying to get past his man. I just don't see it with him at all. I believe he was injured tbf. Unless this was an earlier instance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 He had a lot of the ball and was direct but I thought he was very hit and miss at times. Can see why he's done well at this level though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted November 5, 2016 Moderator Share Posted November 5, 2016 Grafter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 It's nice having a winger who is so direct and will just run at the fullback, causes so many problems. Final ball could've been better at times but overall I thought he done great today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knoppy1987 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Superb second half. Gave the Blackburn defenders the runaround. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratvillan Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 4 hours ago, sidcow said: I still don't see it. He certainly had an awful lot of the ball but doesn't seem to have any pace to get away, can't seem to really go past players and create space in the same move and can't cross very well. Summed up for me today when he received the ball in the last few minutes and just ran it out whilst trying to get past his man. I just don't see it with him at all. Totally disagree, he has pace, went past players repeatedly, if anyone ever ran across the near post it'd make his crossing look great. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted November 5, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted November 5, 2016 21 minutes ago, Stratvillan said: Totally disagree, he has pace, went past players repeatedly, if anyone ever ran across the near post it'd make his crossing look great. We must be watching different games because I didn't see a single time today where he accelerated away from any opposition player. Quite often he lost out in 50/50 foot races for the ball. If people are repeatedly not where you are crossing you are not crossing into the right areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 9 minutes ago, sidcow said: We must be watching different games because I didn't see a single time today where he accelerated away from any opposition player. You must have been. He was unplayable in the 2nd half. Had their full back multiple times for dinner. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted November 5, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted November 5, 2016 19 minutes ago, StefanAVFC said: You must have been. He was unplayable in the 2nd half. Had their full back multiple times for dinner. I keep hearing this but what happened Then? If a player is unplayable they score goals of create dozens of opportunities for others or win penalties but I can't recall anything. I am not trying to be objectionable but I genuinely do not see these things others seem to see in him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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