Jareth Posted December 7, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted December 7, 2016 Thankfully there was enough confidence built prior to Leeds that we should be quite confident at home against this lot - 2-0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Could be the lowest Villa Park crowd of the season but I hope we witness another home win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 If the players play well individually, they might get something. If they play well as a team, they will take everything. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 On 07/12/2016 at 14:16, BOF said: I put it through my transmogrification process and came out with this. Perfect thnx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Why is Amavi allowed to run backwards but Bacuna isn't? If Bacuna goes higher up the pitch won't it leave us a little open if he's not allowed to run back? Why is Baker allowed to run left but not right but Chester isn't allowed to move at all? I'm a bit confused. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_Simon Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 1 hour ago, darrenm said: Why is Amavi allowed to run backwards but Bacuna isn't? If Bacuna goes higher up the pitch won't it leave us a little open if he's not allowed to run back? Why is Baker allowed to run left but not right but Chester isn't allowed to move at all? I'm a bit confused. I'm more concerned that McCormack is playing the crab role. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 (edited) 2 hours ago, darrenm said: Why is Amavi allowed to run backwards but Bacuna isn't? If Bacuna goes higher up the pitch won't it leave us a little open if he's not allowed to run back? Why is Baker allowed to run left but not right but Chester isn't allowed to move at all? I'm a bit confused. I'm not sure if you are joking here. However, if an explanation is needed, here goes: All positions are starting positions so they move from them to advance and revert back (do you need arrows back?) The back 4 - Bacuna needs only to support Adomah, can start deeper an not have to venture past Adomah. Amavi doesnt have a "winger" in front of him so must be licensed to go all the way forward - as Jack shouldnt be forced too far back, Baker can cover him. Midfield - Jedi holds, even deep enough to drop into defence if need be. Tish must be the legs in midfield but as Amavi starts further up the pitch he only needs to cover middle and right Jack covers mainly the middle and left going forward McC roams and presses across the field along with Adomah and Kodjia. this lineup and roleplay calls for a disciplined shape and the clear knowledge of players knowing what their positional areas and responsibilities are. Now that SB has our overall shape in order, maybe we can start being a little more adventurous and give a few players a bit more freedom to make something happen. our main players who can "do" things are Amavi, Adomah, Jack, McC & Kodjia We dont need to play with the marvels of Hutton galloping down the wing to cross to nobody, Westwood advancing into a shooting positioning missing the Rugby posts or making a square pass. Amavi & Adomah need to advance in space with the intent of a forward pass or cross with the options of a ball back/square to Jack/McC Jack & Mac need room to manouver. We should be playing with intent to get the whole shape moving forward and having the ball moving from player to player forward creating chances. I honestly think we have the players at this level. our physicality limits our fight our skill is more than enough to dominate used correctly. F**** I'm starting to sound like Higginbotham Edited December 9, 2016 by Grasshopper 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAuthority Posted December 9, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted December 9, 2016 59 minutes ago, Don_Simon said: I'm more concerned that McCormack is playing the crab role. Yeah surely Westwood has that locked down. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 1 hour ago, Grasshopper said: I'm not sure if you are joking here. However, if an explanation is needed, here goes: All positions are starting positions so they move from them to advance and revert back (do you need arrows back?) The back 4 - Bacuna needs only to support Adomah, can start deeper an not have to venture past Adomah. Amavi doesnt have a "winger" in front of him so must be licensed to go all the way forward - as Jack shouldnt be forced too far back, Baker can cover him. Midfield - Jedi holds, even deep enough to drop into defence if need be. Tish must be the legs in midfield but as Amavi starts further up the pitch he only needs to cover middle and right Jack covers mainly the middle and left going forward McC roams and presses across the field along with Adomah and Kodjia. this lineup and roleplay calls for a disciplined shape and the clear knowledge of players knowing what their positional areas and responsibilities are. Now that SB has our overall shape in order, maybe we can start being a little more adventurous and give a few players a bit more freedom to make something happen. our main players who can "do" things are Amavi, Adomah, Jack, McC & Kodjia We dont need to play with the marvels of Hutton galloping down the wing to cross to nobody, Westwood advancing into a shooting positioning missing the Rugby posts or making a square pass. Amavi & Adomah need to advance in space with the intent of a forward pass or cross with the options of a ball back/square to Jack/McC Jack & Mac need room to manouver. We should be playing with intent to get the whole shape moving forward and having the ball moving from player to player forward creating chances. I honestly think we have the players at this level. our physicality limits our fight our skill is more than enough to dominate used correctly. F**** I'm starting to sound like Higginbotham Fair enough. Makes sense now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted December 9, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted December 9, 2016 If we're serious about pushing for promotion, this has to be a win. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villakram Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 If we play defensively again... come on Steve, grow a pair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 4 hours ago, Grasshopper said: I'm not sure if you are joking here. However, if an explanation is needed, here goes: All positions are starting positions so they move from them to advance and revert back (do you need arrows back?) The back 4 - Bacuna needs only to support Adomah, can start deeper an not have to venture past Adomah. Amavi doesnt have a "winger" in front of him so must be licensed to go all the way forward - as Jack shouldnt be forced too far back, Baker can cover him. Midfield - Jedi holds, even deep enough to drop into defence if need be. Tish must be the legs in midfield but as Amavi starts further up the pitch he only needs to cover middle and right Jack covers mainly the middle and left going forward McC roams and presses across the field along with Adomah and Kodjia. this lineup and roleplay calls for a disciplined shape and the clear knowledge of players knowing what their positional areas and responsibilities are. Now that SB has our overall shape in order, maybe we can start being a little more adventurous and give a few players a bit more freedom to make something happen. our main players who can "do" things are Amavi, Adomah, Jack, McC & Kodjia We dont need to play with the marvels of Hutton galloping down the wing to cross to nobody, Westwood advancing into a shooting positioning missing the Rugby posts or making a square pass. Amavi & Adomah need to advance in space with the intent of a forward pass or cross with the options of a ball back/square to Jack/McC Jack & Mac need room to manouver. We should be playing with intent to get the whole shape moving forward and having the ball moving from player to player forward creating chances. I honestly think we have the players at this level. our physicality limits our fight our skill is more than enough to dominate used correctly. F**** I'm starting to sound like Higginbotham I followed your instructions with a notebook and pen. It drew a smiling bunny rabbit flying a kite made out of bacon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 1 hour ago, AJ said: I followed your instructions with a notebook and pen. It drew a smiling bunny rabbit flying a kite made out of bacon. Did your imagination lead you to sh@g the rabbit or try to eat the bacon? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 27 minutes ago, Grasshopper said: Did your imagination lead you to sh@g the rabbit or try to eat the bacon? I ate the bacon. The bunny was too quick on his unicycle. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted December 10, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted December 10, 2016 It's match day again... cautious optimism is starting to creep in. Come on Villa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted December 10, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted December 10, 2016 The day it 'clicks'. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 I don't think it will be easy today, Wigan are unbeaten in 5 away games which include Brentford, Leeds, Cardiff, Barnsley and Huddersfield. I think it will be a draw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 2 minutes ago, KHV said: I don't think it will be easy today, Wigan are unbeaten in 5 away games which include Brentford, Leeds, Cardiff, Barnsley and Huddersfield. I think it will be a draw Not saying I definitely think we'll win but Reading were unbeaten at home and Fulham unbeaten away until we beat them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumerican Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 I think we will win by a couple at least . Wigan are awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 57 minutes ago, alreadyexists said: It's match day again... cautious optimism is starting to creep in. Come on Villa! Screw that. Reckless optimism all the way! Putting all happiness down on a win. If we dont, I will accept the conequences of becoming emotionally decrepit after a loss. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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