Jas10 Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 Thoughts on links to Barkley & Loftus Cheek? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Jas10 said: Nicely done & I understand that you mean “of that type/style” rather than those specific names, many of which would be hard to attract. In a dream scenario, Savic would be a sensational signing but it’s never going to happen. An older head sounds like a good use but we need someone with longevity (as you said also) of the right age. I wonder if we get could get Bakayoko on loan... Chelsea have far too many surplus players. I would take a look at this link too TRO, plenty of good suggestions here who would be ideal: https://totalfootballanalysis.com/data-analysis/finding-new-defensive-midfielder-for-spurs-data-analysis-statistics How about Yangel Herrera? Loads there, many would be chased by “top clubs” but if we can get in ahead of them for some less recognised talents then that would be great. Yes, just examples of style, not real targets. but, It can be done......I never thought we would get Emi Martinez in a million years.....Argentine Goal keeper for gods sake.......pinch me. We have to be intrepid and put in bids, we might get pleasantly surprised again, by prodding and poking....prospecting is the only way. Edited September 24, 2020 by TRO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 1 minute ago, TRO said: Yes, just examplesof style, not real targets. but, It can be done......I never thought we would get Emi Martinez in a million years.....Argentine Goal keeper for gods sake.......pinch me. We have to be intrepid and put in bids, we might get pleasantly surprised again, by prodding and poking....prospecting is the only way. Yep, we’ve got to try. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 6 minutes ago, Jas10 said: Thoughts on links to Barkley & Loftus Cheek? would definately strengthen us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 Smith will never play 4-2-3-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 17 minutes ago, villalad21 said: Smith will never play 4-2-3-1 I think against certain teams he will. I know he loves to attack ( and I don't want to see him stop that) but I also think he learnt something after lockdown.....something definately clicked in his head. you can't go toe to toe with Liverpool or Man City in a 4-3-3 its suicide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 12 minutes ago, TRO said: I think against certain teams he will. I know he loves to attack ( and I don't want to see him stop that) but I also think he learnt something after lockdown.....something definately clicked in his head. you can't go toe to toe with Liverpool or Man City in a 4-3-3 its suicide. I can't remember Dean ever playing with 2 holding midfielders. I think it's fine with only 1 cdm if Luiz keeps performing the way he is. What we need is a box to box player alongside McGinn with more energy and legs than Conor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 18 minutes ago, villalad21 said: I can't remember Dean ever playing with 2 holding midfielders. I think it's fine with only 1 cdm if Luiz keeps performing the way he is. What we need is a box to box player alongside McGinn with more energy and legs than Conor. Didn’t he play both Luiz and Nakamba in both semi finals legs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 (edited) 44 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: Didn’t he play both Luiz and Nakamba in both semi finals legs? Not both of them in the holding role. If both of them plays one is playing box to box Not saying i am against 4-2-3-1 though. Actually really like it but it's not something Smith would play. Edited September 24, 2020 by villalad21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted September 24, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted September 24, 2020 Just shouldn't be anywhere near starting unless we plan to be in another relegation battle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughable Chimp Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, villalad21 said: Smith will never play 4-2-3-1 He played it last season for a total of 175 minutes. Our 4th most popular formation. Edited September 24, 2020 by Laughable Chimp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 5 hours ago, villalad21 said: I can't remember Dean ever playing with 2 holding midfielders. I think it's fine with only 1 cdm if Luiz keeps performing the way he is. What we need is a box to box player alongside McGinn with more energy and legs than Conor. I don't think anyone could remember not playing with wingers, but Alf Ramsey did and we won the world cup for the only time. My point is you have set up a formation to take on the opposition and sometimes it varies......you have to have the personnel to do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killeen30 Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Well done Conor, another Villa goal. 2-0. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheltenham_villa Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 15 minutes ago, Killeen30 said: Well done Conor, another Villa goal. 2-0. Scores goals, a great squad player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killeen30 Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 51 minutes ago, cheltenham_villa said: Scores goals, a great squad player. And assists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Scores one and assists one in a 0-3 win. That’s a pretty good shift in this league. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooJung Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 His first two set pieces were stinkers. Then he scores. Then he assists. I'll take that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciggiesnbeer Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Right footed finish as well. Very nice to see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 They are the games he should be in the team. Next week at Anfield, not for me. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciggiesnbeer Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 2 minutes ago, Tomaszk said: They are the games he should be in the team. Next week at Anfield, not for me. Who would you start in his position though? (assuming we play the same)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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