Eastie Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 4 hours ago, mikeyp102 said: Benched again today Wrongly so in my opinion - he has the highest assists and yer in a team that created **** all was left out in favour of bacuna ? I like Bruce but don't agree with this selection of bacuna . 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted April 8, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted April 8, 2017 I wonder if he is still not 100% fit. Fit enough for a role on the bench but not a starter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 1 hour ago, Eastie said: Wrongly so in my opinion - he has the highest assists and yer in a team that created **** all was left out in favour of bacuna ? I like Bruce but don't agree with this selection of bacuna . you never know, he could have a minor knock that he could play through if duty called but wouldn't be wise to start a game with. could be feeling a little under the weather. could have missed a few training sessions this week for family reasons. could have been kept up all night last night by a neighbour playing loud music. maybe not, and this isn't a go at you at all, but I think people simplify selection decisions a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New_Jersey_Villa Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 For the love of god I hope his gates are working properly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 (edited) I was expecting a big more from him than I have seen so far if I am being honest. I was expecting him to keep the ball more and dominate his opponent.He can clearly strike the ball well. but early days. Edited April 9, 2017 by TRO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 4 hours ago, TRO said: I was expecting a big more from him than I have seen so far if I am being honest. I was expecting him to keep the ball more and dominate his opponent.He can clearly strike the ball well. but early days. Some players take 6 months to even a season to fully settle mate. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 10 hours ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Some players take 6 months to even a season to fully settle mate. yes, you're right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted April 15, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted April 15, 2017 On 09/04/2017 at 23:49, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Some players take 6 months to even a season to fully settle mate. Indeed. I submit exhibit A. Stiliyan Petrov. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 (edited) For me he has been a let down. But as I said after his first few games here, I really do not think he's playing for a manager and in a system that will truly get the best out of him. His main highlights here have been the quality of his set pieces, but we're not getting him on the ball both enough and in the right areas to unlock his ability to create chances and assists from open play. I wouldn't hold out a huge amount of hope that he will 'come good next season' unless Bruce does some serious soul searching and comes back to training in preseason with a fresh set of ideas and playing philosophies. Edited April 15, 2017 by Dr_Pangloss 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Everything goes past our midfield, it's not really his problem. His set pieces were on point again today at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 22 minutes ago, Farlz said: Everything goes past our midfield, it's not really his problem. His set pieces were on point again today at least. Another good player bought in January but not being played to his strengths - we are set up far too negatively especially at home . Bruce has signed good players but he needs to get the best from them - not change their game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 He wasn't great but that was a brilliant ball to Kodjia in the second half. Maybe a fraction ahead of him but the vision was unbelievable for what we're used to from a villa team. Can't remember who took the corner for the Chester equaliser but again we look so much more threatening from set pieces with him and Lansbury in there....could've easily scored another in the second half. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 7 minutes ago, VillaChris said: He wasn't great but that was a brilliant ball to Kodjia in the second half. Maybe a fraction ahead of him but the vision was unbelievable for what we're used to from a villa team. Can't remember who took the corner for the Chester equaliser but again we look so much more threatening from set pieces with him and Lansbury in there....could've easily scored another in the second half. Hourihane took the corner . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted April 15, 2017 Moderator Share Posted April 15, 2017 I'd forgotten that ball in - it really was excellent. He wasn't bad today, he saw loads of the ball, he just isn't quite clicking - you get the feeling that he just needs one or two things to go right and he'll got on and do well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 6 minutes ago, OutByEaster? said: I'd forgotten that ball in - it really was excellent. He wasn't bad today, he saw loads of the ball, he just isn't quite clicking - you get the feeling that he just needs one or two things to go right and he'll got on and do well. Bruce setting us up to play to his strengths more would be a good start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted April 15, 2017 Moderator Share Posted April 15, 2017 1 minute ago, Dr_Pangloss said: Bruce setting us up to play to his strengths more would be a good start. A goal from twenty yards next week would probably do the trick too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Just now, OutByEaster? said: A goal from twenty yards next week would probably do the trick too. But he'd still be getting by-passed for large spells because of the way Bruce sets us up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 2 minutes ago, OutByEaster? said: A goal from twenty yards next week would probably do the trick too. Wasn't far off today with that shot - he's been close on several occasions for us whereas they seemed to go in for him at Barnsley - the goals will come. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted April 15, 2017 Moderator Share Posted April 15, 2017 6 minutes ago, Dr_Pangloss said: But he'd still be getting by-passed for large spells because of the way Bruce sets us up. In fairness, today almost everything went through him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted April 15, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted April 15, 2017 Much like Lansbury, I like this guy, but something's still missing. Like OBE said, it hasn't clicked for him yet. Once it does, he'll be a gem. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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