VillaChris Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Surprised at that comment above. Think for the last couple of months he's been getting up to the form he was showing for Barnsley. Not quite our heartbeat yet but getting there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 On 19/11/2017 at 21:05, vreitti said: Sure was a blessing Bacuna chose to leave when he did. That was fan power. He was forced out! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Thought he was really poor today tbh - but been a big part in our improvement overall. The first half in particular, though, he was awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poitier Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 I don't think he was poor, he works hard and generally his passing is tidy but safe. He isn't really an incisive passer, and when he had a couple of big chances to play people in he got it wrong, those moments perhaps stick in the mind more than the unspectacular graft that he does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 As I've said before, he's a shade above average at this level, he's a decent player for us but does have a lot of limitations. He gets about the pitch very well, a good athlete who gets stuck in, reads the game pretty well and has a good delivery and shot, but what really strikes me is how poor he is at through balls, often he doesn't see the pass and then when he does his execution of pass is badly lacking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 On 26/11/2017 at 09:57, Dr_Pangloss said: As I've said before, he's a shade above average at this level, he's a decent player for us but does have a lot of limitations. He gets about the pitch very well, a good athlete who gets stuck in, reads the game pretty well and has a good delivery and shot, but what really strikes me is how poor he is at through balls, often he doesn't see the pass and then when he does his execution of pass is badly lacking. I see what you mean. He's okay at everything, especially at this level. PL would be too quick for him maybe? I don't know, that may be unfair. He's certainly not quick though. A couple of times on Saturday, Ipswich's marauding LB broke against us and he didn't have the speed to catch up with him. I like how he does the simple things though. He's tidy, he does put himself about and he's quite reliable. He always looks to get the ball forward and if under pressure, he's good enough to get himself out of trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 I really advise people who think Hourihane is average to focus on him next match. You'll see how many of our attacks start with Hourihane being able to link the defense to the attack. Hourihane also has a great work ethic. He runs all around the pitch and pops up with good tackles. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 On 11/26/2017 at 09:57, Dr_Pangloss said: As I've said before, he's a shade above average at this level, he's a decent player for us but does have a lot of limitations. He gets about the pitch very well, a good athlete who gets stuck in, reads the game pretty well and has a good delivery and shot, but what really strikes me is how poor he is at through balls, often he doesn't see the pass and then when he does his execution of pass is badly lacking. Wow he has a lot of attributes for a (above) average player at this level. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 I think he will struggle premier league level, but he has done ok here. would liek to see him get abit more forward and show some more attacking play as we know he knows how to score goals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaglint Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 46 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: I think he will struggle premier league level, but he has done ok here. would liek to see him get abit more forward and show some more attacking play as we know he knows how to score goals Agree Dem though I'll caveat that by going a bit Brucey and say it's tough to change too much after winning three games in a week. However it does seem a bit odd that we finally gave him some more licence to go forward in the Norwich game. He scored a hatrick and I think he's played half a game with that same position since. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 3 hours ago, villaglint said: Agree Dem though I'll caveat that by going a bit Brucey and say it's tough to change too much after winning three games in a week. However it does seem a bit odd that we finally gave him some more licence to go forward in the Norwich game. He scored a hatrick and I think he's played half a game with that same position since. I guess the reasoning behind this is to account for onomahs role? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaglint Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Yes it's a different shape as to my eyes both Hourihane, Onomah and then Lansbury were all in a box to box role against Norwich. Since then it's either been two up top when Kodjia came back or Onomah in a clear 10 role which for the most part he's done well in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 So, so poor today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyp Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 He's in trouble. Lansbury looked very lively. Bruce has a decision to make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Cannot beat a bit of competition, great stuff. Will have to step it up again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackbauer24 Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Think he would have had a better game without Onomah on the pitch. The difference wasn't Lansbury vs Hourihane but just giving the player in that position a bit of a chance without the ballhogging, useless passing, no effort, sulking Onomah on the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Pretty terrible today. Expect Lansbury to start ahead of him next week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derryvillan Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 1 minute ago, jackbauer24 said: Think he would have had a better game without Onomah on the pitch. The difference wasn't Lansbury vs Hourihane but just giving the player in that position a bit of a chance without the ballhogging, useless passing, no effort, sulking Onomah on the pitch. Indeed.He was doing a great Ayew impression tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted December 1, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted December 1, 2017 1 minute ago, omariqy said: Pretty terrible today. Expect Lansbury to start ahead of him next week. See the thing is I have been critical of him recently and got shot down, but I thought he played today exactly like I always see him play. I wondered if I was ball watching too much when I criticised him so paid special attention on the tellybox to see all the hidden work I seem to be missing live, but he seemed just the same. Gives the ball away pretty much all the time, not really closing down or tackling. Just offers nothing for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 6 minutes ago, omariqy said: Pretty terrible today. Expect Lansbury to start ahead of him next week. Welp, it's why we have the squad lads, players will dip in form, and others will be chomping at the bit to come in. Might be perfect timing, Landsbury will be fresh, and some of the others might need a break AND kick up the arse to be fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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