Tomaszk Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 He was never a scapegoat. He's been absolutely terrible, very often to blame for moves breaking down and not letting us get a foothold in games. I hope he doesn't have the chance to express himself, I don't want him making another appearance for us. A lucky lucky man he was handed a ridiculous contract. No chance we'll get rid of him. No one will take him for free. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentVillan Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 20 hours ago, Paddywhack said: Taylor's a guest on the latest episode of the Elis James' feast of football podcast. It's an interesting listen if like me you're filling up your working day listening to podcasts. They mainly talk about his time with Wales and Swansea, but they talk about Villa a lot too. He seems like a top bloke. Listened to this last night and really enjoyed it from start to finish, which is rare for an interview with a footballer. Seems very likeable and down to earth. Can understand why he was kept around, as he must be a good influence on the dressing room. He has the right character, just sadly a bit lacking in quality. He did imply at one point that Villa’s wingback experiment had been a disaster. Don’t know if anyone had picked up on that? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddywhack Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 (edited) 40 minutes ago, KentVillan said: He did imply at one point that Villa’s wingback experiment had been a disaster. Don’t know if anyone had picked up on that? I thought that. He said something like it had been a disaster at some of the clubs he's played for when they've tried it. He's only played for three haha. Edited June 17, 2020 by Paddywhack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LancsVillan Posted June 17, 2020 Moderator Share Posted June 17, 2020 51 minutes ago, KentVillan said: He did imply at one point that Villa’s wingback experiment had been a disaster. Don’t know if anyone had picked up on that? Yeah I got that and thought - it was only a disaster for him because he cannot fill the wing back role as he isn't forward thinking enough. Seems like a decent bloke but I prefer a decent player at LB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentVillan Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 38 minutes ago, LancsVillan said: Yeah I got that and thought - it was only a disaster for him because he cannot fill the wing back role as he isn't forward thinking enough. Seems like a decent bloke but I prefer a decent player at LB He made a more reasonable point, though, which was that wingback is easy if your team dominates possession, but if they keep losing the ball you spend the whole match sprinting back into defence. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 1 hour ago, KentVillan said: He made a more reasonable point, though, which was that wingback is easy if your team dominates possession, but if they keep losing the ball you spend the whole match sprinting back into defence. Yeah which you are never going to do when every Neil Taylor pass is a lofted one down the channel and out for a goal kick...if you're lucky. Usually just under hit right onto the oppo's chest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 10 hours ago, Paddywhack said: I thought that. He said something like it had been a disaster at some of the clubs he's played for when they've tried it. He's only played for three haha. Wales played 3 at the back a lot of times as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Watched some Wales euro 2016 games in last week and Taylor was pretty decent in their 3-5-2 although it helps having Bale covering you and there wasn't that needed to get forward and be an attacking outlet. Seems the talk on a Welsh forum is he's never been the same since he was involved in the Seamus Coleman broken leg tackle. That was in March 2017 so only a month after joining. I thought he was a decent player at Swansea but been very average at best. Giving out 4 and a half year contracts to these players at championship level was another great Xia-Wyness-Bruce decision, him, Lansbury and Hogan all have 12 months left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 Such a boring footballer. He doesn't do much good and doesn't do much bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 Played well yesterday. Solid enough and played a couple of good forward passes, notably the one into Jack when he had that shot blocked. I can't believe he's been here over 3 years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam2003 Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 On 17/06/2020 at 19:48, VillaChris said: Watched some Wales euro 2016 games in last week and Taylor was pretty decent in their 3-5-2 although it helps having Bale covering you and there wasn't that needed to get forward and be an attacking outlet. Seems the talk on a Welsh forum is he's never been the same since he was involved in the Seamus Coleman broken leg tackle. That was in March 2017 so only a month after joining. I thought he was a decent player at Swansea but been very average at best. Giving out 4 and a half year contracts to these players at championship level was another great Xia-Wyness-Bruce decision, him, Lansbury and Hogan all have 12 months left. So you’re saying we should sign Bale... I’m listening... He seemed really shaken up by the Coleman thing at the time. Not just the injury either but being made into a hate figure in some quarters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keener window-cleaner Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 On 17/06/2020 at 13:34, KentVillan said: He did imply at one point that Villa’s wingback experiment had been a disaster. Don’t know if anyone had picked up on that? That's quite interesting and I think he is spot on. It works for Man C. It doesn't work for us in the PL when we don't have possession, don't have a midfield that is good enough defensively to cover for the wing backs rushing forward, and don't have CB (except Mings) fast enough to cover. Apparently Dean Smith has noticed the same, hence he has put Konsa at right back and Targett is staying back more than before. On another note I don't get the critisism of Taylor, he was steady and reliable and played a big role in us going up. I think he is a specialist LB, seldom has a bad game, reliable and good positioning wise, he's not that good going forward and nowehere near Targets left foot, but reliable and also works hard. You very seldom see any howlers from him. I like him a lot and am happy with him as back up, great to have in the Championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keener window-cleaner Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 On 17/06/2020 at 17:05, rodders0223 said: Yeah which you are never going to do when every Neil Taylor pass is a lofted one down the channel and out for a goal kick...if you're lucky. Usually just under hit right onto the oppo's chest. That's not correct, he is quite stable with his passing. Agree that he fairly often lofts it forward, but it's also often in situations where he doesn't have many alternatives. Other players we have, like Hause in the last game couple of games, tries something stupid and looses the ball or plays a stupid back pass, Taylor doesn't, he plays it safe lofting it forward. The right thing to do if your team mates don't show up for the pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keener window-cleaner Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 13 hours ago, villalad21 said: Such a boring footballer. He doesn't do much good and doesn't do much bad. Sounds like a quite good back up defender to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Taylor vs TAA will be fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 He is fine in the Championship. But not Premier League. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Abysmal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Thought he was one of our better players today. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheltenham_villa Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Not a bad showing from him. Solid performance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbcuk Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Played alright but switched off for there goal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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