Rob182 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 10 minutes ago, Kiwivillan said: Green has been pretty rank since the goal I find myself watching him closely, in hope to see what others do. Before his goal I counted that he got the ball twice on the wing. The first time he tried to take a defender on, who got the ball off him and started a Duisburg attack. The second time he ran in-field and tried to switch play, which was cut-out by Duisburg and resulted in another attack for them. Giving credib where it's due, he got into the goal scoring position and cracked it in off the bar, and a little later in the game he also put in a pretty good cross that no-one got on the end of. I was actually really impressed with the other two youngsters that played. They both seemed full of energy and both seemed really calm on the ball too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJT123 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 On this performance, Hogan is going straight in my Championship fantasy team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted July 23, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted July 23, 2017 8 minutes ago, Kiwivillan said: Useless fact: I've been to Duisburg Zoo and stroked an elephant's trunk and no that's not a euphemism It wasn't a jim'll fix it set up was it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 So are we in the final now then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troglodyte Posted July 23, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted July 23, 2017 7 minutes ago, Daweii said: It's smart. You can take the piss all you like, but it's pre-season. We have found something that worked so lets move on to see what else we can discover. In the end we won regardless, but just because we have something that is working doesn't mean we have to settle. Lord above. Do you really think the players' and Bruce's response will be "Wow - this works! Let's stop training and thinking of anything new, because Elmo has created a couple of goals against a second tier German side!" You commented 30 mins into a good performance, making out we only have one plan and are now going to stick to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AVTuco Posted July 23, 2017 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted July 23, 2017 7 minutes ago, leeparker123 said: Enjoyable first half. Couple of observations. JT has been immense. He's got the defenders organised, and is reassurance to the midfield. Hutton is awful. I've lost count how many times he's lost the ball and apologised going forward. Hogan's movement is a proper number 9, I'd just like to see him pressure their centre half when they are coming forward. Look forward to the second half. (It's been a while since I've said that!) How's the second half going Lee? 5 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodsBarkeep Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 First pre-season game I've watched. Looking pretty good. Hopefully this will calm some of the fans discouraged by other friendlies so far. Took us a good 15 mins or so to get into the game, but after the goal pretty much bossed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 5 minutes ago, rodders0223 said: So are we in the final now then? I believe so. @JAMAICAN-VILLAN don't miss it bud! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeparker123 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 1 minute ago, AVTuco said: How's the second half going Lee? Bloody typical! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vreitti Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 (edited) Gotta be happy about the 3 goals scored. Better to refrain from commenting the performance. Delighted for Hogan. Edited July 23, 2017 by vreitti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daweii Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 6 minutes ago, Troglodyte said: Lord above. Do you really think the players' and Bruce's response will be "Wow - this works! Let's stop training and thinking of anything new, because Elmo has created a couple of goals against a second tier German side!" You commented 30 mins into a good performance, making out we only have one plan and are now going to stick to it. No, but I also know that Villa have a knack of being of a one track mind. My mindset is and always will be "great you figured out something that works, keep a note of it and work on improving in other aspects". You may not agree with my thinking and that's fine I really don't care, but it's how I do things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villatillidie1980 Posted July 23, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted July 23, 2017 Hertha Berlin vs Malaga is the second game. HB came 6th in the Bundisliga last year and Malaga 11tg in La Liga, so whoever we play will be tough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 13 minutes ago, alreadyexists said: It wasn't a jim'll fix it set up was it? Now then, now then 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troglodyte Posted July 23, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted July 23, 2017 3 minutes ago, Daweii said: No, but I also know that Villa have a knack of being of a one track mind. My mindset is and always will be "great you figured out something that works, keep a note of it and work on improving in other aspects". You may not agree with my thinking and that's fine I really don't care, but it's how I do things. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Willard Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 I'm delighted with the result. Elmo and Hogan linked up really good. Only concern is that we're setting up as a counter attack side like the O'Neil days. I still feel like we'll struggle to break down teams if they sit back. Goals is what exactly what we needed to get our confidence going though so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Who was the young kid in the middle? Really liked him. Great movement and energy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vreitti Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 2 minutes ago, DK82 said: Who was the young kid in the middle? Really liked him. Great movement and energy. Agreed, he looked lively and wasn't afraid to tackle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermon Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Jake Doyle Hayes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daweii Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 6 minutes ago, DK82 said: Who was the young kid in the middle? Really liked him. Great movement and energy. I believe that was Jake Doyle Hayes who was playing the Jedinak/Whelan role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted July 23, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted July 23, 2017 This little tournament is pretty good, I hope they do something similar again... that I could go to in person potentially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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