DCJonah Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 51 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: If Terry didn't play/coach for Villa then nobody in this thread would be defending anything he did. Absolutely. I like Terry being associated with our club and hope he stays as a coach, but what he did was unacceptable and completely wrong. You don't get to just walk away and have it forgotten for ever. He racially abused someone and thats not OK. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 2 hours ago, Stevo985 said: If Terry didn't play/coach for Villa then nobody in this thread would be defending anything he did. Everyone hated JT before he signed for us 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSmirch Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 45 minutes ago, Keyblade said: Everyone hated JT before he signed for us Not everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenjiOgiwara Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 46 minutes ago, Keyblade said: Everyone hated JT before he signed for us Yep. Still not a fan, but I can accept people I don't like if they do a good job. Hate is a strong word mind. Whether he does a good job is the real question. Who the hell knows. Smith I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted December 28, 2020 Moderator Share Posted December 28, 2020 On 08/12/2020 at 18:25, KenjiOgiwara said: Whether he does a good job is the real question. Who the hell knows. Smith I guess. I've quoted this just because it's the most recent post, but I think it's fairly representative of how most of us were feeling throughout the second half of last season. Assuming he's responsible for the defenders, as we assumed last year, I think it's fair to say he's doing a good job. Targett, Konsa and Hause are unrecognisable from last season, Mings looks more comfortable at this level than he did previously and is an England squad regular, and Cash has hit the ground running. Kudos. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 I heard that he is in charge of the left hand side/Targett? Sure somebody said that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, NurembergVillan said: I've quoted this just because it's the most recent post, but I think it's fairly representative of how most of us were feeling throughout the second half of last season. Assuming he's responsible for the defenders, as we assumed last year, I think it's fair to say he's doing a good job. Targett, Konsa and Hause are unrecognisable from last season, Mings looks more comfortable at this level than he did previously and is an England squad regular, and Cash has hit the ground running. Kudos. Yep As someone who spent a chunk of last season assuming that the defence was his baby and it was shit and giving him stick for it I now have to give him credit for it being a brilliant unit which has been tested with changes in the last month yet remains brilliant More than that this is what I always thought Terry was here for, team spirit and confidence and that winning mentality and at the moment we are brimming with it, doubt you can give him the official title of chief cheerleader but that's what I think he is and again when we're down I criticised him for it so when we're up I rightly have to applaud him for it Would be interesting to hear what his learning curve and education is with Shakespeare Edited December 28, 2020 by villa4europe 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 (edited) 15 minutes ago, avfcDJ said: I heard that he is in charge of the left hand side/Targett? Sure somebody said that. It was said in the last game that they split it left side and right side. As opposed to cb and full backs. Terry takes the left. Probably shows as we are less vulnerable on the left. Edited December 28, 2020 by Sulberto21 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo_b Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 5 minutes ago, avfcDJ said: I heard that he is in charge of the left hand side/Targett? Sure somebody said that. Lol Just the left? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenjiOgiwara Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Tommo_b said: Lol Just the left? I think what's been suggested from inside knowledge is that there's been defensive work going spesifically between left sided cb and lb and lw, and opposite. And vice versa. At least that's what I've read. Whether it's true or not and whether it's due to Shakespeare or Terry, or both or neither I dunno. I think the most likely scenario is that we've had more time to settle and better players going forward so we're less under pressure, but wth do I know. Edited December 28, 2020 by KenjiOgiwara 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 3 minutes ago, KenjiOgiwara said: I think what's been suggested from inside knowledge is that there's been defensive work going spesifically between left sided cb and lb and lw, and opposite. And vice versa. At least that's what I've read. Whether it's true or not and whether it's due to Shakespeare or Terry, or both or neither I dunno. I think the most likely scenario is that we've had more time to settle and better players going forward so we're less under pressure, but wth do I know. Well we certainly look very organised these days so something has clicked. We have momentum and we have a great team spirit within the squad which also counts for alot. Nothing is being left on the pitch. Great to see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 The most important thing is did he smile when we scored? Did he have a little clap? Did he jump up and down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted December 28, 2020 Moderator Share Posted December 28, 2020 7 minutes ago, Davkaus said: The most important thing is did he smile when we scored? Did he have a little clap? Did he jump up and down? He was spotted looking all sad and digging his thumbnail into the palm of his opposite hand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattVillaPortsmouth Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Sulberto21 said: It was said in the last game that they split it left side and right side. As opposed to cb and full backs. Terry takes the left. Probably shows as we are less vulnerable on the left. For the pre game warm up. No way we split defence normal training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 6 minutes ago, MattVillaPortsmouth said: For the pre game warm up. No way we split defence normal training. It was regarding training on Christmas Eve/ Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilko154 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 I have no idea if John Terry is the coach primarily in charge of our defence. But when we were shipping goals last season he bore the brunt of the criticism from our supporters. So now we are looking so solid at the back, well done John. Keep doing what you're doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Fun Factory Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 With Rooney walking into a manager's job with barely any experience and about 5 years younger, I do wonder if JT really wants it. I think he is happy with his work/life balance being a number 2. Insert joke here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenfly Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 13 hours ago, The Fun Factory said: With Rooney walking into a manager's job with barely any experience and about 5 years younger, I do wonder if JT really wants it. I think he is happy with his work/life balance being a number 2. Insert joke here. You could argue JT is doing it the smart way. When he does go for a top job himself he can say he's learned the ropes from experienced and respected coaches in Smith and Shakespeare, and was part of a setup that won promotion it's first attempt. I'd wager his overall managerial career will end up much better than Rooney's, Lampard's or Gerard's for that reason. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 12 hours ago, Greenfly said: You could argue JT is doing it the smart way. When he does go for a top job himself he can say he's learned the ropes from experienced and respected coaches in Smith and Shakespeare, and was part of a setup that won promotion it's first attempt. I'd wager his overall managerial career will end up much better than Rooney's, Lampard's or Gerard's for that reason. I think Gerrard is doing well and smart by going to Scotland. Rangers will have CL next season and if he gets them to the group stages already he'd be more successful than Lampard. Terry is taking his time and learning the ropes. He's got very good tactical nous and is a vital cog in our coaching set up atm. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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