villa4europe Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Forget the mistake the biggest problem is he's simply not suited to a game where we have 70% possession Moved the ball too slow and usually safe sideways stuff, also dropped too deep at times, our CBs are fine on the ball we don't need someone there, substitution took too long to make Conversely on tuesday night when baggies have to play a bit more and with no out and out striker so you'd guess another attacking midfielder in the mix it plays more to his strengths, not sure if he'll start but think he could have a big game if he does 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newry_Villan Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Pitchforks out for Whelo again it seems 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Looked a little slow today, gutted for him with the mistake as well. I'd be very surprised if he isn't dropped out now on Tuesday for Hourihane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Plenty of credit in the bank for Glenn. Crowd was brilliant today and was delighted to see him getting backed and cheered when he made his way off. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Has earned his place on merit but today very poor, ignoring the mistake, he just didn't get to grips with the game. I'd be inclined to start Hourihane in his place in the 2nd leg. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post daggy_333 Posted May 11, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 11, 2019 7 minutes ago, Dr_Pangloss said: Has earned his place on merit but today very poor, ignoring the mistake, he just didn't get to grips with the game. I'd be inclined to start Hourihane in his place in the 2nd leg. Ironically the 2nd leg is now probably a game he SHOULD play in. West Brom will have to attack us so we could probably do with someone mopping up in front of the defence. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteyp Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 We'll see Whelo for the last 20 on Tuesday. Perfectly managed imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post M_Afro Posted May 11, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 11, 2019 He played ok today. People are too quick to criticise him. He showed a bit of courage to keep showing for the ball after his mistake. He deserves a bit of credit for that at least. He has been important for us this season and if we don’t go up, I hope he stays for another year. He is a top pro. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 57 minutes ago, VillaAlex said: Shit happens. Just like Derby last year eh? Sorry but I don't want him to start another game for us. The games are too massive now we cant risk any more stupid clangers from him. He wasn't even trying to run back he just gave up and left it for Mings and axel to try deal with. Better as a impact sub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted May 11, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted May 11, 2019 31 minutes ago, Newry_Villan said: Pitchforks out for Whelo again it seems He got great support inside the ground. Lots singing his name after the error. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 34 minutes ago, villa4europe said: Forget the mistake the biggest problem is he's simply not suited to a game where we have 70% possession Good point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Kendrick's Dentist Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 He can't pass the ball. The reason Jack kept having to come back into our own half was because we didn't have a DM who could pass forwards. Conor on Tuesday please. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos_the_third Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 He has been immense recently and is a huge part of why we are in the play offs. Anyone can make a mistake - when you play in a vulnerable position (ie one that can directly cost a goal), and your body doesn’t move quite as smoothly as it did 10 years ago, it just looks a whole lot worse. Today just wasn’t the game for him - West Brom packed the middle of the park with bodies, meaning it was very hard to pass between the lines (he wasn’t the only one having this issue - Grealish and McGinn struggled similarly). He has plenty of credit in the bank, and should be starting Tuesday in my opinion given West Brom will be coming on to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skruff Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Mings and Tuanzebe made more mistakes during the game. Sadly Whelan got punished for his. Other then that he had a decent game, did plenty of cleaning up in front of the back four. As much that was possible versus a parked bus. Happy to see him start again next match. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villarocker Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 48 minutes ago, Newry_Villan said: Pitchforks out for Whelo again it seems Deservedly so. Made a monumental mistake for their goal and passed the ball left, right and backwards over 5-10 yards for the rest of his game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 He has that error in him unfortunately. He is good when the opponent shown some willingness to get forward. When a team park the bus it feels like we have a back 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummybloke Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Unless fatigued, he should be starting Tuesday. Calm heads, bit of fight and a bit of the ugly, west prob will be chucking the ball in all night so he needs to be picking up the 2nd ball I did shout at the TV when he tried to over stretch and basically played Gayle through and his head went a bit after that as he lost any confidence to carry the ball and just stood there several times hoping to pass it rather than carry it. Hes got a new lease of life with a solid back 4 and starts for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 1 hour ago, villalad21 said: So where's your point? I said Whelan is ok against the pub sides and you just referred to some of them. Whelan struggles when he comes up against pace and it was evident today. Pub sides, I imagine you are like Ronaldo if played these pub players 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Newry_Villan said: Pitchforks out for Whelo again it seems No pitchfork here, it was a terrible mistake, but these things happen. The only question was/is if he was suited to this type of game. Not his fault as we pretty much already know what kind of player he is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 16 minutes ago, Zatman said: Pub sides, I imagine you are like Ronaldo if played these pub players Don't take everything literally. It's just a phrase to describe let's just say lesser teams. This was not a game suited for Whelan and it was a mistake by Smith to pick him against a side that intended to sit back the whole game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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