Harry Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 2 minutes ago, DCJonah said: The only way you could possibly think he's been singled out was if this was the only thread you read. Maybe singled out is the wrong phrase but there is focus on him as a new signing. Written off is probably more apt phrase. All I am saying is it's too early to judge.The middle part of the Jedinak thread, for example, is an interesting read given how he is viewed now. My concern is the tactics, formation, game plans and management of the whole side rather than one player's performance particularly so early in his Villa career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Thought he did well for the first game (or at least the first half). Bit early to right him off. I still think he will provide good competition with Jedinak this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted August 19, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted August 19, 2017 I thought Whelan played really well today, he was always there, broke up their play, chased the ball, tackled well and was a proper midfielder. I know he's been up and down a little, but today was great. Subtle, but a real lesson in how to command midfield. Well done Glen. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazzap24 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 3 minutes ago, alreadyexists said: I thought Whelan played really well today, he was always there, broke up their play, chased the ball, tackled well and was a proper midfielder. I know he's been up and down a little, but today was great. Subtle, but a real lesson in how to command midfield. Well done Glen. Yep, he was very good today. Had a spell midway through the 2nd half when he was everywhere. Used the ball a lot better today too. Calm and assured. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Yeah, he was excellent today. Very comfortable on the ball. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmark86 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Professional and assured. Think he was given too much flac last game and I'm sure he'll be a great asset for us this year. Glad we have both him and Jedinak to duke it out for this position now. Great options. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 I think some of the criticism was a bit OTT. He was at Stoke for years still probably taking a bit of time to settle. Not going up pull up any trees but I think he will contribute to the team this year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 On 17/08/2017 at 23:25, Harry said: Maybe singled out is the wrong phrase but there is focus on him as a new signing. Written off is probably more apt phrase. All I am saying is it's too early to judge.The middle part of the Jedinak thread, for example, is an interesting read given how he is viewed now. My concern is the tactics, formation, game plans and management of the whole side rather than one player's performance particularly so early in his Villa career. As I said........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Played well, before i think he thought he had be creative as well with the ball. Today he did a solid job with couple crunching tackles but gave ball to right players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Not entirely sure what he offers us. Play Lansbury instead, maybe we'd be better getting forward. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poitier Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 He's been very disappointing so far, and the lack of pace at the centre of our defence with him, Terry and Chester (not to mention Samba) is a worry. Jedinak is slow but harder to get round. If Jedi isn't fit I would agree to go with Lansbury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villarocker Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 At the end of the game I asked my brother if Whelan was playing, that's how anonymous he became. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunnski Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I thought he played well tonight, broke up a lot of play and his passing was good. Does a lot of the donkey work that goes unnoticed so he'll inevitably be hated at Villa but his stats for tonight were 3 tackles, 3 interceptions, 5 successful long passes from 8 attempted and 53 total passes with a 93% pass completion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 The guy was very good, no idea what game others were watching. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 yeah he isnt xavi, pirlo or even busquets but he does the donkey work in midfield to break up play. Except for Gueye we havent had a player doing that since probably Petrov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermon Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Utter garbage today, kept passing the ball backwards or sideways. Offers absolutely nothing forward. Hourihane had to come deep to receive the ball and distribute forward. It's time for Jake Doyle Hayes to take his place 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 7 hours ago, supermon said: Utter garbage today, kept passing the ball backwards or sideways. Offers absolutely nothing forward. Hourihane had to come deep to receive the ball and distribute forward. It's time for Jake Doyle Hayes to take his place It's basically this (garbage is harsh). He does pass the ball accurately to the centre backs and, sure, he probably makes a few tackles - but is it anything special that we need in the side? I fail to see how bringing in another, more attacking (and that only really means not a defensive) central midfielder would make us much worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted August 26, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted August 26, 2017 9 hours ago, rodders0223 said: The guy was very good, no idea what game others were watching. Well, he didn't score, or even cross the ball to the head of Hogan. So, he was poor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 He was OK, he was getting ran through quite easily in the first half, a bit better in the second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Played ok but I wouldn't want him and Jedi in the same team although I fear Bruce will go with both in away games . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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