handsworthvilla Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Its not THAT bad ... Sunderland haven't really threatened at all. Just lacking a bit of energy and invention in the final third. Davis' touch hasn't been great, and Adomah has made a few poor choices. Legs look a bit tired all round, it might be a good idea for some early subs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 3 minutes ago, StewieGriffin said: They arent going to be as rubbish again 2nd half - we need another Neither are we, hopefully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREAT_BEARD_OF_ZEUS Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 First half observations: Our passing is attrocious. When we're on the break we give it away cheaply and when we're trying to build from the back the pace at which we play is nowhere near quick enough to catch them out. Davis looks like he's on sleeping pills! Not at the races at all. Shame that Hogan is injured because i think this would be the perfect half to get him some confidence. Grealish needs to come on but I don't know who for. Possibly Whelan - go all out for 20 mins or so to kill them off, then bring Jedi on for Snodgrass, moving Jack to left and Albert to right. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 4 minutes ago, Brumerican said: There is no off the ball movement and they aren't closing down as quickly as they did Saturday. They're tired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 4 minutes ago, Jareth said: I’d bring grealish on for Davis and push onomah up front. Onomah would be coming off along with Davis for me. Although who knows who for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 WTF its like when we get to the halfway line we panic and freeze. Rinse and repeat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troglodyte Posted November 21, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted November 21, 2017 We do look a bit lethargic and slow but should still be able to get another and win this. We've got more quality. The only individual player I'm really concerned about is Taylor - I think he's had a mare. Hopefully we can grab another early in the second half to free us up to bring subs on a little earlier and give some of the lads a rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 (edited) 12 minutes ago, GREAT_BEARD_OF_ZEUS said: Our passing is attrocious. Isn't it always. We simply cant keep possession for a sustained period of time and it's typical of a Steve Bruce team. Edited November 21, 2017 by villa89 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerner's Driver Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Strange sort of game. Sunderland playing out of their skins and don't look like bottom feeders. They really should be less confident given their position. Their pacy pass and move game is unnerving us a bit, but at the same time, we've had a few decent spells and we should be at least two up by now. Another goal might break them. We're struggling to keep hold of the ball again, which is annoying. All very confusing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 3 minutes ago, handsworthvilla said: Its not THAT bad ... Sunderland haven't really threatened at all. Just lacking a bit of energy and invention in the final third. Davis' touch hasn't been great, and Adomah has made a few poor choices. Legs look a bit tired all round, it might be a good idea for some early subs. I don’t think anyone would argue against the fact Sunderland haven’t threatened and tbf or defence has been solid, but our midfield and Davis are really not pulling their weight. I don’t think we would lose but if we don’t pick things up a bit this is heading to a 1-1 draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashingqwerty Posted November 21, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted November 21, 2017 Wrong decision to start unchaneged in 2 games only 72 hours apart. We are setup to counter against a team setup to sit deep. Pure cluelessness again from villa. I dont think we deserve to be ahead. We look nearly as bad as them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumerican Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 1 minute ago, rjw63 said: I'm not excusing them , just making an observation. Whelan looks like his weekly battle against gravity will come to it's inevitable conclusion around the 70 minute mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted November 21, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted November 21, 2017 Sunderland are so poor it's not funny. Unfortunately, so are we. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Terrible first 30 mins but then last 10-15 we looked much better. Onomah finding space but let down by his team mates. Not sure what Taylor was doing at the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson1 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Davis goal in front of the Holte please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 1 minute ago, Brumerican said: I'm not excusing them , just making an observation. Whelan looks like his weekly battle against gravity will come to it's inevitable conclusion around the 70 minute mark. I knew that, but any excuse for an amusing GIF and I'm on it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREAT_BEARD_OF_ZEUS Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 3 minutes ago, villa89 said: Isn't it always. We simply can keep possession for a sustained period of time and it's typical of a Steve Bruce team. 100% agree, but I think we've even worse than usual tonight if you can believe that possible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 The players have a 2 week break, we then play 1 away game (which we win) then everybody is „tired“. Is that a fact? or an excuse? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 11 minutes ago, Jareth said: I’d bring grealish on for Davis and push onomah up front. Think Samba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 1 minute ago, Grasshopper said: The players have a 2 week break, we then play 1 away game (which we win) then everybody is „tired“. Is that a fact? or an excuse? I don't agree with a lot of what you post but you are spot on here, why are they tired?? It's a poor excuse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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