BOF Posted February 12, 2019 Author Moderator Share Posted February 12, 2019 Stats updated. The other game finished 2-2 but Derby's win consigned both of them to elimination anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Tonights squad V's Boro at Bescot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 No Ramsey is a good sign as hopefully he’ll be with the first team more 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OutByEaster? Posted February 18, 2019 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted February 18, 2019 Just back and enjoyed that one - it wasn't a game filled with chances or massive amounts of flair, but it was full of a lot of other important properties and was a really good contest. First up, fair play to Boro, they came out of the traps at 100mph pressing us everywhere, high up the pitch and at real pace - we couldn't deal with it and Sinisalo had already made a number of really good saves before we'd hit the five minute mark. It looked like we might have seen it out but the penalty put us behind. We were absolutely blown away in the first twenty minutes or so; Boro have a load of pace and we just couldn't find a space to play in. To our credit, and to the immense credit of the players, we kept at it, we tried hard to move the ball around, we worked hard off the ball, we chased, we harried, we moved and in the last ten minutes of the first half, it was noticeable that they'd tired and our energy was driving us into better positions. The second half continued in that vein, with us getting better as it went on and they ran out of steam - the effort our midfield put in was enormous, theirs too in fairness and the character shown by a number of our players in a frantic but fairly contested game was really pleasing. We deserved the goal and it was nice to see Archer get his first one at this level - we then looked like we might push on and win it, before they came back a little at the death. A really good, evenly matched contest which considering the youth and inexperience of our group bodes really well for next season. I think ratings might be in order: Sinisalo (8) - a string of fine saves in the first five minutes and another impressive performance. I'm yet to see him have a bad game. Walker (7) - he's short but he's thick set and he has the head of very sensible man in his forties. Calm, assured and a leader, with calves like pigeons. I'm not sure he'll be big enough - it's a pity not every player gets a physique to match their heart. Bazeley-Graham (7) - good recovery pace, good in the air, it wasn't easy for the centre halves and he had a busy night, but he kept on coming and in the end won the day. Suliman (7) - it's hard to believe he won't have a future somewhere - he was solid and calm today for much of the game - and every now and then he gives you a glimpse of the little bit of class he has. Rowe (8) - for me Callum Rowe was our best player on the night, maybe it's just because I'm not used to seeing a left back doing left back stuff, but I thought he defended manfully against a busy and enthusiastic winger, and dealt with the quality full back that supported that winger. He also found time to play a terrific ball for Archer's goal and ran about three hundred miles up and down the left flank. There was lots to like in this performance. Prosser (7) - he's not the most mobile, or the one that will catch the eye, but he can sit in front of the back four and do sensible stuff really well for a player as young as he is. It was fast and muddy today, but in the midst of the muck and bullets he impressed by being smart. He's a big lad too, and as his experience grows I think we'll see a player. Vassilev (7) - I'm a fan of Indiana. I'm still not quite sure how good he is, but his attitude is fantastic, he's brave and busy and he has a reassuringly thick jaw. He never stopped tonight. Dynamo. Brunt (6) - a difficult half for Lewis, he only got to play against the full energy Boro side and like everyone found it difficult in that first half an hour. Knibbs (7) - Workhorse. He lacks a bit of pace, but he never stops running for the rest of the side. Having him up front must be a pleasure - he's always after the ball, defends from the front and will occupy a back four for ninety minutes; he doesn't seem to tire. He's got a big frame and I think as he fills out he'll be a handful - I think we'll need to be patient with him. Clarke (8) - close to Rowe for MotM for my money - he ran himself into the ground and looked good on the ball whenever he had a moment with it. He chased everything, competed with anyone and played some great stuff in between. Our best player on the ball and a dervish off it. Excellent. Wright (6) - An up and down night for Tyreik - he was trying things for ninety minutes and often looked dangerous, but it never really came off for him. He was up against top quality opposition and was always available as an outlet. He'll learn a lot from this game. Subs Archer (7) started out wide when he came on and seemed to be struggling a bit, but came inside as Delaney swapped things around and came to life. A nice finish and he'll be delighted with a goal. Burton (7) I was surprised and a little bit worried when Walker went off, but double-B continued in much the same way as his predecessor, he's a little smoother, but he didn't back out of anything and produced a couple of decent balls in. The back of his hair is uncannily neat. I should mention Boro's right back Djed Spence - he's tall, rangy, strong, good on the ball and lightning quick over both five yards and forty. He looked a really good player. Look out for him. On the night, a young Villa side have shown some real character to work and work and work their way back into a game they might in the end have won. This side are just starting their time together and they've a long way to go, but there was plenty to be proud of tonight and there are some very decent prospects. I thoroughly enjoyed it - a draw was a fair result on a night when I would imagine these lads will sleep well. 3 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted February 19, 2019 Author Moderator Share Posted February 19, 2019 Top work as usual Mr. @OutByEaster? Enjoyed that. I do love the little tangents - "The back of his hair is uncannily neat" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted February 19, 2019 Author Moderator Share Posted February 19, 2019 Stats updated. United lost, which protected our playoff position for now. Next up we have a must-win home game against bottom of the table Blunderland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brommy Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 8 hours ago, BOF said: Stats updated. United lost, which protected our playoff position for now. Next up we have a must-win home game against bottom of the table Blunderland. No need to mock Sunderland. I’m watching their attempt to get promoted back to the Premier League and Simon Grayson has managed them to 4 points from 2 games, including a 3-1 win at Norwich. They’ll go straight back to the top flight. Surely? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornso Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 50 minutes ago, brommy said: No need to mock Sunderland. I’m watching their attempt to get promoted back to the Premier League and Simon Grayson has managed them to 4 points from 2 games, including a 3-1 win at Norwich. They’ll go straight back to the top flight. Surely? What could possibly go wrong? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted February 25, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted February 25, 2019 They need a striker though................................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 (edited) Our u23s are playing Plymouth Argyle away tonight, 7pm kick off, anyone know if it’s on YouTube? It’s at Home Park, so it could be Edited February 25, 2019 by sir_gary_cahill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted February 25, 2019 Author Moderator Share Posted February 25, 2019 11 minutes ago, sir_gary_cahill said: Our u23s are playing Plymouth Argyle away tonight, 7pm kick off, anyone know if it’s on YouTube? It’s at Home Park, so it could be I can't see any mention of a youtube feed on Plymouth's preview article, nor on our youtube channel. Although there is no avfc preview yet so it may be a late addition. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 4 hours ago, sir_gary_cahill said: Our u23s are playing Plymouth Argyle away tonight, 7pm kick off, anyone know if it’s on YouTube? It’s at Home Park, so it could be https://youtu.be/beGq49b09mE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Is it working for anyone? It’s not for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted February 25, 2019 Moderator Share Posted February 25, 2019 1-0 up Tyreik Wright with it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Just now, OutByEaster? said: 1-0 up Tyreik Wright with it. How do you know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted February 25, 2019 Moderator Share Posted February 25, 2019 Just now, sir_gary_cahill said: How do you know? Plymouth's twitter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted February 25, 2019 Moderator Share Posted February 25, 2019 1-1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted February 25, 2019 Moderator Share Posted February 25, 2019 2-1 to them at half time following a penalty. For context, their side has made 41 appearances for the first team this season vs. Jacob Ramsey's 30 minutes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted February 25, 2019 Moderator Share Posted February 25, 2019 4-1 to Plymouth with around 15 minutes to go. A tough game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 1 minute ago, OutByEaster? said: 4-1 to Plymouth with around 15 minutes to go. A tough game. Thanks for your updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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