rodders0223 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 I hope he is. Again it's played for jokes in his latest Villa interview about blowing up if he has time off in the summer. It's not funny and in todays day and age it's not professional. Was watching a highlights video and I almost forget the dynamic nippy little player he was winning the ball and driving and getting shots away. Get back to that please. Not this bloke that can't move on the ball anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 (edited) On 15/07/2021 at 18:03, MotoMkali said: No he's much better deeper where he can turn and run with the ball. And his long passing is an asset on the break. I don't like it when we are high up in possession and putting pressure on the defence and he plays a floaty long ball that allows defenders to close down and get back in shape. Honestly though his pressing is overrated. He does a lot of highlight presses but very rarely any in the defensive third which is where you typically expect to win the ball back. He doesn't track his runner playing him further forward would exacerbate that problem. He is also suspect when in possession, suseptible to losing the ball easily at times....not a great trait for a no6. a good no6 needs to stay on the ball and be hard to dispossess. Edited August 13, 2021 by TRO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Outside of Nakamba....I don't see a dedicated No6 in our squad....I see plenty filling in. Anguissa, Doucoure, could be upgrades or any little gems, Rob Mackenzie can muster. That's kinda thin on the ground for a team with European ambitions. I think we will sign one....I think it is fairly obvious, its a possible weak spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 If this is fit McGinn it's time to become a squad player mate. You're done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 I love him as a person, but I can't wait until he's not a regular in our midfield. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooJung Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 He was so much better in the second half when we swapped to a 3 in midfield. He's never a 6 and if we are going to play a 4-2-3-1 we'll never see the best of him 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macandally Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 First game of the season, just saying................ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 1 minute ago, WooJung said: He was so much better in the second half when we swapped to a 3 in midfield. He's never a 6 and if we are going to play a 4-2-3-1 we'll never see the best of him So much better in the second half when we had a midfield that meant our midfielder didn't have to get on the ball and do that passing thing. He ain't good enough. Unless we get 2 ballers in midfielder and just let him bomb on like he did first 6 months in the PL (sacrificing Buendia???) then he ain't it. He has no discipline doesn't dictate the play doesn't get on the ball. He's a passenger. Any mug can jog around the pitch a lot without the ball. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCollins29 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 1 hour ago, rodders0223 said: If this is fit McGinn it's time to become a squad player mate. You're done. You haven't watched the game today have you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCollins29 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 1 minute ago, rodders0223 said: So much better in the second half when we had a midfield that meant our midfielder didn't have to get on the ball and do that passing thing. He ain't good enough. Unless we get 2 ballers in midfielder and just let him bomb on like he did first 6 months in the PL (sacrificing Buendia???) then he ain't it. He has no discipline doesn't dictate the play doesn't get on the ball. He's a passenger. Any mug can jog around the pitch a lot without the ball. Christ almighty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 4 minutes ago, macandally said: First game of the season, just saying................ It's not the first time we've seen him though is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, rodders0223 said: So much better in the second half when we had a midfield that meant our midfielder didn't have to get on the ball and do that passing thing. He ain't good enough. Unless we get 2 ballers in midfielder and just let him bomb on like he did first 6 months in the PL (sacrificing Buendia???) then he ain't it. He has no discipline doesn't dictate the play doesn't get on the ball. He's a passenger. Any mug can jog around the pitch a lot without the ball. You think any mug can score that goal he scored today? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, GingerCollins29 said: You haven't watched the game today have you Did you think he played well today? He ruins good attacking moves with the most basic decisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okonokos Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Best player for me today. He deserved to play next to a competent midfield partner. Had to do the work of 2 men. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villaphan04 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 he works so much better in a midfield 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Afro Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 28 minutes ago, Tom13 said: I love him as a person, but I can't wait until he's not a regular in our midfield. Totally agree with this. He is not good enough. 2 new £30m centre mids and we are top half. Without them it will be a bottom 6 battle all season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Afro Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 6 minutes ago, macandally said: First game of the season, just saying................ Shall we forget the whole of last season too? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Not a deep lying midfielder, we need to stop it! Box to Box or attacking are his strengths. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macandally Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 1 minute ago, Tom13 said: Did you think he played well today? He ruins good attacking moves with the most basic decisions. I think your over reacting. Today was all about fitness and Watford looked fitter across the park. To single out any individual player in that game would be unfair. Teams cannot carry players in any position, it compromises the shape, cohesion and patterns. That means Targett not being able to cope with Sarr pulls everyone else out of sync. Today was pure fitness, we will be fine, as will McGinn, with minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okonokos Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Just now, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Not a deep lying midfielder, we need to stop it! Box to Box or attacking are his strengths. He looks so good when he's pressing high up the pitch but he can't do that when he has a terrible midfield partner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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