TRO Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 17 hours ago, Vive_La_Villa said: That the whole team needs to do more. Not just the midfield. I agree, but I still think the midfield is the main culprit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 I loved Deans response when asked about fantasy football.....Top Man. " I deal in reality football, not fantasy football" Bravo Dean. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 It was interesting Listening to Dean reacting to questions about Ross Barkley....in his pre match interview. Dean said " He put in the hard yards against Leicester, in fact he put in more than any other player on either side" That seems to be in contrast, to what most of the comments on here, seem to reflect? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 20 minutes ago, TRO said: It was interesting Listening to Dean reacting to questions about Ross Barkley....in his pre match interview. Dean said " He put in the hard yards against Leicester, in fact he put in more than any other player on either side" That seems to be in contrast, to what most of the comments on here, seem to reflect? If thats true then it’s running for the sake of running because we all saw there wasn’t much a contribution. It’s shame we haven’t got access to those kind of stats. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 15 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: If thats true then it’s running for the sake of running because we all saw there wasn’t much a contribution. It’s shame we haven’t got access to those kind of stats. I actually agree with you.....I am always sceptical of what I call "Idle Running"....and I am not always, impressed by it. I do get the idea of covering ground, but it can sometimes lack substance too. It seems he has convinced Dean. If he plays, lets just hope he makes an impact. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 43 minutes ago, TRO said: It was interesting Listening to Dean reacting to questions about Ross Barkley....in his pre match interview. Dean said " He put in the hard yards against Leicester, in fact he put in more than any other player on either side" That seems to be in contrast, to what most of the comments on here, seem to reflect? If thats true then maybe its a sad reflection on the rest of the players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted February 26, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted February 26, 2021 45 minutes ago, TRO said: It was interesting Listening to Dean reacting to questions about Ross Barkley....in his pre match interview. Dean said " He put in the hard yards against Leicester, in fact he put in more than any other player on either side" That seems to be in contrast, to what most of the comments on here, seem to reflect? Smoke and mirrors regarding he has a play if fit clause in the contract in my humble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillanousOne Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 (edited) so Dean is just doubling down on his own stubborness and refusal to drop Ross or rest any of the midfield? or a cunning double bluff? Edited February 26, 2021 by VillanousOne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 39 minutes ago, TRO said: I actually agree with you.....I am always sceptical of what I call "Idle Running"....and I am not always, impressed by it. I do get the idea of covering ground, but it can sometimes lack substance too. It seems he has convinced Dean. If he plays, lets just hope he makes an impact. I like how you wrote ‘actually’ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 4 hours ago, Vive_La_Villa said: I like how you wrote ‘actually’ your looking too deep.....but it doesn't always happen does it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 1 minute ago, TRO said: your looking too deep.....but it doesn't always happen does it? It is quite rare lately. But I think we both agree we’d prefer Barkley to start the game on the bench tomorrow. I’d be happy with either Sanson or Ramsey starting over Barkley. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 6 hours ago, TRO said: It was interesting Listening to Dean reacting to questions about Ross Barkley....in his pre match interview. Dean said " He put in the hard yards against Leicester, in fact he put in more than any other player on either side" That seems to be in contrast, to what most of the comments on here, seem to reflect? Apparently the full quote is " If he had stayed on the pitch " as well. How is that quantified? XR, like expected running? ( Ala XG? ). In the same vein they should probably create a " running Vs effect " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 14 hours ago, VillanousOne said: so Dean is just doubling down on his own stubborness and refusal to drop Ross or rest any of the midfield? or a cunning double bluff? Barkley will play no doubt. And Leeds will suffocate us out of the game again. If you play luxury players against Leeds you got no chance 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Yep workhorses like Salah, Aubameyang both got hat tricks vs Leeds, Bruno Fernandes got 2, Gylfi Sigurdsson scored as well and Grealish should have scored 2. But yeah these luxury players do nothing vs Leeds 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 It's all about Deano today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 8 minutes ago, Phil Silvers said: It's all about Deano today. In what way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 1 minute ago, DaveAV1 said: In what way? Starting strategy is obvious for me in that their intensity and formation is more or less on a plate for us to see, can see Deano taking it to them but I feel they will just bypass our midfield. So if Deano plays with a tighter midfield, players with the legs to cope, then I think we are so solid at the back that we stop them scoring but an open mid will put too much strain on them with Cash out. We are pretty much out of form offensively as the chances created/shots are down, so I think we need to go and contain/counter. So I'm of the opinion that we need a different approach, I feel Deano will pick our usual line up less Jack and Cash and just try score more then they do which I fear wont work. I guess I'm saying that Deano should make difficult decisions that go against his usual approach today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratvillan Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 It's never been Smith's strategy to bawl out players in public. I genuinely don't understand why people are surprised that he is defending Barkley. This idea that hes stubborn etc is weird. We saw last year with our summer 2019 signings, it takes time to bed in. Does anyone genuinely believe that hes going to start ramsey, (1 start), Samson (no starts) and nakamba (1 good game), against Leeds. Tge problem is the lack of a genuine quality DM. We dont have 1. I would rest Barkeley for Sanson, but having said that I'd play 442 today!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Brumstopdogs Posted February 27, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 27, 2021 2 hours ago, villalad21 said: Barkley will play no doubt. And Leeds will suffocate us out of the game again. If you play luxury players against Leeds you got no chance 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Deano against Bielsa is all I see today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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