sne Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 Wonder if we will try for Nick Powell at Wigan? Contract up soon and can play in various positions. Perhaps more of a complement to Grealish that to Tammy. but still. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Add a striker to the shopping list then. Preferably one that's not on loan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayls Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 (edited) Maupay OR Roofe... Edited January 2, 2019 by Tayls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted January 2, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted January 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Made In Aston said: In smith's system there is no DM. I'd argue that's potentially the issue... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 I can't see us being able to get a suitable replacement for Tammy if he does leave which means davis, kodj and Hogan as our striking options. Oh dear. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Kodjia is frustrating but he did score goals to be fair.. in this system as the main man i’d imagine he would continue to score goals. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jareth Posted January 2, 2019 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted January 2, 2019 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Tayls said: Maupay OR Roofe... Roofe above Hause would be effective. (OK, I'll quit this line of punnery) Edited January 2, 2019 by Jareth 4 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tayls Posted January 2, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 2, 2019 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Jareth said: Roofe above Hause would be effective. That’s it. I only want to see links to players who’s names relate to either a) Property b) Structual engineering we’re Aston Villa - and we are building for the future. Edited January 2, 2019 by Tayls 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 5 minutes ago, Tayls said: That’s it. I only want to see links to players who’s names relate to either a) Property b) Structual engineering we’re Aston Villa - and we are building for the future. Ryan Woods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 8 minutes ago, hippo said: Ryan Woods Would he? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanky Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 26 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: I'd argue that's potentially the issue... Agreed. Midfield is a massive issue. Hourihane is not a defensive midfielder and we haven’t got anyone good enough to fill that role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted January 2, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted January 2, 2019 10 minutes ago, Hanky said: Agreed. Midfield is a massive issue. Hourihane is not a defensive midfielder and we haven’t got anyone good enough to fill that role. I think at full strength, the three of McGinn (deep), Hourihane and grealish (attacking) is a strong setup. But we're seeing as soon as one of them is injured we're nowhere near as strong. As much as I defend Whelan, it's really relative to the rest of the options. We could do with someone better there. But as I hinted at above, I think having a dedicated DM isn't a bad thing. It doesn't mean we're suddenly not going to be attacking (or at least it shouldn't). A team with a dedicated DM with McGinn, Grealish, Bolasie, El Ghazi and Abraham all playing in front of them should still be incredibly attacking, but retain a bit of grit at the back to stop us shipping so many goals. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 6 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: I think at full strength, the three of McGinn (deep), Hourihane and grealish (attacking) is a strong setup. But we're seeing as soon as one of them is injured we're nowhere near as strong. As much as I defend Whelan, it's really relative to the rest of the options. We could do with someone better there. But as I hinted at above, I think having a dedicated DM isn't a bad thing. It doesn't mean we're suddenly not going to be attacking (or at least it shouldn't). A team with a dedicated DM with McGinn, Grealish, Bolasie, El Ghazi and Abraham all playing in front of them should still be incredibly attacking, but retain a bit of grit at the back to stop us shipping so many goals. I think you’re right Stevo, it’s probably just the title, “Defensive Midfielder” that gives the negative perception in terms of how we would set up. A good, dynamic, central midfielder who can run the game, know when to move forward into space, know when to pass and play the right pass, but who sits a little deeper is what we want. A midfield general if you like. I know it’s only semantics, but defensive midfielder perhaps doesn’t quite describe what we need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazrim Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 A dynamic box to box midfielder who is more our box than theirs but not exclusively. There... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, Mazrim said: A dynamic box to box midfielder who is more our box than theirs but not exclusively. There... Yeah that’s it. But I’d like him to think outside the box too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 I really hope we stop with this short term thinking of constantly loaning players. It isn't sustainable at all. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerner's Driver Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 59 minutes ago, Tayls said: Maupay OR Roofe... Maupay basically leant forward and spread his money maker, in a cum 'n' get me plea to Smith over the weekend, so summat's oop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 27 minutes ago, Farlz said: I really hope we stop with this short term thinking of constantly loaning players. It isn't sustainable at all. You’re right and I think the owners agree with you. I’m sure Dean Smith said something along those lines recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villanwesty88 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 If Abraham goes, Ollie Watkins did well under Smith at Brentford, I would be happy to see him sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazrim Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 He's not really a striker though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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