birdman Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Getting better. Still not sharp enough but positive signs today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Not incisive enough. Made passes which were clearly going to be cut out, shot once when it was obviously going to be blocked. The toe poke effort was lazy, and the touch when Bailey released him just had to be there. It's OK saying he caused problems, which he did, but we need a lot more from him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 I said he was appalling in the match thread which was in hindsight, reactionary. Probably our most dynamic and exciting attacking player but his composure and decision making at the end was seriously poor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattVillaPortsmouth Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 A goal and we will see him back, I liked the starting line up today - we need him to carry the ball forward, makes a huge difference. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJBOB Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Incredible in the first and second third. Then suddenly Samatta in the final third. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Looked sharp today. Will be a huge asset in the run in provided he can stay fit. We've sorely missed him this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 1 minute ago, DJBOB said: Then suddenly Samatta in the final third. Dare you to say that on Villa Facebook. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 1 minute ago, DJBOB said: Incredible in the first and second third. Then suddenly Samatta in the final third. This is it. 50 pence feet today. But he was more like his old self driving forwards so that was good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJBOB Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Just now, Tom13 said: Dare you to say that on Villa Facebook. I neither mention Samatta nor Zaniolo on any of the socials for fear of reprisal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Was great until he got to the final pass or shot. Unfortunate but definitely an improvement on recent showings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Back to nearly his best. Just needs to get his shooting boots on but thst will come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfc1982am Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Much better today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Aside from his finishing he was his old self today and his best performance in a long time. Hopefully as he gets more games under his belt, and regains his match sharpness, that side of his game will also come. One of the big positives from today. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 It wasn't just 'finishing' it was poor decision making. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJBOB Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Just now, Tom13 said: It wasn't just 'finishing' it was poor decision making. Its never been his strong suit; much like Ollie, a better instinctive player. Bur we looked 3x the side with him on the pitch and he is crucial to our ability to progress down the pitch in a regular manner. When it’s living fast in the middle of the pitch, he was excellent but just some subpar decisions and touches in the final third 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted February 11 VT Supporter Share Posted February 11 Stunk the place out. Either needs to find his form or we need to find a better solution for the left hand side. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayEm Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 He's not the JJ he was last season yet but you just have to be happy with the improvement. If he plateaus at this level of performance that would be concerning but give him the time to improve. He's not had a proper run of games since May last year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grobs Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 7 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: Stunk the place out. Either needs to find his form or we need to find a better solution for the left hand side. Agree his finishing and passing was abhorrent 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_1989 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Not the real ticket - will always get a free pass from Villa fans. His final ball and output is appalling. Had some real opportunities first half driving from middle and final ball, pass or shot woeful. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPJCB Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 One of the main plus points today. He was involved in most things we did well. Sure he’s still a little rusty but he’s showing so much more drive and impetus than his previous appearances. He’ll be back to his best in no time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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