Brumerican Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Can't keep chasing shadows for another 45 or they are going to burn out fast . They just can't seem to keep hold of the ball for any significant amount of time. I'd put Kodjia on as his drag backs alone are worth 20 seconds of possession. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaAlex Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Really poor since about 15 minutes in, Mings and Elphick look pretty strong but everyone else is powderpuff. Hourihane started the game so well but has gone back to chasing shadows, and the same can be said about McGinn and Whelan. The wingers aren't offering enough again, ElGhazi was bright in the first 10 but can't control the ball since then. We need to improve, a Reading goal is inevitable. Referee is absolutely awful for both sides, worst thing about this league! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam3773 Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Everytime there's a loose ball I find myself clearing my under 9's coach voice and shouting "ONE OF YOU!" as 3 Villa players go for the same ball. As a side note, El Ghazi is looking lively, but can't receive a ball to save his life. And Mings looks the business so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 If you’d never watched football before this game, you’d be none the wiser about what the rules are after that half from the referee. We still miss Grealish, and have dropped off a cliff after a decent first 15. Mings looks decent though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted February 2, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted February 2, 2019 1 minute ago, rodders0223 said: Thanks Kalinic. The rest of the team are an utter disgrace. Started brightly that quickly became this teams speciality. Lazy, sloppy, passive, easy option nothing passes to nobody. Nobody taking responsibility and getting on the ball. To be fair we had 25-30 mins on top and should have scored a couple before they got going. Then yeah, the last 15 was way too sloppy, we need to have the confidence to stay compact and knock it about instead of rushing things and giving it away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Just now, Jareth said: Smith so needs Grealish back Corrected for you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenjiOgiwara Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 I think we got to get Carroll on for Whelan. I am 100% sure that the reason we signed Carroll was to have an alternative to Grealish or take pressure off him even. It's clear we are struggling creating anything because we simply are unable to pass the ball around. We might lose without Wheland, but we might actually win as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skruff Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 We look more solid. Looked in complete control the first 35 mins. Sloppy going forward though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Bring on Carroll. Whelan can barely move. Also bring on Kodjia, because Adomah is useless. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Kodjia and carroll will be good subs to use early on. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted February 2, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted February 2, 2019 Both our wingers are utter gash. The longer we rely on them to provide our attacking intent the worse we will be. Kodjia out of position provides ten times the threat of Adomah. As soon as a any attack breaks down they are straight though our midfield and into the box. And this is a poor team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Not finding a Grealish replacement in January is a big issue with me. If he gets injured again this season.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam3773 Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 I'd like to see the new lad Carroll on for Whelan. I could see Mings getting frustrated with Whelan and his constant passing backwards. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted February 2, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted February 2, 2019 1 minute ago, Brumerican said: Can't keep chasing shadows for another 45 or they are going to burn out fast . They just can't seem to keep hold of the ball for any significant amount of time. I'd put Kodjia on as his drag backs alone are worth 20 seconds of possession. Carroll for Whelan, Kodija for Albert. Tell Kodija to come inside as much as possible, they look quite happy letting us have it wide. Maybe Carroll can help to keep the ball better... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 I think Adomah looks way past it. Age catched up to him. We need to get rid in the summer 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 1 minute ago, romavillan said: Carroll for Whelan, Kodija for Albert. Tell Kodija to come inside as much as possible, they look quite happy letting us have it wide. Maybe Carroll can help to keep the ball better... I'd say take Whelan off for Kodjia and play 4-4-2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 1 minute ago, romavillan said: To be fair we had 25-30 mins on top and should have scored a couple before they got going. Then yeah, the last 15 was way too sloppy, we need to have the confidence to stay compact and knock it about instead of rushing things and giving it away. It doesn't matter. We didn't score and this type of nonsense is becoming the norm now. It's lazy. Lazy performances. From Albert and Hutton just letting runners go. To Whelan Hourihane and El Ghazi not getting on the ball, not getting into positions to get on the ball. Just not working anywhere near hard enough. To be a passing team you have to work hard to find space and give people options. We don't do any of that. Just stand around in groups of threes staring at each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robtaylor200 Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 I remember back in November thinking we had 9 tough games and then some bankers this is one of those bankers and we dont want it bad enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NurembergVillan Posted February 2, 2019 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted February 2, 2019 I haven't seen any of the game and I already know Adomah has been shit. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackHaakon Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Just saw the last ten minutes of the half and eyes are bleeding already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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