BOF Posted July 23, 2019 Moderator Share Posted July 23, 2019 45 minutes ago, Nigel said: Could we put the dates and times of the friendlies on the titles of the individual threads? Date done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted July 23, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted July 23, 2019 5 minutes ago, BOF said: Date done. Didnt realise we only had 2 left, times are not so important. Cheers Bof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted July 23, 2019 Moderator Share Posted July 23, 2019 4 minutes ago, Nigel said: Didnt realise we only had 2 left, times are not so important. Cheers Bof 3 left. Walsall, Charlton & Leipzig. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJim Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Is it just me, or are our pre-season fixtures rather less strenuous than they might be? Some of our competitors seem to be testing themselves against more serious opposition. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 (edited) Early reports suggest Chester not present with the squad. Read into that what you will Edited July 24, 2019 by theboyangel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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villa4europe Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 social media saying we have a behind closed doors game vs the Kuwait national team today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomav84 Posted July 26, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted July 26, 2019 21 hours ago, villa4europe said: social media saying we have a behind closed doors game vs the Kuwait national team today the rumour mill saying they were well dirty, hacked us to pieces and wesley went off with a knock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentVillan Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 On 23/07/2019 at 16:14, BigJim said: Is it just me, or are our pre-season fixtures rather less strenuous than they might be? Some of our competitors seem to be testing themselves against more serious opposition. Yes, here's a comparison of the relegation-threatened teams (listing any friendly with a top-flight team in a serious league): Sheff Utd: Real Betis, Stade Reims Norwich: Schalke, Atalanta, Toulouse Newcastle: Wolves, West Ham, St Etienne Burnley: Nice, Parma Bournemouth: Girona, Lazio, Lyon Brighton: Valencia Crystal Palace: Hertha Berlin So it's really just Palace that have an easier pre-season than us. I know pre-season matches don't matter a great deal, but you do want the intensity to be at least approaching real match intensity, so that the players are passing and moving with the right urgency. It's been too easy for our defenders to turn and dribble out of trouble against teams like Minnesota. Also, the weaker sides have been sticking some nasty fouls on our players, which I don't think would happen to the same extent against a better team. In fairness, Leipzig are a good side, so that will be a good test for our players ahead of Spurs. But I think we could have squeezed in one or two slightly tougher fixtures. Doubt it will have a huge impact on our points total next August, though! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 37 minutes ago, KentVillan said: Yes, here's a comparison of the relegation-threatened teams (listing any friendly with a top-flight team in a serious league): Sheff Utd: Real Betis, Stade Reims Norwich: Schalke, Atalanta, Toulouse Newcastle: Wolves, West Ham, St Etienne Burnley: Nice, Parma Bournemouth: Girona, Lazio, Lyon Brighton: Valencia Crystal Palace: Hertha Berlin So it's really just Palace that have an easier pre-season than us. I know pre-season matches don't matter a great deal, but you do want the intensity to be at least approaching real match intensity, so that the players are passing and moving with the right urgency. It's been too easy for our defenders to turn and dribble out of trouble against teams like Minnesota. Also, the weaker sides have been sticking some nasty fouls on our players, which I don't think would happen to the same extent against a better team. In fairness, Leipzig are a good side, so that will be a good test for our players ahead of Spurs. But I think we could have squeezed in one or two slightly tougher fixtures. Doubt it will have a huge impact on our points total next August, though! But them teams are all im different stages of pre season so wont be as competitive. Leipzig league starts week after us. La Liga and Serie A later as well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentVillan Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Zatman said: But them teams are all im different stages of pre season so wont be as competitive. Leipzig league starts week after us. La Liga and Serie A later as well Fair point, but I think it's not just about fitness / intensity, it's also about ability and tactical intelligence. I feel like in some of the friendlies it's been a bit too easy for our players to just toy with the opposition. Anyway, Leipzig will be a very good test, so looking forward to that. Hopefully we've timed it perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lichfield Dean Posted August 3, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted August 3, 2019 So. Preseason went alright then. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentVillan Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 On 03/08/2019 at 18:53, Lichfield Dean said: So. Preseason went alright then. I think Heaton joining in time for the Leipzig friendly was a big part of that! Timed to perfection... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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