KB_Villan Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Really slow and laboured so far, expected us to get into them from the start. El Ghazi looks lively enough. Just need to get everyone else firing and no more sloppiness. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted May 11, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted May 11, 2019 West Brom are have a game plan, sit deep defend and rush down everything, and we've been unable to find an answer to it. The daft thing is, if you swapped the plan and scoreline I'd be sat waiting for the inevitable goal and we'd be defending with our backs to the wall. West Brom look like they could do this all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummybloke Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Whelan looks injured or just totally slow today, adomah the same refusing to make runs and overlap. Grealish too deep and McGinn not able to effect the game. Oh and I cant be the only one wondering why axel didn't throw himself in front of Gayle when Whelan played him through ? I would be putting connor on for adomah at this rate and swapping el ghazi to the right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djdabush Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Big issues when we've got Whelan ahead of Grealish on so many occasions. Get Hourihane on and get Grealish pushed on. I'd also put Kodjia on for Adomah sharpish too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG_Villa_Fan Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Villa have the better players by far but completely outclassed tactically. Three more halves to go, so a lot of football to be played and changes to be made. No need to panic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyp Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Very laboured. Passes telegraphed. They can see what we are at a mile off. Axel needs to come forward more with the ball. He'll play through them. Tammy's workrate off the ball isn't good enough so far. Not making Hegazi and Bartley move really to allow others space in behind them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-R Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 (edited) 1 minute ago, brummybloke said: Whelan looks injured or just totally slow today, adomah the same refusing to make runs and overlap. Grealish too deep and McGinn not able to effect the game. Oh and I cant be the only one wondering why axel didn't throw himself in front of Gayle when Whelan played him through ? I would be putting connor on for adomah at this rate and swapping el ghazi to the right. I'm hoping Smith will tell them all out attack or face the truth which is losing, we have no choice but to send every man forward like it's a war. Edited May 11, 2019 by Dave-R 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vreitti Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 5 minutes ago, StefanAVFC said: Horrendous half. Adomah has been worse than awful. Dunno what game you're watching. We've not been that bad. They got a lucky goal. Shit happens. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Zen Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Incredibly frustrating. No use being the superior side if you’re too timid to take advantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyp Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Very laboured. Passes telegraphed. They can see what we are at a mile off. Axel needs to come forward more with the ball. He'll play through them. Tammy's workrate off the ball isn't good enough so far. Not making Hegazi and Bartley move really to allow others space in behind them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Probably need a set piece goal to get back into, going to struggle to break them down from open play. Unfortunately our delivery into the box has been pathetic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vreitti Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Just now, Michelsen said: Incredibly frustrating. No use being the superior side if you’re too timid to take advantage. Who said we're the superior side? They've been above us all season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-R Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Lovely sprinklers, our players should get under them.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skruff Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 1 minute ago, brummybloke said: Oh and I cant be the only one wondering why axel didn't throw himself in front of Gayle when Whelan played him through? Risk of red card and pen I would guess? He was coming at full pace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PompeyVillan Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Rocket needed. Very disappointing so far. We're clearly the more ambitious team but bottling it so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted May 11, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted May 11, 2019 I hate play-offs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Smith is not really a tactical manager. He just set's up the team in the same shape every game and hope we wins the game. We might see some early subs but don't expect him to change the gameplan even tho this is clearly not working. Don't get me wrong i think Smith is a decent coach at this level but he's not a great tactician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Zen Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Just now, vreitti said: Who said we're the superior side? They've been above us all season. I did. We’re clearly a better team, we’re just lacking that little edge in both ends of the pitch today. I still feel like we could put two or three past them if things start clicking for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted May 11, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted May 11, 2019 Hourihane on, then Jack wins us some free kicks, which Hourihane will bag. Easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkiller1981 Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 2 minutes ago, Johnnyp said: Very laboured. Passes telegraphed. They can see what we are at a mile off. Axel needs to come forward more with the ball. He'll play through them. Tammy's workrate off the ball isn't good enough so far. Not making Hegazi and Bartley move really to allow others space in behind them. I don’t dislike Tammy but Gayle is the best striker in this league has been for years 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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