Rolta Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 I think the City game was his best game for us so far. He was transformed. He even looked pretty quick. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 12 hours ago, KentVillan said: Nakamba’s defensive positioning was very poor until recently. Yes he could thunder into a 50-50 but he was often miles away from where he should be. That’s changed, and I think that same off the ball work will improve perceptions of Luiz’s defensive abilities. Don’t get me wrong, I’m very happy to see him playing well in that role he played vs City - he looked so much more dynamic and creative. But I think he is capable of doing both, and where we expect more possession, I wouldn’t be surprised to see a midfield of Luiz holding and two of McGinn / Sanson / Ramsey / Chukwuemeka in front. Remember Gerrard himself played all over the midfield, so he’ll know himself the value of being flexible. We are playing more compact now, so passes are less likely to be negated....I think that suits Marv, as its his longer passing seems suspect. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted December 5, 2021 Moderator Share Posted December 5, 2021 15 minutes ago, TRO said: We are playing more compact now, so passes are less likely to be negated....I think that suits Marv, as its his longer passing seems suspect. It's interesting to see just how much our midfield has been changed by the simple adjustment of having them stay closer together. It's benefited all of them in different ways and they all seem to be more comfortable with it. Small things making big differences. I've got a little feeling in my toes for a Luiz goal today. It could be gout. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 (edited) 10 minutes ago, OutByEaster? said: It's interesting to see just how much our midfield has been changed by the simple adjustment of having them stay closer together. It's benefited all of them in different ways and they all seem to be more comfortable with it. Small things making big differences. I've got a little feeling in my toes for a Luiz goal today. It could be gout. yes, it does. I was delighted to see DL so comfortable against Man City, second half particularly. as you say, they all look better. I think SG will turn DL in to a top player. Edited December 5, 2021 by TRO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfc1982am Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 14 hours ago, KentVillan said: Also the boy is getting laid at the moment, and he will be feeling much more settled and have a bit more of a swagger. You can see this is a man who is in a good place at the moment. This is so true... I would be asking each player on a weekly basis how how their love life is. Crap and your on the bench, if your in a honeymoon stage....eye eye geeza, welcome to the starting 11! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentVillan Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 46 minutes ago, avfc1982am said: This is so true... I would be asking each player on a weekly basis how how their love life is. Crap and your on the bench, if your in a honeymoon stage....eye eye geeza, welcome to the starting 11! I remember back in the day, about 15 years ago, turning up for a game off about 3 hours sleep, probably still drunk. Was very much in love with my new girl. Played a blinder in centre mid, Zidane esque on the ball, Makelele off the ball. We lost 2-1 but I got MOTM. (This is 100% genuine true story btw.) I saw the same look in Dougie’s eyes. He’s on fire. We need to pay her whatever it takes to keep him this happy. May his hair continue to shine a light towards victory. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhan_Zhuang Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 1 hour ago, KentVillan said: I remember back in the day, about 15 years ago, turning up for a game off about 3 hours sleep, probably still drunk. Was very much in love with my new girl. Played a blinder in centre mid, Zidane esque on the ball, Makelele off the ball. We lost 2-1 but I got MOTM. (This is 100% genuine true story btw.) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 As long as he ain't over doing it. Ya know what it's like when you have a newbie, you can never keep out of it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentVillan Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 5 minutes ago, Zhan_Zhuang said: Ok ok, Zidane esque by the standards of the 15th tier of English football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJim Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 (edited) Poor today by his recent standards, and very lucky (again) not to throw the game for us with that near penalty. As I keep saying, the man's a liability. I think Sanson will edge him out of the starting lineups in the near future. Edited December 5, 2021 by BigJim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Yes he was average today. Hes not going to replace Nakamba as DM who I thought was outstanding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentVillan Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 He was below par today, although not awful. Obviously through the honeymoon phase now, looking a bit shagged out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strog Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 3 minutes ago, KentVillan said: He was below par today, although not awful. Obviously through the honeymoon phase now, looking a bit shagged out. Literally shagged out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinker Posted December 5, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted December 5, 2021 Wtf does he offer us ? Lucky to not get an assist for them, that's one thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 i thought he looked very pondering and average versus Leicester tbh. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Wasn't his best game, was pretty slow passing first half and looked a hard off it. I get the feeling he's not getting much sleep currently...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rightdm00 Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 6 hours ago, KentVillan said: I remember back in the day, about 15 years ago, turning up for a game off about 3 hours sleep, probably still drunk. Was very much in love with my new girl. Played a blinder in centre mid, Zidane esque on the ball, Makelele off the ball. We lost 2-1 but I got MOTM. (This is 100% genuine true story btw.) I saw the same look in Dougie’s eyes. He’s on fire. We need to pay her whatever it takes to keep him this happy. May his hair continue to shine a light towards victory. I believe you because I did exactly the same . Had my GF at the time drive me to a game after an all nighter because I was worried I would be to tired to make the drive back. She slept through the entire 90 minutes and missed my game winning goal. Good times. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Kept the ball well in a couple of tight situations. Didn't think he was as bad as is being made out. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Just now, Tom13 said: Kept the ball well in a couple of tight situations. Didn't think he was as bad as is being made out. Konsa did. Thought he was going to knock him out at one point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 2 minutes ago, Tom13 said: Kept the ball well in a couple of tight situations. Didn't think he was as bad as is being made out. Even when we win we have to criticise somebody 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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