zab6359 Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 1 minute ago, sne said: Not even saying it would work, just have a feeling it might, and would make us better as a team. And while it might not be his favorite position I don't see Grealish as someone who would sulk or make a big deal about playing in a wide playmaker role. I agree I'd like to see Jack wide left but coming inside as a second forward as often as possible I reckon he'd score plenty of goals and get a few assists. Have you seen that interview? Really don't think he likes it and I don't think DS will play people out of position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 1 minute ago, zab6359 said: I agree I'd like to see Jack wide left but coming inside as a second forward as often as possible I reckon he'd score plenty of goals and get a few assists. Have you seen that interview? Really don't think he likes it and I don't think DS will play people out of position. Yeah I read the transcript. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMkali Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 58 minutes ago, zab6359 said: I agree I'd like to see Jack wide left but coming inside as a second forward as often as possible I reckon he'd score plenty of goals and get a few assists. Have you seen that interview? Really don't think he likes it and I don't think DS will play people out of position. He really struggled when he played there last year. Yes I know it was under Steve Bruce but to make the most out of your players you have to play them in their best positions. Plus if jack isn't happy it will only hatm the morale of the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderball Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 17 hours ago, Rightdm00 said: Also I like the idea of Nakamamba Ooh, I love that NAKAMAMBA guy too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 McGinn is very much a box to box midfielder in my mind. Luiz is more deep lying player. In some ways he reminds me a little of Petrov who lets remember came down as an attacking midfielder but soon settled into a more deep lying role and did that job pretty well for 3-4 seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Since Smith will actually put Jack wide I'd really like to see Smith go with a midfield 3 of Nakamba, Luiz and McGinn and allow Jack to float around like today. That midfield has a bit of everything for me, could be great. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 (edited) Feel bad for Luiz. Thought he would really start to kick off after that Bournemouth goal, but Nakamba looks miles better than him in that dm role. Edited September 28, 2019 by villalad21 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinker Posted September 29, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted September 29, 2019 I think he could play further up front , maybe in Hourihane's role. He can spot a pass and has a cracking shot on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Luiz should be playing in Hourihane's role from yesterday. Moving Grealish left with a free role is the right thing to do, Luiz in the centre will do some decent defensive work but will also allow him to get on the ball and use his qualities to start attacks and have shots on goal. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MaVilla Posted September 29, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 29, 2019 47 minutes ago, Dr_Pangloss said: Luiz should be playing in Hourihane's role from yesterday. Moving Grealish left with a free role is the right thing to do, Luiz in the centre will do some decent defensive work but will also allow him to get on the ball and use his qualities to start attacks and have shots on goal. This This This Midfield trio should be nakamba, Luiz and Mcginn imo, with Grealish and trez as inside forwards/semi free role. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 On 27/09/2019 at 13:39, zab6359 said: I agree I'd like to see Jack wide left but coming inside as a second forward as often as possible I reckon he'd score plenty of goals and get a few assists. Have you seen that interview? Really don't think he likes it and I don't think DS will play people out of position. Got a link to the interview? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zab6359 Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 7 hours ago, Tom13 said: Got a link to the interview? It's one of the Jack interviews on the Villa Youtube site, can't remember which one exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 On 27/09/2019 at 14:39, MotoMkali said: He really struggled when he played there last year. Yes I know it was under Steve Bruce but to make the most out of your players you have to play them in their best positions. Plus if jack isn't happy it will only hatm the morale of the team. Number 8 isn't Jack's best position. The sooner he realises that the better things will be for him. His determination to be a number 8 is doing more harm than good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Surprised at how well Jack done on the left on Saturday because previous attempts at putting him out wide over the past couple years under Bruce haven't been great. Might be more to do with it was just really a free floating role, allowing him to do what he likes going forward. Perfect opportunity now to get Luiz in alongside McGinn and Nakamba. In my head the Luiz - Nakamba - McGinn midfield 3 works an absolute treat. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 If he wasn’t Brazilian, I don’t think you’d all be clambering for him to play. It might be an unpopular opinion, but I don’t think he’s done much to warrant a start for me. Hopefully if he does start, we’ll see some of the qualities he apparently has. I’d love to see him succeed because he comes with a solid reputation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenjiOgiwara Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 10 hours ago, KHV said: Number 8 isn't Jack's best position. The sooner he realises that the better things will be for him. His determination to be a number 8 is doing more harm than good. Is this some English thing? What does number 8 even mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 27 minutes ago, KenjiOgiwara said: Is this some English thing? What does number 8 even mean? Very good question. As far as I can see, the conversation started off talking about a “box to box” midfielder role, which is allegedly the favoured position of both Grealish and Douglas. I think that phrase itself needs more explanation since it can become a bit of a slogan with an assumption that everyone knows what it means. How that became “number 8” I’m not sure. If I can think back that far, in the old traditional 2-3-5 formation, number 8 was Inside Right but I don’t think that role really exists any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMkali Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 11 hours ago, KHV said: Number 8 isn't Jack's best position. The sooner he realises that the better things will be for him. His determination to be a number 8 is doing more harm than good. He plays number 8 because mcginn plays like a number 9. If jack isn't dropping seep to collect the ball we have no outlet except for gil and our right winger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 7 hours ago, MotoMkali said: He plays number 8 because mcginn plays like a number 9. If jack isn't dropping seep to collect the ball we have no outlet except for gil and our right winger. This is even more confusing. In my day, a number 9 was a striker. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 3 minutes ago, HanoiVillan said: This is even more confusing. In my day, a number 9 was a striker. I blame squad numbers, I mean we all know what a number 10 or a number 5 does but wtf does a number 43 do?! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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