zab6359 Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 13 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: If we try to play an open game against city and Liverpool then yes we well. I’d be happy for us to park the bus in those games and hit on the break. I'm willing to accept we are going to lose to city and Liverpool no problem with that, I just don't to see us taken apart and beaten 5-1 like we did to Norwich just because we try play an open attacking game. Goal difference is looking pretty decent right now I want it to stay like that a couple of drubbings and it's gone to S**t! More than happy to park it for certain games too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tinker Posted October 14, 2019 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted October 14, 2019 27 minutes ago, zab6359 said: I'm willing to accept we are going to lose to city and Liverpool no problem with that, I just don't to see us taken apart and beaten 5-1 like we did to Norwich just because we try play an open attacking game. Goal difference is looking pretty decent right now I want it to stay like that a couple of drubbings and it's gone to S**t! More than happy to park it for certain games too. We can't park it, it's not in our mindset . When we try and do it we end up inviting pressure and conceding , Arsenal and Spurs games both illustrated this perfectly. Liverpool were lucky to beat Leicester and Man city lost to Norwich , we should look to take points from both of these games. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 (edited) I'd rather lose 5-0 and try. Parking the bus and still end up losing is just depressing to watch. Edited October 14, 2019 by villalad21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Wesley is really going to have to hold the ball up much better than he's done so far if we're going to get some decent spells of pressure in those two games. I have my doubts on that so think we'll be pressed back lots in both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philosopher Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 8 hours ago, VillaChris said: Wesley is really going to have to hold the ball up much better than he's done so far if we're going to get some decent spells of pressure in those two games. I have my doubts on that so think we'll be pressed back lots in both. Liverpool's centre backs are a tough nut to crack, no joy there is expected. City on the other hand if we can get at them, we could really hurt them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry'sboots Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 There's a difference between parking the bus and tweaking our team to respect two of the best sides in Europe. The changes can be subtle - changing Hourihane for Lansbury or Dougie L changes the set up slightly and makes us better, I would argue, without the ball (where we will probably be a lot for these two games!) and El Ghazi for Trezeguet who has a bit more pace and, as such, is more of a threat on the counter (again where we may well be for these two games!). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 6 hours ago, barry'sboots said: There's a difference between parking the bus and tweaking our team to respect two of the best sides in Europe. The changes can be subtle - changing Hourihane for Lansbury or Dougie L changes the set up slightly and makes us better, I would argue, without the ball (where we will probably be a lot for these two games!) and El Ghazi for Trezeguet who has a bit more pace and, as such, is more of a threat on the counter (again where we may well be for these two games!). I think what we'll see away to Man. City is Grealish playing very close to Wesley and then midfield (possibly a diamond) of Luiz, Marvelous, Hourihane and McGinn. Not really sure if El Ghazi would get much of the ball so would leave him out. Man. City weakness is central defence so we need to attack them centrally rather than get down the wings as they'd just push us back. We've been playing that sort of shape for a few weeks anyway. Just trying to match them both playing 4-3-3 is something hopefully DS has snapped out of as we'd get soundly beaten in both games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philosopher Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 15 hours ago, barry'sboots said: There's a difference between parking the bus and tweaking our team to respect two of the best sides in Europe. The changes can be subtle - changing Hourihane for Lansbury or Dougie L changes the set up slightly and makes us better, I would argue, without the ball (where we will probably be a lot for these two games!) and El Ghazi for Trezeguet who has a bit more pace and, as such, is more of a threat on the counter (again where we may well be for these two games!). This makes sense to me get Grealish and Trezguet close to wesley stick two defensive mids in front of the defense and get McGinn doing his everywhere ts the same time thing. Be more conservative with the fullbacks particularly on our right side as sterling loves to get in behind and in that channel between fullback and centre back. Have El Ghazi come on for Trezguet in the second half as he will probably run himself in to the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zab6359 Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 16 hours ago, barry'sboots said: There's a difference between parking the bus and tweaking our team to respect two of the best sides in Europe. The changes can be subtle - changing Hourihane for Lansbury or Dougie L changes the set up slightly and makes us better, I would argue, without the ball (where we will probably be a lot for these two games!) and El Ghazi for Trezeguet who has a bit more pace and, as such, is more of a threat on the counter (again where we may well be for these two games!). Exactly we could get hammered in those 2 games and lose the GD we've built, no way do I want to lose 5-0 even trying, we need to tweak it's the sign of a good manager who can make adjustments depending on the opposition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a-k Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Do we know when his buyback clause expires? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 6 minutes ago, a-k said: Do we know when his buyback clause expires? Only thing I've heard is that it increases a bit for every season. So if it's £25m next summer it's say £35m the season after. No idea how accurate those numbers are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam-AVFC Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 He takes me back to the footballers of my childhood in that he seems to go for a new hair cut every 2 or 3 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 18 hours ago, Sam-AVFC said: He takes me back to the footballers of my childhood in that he seems to go for a new hair cut every 2 or 3 games. When he does a Dennis Rodman and changes his hair during halftime then I’ll be impressed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BOF Posted October 25, 2019 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted October 25, 2019 Has just been called up to the full Brazil squad. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 He's too good to be on the bench. Hourihane keeps scoring though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Aston Villa, with full Brazilian internationals...on the bench 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Farlz Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Hourihane keeps popping up with goals so its hard but I'd personally like to see Luiz start tomorrow. We're gonna need composure in the midfield and I think he brings tons of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 58 minutes ago, BOF said: Has just been called up to the full Brazil squad. Holy Moley..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam-AVFC Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 As much as I am a big fan of Hourihane, I think most of us feel this is the perfect weekend to get him starting alongside Marvelous to try and solidify. I imagine he would be well up for the game too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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