Popular Post avfc1982am Posted August 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 23, 2019 I think something about this lad needs a mention. In the first game v Spurs one of the commentators remarked at how far apart our CB's were when playing out. What has been even more noticeable since that Spurs game has been the role that Luiz plays in slipping into the back line to allow the CB's to split wider which then allows forward movement of the FB's. This then opens spaces further up the pitch for the wide players to find and Wes. Luiz coming in has been integral as to how Smith wants us to play. I'm sure he will continue to improve and although many other players will take the credit for tonights win he was very instrumental in helping us get it. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 3 minutes ago, avfc1982am said: I think something about this lad needs a mention. In the first game v Spurs one of the commentators remarked at how far apart our CB's were when playing out. What has been even more noticeable since that Spurs game has been the role that Luiz plays in slipping into the back line to allow the CB's to split wider which then allows forward movement of the FB's. This then opens spaces further up the pitch for the wide players to find and Wes. Luiz coming in has been integral as to how Smith wants us to play. I'm sure he will continue to improve and although many other players will take the credit for tonights win he was very instrumental in helping us get it. Pretty sure Luiz played as a CB at Girona a few times as part of a back 3 so yes he will have that game knowledge when to drop in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post villalad21 Posted August 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Zatman said: Sigurdsson was pretty much anonymous tonight Don't say that out loud. Jonsi will come for you. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummybloke Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 26 minutes ago, avfc1982am said: I think something about this lad needs a mention. In the first game v Spurs one of the commentators remarked at how far apart our CB's were when playing out. What has been even more noticeable since that Spurs game has been the role that Luiz plays in slipping into the back line to allow the CB's to split wider which then allows forward movement of the FB's. This then opens spaces further up the pitch for the wide players to find and Wes. Luiz coming in has been integral as to how Smith wants us to play. I'm sure he will continue to improve and although many other players will take the credit for tonights win he was very instrumental in helping us get it. Dodnt even notice he was on the pitch till he drove forwards right at the end of the first half and got the free kick. He is looking good and I suspect if connor doesnt start, he may take on free kick duties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Powehi Posted August 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 23, 2019 4 minutes ago, villalad21 said: Don't say that out loud. Jonsi will come for you. Jonsi right now: 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_eristic Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Kept things ticking over when necessary and took up some really important defensive positions, subtly played quite well in an extremely crowded midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted August 24, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted August 24, 2019 6 hours ago, villalad21 said: Don't say that out loud. Jonsi will come for you. He’s like the Candyman. You say a name ending in ‘son’ 3 times in front of the mirror and he appears. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wezbid Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 (edited) 17 minutes ago, villan-scott said: He’s like the Candyman. You say a name ending in ‘son’ 3 times in front of the mirror and he appears. Heung-Min Son, Heung-Min Son, Heung-Min Son. Edited August 24, 2019 by Wezbid 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomav84 Posted August 24, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted August 24, 2019 everyone was cooing over his bournemouth performance. i personally didnt see it...thought the goal papered over the cracks. last night however i was really pleased with him. it was an overall efficient, businesslike performance. he broke up their play a number of times with some great interceptions and didnt put a foot wrong. unsung hero last night for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 I love the way he was positioning everyone, “ you go there watch him, drop off, push up ‘ etc etc etc. Another captain in our squad of captains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 He wasn't on the ball as much as last week but it was a pretty mature tactical display from him against a good midfield that is packed and routinely sees the wide players drifting in, so very crowded and compressed. I like the fact that he gets the 'dark arts' of the game as well, we've lacked this for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si. Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 He is going to be some player. Still only 21. Can see him playing for Brazil and a top European team in the future. Great bit of business from us to get him in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 He didn’t stand out but he was pretty much everywhere and always involved. He is the kind of player that is so important to a team. A unsung hero. Was it Cantona that called the role the water carrier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikantcpell Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 The new deadly doug! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMelvillan Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 I do wish the crowd would stop doing the whole shoooooooot thing when he picks up the ball 30 yards from goal. I get that it's kinda funny but I think it can cloud the players thinking a little and maybe warn the opposition if he is thinking of shooting. On reflection I do sound a bit of a buzz Killington saying that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentVillan Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 4 hours ago, Si. said: He is going to be some player. Still only 21. Can see him playing for Brazil and a top European team in the future. Great bit of business from us to get him in. In the future? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted August 24, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted August 24, 2019 Loved all his soft headers just cushioning the ball and controlling it or short passing to the midfield. He is very, very good. Also, if there was going to be a scrap I would rather be on the same side... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 He plays like a 30 year old veteran who's seen it all. Very disciplined tactically, and is technically superb but doesn't mind doing the other side of the game to help the team. What a player we've got. Crazy to think he's only 21. When the board said they were scouting characters as well as ability they weren't joking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 21 hours ago, Zatman said: Sigurdsson was pretty much anonymous tonight 19 hours ago, villalad21 said: Don't say that out loud. Jonsi will come for you. /me rubs the genie bottle once. @Jonsi77 /me rubs the genie bottle twice. /me rubs the genie bottle thrice. I summon you!, speak the words to the heathens!, the words!, the words!, the wordsssssss! @Jonsi77 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonsi77 Posted August 24, 2019 Visiting Supporter Share Posted August 24, 2019 20 hours ago, villalad21 said: Don't say that out loud. Jonsi will come for you. Gylfi Sigurdsson was awful but Luiz vas very good, very promising. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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