avfc1982am 932 Report post Posted August 23 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VillaChris 5,074 Report post Posted August 23 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
villalad21 2,938 Report post Posted August 23 1 hour ago, Zatman said: Sigurdsson was pretty much anonymous tonight Don't say that out loud. Jonsi will come for you. 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brummybloke 343 Report post Posted August 23 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Powehi 42 Report post Posted August 23 4 minutes ago, villalad21 said: Don't say that out loud. Jonsi will come for you. Jonsi right now: 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_eristic 186 Report post Posted August 24 Kept things ticking over when necessary and took up some really important defensive positions, subtly played quite well in an extremely crowded midfield. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
villan-scott 3,146 Report post Posted August 24 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wezbid 1,550 Report post Posted August 24 (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 by Wezbid 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomav84 526 Report post Posted August 24 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sulberto21 128 Report post Posted August 24 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr_Pangloss 12,808 Report post Posted August 24 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Si. 37 Report post Posted August 24 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vive_La_Villa 8,099 Report post Posted August 24 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? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ikantcpell 2,414 Report post Posted August 24 The new deadly doug! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheMelvillan 1,219 Report post Posted August 24 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KentVillan 1,479 Report post Posted August 24 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alreadyexists 5,519 Report post Posted August 24 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... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keyblade 7,654 Report post Posted August 24 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaVilla 2,762 Report post Posted August 24 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonsi77 61 Report post Posted August 24 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
