DCJonah Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 16 hours ago, Villa87 said: I like Nakamba. I think given a proper run in this new look Villa side he would improve. He's not going to get a run in the side because he's not good enough. As a squad player to come in at times he seems to suit that role fine. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zab6359 Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 16 hours ago, Villa87 said: I like Nakamba. I think given a proper run in this new look Villa side he would improve. No he wouldn't, he's a good egg that has served a purpose if we are to progress as a team there is no place for players like him at Aston Villa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa87 Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 12 minutes ago, DCJonah said: He's not going to get a run in the side because he's not good enough. As a squad player to come in at times he seems to suit that role fine. I guess this is true. It’s all ifs and buts but I do think he would get better with game time irrespective of his limitations. Still, he won’t be getting ahead of McGinn, Luiz, Barkley and hopefully Sanson so you certainly have a point about his suitability as a squad player. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Follyfoot Posted January 27, 2021 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted January 27, 2021 You nasty lot leave Naka alone, he held my sons hand onto the pitch as mascot v Leicester last year and was really nice and chatty and friendly to him 6 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody1000 Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 Just listened to the claret and blue podcast, Nakamba completed 64 of his 65 passes Saturday night!! I would still start McGinn tonight, but Nakamba has proven himself to be an option. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Woody1000 said: Just listened to the claret and blue podcast, Nakamba completed 64 of his 65 passes Saturday night!! I would still start McGinn tonight, but Nakamba has proven himself to be an option. We have to educate ourselves, in to, it being a squad.....The first 11 days, are gone. With form dips, suspensions and injuries..... we have to think differently......The days of just the first 11 are a thing of the past, when we was so limited....We have to trust Dean, he see's much more than us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 On 24/01/2021 at 22:35, WooJung said: I don't want to sound negative, he played well and deserves praise for it. Here comes the "but". I still get nervous when he receives the ball, he very often looks uncomfortable on it, it looks like his muscles tense up, and playing against sides who press high up the pitch (most sides in the league) he is number one candidate to give the ball away in a bad area. I don't think a good game suggests a trend and I suspect we might look to improve on him in the summer. I like the bloke and hope i'm wrong, but I haven't seen enough to be optimistic and feel that against better opposition his limitations on the ball would have shown much more. His tackling and defensive positioning are good though In such cases we do need good ball control, I agree.....I never get nervous when Jack is being pressed, such is his control of the football. I just wished Mings, would accept his limitations with it......and move on to being the fine defender he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooJung Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 3 hours ago, TRO said: In such cases we do need good ball control, I agree.....I never get nervous when Jack is being pressed, such is his control of the football. I just wished Mings, would accept his limitations with it......and move on to being the fine defender he is. To an extent I want our defenders to play the ball and keep possession, and Deano wants that too. Mings needs to get much better at reading situations and learning when to play it and when to hoof it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 Smith did him dirty today. Shameful 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 2 minutes ago, rodders0223 said: Smith did him dirty today. Shameful Not sure how. McGinn is clearly the starter. Only lost his place through suspension. We needed to be more attacking against Burnley. I have a feeling he or Sanson come in for Southampton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow1988 Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 11 hours ago, Keyblade said: Not sure how. McGinn is clearly the starter. Only lost his place through suspension. We needed to be more attacking against Burnley. I have a feeling he or Sanson come in for Southampton. I'm actually of the opposite opinion. It's games like Burnley and Newcastle which suit him more. They are more passive in their style until the final third (in Newcastle's case until we reach the penalty area) where Nakamba will rarely be expected to affect the game. Against Southampton, I see him having a nightmare because they don't give you a second on the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa 59 Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 Should have come on for Barkley last night IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 I think with Southampton may be a game for Nakamba with their aggressive pressing. Who he replaces though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 43 minutes ago, Pissflaps said: I think with Southampton may be a game for Nakamba with their aggressive pressing. Who he replaces though.. Being able to “get out” quickly is important against an aggressive press though Nakamba doesn’t move it quick enough and doesn’t like being pressed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Tentative links on twitter to Watford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 17 hours ago, Pissflaps said: I think with Southampton may be a game for Nakamba with their aggressive pressing. Who he replaces though.. You've got to be joking - it's the absolute worst sort of game for him, surely? He's not comfortable being pressed whatsoever 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 On 27/01/2021 at 20:27, rodders0223 said: Smith did him dirty today. Shameful You can't be serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 8 hours ago, lexicon said: You've got to be joking - it's the absolute worst sort of game for him, surely? He's not comfortable being pressed whatsoever I wasn't 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Survived the midfield January cull. I don't think he will be as lucky in the summer. Ok for backup for now. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-R Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 On 27/01/2021 at 11:50, zab6359 said: No he wouldn't, he's a good egg that has served a purpose if we are to progress as a team there is no place for players like him at Aston Villa. I agree with this, we do always have to be looking at the weak links and we have a fair few knocking around with which we could replace and buy much much better now. The club has to be looking out for itself. let's face it it is a good job that many around here are not Owners of Villa, they would of kept many fan favs here till they were OAPs and had us kicking balls in the non leagues. As a club Villa has to be always on the lookout for the next player or players who can propel us in an upward trajectory not downward. I think Summer may see us sell, release players like Nakamba, Ghazi, Trezegeut, Davis and some others, Yes I can understand peoples love for them. As a Owner you have to separate feelings and be ruthless if need be, you cant keep everyone around forever and you certainly cant keep the players who are not bringing there A game as often as possible, not in this league anyway. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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