bobzy Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 8 hours ago, Zatman said: For me when he eas through it was a goal, I have never seen him play before but his movement and posture said enough for me. Proper finisher I thought he was going to blaze it, to be honest. You're a kid running through on goal against Liverpool, he must have been SO EXCITED inside - but that finish was beautifully composed. Placed into the bottom corner, little bit of body movement to throw the keeper off... just superb. Well done lad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenfly Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 10 minutes ago, bobzy said: I thought he was going to blaze it, to be honest. You're a kid running through on goal against Liverpool, he must have been SO EXCITED inside - but that finish was beautifully composed. Placed into the bottom corner, little bit of body movement to throw the keeper off... just superb. Well done lad. His excitement was visible. The grin on his face as he took the shot was proof of that. It didn't stop him doing it right, though. I can see what the hype around him is about. A bit more physical development and he'll be top class, pure and simple. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 (edited) It's mental to think he won't reach his peak for about another 8-10 years lol Edited January 9, 2021 by AVFCforever1991 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted January 9, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted January 9, 2021 8 hours ago, TheMelvillan said: Must be the lockdown talking but I got a wee bit emotional myself when he scored. Possibly my favourite villa goal this season that I cried Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcarpet Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 I think we all know who is going to win January's goal of the month vote! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramshackler Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 That finish given the circumstances, the pressure, almost being tripped , two players hot on his heels, was superb. That is a really really positive sign. Shows he is a natural finisher which is so rare these days. I was pleasantly surprised with his physicality as well. He did a fifty yard run showing good strength shrugging off two players and for the goal he used his body really well to get across the defender. He needs proper experience, let him experience professional football. We all know Davis isn't going to make it anymore. As much as I like him, so either get him out on loan or swap him with Davis and let him have some minutes. Now is a prime opportunity to get him out to a decent championship / league 1 club and see what he is made of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsworthvilla Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 I couldn't stop smiling when he was giving his post match interview to BT. How refreshing it was to see a young lad speaking from the heart, without all the nonsense media training and cliche soundbites. You could've been listening to any random 17 year old villa fan that they picked off the street. He was just genuinely buzzing and emotional about playing for his team and scoring a goal that will change his life. Seemed like such a good lad as well, was quick to mention his team-mates and his Dad rather than focusing on himself. Brilliant stuff 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KenjiOgiwara Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 44 minutes ago, handsworthvilla said: I couldn't stop smiling when he was giving his post match interview to BT. How refreshing it was to see a young lad speaking from the heart, without all the nonsense media training and cliche soundbites. You could've been listening to any random 17 year old villa fan that they picked off the street. He was just genuinely buzzing and emotional about playing for his team and scoring a goal that will change his life. Seemed like such a good lad as well, was quick to mention his team-mates and his Dad rather than focusing on himself. Brilliant stuff Yep. I also thought he sounded fairly literate and reflected. Mings is obviously a beacon in that respect, but I'm so used to the Gabby and Ashley Young's of this world, I kinda expect these interviews to be of the same mold. But at 17, I'm impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 The new Vardy hey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinker Posted January 9, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted January 9, 2021 2 minutes ago, PaulC said: The new Vardy hey He reminds me of Vardy in a few ways, be great to have home real into the first team but with our style of play I can't see it happening until he gets physically stronger. Send it out on loan to a team that plays his style of football. Great night for him and all the others , there was some great performances all over the pitch those players should be proud of what they did and the way they play the game , it was very refreshing .UTV . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentVillan Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 1 hour ago, handsworthvilla said: I couldn't stop smiling when he was giving his post match interview to BT. How refreshing it was to see a young lad speaking from the heart, without all the nonsense media training and cliche soundbites. You could've been listening to any random 17 year old villa fan that they picked off the street. He was just genuinely buzzing and emotional about playing for his team and scoring a goal that will change his life. Seemed like such a good lad as well, was quick to mention his team-mates and his Dad rather than focusing on himself. Brilliant stuff This. No ego, not afraid to show a bit of emotion. Some great personalities at this club now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolta Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 29 minutes ago, KenjiOgiwara said: Yep. I also thought he sounded fairly literate and reflected. Mings is obviously a beacon in that respect, but I'm so used to the Gabby and Ashley Young's of this world, I kinda expect these interviews to be of the same mold. But at 17, I'm impressed. I don't think he used a subject and verb for the first minute, but he pulled it together as he went on. That's no criticism though...17 years old, scored a goal on TV against Liverpool...I'm surprised he could get a word out. What a great goal. Great pass, great strength, great composure and a great finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenjiOgiwara Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Rolta said: I don't think he used a subject and verb for the first minute, but he pulled it together as he went on. That's no criticism though...17 years old, scored a goal on TV against Liverpool...I'm surprised he could get a word out. What a great goal. Great pass, great strength, great composure and a great finish. Was more thinking he didn’t say 'ya know' every 5 seconds. But ye. They are obviously footballers so you don't expect much, and at 17 even less. Tbf, interviewed live on TV I'd be well nervous. Edited January 9, 2021 by KenjiOgiwara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, handsworthvilla said: I couldn't stop smiling when he was giving his post match interview to BT. How refreshing it was to see a young lad speaking from the heart, without all the nonsense media training and cliche soundbites. You could've been listening to any random 17 year old villa fan that they picked off the street. He was just genuinely buzzing and emotional about playing for his team and scoring a goal that will change his life. Seemed like such a good lad as well, was quick to mention his team-mates and his Dad rather than focusing on himself. Brilliant stuff Totally agree, I've even watched it a few times. That's why I love football, not these plastic footballers or manager interviews these days. This is the football I grew up loving and playing, the reason I stood on the Holte end for all those years before being made to sit down. I've sat in board rooms, conferences, strategy meetings, team meetings my whole career and have listened to articulate, professional, well spoken experts through many hours but I'd rather that kid's interview any day of the week. Edited January 9, 2021 by nick76 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post turnbull Posted January 9, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2021 Brilliant, so pleased for the lad and for the club. There's something happening at Villa now akin to the Graham Taylor days. Top to bottom, the club is changing for the better, more focused, more determined, fitter, stronger and coached better. Everything's better. It's happening, folks. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 1 hour ago, KenjiOgiwara said: Yep. I also thought he sounded fairly literate and reflected. Mings is obviously a beacon in that respect, but I'm so used to the Gabby and Ashley Young's of this world, I kinda expect these interviews to be of the same mold. But at 17, I'm impressed. Generalising now but he’s a Sutton Coldfield lad which is one of the nicest towns in Birmingham. Massive demand to live there because of the schools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 2 hours ago, handsworthvilla said: I couldn't stop smiling when he was giving his post match interview to BT. How refreshing it was to see a young lad speaking from the heart, without all the nonsense media training and cliche soundbites. You could've been listening to any random 17 year old villa fan that they picked off the street. He was just genuinely buzzing and emotional about playing for his team and scoring a goal that will change his life. Seemed like such a good lad as well, was quick to mention his team-mates and his Dad rather than focusing on himself. Brilliant stuff It was great, he seemed to have about 5 accents Massively encouraging stuff, he just seems to have that instinct. Lack of height shouldn't be an issue if he has great balance and can build his core strength up. I look forward to seeing him develop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 16 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: Generalising now but he’s a Sutton Coldfield lad which is one of the nicest towns in Birmingham. Massive demand to live there because of the schools. Any town/suburb that is not a blue nose area is a nice area in Birmingham just for that reason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 49 minutes ago, KenjiOgiwara said: Was more thinking he didn’t say 'ya know' every 5 seconds. But ye. They are obviously footballers so you don't expect much, and at 17 even less. Tbf, interviewed live on TV I'd be well nervous. Micah Richards cursed on the BBC after his debut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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