thabucks Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 11 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: Very impressed watching him for the U18's. It's rare you see a player capable of pulling the strings from the right back position. Fingers crossed he progresses for us similar to Trent @ plop has (bar this season) should be getting mins here and there in the next 5 games 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 (edited) His name should like he should b a gumshoe in a 1940s film noir classic. Edited May 3, 2021 by The Fun Factory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il_serpente Posted May 3, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted May 3, 2021 I watched a bit of the first half of the Newcastle youth cup match and it looked like he was playing right wing, not right back. On one occasion a deep, early cross came in from the left and he was the only Villa player in the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 15 hours ago, il_serpente said: I watched a bit of the first half of the Newcastle youth cup match and it looked like he was playing right wing, not right back. On one occasion a deep, early cross came in from the left and he was the only Villa player in the box. He switched the right back in the second half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted May 16, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted May 16, 2021 I'll be disappointed if he doesnt get a run out in either of these 2 dead rubber games now ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted May 17, 2021 Moderator Share Posted May 17, 2021 On 16/05/2021 at 19:19, Nigel said: I'll be disappointed if he doesnt get a run out in either of these 2 dead rubber games now ! Might be a bit harsh to pitch him in to his first game against Son, Kane and Bale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted May 18, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted May 18, 2021 11 hours ago, OutByEaster? said: Might be a bit harsh to pitch him in to his first game against Son, Kane and Bale. Maybe, but he will be given leeway because of it. I think it could be a good time to be introduced tbh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 1 minute ago, Nigel said: Maybe, but he will be given leeway because of it. I think it could be a good time to be introduced tbh! Sensibly he would be given leeway but some of the criticism of Ramsey makes me think he wouldnt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted May 18, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted May 18, 2021 1 minute ago, Zatman said: Sensibly he would be given leeway but some of the criticism of Ramsey makes me think he wouldnt Ramsey is a slightly different situation. We all know these two games would be a free hit for a green kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awol Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 11 hours ago, OutByEaster? said: Might be a bit harsh to pitch him in to his first game against Son, Kane and Bale. Bah, he’s already faced Salah, Mane and Minamino in the FA Cup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 2 hours ago, Awol said: Bah, he’s already faced Salah, Mane and Minamino in the FA Cup! He didnt play right back that game, was right wing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awol Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 25 minutes ago, Zatman said: He didnt play right back that game, was right wing True. Okay: ———Watkins———Traore/Wes ————————Jack Targett——Luiz——McGinn——Kesler ——Mings——Hause——Konsa That could be a fun side. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Dean Smith on potentially giving debuts to younger players… “It’s certainly difficult to manage because of the quality of the teams we’re playing. “We’ve got some quality young players, probably tomorrow will be the best chance because come Sunday (against Chelsea) they’ve got an FA Youth Cup Final on the Monday. I’ll certainly want the players to play in that. “It gives us an opportunity to look at things tomorrow, that’s for sure.” Official site 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 (edited) Sensible. They'll be playing games between now and the final anyway, so having them in the match day squad tomorrow, where it is far enough away from the final not to directly impact their fitness, is a no brainer. The game will be low pressure and low expectation, with a real chance to see how they cope in a proper game. I'd be wary about using more than 2 though, otherwise they aren't getting a fair chance playing with a near full strength first team. For that reason, I'd give Kesler the starting right back slot, and look to bring on Carney later in the game, around the 60 minute mark. Edited May 18, 2021 by MrBlack Spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 2 hours ago, Awol said: True. Okay: ———Watkins———Traore/Wes ————————Jack Targett——Luiz——McGinn——Kesler ——Mings——Hause——Konsa That could be a fun side. i quite like the look of the 3421 tbh: Martinez Konsa - Hause - Mings Kesler - McGinn - Luiz - Targett Traore - Grealish Watkins 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 He looks like he will be some player. Could he be good enough to step up as Cash’s understudy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam2003 Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 He looks class. Hope he gets first team minutes next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 His heat maps would make interesting reading, he's everywhere Still not seen him have a game of full on pinned back under the cosh defending yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 This kid is rapid. Give him some minutes next year. Great movement and reading of the game, especially bombing forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuwabatake Sanjuro Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 He is absolutely brilliant but it might take another year to develop physically for senior football. I'm sure the coaches at the club will know better when he is ready but he has the potential to be absolutely top class. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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