Rolta Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 12 hours ago, villalad21 said: Am i the only one not concerned about our midfield? I think Conor has been great since Luiz started playing well. I actually think our midfield is really good as it is. Samatta is a disaster though. We're one injury away from it not being good again. It'd be great if we could strengthen all over really, I think. Strengthening in the wings would help though as Jack could play in midfield. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomav84 Posted August 11, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted August 11, 2020 thing is it's only a matter of time before they put adverts during the drinks break. for that reason alone i'm happy for it to go. i loved it during the relegation fight though...chance to breathe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roonst83 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, tomav84 said: thing is it's only a matter of time before they put adverts during the drinks break. for that reason alone i'm happy for it to go. i loved it during the relegation fight though...chance to breathe There were definitely times when the drinks break came as a great relief. But also times when I feared if we were slightly on top and had more momentum than the opposition that it was an ideal time for the opposition coaching staff to recognise what was going on and nullify our threat. Essentially, the drinks break benefits the team under pressure providing their manager and coaches have the ability to stop the flow and change the momentum of the game. And, naturally, the better coaches are better than others at this so over a season it'd likely benefit the better teams more in a similar way the 5-sub rule did. If we were somehow leading City 0-1 last their place, id be dreading Pep getting stuck into his team during the drinks break as we'd almost certainly end up 2-1 down by HT. I was such a nervous wreck in all of those last ten games that any break in play came as a feeling of sanctuary (much like half time) as it's the only time I can somewhat rely during. game. That said, i'm all for it going next season and would rather we didn't have it at all. It also guarantees more added time at the end of each half which most Villa fans will, naturally, be dreading. Edited August 11, 2020 by roonst83 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post omariqy Posted August 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2020 If we have to rely on Conor for more than 8 to 10 games next season then we will be struggling again. We need a number 8 for me. Someone with a physical presence, lots of energy and pace. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfc1982am Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 6 minutes ago, omariqy said: If we have to rely on Conor for more than 8 to 10 games next season then we will be struggling again. We need a number 8 for me. Someone with a physical presence, lots of energy and pace. I agree but f Grealish stays he'll be coming back inside in the middle 3. Our Business this summer will be on the flanks and upfront adding pace to the team/squad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 10 hours ago, omariqy said: If we have to rely on Conor for more than 8 to 10 games next season then we will be struggling again. We need a number 8 for me. Someone with a physical presence, lots of energy and pace. Hourihane is a good squad player but yes him starting more than 20 games next season would indicate our transfer business wouldn't have been good enough again. Same for Hause. Imagine last August thinking with all the defensive purchases we made he'd be starting 25 games for us but it happened. BTW if we draw either Manchester club on the first weekend we'll have a longer break as they'll both be excused from opening weekend given they're both still in europe so will get a longer break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMkali Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 17 hours ago, VillaChris said: Hourihane is a good squad player but yes him starting more than 20 games next season would indicate our transfer business wouldn't have been good enough again. Same for Hause. Imagine last August thinking with all the defensive purchases we made he'd be starting 25 games for us but it happened. BTW if we draw either Manchester club on the first weekend we'll have a longer break as they'll both be excused from opening weekend given they're both still in europe so will get a longer break. Tbf hause us very good at what he is good at and has a lot of room to improve. I would be happy if hause ended up starting 15 or 20 games for us next season. Same with hourihane provided it means we are giving players rest in games we are unlikely to win. Like resting mcginn against City and the grealish against Liverpool so we are at full strength against say Brighton for the next game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciggiesnbeer Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Conor gets bypassed a lot and doesnt carry the ball like our other midfielders. Conor can improve himself but this is also on his teammates who often dont pass to him when he is open. But overall I just want Conor to have more of a presence in midfield and impact the game more in open play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Gameweeks Matchweek 1: Saturday 12 September Matchweek 2: Saturday 19 September Matchweek 3: Saturday 26 September Matchweek 4: Saturday 3 October Matchweek 5: Saturday 17 October Matchweek 6: Saturday 24 October Matchweek 7: Saturday 31 October Matchweek 8: Saturday 7 November Matchweek 9: Saturday 21 November Matchweek 10: Saturday 28 November Matchweek 11: Saturday 5 December Matchweek 12: Saturday 12 December Matchweek 13: Wednesday 16 December Matchweek 14: Saturday 19 December Matchweek 15: Saturday 26 December Matchweek 16: Monday 28 December Matchweek 17: Saturday 2 January Matchweek 18a: Wednesday 13 January Matchweek 19: Saturday 16 January Matchweek 18b: Wednesday 20 January Matchweek 20: Saturday 23 January Matchweek 21: Saturday 30 January Matchweek 22: Wednesday 3 February Matchweek 23: Saturday 6 February Matchweek 24: Saturday 13 February Matchweek 25: Saturday 20 February Matchweek 26: Saturday 27 February Matchweek 27: Saturday 6 March Matchweek 28: Saturday 13 March Matchweek 29: Saturday 20 March Matchweek 30: Saturday 3 April Matchweek 31: Saturday 10 April Matchweek 32: Saturday 17 April Matchweek 33: Saturday 24 April Matchweek 34: Saturday 1 May Matchweek 35: Saturday 8 May Matchweek 36: Wednesday 12 May Matchweek 37: Saturday 15 May Matchweek 38: Sunday 23 May 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Not much room there for rearrangements Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 If there is another outbreak/lockdown the season wont be able to finish thats for sure 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhan_Zhuang Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 So the season starts in four weeks, wow! Sign some players FFS... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbcuk Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Hopefully most of our games at the start are away especially if still no fans in the stadiums 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Your Round Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Another spike in Covid cases, or a bad winter and that schedule is f***ed! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Just got to smack in a bunch of cup games, European games and all the backlog of international games into that schedule. No idea about England but the Swedish national side has 8 games scheduled between 5/9 and 27/11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 47 minutes ago, Zhan_Zhuang said: So the season starts in four weeks, wow! Sign some players FFS... Keeping Jack is worth more than signing 5 new players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted August 13, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted August 13, 2020 50 minutes ago, Zhan_Zhuang said: So the season starts in four weeks, wow! Sign some players FFS... Just look around, its not just us! Its not a normal window at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 (edited) Not sure if this is the right thread but there will be no FA cup replays and the League Cup Semi Final will be one leg. Also no winter break. I was quite surprised the League Cup was not binned off tbh. Personally I would keep it but you can hear the moans from Klopp et al that will happen when they have to play all the matches. The one leg semi is a bit unfair but looking at the calendar it is no surprise that they have done it. I am in favour of the cup replays going. I know there is the argument that it is good money for the smaller clubs but its a mess know that its only replays up the 5th round. It will be neater knowing who is through at the end of the cup weekend. I know some old timers may miss them but think its time to move on. The League Cup has managed to adapt and change its format to survie so there is no reason why the FA Cup can't as well. Edited August 13, 2020 by The Fun Factory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCollins29 Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Wonder if the one legged semi will be at wembley? I loved when semi finals were at neutral club grounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 6 hours ago, sne said: Just got to smack in a bunch of cup games, European games and all the backlog of international games into that schedule. No idea about England but the Swedish national side has 8 games scheduled between 5/9 and 27/11 Madness playing the nations league games, what is the actual point. Much more sense to get in as many league games as possible before November annd perhaps have three weeks of international games early next year. Looks like with all the games from Feb onwards they're gambling a bit on fans being allowed back in grounds from that point, nearly half a season from that point being crammed in. Spurs btw have two rounds of europa qualifying in weeks when league cup is being played so looks like they'll have to do a Liverpool and Mourinho has plenty of excuses this side of xmas. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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