TRO Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 2 hours ago, abdulaziz1 said: I’m not too worried about him not scoring as he’s having chances. I think after Leeds goal we’ve panicked. Our system seem to use strikers to get others into the game (which is fine as 7 of Son goals are assisted by Kane). I just think that Smith needs to start using different players, we won’t go forward by keeping Trez every game. His workrate is great but offers little going forward. I’d have got Davis instead of Traore, and got Watkins on the wing. We need to start utilizing new ideas to the team. Hourihane, Nakamba, Traore, Davis, Ramsey, Guilbert and Engels, all have still some parts to play. If we’re closing a game we could get Cash upfront and get Elmo or Fred behind him. Smith has to have the courage to start trying new things. What we’ve seen against Leeds is an alert that we’d be found out. Many of our players were knackered. That has been used many times in the past.....maybe we are not driving them hard enough in training. systems may be at fault....but too many players was off the pace too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.Bear Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 He's far from the worst but anonymous yet again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 He's cut adrift, the midfield can't get near him, only really grealish at times playing up with him and they seem to be trying to occupy the same space Mings blasting a ball in his general area of the pitch is a waste of time, trying to find him in the channels with no support is a waste of time 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holteend1982 Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 7 minutes ago, villa4europe said: He's cut adrift, the midfield can't get near him, only really grealish at times playing up with him and they seem to be trying to occupy the same space Mings blasting a ball in his general area of the pitch is a waste of time, trying to find him in the channels with no support is a waste of time It's basically exactly the same situation Wesley was in 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinker Posted November 1, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted November 1, 2020 Hopelessly isolated , so glad he wanted the penalty, well took as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 (edited) Feeding on long balls against 6.5 defenders. When he gets it in to feet he links up play well. It’s difficult being a striker for us. Edited November 1, 2020 by Vive_La_Villa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Hope that goal gives a bit of a boost. He did well just before the pen as well. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenjiOgiwara Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 I like him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 He is not a target man. He is 5ft 11. We need to start utilising the players and get the ball to him in a way that makes sense, otherwise we'll be doing this forever no matter who is up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted November 1, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted November 1, 2020 He certainly knows how to take a pen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Meh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 He's looking a bit like Samatta and Wesley before him looked. Trying to win the ball against 3 defenders with barely anyone in support. Reminds me of when we tried to play Hogan as a target man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenjiOgiwara Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Just now, samjp26 said: He is not a target man. He is 5ft 11. We need to start utilising the players and get the ball to him in a way that makes sense, otherwise we'll be doing this forever no matter who is up front. That's partially what annoys me. We have so many plauers good with the ball on the pitch, but for some reason we love hoofing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messi11 Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 4 goals in 6 games. goalscoring machine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam2003 Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 31 minutes ago, tinker said: Hopelessly isolated , so glad he wanted the penalty, well took as well. Agree, that was a really good sign. Amazing work from him to win it as well. He’s going to be fine at this level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROTTERDAM1982 Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 I think when Wes is back he will play wide. For us to take the next step up we need a more physical presence in midfield, and a good/top quality forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 What was the deal with Jack pushing him away when he came to collect the ball to take the penalty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messi11 Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 1 minute ago, gwi1890 said: What was the deal with Jack pushing him away when he came to collect the ball to take the penalty? Jack being greedy again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmark86 Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 2 minutes ago, gwi1890 said: What was the deal with Jack pushing him away when he came to collect the ball to take the penalty? guessing spur of the moment wanting to take it yourself. Jack was the one who got the penalty in the first place. I'm sure it's nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 17 minutes ago, KenjiOgiwara said: I like him. I do too, and it's why I feel sorry for him! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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