KenjiOgiwara Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 He really looked immense didn't he? I loved how calm he was with the ball in his feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 5 hours ago, mjmooney said: Both kicking and throwing. There was one where he overarm hurled a MAHOOSIVE throw out to (I think) Trez on the right flank, almost at the halfway line - right to his feet. Good control from Trez too, but he only ended up passing it back. Imagine if we had someone more dangerous like Rashica, Martinez' distribution could be that much more helpful. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenfly Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 5 hours ago, mjmooney said: Both kicking and throwing. There was one where he overarm hurled a MAHOOSIVE throw out to (I think) Trez on the right flank, almost at the halfway line - right to his feet. I audibly gasped at that throw. I can't even kick a ball that far. Not that that's saying much, but still. I was impressed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TrentVilla Posted September 22, 2020 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2020 If you watched the game with the crowd sound on then I suggest you turn it off for the next game and have a listen to the lungs on the guy. All I could hear last night was Dean Smith, Mings and Marinez who was barking instructions at the defence all game which is something I absolutely love in GK. We shouldn't get carried away by last night, he didn't have a great deal to do but what he did he did extremely well and I think there is real genuine reason to be excited. What I like about him is there is a steal and confidence but he couldn't come across more humble and lacking in ego. With our GL issues of recent years if he is as good as we think he might be he will become an absolute fans favourite. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WakefieldVillan Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Terrific debut, made me feel at ease when he was dealing with crosses coming in or he had the ball at his feet, just looked so calm and assured with a big presence. Also, I put him in my dream team a few days before he signed for us so thrilled to bits with the penalty save and the clean sheet. Reminds me of Buffon too with the short sleeves, let's hope he can become even half the keeper! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gompedyret Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 One of the small, ongoing pleasures throughout the season might just be Arsenal fans publicly wondering if they sold the wrong keeper. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 Just now, Gompedyret said: One of the small, ongoing pleasures throughout the season might just be Arsenal fans publicly wondering if they sold the wrong keeper. Or publicly bidding £90m to get him back 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtkinsonWonderGoal Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Gompedyret said: One of the small, ongoing pleasures throughout the season might just be Arsenal fans publicly wondering if they sold the wrong keeper. This. And let's put it out there now, they made a huge error selling emi.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brommy Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Gompedyret said: One of the small, ongoing pleasures throughout the season might just be Arsenal fans publicly wondering if they sold the wrong keeper. In fairness, I don’t think Arse fans or the club itself wanted to sell. Martinez was obviously ‘well set’ with a decent contract surrounded by his work ‘family’. Credit to Emi that he’s enough belief in himself to no longer accept being second choice. Long may Villa and Emi benefit from that confidence! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 No reason he can't be first choice here for another 5 years. We've had so much turnover in the GK department since Friedel left. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 (edited) I must admit i was worried after he saved it. When De Gea saved the Palace penalty it had to be re-taken because De Gea went over his line before the kick was taken. You just never know what will happen these days with these new rules and VAR. Edited September 22, 2020 by villalad21 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 (edited) Unfortunately it doesnt show all his touches......but still....better than nothing. He got some hospital passes given to him and dealt with them like a boss. I think overall, it was as assured a goalkeeping display i have seen in a villa shirt for many years. (granted he didnt have to do much, but everything he did, he did with complete assurance and confidence) Edited September 22, 2020 by MaVilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 (edited) 23 hours ago, Vive_La_Villa said: I dunno man. I’m sure you and few others were saying Sheffield United were a quality team. Can’t be bothered to look back though Anyway we’ve finally got a top keeper. Happy days! what was said was.....They are tough, durable and hard to beat.......and they are, and the game exemplified it. It wasn't a game for the purists, but the pragmatists like me, was pleased. Edited September 22, 2020 by TRO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted September 22, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted September 22, 2020 Anybody else think he looks like Russell Kane? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 8 hours ago, TRO said: what was said was.....They are tough, durable and hard to beat.......and they are, and the game exemplified it. It wasn't a game for the purists, but the pragmatists like me, was pleased. to be honest, i think to say they are only a "hard working team" is doing them a dis-service, the few attacks they did have, some of their interchanges and progress up the field made some of our play look positively amateurish. Berge looks like a good player, would have liked him at Villa..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, alreadyexists said: Anybody else think he looks like Russell Kane? Non interesting fact. I worked with her doing match day hospitality at Man Utd circa 05/06. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Just now, MaVilla said: to be honest, i think to say they are only a "hard working team" is doing them a dis-service, the few attacks they did have, some of their interchanges and progress up the field made some of our play look positively amateurish. Berge looks like a good player, would have liked him at Villa..... I agree.....but we are talking about their main feature....yes the do have some good passages of play.....it was a good win for us. I too like Berge a good No 8 I say it again....If we had played in the manner Sheff Utd did, the media would have been all over us, with criticisms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 8 hours ago, Wainy316 said: Non interesting fact. I worked with her doing match day hospitality at Man Utd circa 05/06. was she upperty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, alreadyexists said: Anybody else think he looks like Russell Kane? H........E.......L.......L....O!!!!!!! I never noticed him.....what a film star, she is. Edited September 22, 2020 by TRO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 8 hours ago, TRO said: I agree.....but we are talking about their main feature....yes the do have some good passages of play.....it was a good win for us. I too like Berge a good No 8 I say it again....If we had played in the manner Sheff Utd did, the media would have been all over us, with criticisms. ye prob. tbh, dont care, 3 points are 3 points, and we need as many of them as possible 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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