Follyfoot Posted December 15, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted December 15, 2020 22 hours ago, MrBlack said: Up there with Spink and Bosnich in my lifetime. And it's only been 10 games. Talk about premature, but I can't help it Think about Nyland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 I think 1 dodgy ball to Nakamba but it didn't result in anything. Other than that it was the usual safe hands and caught everything, didn't have to do much but that's 6 clean sheets now the most in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich192 Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Such an odd feeling having such a great keeper. It’s almost boring to talk about him. Was honestly surprised how much we were dropping on a keeper given how close we thought Heaton was to coming back. I was wrong, clearly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Did Heaton make the bench tonight, talk he'll go out on loan in January although I'd start him v Liverpool so still potential for him to play 4-5 games with a good cup run at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 3 hours ago, Farlz said: I think 1 dodgy ball to Nakamba but it didn't result in anything. Other than that it was the usual safe hands and caught everything, didn't have to do much but that's 6 clean sheets now the most in the league. Made a really good save on the 1st half from a header from Wood though Owen Hargreaves might have exaggerated on commentary that it was one of thw best crosses ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 4 minutes ago, VillaChris said: Did Heaton make the bench tonight, talk he'll go out on loan in January although I'd start him v Liverpool so still potential for him to play 4-5 games with a good cup run at least. Nope, was Steer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 Just now, HanoiVillan said: Nope, was Steer Ah right, just the interview I read this afternoon where DS said he was thinking of putting Heaton on the bench v Wolves but Heats said he'd rather get another under 23 game under his belt first. It's a mad situation to be in, England keeper as our number 3. Tough decision in January. If anything I'd loan Jed out again as plenty in championship will take him given his heroics for us at that level and he's been a good servant. You just know the second we loan Heaton out Martinez will break his wrist or something given how the last few years have gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 2 minutes ago, VillaChris said: Ah right, just the interview I read this afternoon where DS said he was thinking of putting Heaton on the bench v Wolves but Heats said he'd rather get another under 23 game under his belt first. It's a mad situation to be in, England keeper as our number 3. Tough decision in January. If anything I'd loan Jed out again as plenty in championship will take him given his heroics for us at that level and he's been a good servant. You just know the second we loan Heaton out Martinez will break his wrist or something given how the last few years have gone. I've watched most of Heaton's games for the U23's, and while it's obviously not the same as playing for the first team, he has looked pretty poor. I think they might be taking it slowly with him while there's no rush. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 1 minute ago, HanoiVillan said: I've watched most of Heaton's games for the U23's, and while it's obviously not the same as playing for the first team, he has looked pretty poor. I think they might be taking it slowly with him while there's no rush. Is he struggling to dive? Different injury but Given could never dive properly after we signed him due to popping his shoulder in his last season at Man. City. Worry when keeper does his knee is he loses that agility to spring to the sides quickly enough to claw out the far corner shots. So he's basically Aaron Ramsdale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 8 minutes ago, VillaChris said: Is he struggling to dive? Different injury but Given could never dive properly after we signed him due to popping his shoulder in his last season at Man. City. Worry when keeper does his knee is he loses that agility to spring to the sides quickly enough to claw out the far corner shots. So he's basically Aaron Ramsdale. A bit of everything really. His handling was really poor in the last match, which cost a goal, but just in general, he hasn't looked like an improvement on Onodi, the regular choice. Of course he's not fully fit, and he's out of practice, and he (presumably) doesn't train much with those defenders, but he's a way from ready IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted December 20, 2020 Moderator Share Posted December 20, 2020 He didn't have a lot to do tonight but once again when he was needed he was faultless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 It's actually hilarious considering we're now 8 points clear of Arsenal with 2 games in hand 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 37 minutes ago, TrentVilla said: He didn't have a lot to do tonight but once again when he was needed he was faultless. The way he confidently runs to punch the ball. His reactions when running out of the box (sans the handball) is such a joy. Of new players, I can think of nobody who has a bigger impact. I cannot praise him enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Salad Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Travesty if not the man for Argentina going forward; has been exceptional and one of the best gk's in the Prem this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 What is that, 7 clean sheets in 12 now? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted December 20, 2020 Moderator Share Posted December 20, 2020 He's like a cross between Mark Bosnich and Tom Brady, but a nice bloke. Absolutely love him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_Villain Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 42 minutes ago, villalad21 said: It's actually hilarious considering we're now 8 points clear of Arsenal with 2 games in hand Imagine working for a company for 10 years and always seeing someone new get the promotion and the job you wanted... Then being given the job on a temporary basis and doing really well, smashing all your targets... and then your employers to still pick someone else for the full time position... Emi is loved and wanted here... and he can feel it too! Just wait until we can be back at Villa Park and he will hear us chanting his name like it deserves to be! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 He must’ve been bored out of his tree tonight the poor bloke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 IMO he is equivalent to signing Aubameyang from Arsenal. World class player. End of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Shocking performance today. Did absolutely nothing but still got paid. Those Tesco carrier bag strikers have a lot to answer for. EMI is top of the clean sheet table. Brilliant brilliant signing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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