Mantis Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 4 minutes ago, ChesterDad said: I actually believe he has more natural talent than Jack - he has things in his locker that are quite simply world class - but like most wingers he is consistently inconsistent - but as long as he gets minutes I don’t mind. Has to be coming on over Bailey going forward - yes he will frustrate us, but he will also provide exquisite moments like yesterday - I am so happy for him, and so humble too. We’ll look back with time and realise how lucky we are to witness him in a Villa shirt I agree with this too. Not as good or consistent as Grealish obviously, but in terms of pure technique and skill he has more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one_ian_taylor Posted April 5, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted April 5, 2023 I love the way he finishes, not a fraction more power than is absolutely necessary to put the ball in exactly the right spot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_1989 Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 I was always baffled as to why Berty was allowed to go out on loan. His injury issues are obviously frustrating but I have always rated his technique. That composed finish v Albion demonstrated his composure. It’ll be interesting to see what happens with his contract. He’s only 27. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 So Traore confirmed in his BBC interview (MOTD) that there was a problem with the previous manager. God I hate that guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post birdman Posted April 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 5, 2023 36 minutes ago, Tom13 said: So Traore confirmed in his BBC interview (MOTD) that there was a problem with the previous manager. God I hate that guy. I suspect while not looking him in the eye he simultaneously nutmegged him. 1 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 2 hours ago, Mark_1989 said: I was always baffled as to why Berty was allowed to go out on loan. His injury issues are obviously frustrating but I have always rated his technique. That composed finish v Albion demonstrated his composure. It’ll be interesting to see what happens with his contract. He’s only 27. He had one injury ravaged season, but his first season with us he played in 36/37 league games. I do feel his injury issues are a little exaggerated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 6 hours ago, Tom13 said: So Traore confirmed in his BBC interview (MOTD) that there was a problem with the previous manager. God I hate that guy. What he said after also kind of confirmed what people were inferring from the celebration of the players after the game. They all knew he'd been hard done by. It's one thing not being deemed good enough after being given multiple chances, but it seemed like something more with Gerrard. I think it was a similar thing with El Ghazi. The guy was coming back from a bad injury. A couple of sub appearances here and there won't tell you much, especially when he lacks match fitness. Dude just decided he didn't like him. I wonder if we'll ever find out why. It can't have been related to his ability. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Your Round Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 Gerrard always was and still is a massive word removed. He did a lot of damage in his short and unsuccessful tenure. He’s the Dr Tony of managers, with Emery the NSWE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWARLEY2 Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 I remember Carragher saying that Steve E would make up his mind about if a player is any good in the first 5 mins of a training session. Again just shows how ill equipped he was for us . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CVByrne Posted April 6, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 6, 2023 (edited) Quote “Some things I can’t control like injuries and other things,” Traore, who also tested positive for COVID during Gerrard’s spell in charge says. “Under the previous manager I was pulled out of the first-team squad and went training for two weeks with the under-23s before I went out on loan. “It was really frustrating for me. “But that is behind me now and I am just focused on what I have to do on the pitch to try to help the team and give love to the fans.” “It feels good for me now because I travelled a lot the last two seasons with a lot of injuries and had some trouble with the previous manager. “The new manager gave me a new chance. “I came back from my loan injured and had to work hard to get fit and then the team was doing well. “I have to work hard to get back in the team but I think I am in a good place and will keep on working hard. “This manager knows about me from before when I played against his teams a lot of time. “He believes in me and I think he is on my side and I want to give back so he doesn’t believe in me for nothing.” https://theathletic.com/4383968/2023/04/05/bertrand-traore-aston-villa-return/ Edited April 6, 2023 by CVByrne 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 1 hour ago, CVByrne said: https://theathletic.com/4383968/2023/04/05/bertrand-traore-aston-villa-return/ The bloke was poison. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 One thing that Bailey has over Bert is that he's quicker and younger. Plus has 2 years left on his contract. I'd still say it'll be Bert who moves on this summer with a left footed winger signed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 19 minutes ago, CVByrne said: One thing that Bailey has over Bert is that he's quicker and younger. Plus has 2 years left on his contract. I'd still say it'll be Bert who moves on this summer with a left footed winger signed He's not quicker, and even if he is it's marginal at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 2 hours ago, MWARLEY2 said: I remember Carragher saying that Steve E would make up his mind about if a player is any good in the first 5 mins of a training session. Again just shows how ill equipped he was for us . I think it was Crouch but yeah sums up his ineptness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom13 Posted April 6, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 6, 2023 1 hour ago, CVByrne said: One thing that Bailey has over Bert is that he's quicker and younger. That's two things 1 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 3 hours ago, rodders0223 said: He's not quicker, and even if he is it's marginal at best. Bailey is quicker running with the ball at his feet. Bertie is less predictable in what he's going to do when he has the ball at his feet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 A mercurial Talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 5 minutes ago, sheepyvillian said: Bailey is quicker running with the ball at his feet. Bertie is less predictable in what he's going to do when he has the ball at his feet. Yeah, Bailey's feet are really sharp at times, but I feel he does sometimes struggle to know how to beat a man. Feels like Traore has about 20 different ways to get past his marker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChesterDad Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 4 hours ago, CVByrne said: One thing that Bailey has over Bert is that he's quicker and younger. Plus has 2 years left on his contract. I'd still say it'll be Bert who moves on this summer with a left footed winger signed That would be a ridiculous move in my honest opinion: Bertie is way better than Bailey again imo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 Let's face it guys, the real issue that needs to be focused on is when he's getting his dreads back. His new haircut pales in comparison to those mighty locks. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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