jacketspuds Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 (edited) 2 minutes ago, The_Rev said: The hot takes in here are amazing. Personally I think we've been OK. Three players making their debut, I think all have played well. Sheffield United have defended superbly since the red, they've got 7-8 men behind the ball every time we are in possession and all we can really do is try to stretch the game to tire them out, there's no room through the middle so it's got to be out wide. Can they keep it up for another 45 minutes or will they get tired and holes begin to appear? I'd like to see us go down the right hand side a bit more but I'm not sure Smith will start making changes until at least the hour mark. We've been ok. But the quality of our squad is a concern. Our midfield looks lightweight, and our defence looks very prone to switching off. That, plus the fact that we seem to lack some creativity at the moment, is worrying. I'm sure once the window is done things will be better. But there are still some big issues carrying over from last season. Edited September 21, 2020 by jacketspuds Issues 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enda Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 On a positive note, we are controlling a side who finished midtable last season. Our new right back looks impressive. Got a good keeper in as well. We are favourites to nick a goal and win this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul514 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 I think all three new boys have been ok or good, I’m glad we don’t look as sluggish as I feared. Watching this has made me more convinced jack needs to be in The middle with two new wide forwards though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjaacckk91 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Just now, Tommo_b said: Jamie Carragher isn’t annoying isn’t he. What is he even on about though, admits it's a foul. So the question is, is it denying a goalscoring opportunity, or for var is it clear and obvious it is not a goalscoring opportunity. The guy is drunk. Of course it looks harsh, cos it's not much of a foul for a red, but it's the circumstances that make it a red, not the fact he just went through him. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Our record against 10 men under Smith is ridiculous 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted September 21, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted September 21, 2020 4 minutes ago, Enda said: Relying on the left too much. When Tres isnt there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 2 minutes ago, AvonVillain said: 45 minutes into a brand new season. Jesus wept. Posts of that kind are not even worthy of a response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aston_Villan4 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 1 minute ago, The_Rev said: The hot takes in here are amazing. Personally I think we've been OK. Three players making their debut, I think all have played well. Sheffield United have defended superbly since the red, they've got 7-8 men behind the ball every time we are in possession and all we can really do is try to stretch the game to tire them out, there's no room through the middle so it's got to be out wide. Can they keep it up for another 45 minutes or will they get tired and holes begin to appear? I'd like to see us go down the right hand side a bit more but I'm not sure Smith will start making changes until at least the hour mark. It's so refreshing seeing a positive, optimistic perspective amongst the sea of hyper-pessimism. Villa can't even make it through half of football without being slated by this board lol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuwabatake Sanjuro Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Its a pity Jota isn't on the bench, sort of game where he could be useful. Overall it is a good performance but frustrating. A test of patience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomvilla7 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 42 minutes ago, AVTuco said: Would anyone take 0-0 now? No. We should be beating them over 80 odd minutes against 10 men. Anything but 3 points is a major missed opportunity. Surely after last year we know the value of 3 points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 11 minutes ago, sne said: Mostly the same players we saw last season and mostly the same issues we saw last season. Sorry, but if things stay like this, at what point do we start blaming the manager? Nothing about the play looks different. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 1 minute ago, Davkaus said: There are visible problems in the final third that were there last season too, apart from that we look the better team quite clearly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumstopdogs Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Wouldn't be surprised if this one finishes 0-0. 3 points here would be huge for us though - come on Villa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Just now, Enda said: On a positive note, we are controlling a side who finished midtable last season. Our new right back looks impressive. Got a good keeper in as well. We are favourites to nick a goal and win this. I think Cash could do with just staying right upfield on the right wing, no real need for defensive duties, stretch their back 4 out a bit and create a bit of space to get runners in the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 3 minutes ago, Enda said: On a positive note, we are controlling a side who finished midtable last season. Our new right back looks impressive. Got a good keeper in as well. We are favourites to nick a goal and win this. They are sitting back, it’s not really control. They just want to counter when we lose it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Playing against 10 men Sheffield United is a disaster. They're organised enough as it is, never mind now when they'll be sitting even deeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 SU will shithouse a win here. It's karma after the incident from last time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villarocker Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 It was a foul, Watkins was clean through and that is a red card. Basham dived and should've been booked. I guarantee he will be at least yellow-carded at some point tonight. He gets it almost every time he plays us. McGinn has been pants. Trez and Cash need to start moving and taking on their opponents down the right. Emi is amazing. Great save despite the clueless fecker Villa fan next to me saying it was a poor pen - it was going into the side so a decent pen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Bring on AEG and play Jack through the middle. Preview for what's to come with Rashica hopefully coming in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedClaretAndBlue Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Oh look, theres covid20, Gareth Southgate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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