PaulC Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 9 hours ago, VillaChris said: Not so much being benched (although I'd certainly leave him there if he isn't 100% fit as he claimed after Leicester) but he's not even being subbed in games so Hourihane can't get on and at least up the tempo as he has done in the past when he's come on as sub. Strange that Hourihane is not even getting on the pitch. he played his part in the win at fulham and deserves better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMkali Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 10 hours ago, Lord Willard said: The Leicester game where Barkley scored the only goal of the game? At the end of the game. Which is when he has said he wants to be on the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Owes Smith a performance today. Well off it last two weeks. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Been critical of him last few weeks but he's been superb tonight so only right I praise that. He's made for games like these against lax pressing teams like Arsenal who only play two centrally. Superb at darting between the lines and so we can overpower opposition midfields with him and Jack's movement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ramshackler Posted November 8, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2020 That assist, weak foot volley from a fifty yards pass was absolutely magnificent 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 2 hours ago, Tomaszk said: Owes Smith a performance today. Well off it last two weeks. Absolutely and he delivered it today. Him and Grealish were great to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted November 8, 2020 Moderator Share Posted November 8, 2020 Drifts in and out, but when he's in, he's right in. I think we'll get more out of him the longer he's working here. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillanousOne Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 he's quality but he doesn't put in the same shift as other players off the ball, to be honest I don't think it matters as long as the team adapts to that and today it looks McGinn played deeper to allow Barkley to get forward more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Just now, OutByEaster? said: Drifts in and out, but when he's in, he's right in. I think we'll get more out of him the longer he's working here. Perfect description. He stinks of "Dean Smith football". Wreaks of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poitier Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 He really is the epitome of a luxury player, just trundles about then pulls out a bit of magic every now and then. If he had a rocket up his backside he could be a great player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Brilliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Fantastic today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 He's bloody class Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Looked like a £40m player tonight and against Liverpool, and looked like a £4m player against Leeds and Southampton. That consistency is something I think we'll grow to expect this season, and is the reason Chelsea have sent him out. Fantastic tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouUnastanFren Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 He's very impressive Created six chances today. Six! Teams would kill for a player that can do that and we've now got 2 of the **** 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villarocker Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 For me, Ross Barkley is the difference between this season's Villa team and last season's. We've swapped a goalie and right back but they haven't really made a huge difference. They're both good and I like them both but they're not the reason we're so good. Watkins scores goals and is an obvious improvement in his position but, for me, Barkley is the one. He's the one who links our attacking play so well and tonight just showed exactly that. Grealish is even better this season because of Barkley. I hope he stays fit and keeps us tonight's kind of performance. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 14 minutes ago, Villarocker said: For me, Ross Barkley is the difference between this season's Villa team and last season's. We've swapped a goalie and right back but they haven't really made a huge difference. They're both good and I like them both but they're not the reason we're so good. Watkins scores goals and is an obvious improvement in his position but, for me, Barkley is the one. He's the one who links our attacking play so well and tonight just showed exactly that. Grealish is even better this season because of Barkley. I hope he stays fit and keeps us tonight's kind of performance. I agree about Barkley, but not about Martinez. Think Martinez makes the team more solid and allows us to play the way we do. As for Barkley, that was very impressive tonight. The build up for the first between him Jack and Targett was so good, just moving into a little bit of space, but then waiting for the perfect time to strike when more space came Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 16 minutes ago, Villarocker said: For me, Ross Barkley is the difference between this season's Villa team and last season's. We've swapped a goalie and right back but they haven't really made a huge difference. They're both good and I like them both but they're not the reason we're so good. Watkins scores goals and is an obvious improvement in his position but, for me, Barkley is the one. He's the one who links our attacking play so well and tonight just showed exactly that. Grealish is even better this season because of Barkley. I hope he stays fit and keeps us tonight's kind of performance. You can tell there's a bromance there. Just need to get Maddison too and then the complete set of bae's will be at Villa. Add Jonny boy and it's a right love in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted November 8, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted November 8, 2020 Back to beast mode. So good to have him beside Jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
His Name Is Death Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 47 minutes ago, OutByEaster? said: Drifts in and out, but when he's in, he's right in. Can't say Everton fans didn't warn us ha ha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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