OutByEaster? Posted January 30, 2021 Moderator Share Posted January 30, 2021 I think both full backs have been fine, Mings has been excellent and Konsa good, Luiz good, McGinn largely anonymous, Grealish sound, Traore good and bad, Watkins excellent and Barkley being played out of position. We're lucky to be ahead, but I don't think we need to change much to put ourselves in a very good position. We need to get some sort of control of the game, we're completely outnumbered in the middle of the park , I'd take Barkley off, bring Sanson on and sit a bit deeper - we can do these on the break. We desperately need to find a way to get someone in front of Romelu - he's got forever in the middle of the park to start things off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Just now, VillaAlex said: Feels strange to say as we are winning but that was our worst first half of the season for me. We've been way off it, Southampton have been swarming us, they also seem to have the better of us, I hate playing them. McGinn and Barkley have been poor, although great goal. The two fullbacks have also been way off it, Targett has been constantly excellent but his poorest game in a long time today. We need to improve if we want to win. On a positive note Watkins gas been excellent again, seems to have regained his confidence. Second worst first half of the season. The other one happened to be against Southampton too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 I'm backing Ollie for a brace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekka Posted January 30, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted January 30, 2021 2 minutes ago, mjmooney said: Ross the Boss. Clearly knows it's my birthday. Happy Birthday, Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 We’re not dominating but we’re not terrible either. Southampton have not managed a shot on target at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 when that ball went in to Watkins, is was almost identical to the one Grealish scored last year against.....Burnley?, i was just saying...."one touch and shooooot", but he dallied too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Southampton's movement has been brilliant but the longer the half went on Jack won the battle against Ward-Prowse and things switched round. Not sure anyone other than Mike Dean would have made the call that it hit Cash's knee before his arm on that evidence, it was just one angle from behind. I reckon Mason would have given it if asked to look at the monitor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 I think that's the worst half of football we've played this season honestly. Including conceding three v Leeds. Get stuck into em Deano. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted January 30, 2021 Moderator Share Posted January 30, 2021 What a well coached side Southampton are, those in the media who back Bruce really should look at the difference in the sides because of their coach. Anyway, we've had knob all of the ball because of the above but when we do they are terrified of Jack and rightly so it proved. Defence has been solid despite pressure, it wasn't a handball but was surprised it wasn't given. I've seen people chipping at Barkley since his return, if you can't see he is a quality player finding his sharpness again then there is no hope for you. Traore showing glimpses of his quality, we need to get him in the game more. Watkins brilliant in so many ways but dare I say his finishing needs to improve. As for Jack, he is the best player in the Premier League. I won't be told different by anyone. Huge 45 mins this, absolutely huge. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Wont be long until their score if we continue these tactics. Put ross back in cm and just have grealish up abit more forward Then bring on sanson final 20 mins or so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmark86 Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Just now, flashingqwerty said: The big difference between Villa and Southampton? Villa player receives the ball and instantly gets challenged by 1 or 2 players. Southampton player receives the ball turns, turns again, looks around a bit, turns again, passes it, then a Villa player arrives. We are so slow to press and are generally nowhere near the opposition. This is basic training ground stuff lads. Pathetic. No idea how we are ahead... because when we have space going forward we're still a very dangerous team on the attack. I do agree though that we're not very good at pressing which is why we seem to have issues defending at teams that press really hard like Soton, Liverpool and Leeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danishlad Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Need to sharpen up on some sloppy (easy) passes. Track runners a bit better and pressure the ball. Keep Ings quiet and win 2-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted January 30, 2021 Visiting Supporter Share Posted January 30, 2021 Real smash and grab first half. Wakins needs to hold onto the ball better as everything was bouncing off him constantly giving back possession. Positives were the goal and the defending which were very good but Southampton must be head scratching how they finished the first half 1 down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WakefieldVillan Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 4 minutes ago, OutByEaster? said: Barkley is definitely playing in a second striker position - it's allowing Southampton far too much of the game and we're losing midfield. It's a cracking goal, but I'd still be looking to change things. I agree. There's no way Smith will take him off yet though, so I really hope he drops him deeper now and let's get a grip of this midfield and look to counter. For all their possession Emi hasn't had a save to make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 I would still take off Barkley. We just need legs in that midfield and get some more control over the game. That 1st half have been pure madness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Complete opposite to Burnley first half. We couldn’t handle Southampton this half yet they didn’t register a shot on target and we have scored....football is crazy. We could’ve even come in 2-0. Now we need to play second half and exploit Southampton’s confidence of their recent run. Based on that first half, getting 3 points is going to be really hard. Cash really needs to sort out the movement of his arms. 1-0 nicked first half...let’s hope we can finish it off and get a much needed 3 points. Southampton look very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villatillidie1980 Posted January 30, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted January 30, 2021 Roy likes it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 1 minute ago, flashingqwerty said: The big difference between Villa and Southampton? Villa player receives the ball and instantly gets challenged by 1 or 2 players. Southampton player receives the ball turns, turns again, looks around a bit, turns again, passes it, then a Villa player arrives. We are so slow to press and are generally nowhere near the opposition. This is basic training ground stuff lads. Pathetic. No idea how we are ahead... Maybe but we could have scored a few more as well and Martinez hasnt had a shot to save. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted January 30, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted January 30, 2021 They’ve swarmed us when we have the ball and we found it difficult to cope. The moment we isolated JWP we exploited it and scored. Hopefully we settle a bit second half and get the points. DL and McGinn need some help in the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robtaylor200 Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 1 minute ago, OutByEaster? said: I think both full backs have been fine, Mings has been excellent and Konsa good, Luiz good, McGinn largely anonymous, Grealish sound, Traore good and bad, Watkins excellent and Barkley being played out of position. We're lucky to be ahead, but I don't think we need to change much to put ourselves in a very good position. We need to get some sort of control of the game, we're completely outnumbered in the middle of the park , I'd take Barkley off, bring Sanson on and sit a bit deeper - we can do these on the break. We desperately need to find a way to get someone in front of Romelu - he's got forever in the middle of the park to start things off. Fair report of what I have seen too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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