villan-scott Posted May 27, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted May 27, 2021 1 minute ago, Pissflaps said: One thing I think we need more than anything is more pace across the team..we statistically have the slowest team in the league last season. Do you have any evidence to back up this claim? I’ve seen one graphic where Grealish and Trez were amongst the quickest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okonokos Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 3 minutes ago, Pissflaps said: One thing I think we need more than anything is more pace across the team..we statistically have the slowest team in the league last season. Is this actually true? Not doubting you Pissflaps but it would be interesting if it is. I thought all season we needed a bit more pace in the team but never thought we'd actually be the slowest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 1 hour ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: You still rate Benteke? Seems alot on here don't. I , too, was against any return in the past. However, he has shown some very decent form recently and has good pedigree. On a free, as a bench option I think we could do MUCH worse. Don't see the board doing it either though. I just miss him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallisFrizz Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 5 minutes ago, Okonokos said: Is this actually true? Not doubting you Pissflaps but it would be interesting if it is. I thought all season we needed a bit more pace in the team but never thought we'd actually be the slowest. I’m sure I’ve seen graphics somewhere that don’t say this at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
est1874 Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 5 minutes ago, DCJonah said: I just miss him. Why though? He left us at the earliest opportunity; and he'd actually tried to join Spurs before Liverpool came in and paid the asking price. I have no special love for him and have no real interest in having him back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 9 minutes ago, villan-scott said: Do you have any evidence to back up this claim? I’ve seen one graphic where Grealish and Trez were amongst the quickest. I saw an article on the athletic about it at the opposite end of the scale were man city, chelsea and Liverpool if i recall correctly. I think that may well demonstrate speed can be somewhat correlated to success. Maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMkali Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 1 minute ago, Pissflaps said: I saw an article on the athletic about it at the opposite end of the scale were man city, chelsea and Liverpool if i recall correctly. I think that may well demonstrate speed can be somewhat correlated to success. Maybe? I think that just suggests higher intensity pressing is the key to success. Specifically coordinated team pressing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 Just now, MotoMkali said: I think that just suggests higher intensity pressing is the key to success. Specifically coordinated team pressing. That's quite possible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post WallisFrizz Posted May 27, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 27, 2021 This was the article in the athletic about Leeds running. We’re second quickest behind Leeds. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 8 minutes ago, est1874 said: Why though? He left us at the earliest opportunity; and he'd actually tried to join Spurs before Liverpool came in and paid the asking price. I have no special love for him and have no real interest in having him back. I know. I just loved him when he was here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallisFrizz Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 The explanation to this graphic is that apparently we conserve energy before going on long busts or something 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa Stu Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 1: Buendia, Neto, Daka. 2: de arrascaeta, Olise, lookman, Rashica, pereira. 3: Buchanan, wijndal, (Danny rose on a free?). 4: Anguissa, koopmeiners, Zakaria, bissouma. Sign 1 from each and it will be a big improvement to the first 11 and squad. Maybe a loan bid for Tammy if 1 of Wes or Davis leaves on loan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam2003 Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 Don’t particularly think we should sign Benteke but I’m not sure where the “he will be on massive wages” comes from - presumably he’ll take the best he can get and I don’t see teams lining up to pay him £100,000 per week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 16 minutes ago, WallisFrizz said: This was the article in the athletic about Leeds running. We’re second quickest behind Leeds. Oh I must have misunderstood the data. Seriously it's like I am at work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted May 27, 2021 Moderator Share Posted May 27, 2021 12 minutes ago, Villa Stu said: 3: Buchanan, wijndal, (Danny rose on a free?). I'd sooner have Ryan Bertrand if we're after an experienced free one. (Although I think he's joining Leicester). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted May 27, 2021 Moderator Share Posted May 27, 2021 It's worth keeping an eye on how many academy players we sign - we've signed two already, are heavily linked with one more and I wouldn't be surprised if we spend some money adding several more youngsters this summer. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 45 minutes ago, DCJonah said: I just miss him. We're a better team nowadays mate. Our standards are much higher. If we're to improve "year on year" in our progress, surely he is a step backwards? I understand the sentiment. I would bring back Dean Saunders if we could, but we have to kick on now and trust Dean Smith and the transfer committee to sign the right players to help us keep improving like we have in these last couple of seasons. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted May 27, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted May 27, 2021 17 minutes ago, OutByEaster? said: It's worth keeping an eye on how many academy players we sign - we've signed two already, are heavily linked with one more and I wouldn't be surprised if we spend some money adding several more youngsters this summer. 2? The Bristol lad and who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Pissflaps said: One thing I think we need more than anything is more pace across the team..we statistically have the slowest team in the league last season. Get some more attacking paced players signed Mr Lange. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted May 27, 2021 Moderator Share Posted May 27, 2021 6 minutes ago, Nigel said: 2? The Bristol lad and who? We took a second (younger) one from Bristol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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