Vive_La_Villa Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 1 minute ago, est1874 said: Moaning about the moaners is the most enjoyable moaning, I find. Way too much moaning all round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomav84 Posted February 13, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted February 13, 2021 8 minutes ago, villa4europe said: Same as the last couple of games villalad21 on villatalk so angry at a line up that I wonder how much enjoyment he actually gets from football fixed 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Genuine question. What would it take for Barkley to be dropped? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Just now, tomav84 said: fixed Villalad has nothing on twitter Some proper ragers on there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 5 minutes ago, villalad21 said: Another game where we'll get overrun in midfield, sigh Barkley is such a lazy luxury player If we don’t get over run in midfield you aregoing to get it bad. Warning you in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 (edited) 1 minute ago, villalad21 said: Genuine question. What would it take for Barkley to be dropped? Genuine question. What would it take for you to be happy? Edited February 13, 2021 by Vive_La_Villa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Just now, villalad21 said: Genuine question. What would it take for Barkley to be dropped? Someone else who can play his role He's not performing but in terms of shape he's exactly what Smith wants (and we need) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weedman Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Just now, Vive_La_Villa said: Genuine question. What would it take you to be happy? Bielsa getting manager of the year should do it I reckon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Happy with that lineup. No Webster for Brighton does us a favour. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Afro Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 I have to say, I am with Villalad on this one. I hope I am wrong and I do feel dirty but there it is. That midfield three leaves our back 5 exposed time and again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weedman Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Barkley is clearly playing himself back to fitness. He won't get match fit from the odd 15 mins here and there. It's short term pain while he gets up to speed so he is fit quicker. He's not playing well, but each game since we came back he's been a little better (fitter) and it would be counter productive to drop him now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, villa4europe said: Someone else who can play his role He's not performing but in terms of shape he's exactly what Smith wants (and we need) Why do we need to play with a 10? I just don't get it. There is no need for it. Are people seriously concerned about a lack of goals with a midfield and attack consisting of Luiz, Sanson, McGinn, Traore, Grealish, Watkins? Edited February 13, 2021 by villalad21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robtaylor200 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 5 minutes ago, villalad21 said: Genuine question. What would it take for Barkley to be dropped? must be somewhere in his contract amount of games he has to play, now watch him score tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weedman Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 5 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: If we don’t get over run in midfield you aregoing to get it bad. Warning you in advance Mate we could win 8-0 and he'd be here saying "sure, I'm happy we won, but Smith looks like he hasn't had a haircut for WEEKS! It's unprofessional and will spread to the rest of the team" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 2 minutes ago, M_Afro said: I have to say, I am with Villalad on this one. I hope I am wrong and I do feel dirty but there it is. That midfield three leaves our back 5 exposed time and again. Depends on whether Mcginn sits or not. With the way Brighton play was should have most of the ball so shouldn’t get overrun. Last time we played them we had Hourihane instead of Barkley and he was hardly in the game so we are stronger today. I do worry about getting caught on the break though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa87 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 2 minutes ago, weedman said: Barkley is clearly playing himself back to fitness. He won't get match fit from the odd 15 mins here and there. It's short term pain while he gets up to speed so he is fit quicker. He's not playing well, but each game since we came back he's been a little better (fitter) and it would be counter productive to drop him now. Fair point this. I have been frustrated with Barkley but do see the merits in this. If he has another stinker then I would like to see somebody come in - perhaps Sanson. Big game this!! Hoping for a Jack masterclass - he has been 7/8 out of 10 the last couple of games rather than 9/10! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 1 minute ago, Robtaylor200 said: must be somewhere in his contract amount of games he has to play, now watch him score tonight I don't give a crap if he pops up with a goal every now and then. He is leaving our midfield exposed. Way more cons than pros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy7211 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 (edited) I don't see a problem with Barkley starting so long as Luiz and McGinn sit in front of the back four, with one occasionally breaking forward. When either are out of position we look vulnerable. But at the same time having those three in midfield is a big reason why we are so enjoyable to watch going forwards. If we score first in this one I think we'll win handsomely. Edited February 13, 2021 by Jonesy7211 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Barkley is a wounded Lion, very dangerous, will be on it tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post deeps Posted February 13, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 13, 2021 9 minutes ago, villalad21 said: Genuine question. What would it take for Barkley to be dropped? Stop scoring. Stop creating chances. Stop being another outlet to take the focus off Jack. The moaning whenever a team lineup is mentioned these days is bloody outrageous. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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