DCJonah Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, PieFacE said: If I was a manager I'd react badly to that question. The "Did you notice" part is a bad choice of words for a question to a manager. You're never going to get a good response leading the question with that. I do agree. But, this isn't a one time thing. Buendia coming on and impressing and then not playing again is becoming a bit of a theme. I think at this point it's a justified way of asking the question because it seems that either he doesn't notice, or that the performances aren't good enough for what Gerrard deems worthy of a start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 1 minute ago, DCJonah said: I do agree. But, this isn't a one time thing. Buendia coming on and impressing and then not playing again is becoming a bit of a theme. I think at this point it's a justified way of asking the question because it seems that either he doesn't notice, or that the performances aren't good enough for what Gerrard deems worthy of a start. Or he's just picking his mate instread? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, duke313 said: Or he's just picking his mate instread? Or that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 He'll start tomorrow, even Gerrard isn't that thick. Coutinho picking up a knock and being subbed early last week is perfect to leave him out this weekend and give Buendia the role off the two strikers. Last season Coutinho was left on the bench for both Burnley games so we really need to go back to that arrangement. Coutinho can still have his moments but he just hasn't been that effective v the poorer teams in the league, was probably our worst player v Norwich end of last season for example. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made In Aston Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 32 minutes ago, MaVilla said: Reporter: "did you notice Emi Buendia's excellent performance when he came on as sub versus Everton?, has he done enough to be considered for a start?" Gerrard (spikey response): "did you not notice Bailey's performance when he came on as a sub also?, his was positive as well". I mean. Why would you say that? Absolutely no need to respond in that way i dont think. Its a politicians response because he can't justify his decision. Instead he just deflects the question so he doesn't need to give an awkward answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallisFrizz Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Maybe he just doesn’t want to announce his lineup for tomorrow… 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 30 minutes ago, duke313 said: Gerrard said Buendia is "pushing" for a start, confirmed for bench again then I hope it's just a ploy to keep Palace guessing. Personally I think Buendia is nailed on to start. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 43 minutes ago, MaVilla said: Reporter: "did you notice Emi Buendia's excellent performance when he came on as sub versus Everton?, has he done enough to be considered for a start?" Gerrard (spikey response): "did you not notice Bailey's performance when he came on as a sub also?, his was positive as well". I mean. Why would you say that? Absolutely no need to respond in that way i dont think. He is spikey because he wants to play his expensive mate Coutinho but knows damned well Buendia is better, but cannot defend his constant decisions to play Coutinho over him.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 45 minutes ago, DCJonah said: He really doesn't like to be questioned about Buendia. Because he knows he is wrong, and cannot defend his position.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villabromsgrove Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 27 minutes ago, WallisFrizz said: Maybe he just doesn’t want to announce his lineup for tomorrow… This makes a lot of sense. If Buendia starts tomorrow it will set Palace a different set of problems to the ones Bailey will set them. I've been very impressed with Buendia when he comes on as a sub as his skill and non stop aggressive style must be a real pain for tiring defenders. With five subs this season there's a case for using 30 minute specialists against tiring defences, and I think Emi and Leon may be more dangerous in the last thirty minutes of a game than the first sixty. Buendia and Bailey are both terrific players and I have no problem with them starting, but I honestly think we may collect more points by strategising our use of them. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, duke313 said: Or he's just picking his mate instread? Purslow - Coutinho - Gerrard Edited August 19, 2022 by Zatman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 If he doesn't start tomorrow, I riot (in my living room). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, Wainy316 said: If he doesn't start tomorrow, I riot (in my living room). Going by the press conference, Im gonna say he isn't starting, unless we're playing with two 10s and one striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishVilla10 Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Tom13 said: Nah, it's about time someone asked him some proper questions. Completely agree, he can do these interviews in cruise control. People need to start asking the questions all of us want answers to 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post IrishVilla10 Posted August 19, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2022 My first thought was this too 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedClaretAndBlue Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 What are you lot implying? He clearly stated in his presser there are no ‘favourites’, and I for one dont believe him. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 2 hours ago, MaVilla said: Reporter: "did you notice Emi Buendia's excellent performance when he came on as sub versus Everton?, has he done enough to be considered for a start?" Gerrard (spikey response): "did you not notice Bailey's performance when he came on as a sub also?, his was positive as well". I mean. Why would you say that? Absolutely no need to respond in that way i dont think. I've just watched it myself. The press reporter did not say "Did you notice" at all - he asked it in a very fair way - Gerrard is the one who replied with "Did you not notice?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 12 minutes ago, BleedClaretAndBlue said: What are you lot implying? He clearly stated in his presser there are no ‘favourites’, and I for one dont believe him. And he said that without even being asked about having favourites - bit defensive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishVilla10 Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 There’s no guarantee Buendia starts at all, I wouldn’t be surprised if he started bailey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 You can criticise his selection choices - he got it wrong against Everton when not picking Emi, taking clips out of context or removing the part where he praises Emi is just really unnecessary also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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