rodders0223 Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Run into space lad. Not everything will be to feet. This ain't Norwich. You ain't the main dog. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozvillafan Posted August 21, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 21, 2021 12 minutes ago, bannedfromHandV said: Strongly assuming we haven’t seen anything like his best so far. But if we have, we’ve been mugged off big time on the fee. If there is one thing that was obvious against Newcastle, it's that we aren't a very cohesive side just yet. Particularly our attack. We'll get better with Bailey, Traore, Watkins back and a number of games. Patience is all that is required. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCollins29 Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Yet to be convinced. He was better than watford but an average performance from him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Not even fit yet. Mad how some on here are already jumping on him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenfly Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 3 hours ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: I really fear for Leon, with the way this thread is going, after 2 games. Every fanbase has its share of reactionary fans. The ones with more measured opinions don't tend to speak as loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May-Z Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, WHY said: Wow, not sure what I’m more shocked by, your assessment or the fact 6 people have liked it. You make it sound like he was brilliant today. He’s definitely better than he has shown so far and will improve. He doesn’t look fit to me either atm. Was also quite surprised how slow he looked at times. There's no suggestion that he was brilliant, just an acknowledgement that there were some things on show that demonstrate what he brings to the table. Here's a few examples: His touch and calmness in our third meant instead of hacking a ball away we played out from the back on more than one occasion in the first half. His passes forward through Newcastle lines into CM looked like they would be cut out but were weighted so well they found a Villa man for a chance to break. There was one occasion - when Luiz ended up shooting from the edge of box- where every other winger we have would have played a short pass to Cash, but Buendia slotted it between two defenders on an angle into the box. It all sounds simple, but we haven't had a player that does this for a long time and although he's not as sharp as he'll end up being, he contributed well to the team today. Edited August 22, 2021 by May-Z 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strog Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Looked a little off the pace today but he’s clearly not quite fit and needs to get in tune with his team mates. I’m sure he’ll be fine given tIme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 3 hours ago, Kiwivillan said: Total created KDB>Grealish>Buendia>Maddison Per 90 Buendia 2nd behind KDB I was looking at per game stats, but you're right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Keyblade Posted August 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 22, 2021 I wonder if United fans are going to be expecting Sancho and Varane to hit the ground running in the first 2 games. New teams with stunted preseasons, it'll take a while for everyone to get in the groove, not just Emi. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 22, 2021 1 hour ago, GingerCollins29 said: Yet to be convinced. He was better than watford but an average performance from him. Well if he was better than at Watford ( First game of the season ), shouldn't that be an indication that he will progressively get better as games come, as fitness comes, as our best players come back to fitness, etc? 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Doesn't seem like a Villa player yet. Needs to bag a goal and release some steam. You can see he's a live wire. I hope he settles in soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jareth Posted August 22, 2021 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted August 22, 2021 Saw the defensive side of his game yesterday in spades, singlehandedly blunted a NUFC attack and made them play backwards - would now like to see more going forwards but he was certainly working hard. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted August 22, 2021 Author Share Posted August 22, 2021 6 hours ago, Keyblade said: I wonder if United fans are going to be expecting Sancho and Varane to hit the ground running in the first 2 games. New teams with stunted preseasons, it'll take a while for everyone to get in the groove, not just Emi. Exactly. I’m not worried about Buendia. I think he’ll be excellent for us. Still not sure on his best position though! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Afro Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 He is the best passer of the ball that we have. He just needs to get used to his new surroundings and team mates. I thought he was ok yesterday and he will get much better. As others have said, having Ollie in the team will help him too. He needs someone to hit. Players like him rely on the clever movement of others. He can then create things with his clever passing. We were too static yesterday but that will improve as we hopefully move towards a more settled team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Jareth said: Saw the defensive side of his game yesterday in spades, singlehandedly blunted a NUFC attack and made them play backwards - would now like to see more going forwards but he was certainly working hard. Yes definitely and played some decent passes quickened the tempo with his one touch passes, I think we’re just used to our 10 dropping deep with his back to goal demanding the ball and driving forward, instead of seeing our TEAM play! Edited August 22, 2021 by gwi1890 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 just watched the extended highlights back, he did some lovely passes and some nice skill, he's a top player, i think once we have Bailey and Watkins back, and they all start to gel, he's gonna be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCollins29 Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 9 hours ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Well if he was better than at Watford ( First game of the season ), shouldn't that be an indication that he will progressively get better as games come, as fitness comes, as our best players come back to fitness, etc? He was diabolical v watford, you'd expect any professional footballer to be better than that. I hope he makes me eat my words but he's yet to show his quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villabromsgrove Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 It was a welcome three points yesterday, but even our own players have said that it was not a good 'team' performance. Buendia is a talented footballer, and he will be a really good asset when we start to play as a unit with more intelligent movement and support. Two matches into the season we are still look ragged and are playing more as individuals than a team which doesn't suit Emiliano. With a fit Watkins, Bailey, Sanson and Traore to bring in, Buendia will have more available link up options. His incisive passing should become a key feature. Hopefully our rumoured new coach will add value to our passing and movement in midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AV82 Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 38 minutes ago, GingerCollins29 said: He was diabolical v watford, you'd expect any professional footballer to be better than that. I hope he makes me eat my words but he's yet to show his quality If you didn't catch a glimpse of what he's about yesterday I really feel for you. Watching football must be a drab affair. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Absolutely no concerns about this kid, the guy is class. The team just need to gel, players first thought now isn’t ‘look left, where’s Jack’ Really think Emi is going to be a huge player for us moving forward. His work rate is incredible. Hard work + Skill/class = fans favourite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts