Nigel Posted December 11, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted December 11, 2021 Really seems to be settling into the side now. Its to his compliment to say we look much better when he is on the pitch! He sure has a lot of quality on the ball! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillanousOne Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 think he should have started 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted December 11, 2021 Author Share Posted December 11, 2021 Needs to do it for 90 mins. Cameos and Glimpses here and there aren’t enough. I think he’ll get there but this idea that he should be starting is nonsense to be honest. He’s been average at best so far (and I really, really wanted us to sign him). There also seems to be this fantastical idea creeping onto both Villatalk and Twitter especially, that the only reason he loses the ball is because he’s a risk taker and tries these amazing things. It’s just complete codswallop. He loses the ball making the most simple of passes and also when he gets outmuscled. A bit like that time Hogan wasn’t rubbish because all of our other players weren’t playing through balls to him.. I hope he’s a beast for us, but right now, he’s no better than Ramsey, Young, Sanson etc. I don’t think. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillanousOne Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 Even if you don't rate him, it's impossible to ignore the fact that only he and occasionally McGinn are providing any real creative supply/threat other than Olly himself. (and Cash) So if not Buendia (and I think it should be him as he is improving week in week out) we need someone else to help improve our goal threat. Young is a quick intelligent player who gets forward well, but quite often gets fouled and jumped all over and the ref gives nothing - like versus the scouse cheats. Not sure why Bidace and Anwar seem to get nowhere near the team, Bidace was immense in the cup and preseason. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Whisper it quietly but I think there might be a really good player in there 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete101 Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 4 hours ago, Delphinho123 said: Needs to do it for 90 mins. Cameos and Glimpses here and there aren’t enough. I think he’ll get there but this idea that he should be starting is nonsense to be honest. He’s been average at best so far (and I really, really wanted us to sign him). There also seems to be this fantastical idea creeping onto both Villatalk and Twitter especially, that the only reason he loses the ball is because he’s a risk taker and tries these amazing things. It’s just complete codswallop. He loses the ball making the most simple of passes and also when he gets outmuscled. A bit like that time Hogan wasn’t rubbish because all of our other players weren’t playing through balls to him.. I hope he’s a beast for us, but right now, he’s no better than Ramsey, Young, Sanson etc. I don’t think. Feel like you have decided he is a busted flush and would need to do something amazing to change your opinion, must say thought he was very good against city and you slated him, today he causing Liverpool nothing but problems but he hasn't done it for 90 mins(out of his control) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 If you don't start Buendia there is precisely zero creativity in the side as shown against Liverpool. I like Ramsey and Young a lot but you're not going to get very much at all creativity wise from them, Bailey and Traore are constantly crocked so we can't rely on them. Like I said earlier, I've moaned about him plenty but if we want to have an impact in the oppositions half then well he simply has to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 46 minutes ago, Farlz said: If you don't start Buendia there is precisely zero creativity in the side as shown against Liverpool. I like Ramsey and Young a lot but you're not going to get very much at all creativity wise from them, Bailey and Traore are constantly crocked so we can't rely on them. Like I said earlier, I've moaned about him plenty but if we want to have an impact in the oppositions half then well he simply has to play. It's crazy to think we haven't seen a fully fit and firing Bailey, Buendia and Traore at the same time yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rightdm00 Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 1 minute ago, Keyblade said: It's crazy to think we haven't seen a fully fit and firing Bailey, Buendia and Traore at the same time yet. All I've been waiting for since the season started. Would easily be the most creative Villa side this millennia. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Keeping him fresh for Norwich, I imagine, where he can have a greater impact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheltenham_villa Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 I was surprised to see him dropped but it was also clear why. As others have said though, we need his creativity, it doesn't come from anywhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Starting a game against Liverpool without Buendia is like taking a gun to a gun fight with no bullets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 People have been raving about him but I think it speaks volumes that he didn't start yesterday. I'm hoping for a big performance on Tuesday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaglint Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 People moaning about him not starting but Gerrard mentioned in the pre match press conference that a couple of players were struggling with knocks and touch and go to make the game. Seems pretty obvious that Buendia was one of those. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 I would really like him to take a bit more care in possession. Yes, he's a risk taker and makes things happen...but he regularly loses the ball in vulnerable positions and we get countered on. Can't see him not starting against Norwich. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 24 minutes ago, villaglint said: People moaning about him not starting but Gerrard mentioned in the pre match press conference that a couple of players were struggling with knocks and touch and go to make the game. Seems pretty obvious that Buendia was one of those. I accept that's most likely scenario Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 6 hours ago, Keyblade said: It's crazy to think we haven't seen a fully fit and firing Bailey, Buendia and Traore at the same time yet. I think you need a fair bit of ball winning prowess behind to play that line up....very lightweight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 I'd be quite surprised to ever see those 3 in a starting 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouUnastanFren Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 14 minutes ago, Davkaus said: I'd be quite surprised to ever see those 3 in a starting 11 I think the only way we would do would be if both Watkins and Ings are out injured and Traore played through the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risso Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 2 hours ago, Kiwivillan said: Starting a game against Liverpool without Buendia is like taking a gun to a gun fight with no bullets You can't afford to give the ball away as often as he does in bad positions against Liverpool. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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