YouUnastanFren Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 (edited) 12 hours ago, Keener window-cleaner said: I think it has more to do with ppl overreacting to him losing the ball and being outmuscled on a couple of occations early in the season. He had a full PL season before and performed really well. Never any doubt that he would this time as well. This is spot on. He didn't appear out if thin air when we signed him. He was already confirmed to be an excellent player. Anyone making their judgements on his ability from one or two unsuccessful passes or an unlucky dribble attempt were obviously going to be wrong. Edited January 23, 2022 by YouUnastanFren 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 8 hours ago, WHY said: I’m starting to warm to him more as a person. He looks happier and isn’t throwing his hands around as much as he was. I’m guessing this goes hand in hand with playing better. He’s improved since Gerrard came in. It’s like Deano didn’t know what to do with him. Now he looks like he has a purpose in the team and is getting clear instructions on what to do. I think that’s unfair on Deano. It’s not like deano was telling him to get dispossessed. It takes time for most players to settle and find their rhythm. It takes time to reach the appropriate fitness levels. It takes time to develop an understanding with new team mates. You can’t pin that on Deano. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey2Arms Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 Emi and Ramsey are developing an almost telepathic understanding. They work so well together in possession. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted January 23, 2022 Author Share Posted January 23, 2022 If he keeps this up, he’ll be our POTS. He’s getting fitter, sharper and his all round attitude is infectious. It’s one thing having skill, it’s another having that desire and drive to put your body on the line and run around non stop! What a player. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Thug Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 As I thought, previously posted stats comparing EB with JG were out of date Most recent stats including yesterday: https://fbref.com/en/stathead/player_comparison.cgi?request=1&sum=0&comp_type=by_type&dom_lg=1&spec_comps=big_5&player_id1=66b76d44&p1yrfrom=2021-2022&player_id2=b0b4fd3e&p2yrfrom=2021-2022 Consider the fact that EB isn’t in a team who play with cheat mode on.. and have 80% possession in most games…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, Thug said: As I thought, previously posted stats comparing EB with JG were out of date Most recent stats including yesterday: https://fbref.com/en/stathead/player_comparison.cgi?request=1&sum=0&comp_type=by_type&dom_lg=1&spec_comps=big_5&player_id1=66b76d44&p1yrfrom=2021-2022&player_id2=b0b4fd3e&p2yrfrom=2021-2022 Consider the fact that EB isn’t in a team who play with cheat mode on.. and have 80% possession in most games…. A better comparison would be Buendia at Villa VS Jack at Villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted January 23, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted January 23, 2022 16 hours ago, Adam2003 said: I also liked that but i would not like to see the match up in a boxing ring He'd just headbutt Mina in the nads. Game over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 27 minutes ago, Tom13 said: A better comparison would be Buendia at Villa VS Jack at Villa https://fbref.com/en/stathead/player_comparison.cgi?request=1&sum=0&comp_type=by_type&dom_lg=1&spec_comps=big_5&player_id1=66b76d44&p1yrfrom=2021-2022&player_id2=b0b4fd3e&p2yrfrom=2020-2021 Long way to go for him to be anywhere near Jack’s level if you’re comparing to Jack of last year. He’s 7 assists and 3 goals off Jacks tally of last year. Not inconceivable with almost half a season to play, but there’s still a lot of catch up left in other stats in progressive passing and ball carrying. Jack of last year was phenomenal, possibly the best player in the league. (But the original question was how the two were comparing THIS year) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHY Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 7 hours ago, Thug said: I think that’s unfair on Deano. It’s not like deano was telling him to get dispossessed. It takes time for most players to settle and find their rhythm. It takes time to reach the appropriate fitness levels. It takes time to develop an understanding with new team mates. You can’t pin that on Deano. I’m not having a dig at Deano, just my observation. I do think Gerrard has had a positive impact on him and the rest of the team for that matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steero113 Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 15 minutes ago, Thug said: https://fbref.com/en/stathead/player_comparison.cgi?request=1&sum=0&comp_type=by_type&dom_lg=1&spec_comps=big_5&player_id1=66b76d44&p1yrfrom=2021-2022&player_id2=b0b4fd3e&p2yrfrom=2020-2021 Long way to go for him to be anywhere near Jack’s level if you’re comparing to Jack of last year. He’s 7 assists and 3 goals off Jacks tally of last year. Not inconceivable with almost half a season to play, but there’s still a lot of catch up left in other stats in progressive passing and ball carrying. Jack of last year was phenomenal, possibly the best player in the league. (But the original question was how the two were comparing THIS year) You can make a solid argument that Jack Grealish between August 2020 and December 2020 was the best half-season from any winger in Premier League history. Hardly a fair fight. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhan_Zhuang Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 Buendia is doing really well and his statistics and those of Greal-hiss aren't too far apart, they both have two goals and Buendia has one more assist... OK Buendia has played a couple of matches more but statistics of note: Through Balls Buendia 12 Greal-hiss 1 Tackles Buendia 24 Greal-hiss 12 Big Chances Created Buendia 4 Greal-hiss 2 As Buendia likes to challenge and is quite successful at it one might argue currently, this season he is the better all-round player. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Tom13 Posted January 23, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2022 25 minutes ago, nick76 said: It wasn't five seconds later though it was a lot later. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 Just now, Tom13 said: It wasn't five seconds later though it was a lot later. Still funny! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ozvillafan Posted January 24, 2022 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2022 Not sure why we are comparing Buendia to Grealish. Buendia was bought as Barkley's replacement - talk about an upgrade! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 8 hours ago, nick76 said: Buendia is from same town as Martinez. He was probably winding Mina up about that penalty miss 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciggiesnbeer Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 Buendia was everywhere against Everton, amazing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 (edited) 42 minutes ago, ciggiesnbeer said: Buendia was everywhere against Everton, amazing. He's going to get most VT MOTM game votes this season. No doubt in my mind. I'm so happy he's found his rhythm and looks like he's loving it here Edited January 24, 2022 by Kiwivillan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenfly Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 4 hours ago, ozvillafan said: Not sure why we are comparing Buendia to Grealish. Buendia was bought as Barkley's replacement - talk about an upgrade! This is a good point. Although, while it may have been the case originally, Grealish leaving meant Buendia was the one player around who had the qualities to plug that gap. We put way too much pressure on him to begin with that we never should've put on him at all. I'm glad to see he's thriving now. Long may it continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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