hippo Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 On 20/07/2022 at 16:03, maqroll said: He's not a Gerrard signing and probably wouldn't have ever been a Gerrard signing, and because of this we can expect to see him on the bench more than we ever want to. I think he will start. No knowing what will happen in the remaining pre season games - but if the first game were Saturday I think he be a nailed on starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWARLEY2 Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 On 20/07/2022 at 13:39, maqroll said: How are people misspelling his last name? Just saw it again on Twitter. "Beundia" It's **** BUENDIA No. Its Bendear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condimentalist Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 2 minutes ago, MWARLEY2 said: No. Its Bendear Yes. Like Beckham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted July 21, 2022 Author Share Posted July 21, 2022 If he starts the Rennes game then he’ll start against Bournemouth. If he doesn’t, he won’t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stegzy Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 I believe he could possibly work in the 8 role now as well that we have a more solid base in better centre backs and Kamara protecting. He certainly has the work rate and strength for the role. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 On 20/07/2022 at 18:03, maqroll said: He's not a Gerrard signing and probably wouldn't have ever been a Gerrard signing, and because of this we can expect to see him on the bench more than we ever want to. Mate but would Bailey have been a Gerrard signing? Out of the 2, i actually think EMI would be more of a " Gerrard signing " than Bailey, due to his workrate and tenacity. I don't think it's that simple, mind, I don't know what it is, but I think there is something else. As has been mentioned before, I think they reckon Bailey at his BEST ( Bendesliga best ) probably has a higher ceiling and is more dangerous. Might also be that Bailey is very much a confidence player so they are trying to support him. Without a doubt though, EMI has been more consistent and deserving of the place up till at least the end of last season IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Keyblade Posted July 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 21, 2022 1 hour ago, PaulMcGrath_5 said: Chance creation machine. I cannot believe we have both him and Coutinho. It's surreal. Every team outside the top 3 would kill to have creative players as good as them. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 Buendia and Phil were running Man City ragged and we were en route to victory. We have to keep them playing together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OLDVILLAIN Posted July 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 21, 2022 I would 1000% play Buendia and Coutinho every game to give us that edge on creativity. If that means the likes of Bailey have a reduced roll in the team then so be it. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_Villain Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 Smashing little player and he will only get better playing with Coutinho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa87 Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 Has to play a significant amount of games. Yes he makes mistakes but he is an absolute baller. Joy to watch. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Delphinho123 said: If he starts the Rennes game then he’ll start against Bournemouth. If he doesn’t, he won’t. I expect a very strong team v Utd as well. Wouldn't be surprised if first half is same as the Bournemouth XI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted July 22, 2022 Author Share Posted July 22, 2022 7 hours ago, Tomaszk said: I expect a very strong team v Utd as well. Wouldn't be surprised if first half is same as the Bournemouth XI. Yep. Agreed. I’m more interested in the formation. Personally, I think it will be a 4-3-2-1 with Bailey and Coutinho behind Watkins. McGinn, Ramsey and Kamara as the 3. Bailey and Coutinho might play slightly wider, not sure. That would be my guess anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 17 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: Yep. Agreed. I’m more interested in the formation. Personally, I think it will be a 4-3-2-1 with Bailey and Coutinho behind Watkins. McGinn, Ramsey and Kamara as the 3. Bailey and Coutinho might play slightly wider, not sure. That would be my guess anyway. Few big names that could do with a performance. Cash, Mings, McGinn and Coutinho have players outperforming them so far IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRAGONZ_RULE Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 56 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: Yep. Agreed. I’m more interested in the formation. Personally, I think it will be a 4-3-2-1 with Bailey and Coutinho behind Watkins. McGinn, Ramsey and Kamara as the 3. Bailey and Coutinho might play slightly wider, not sure. That would be my guess anyway. Any lineup without Buendia in it is not the best possible lineup for Villa. It really is that simple. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted July 22, 2022 Author Share Posted July 22, 2022 32 minutes ago, DRAGONZ_RULE said: Any lineup without Buendia in it is not the best possible lineup for Villa. It really is that simple. I’d be inclined to agree, I just don’t think the management team do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condimentalist Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 10 hours ago, stegzy said: I believe he could possibly work in the 8 role now as well that we have a more solid base in better centre backs and Kamara protecting. He certainly has the work rate and strength for the role. I'd be interested to see it tried but much as I love Emi some of his passing is quite loose and a lot of his play is risky. OK as a 10 but I think he'd give the ball away a lot in CM which would leave us exposed. I actually think Coutinho would be OK there if he battled a bit more (which Emi definitely does). Ultimately I don't see either of them starting too many games there really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Steero113 Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 18 minutes ago, PaulMcGrath_5 said: "She's still getting over it now mate, honestly, couldn't handle me..." 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Been wanting us to sign him for years. Now we have him cannot believe he does not play every game. Our best player, what a waste not to make full use of him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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