OutByEaster? Posted January 21, 2023 Moderator Share Posted January 21, 2023 1 minute ago, CVByrne said: ----------------------------GK----------------------------- ------------------CB----------------CB----------------- ---------RB--------------DM----------------DM----- 7/11--------CF----------WF----------8--------LB That one's particularly interesting in that I think we see it the same way but would describe how we get there in different ways. I'd label it: ----------------------------GK----------------------------- ------------------CB----------------CB----------------- ---------RB--------------DM----------------DM----- WF--------8----------CF----------8--------------LB For Bailey, that means when we're on the attack he can drift wide, but when we break he's a more central traditional centre forward. When we don't have the ball, we fo this as the moment: ----------------------------GK----------------------------- ----------RB------CB---------CB--------LB----------- ------8------------DM--------DM-------------8-------- -------------------CF----------CF------------------------- An almost traditional 4-4-2, albeit with the 8's occasionally dropping further so that they're in as extra full backs in a six player line. In that situation, Bailey's responsibility is to close down the CB and force him wide, then force the full back to play down the side of our narrow block where we're able to defend them - it also means that if we break, he's got the option of going wide or through the middle. I think the way he's currently being used suits him pretty well, hopefully he can pick up more confidence as he goes and that little link between him and Buendia will click at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 1 minute ago, OutByEaster? said: That one's particularly interesting in that I think we see it the same way but would describe how we get there in different ways. I'd label it: ----------------------------GK----------------------------- ------------------CB----------------CB----------------- ---------RB--------------DM----------------DM----- WF--------8----------CF----------8--------------LB For Bailey, that means when we're on the attack he can drift wide, but when we break he's a more central traditional centre forward. When we don't have the ball, we fo this as the moment: ----------------------------GK----------------------------- ----------RB------CB---------CB--------LB----------- ------8------------DM--------DM-------------8-------- -------------------CF----------CF------------------------- An almost traditional 4-4-2, albeit with the 8's occasionally dropping further so that they're in as extra full backs in a six player line. In that situation, Bailey's responsibility is to close down the CB and force him wide, then force the full back to play down the side of our narrow block where we're able to defend them - it also means that if we break, he's got the option of going wide or through the middle. I think the way he's currently being used suits him pretty well, hopefully he can pick up more confidence as he goes and that little link between him and Buendia will click at some point. I feel this makes more sense for the PL. I just winder why Emery is so keen for a specific winger, which has lead me to think he wants one from RM like he had with Pino and he often had his 8 in LM. So in my mind he has something like the 8 6 6 7 in mind, with this winger like Pino. But at Villareal he had his Striker as the right of the front two with Danjuma on left as more the wide forward type. So this doesn't balance with Bailey. This along with who he brings in for RB in summer is the most intriguing to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest av1 Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 3 hours ago, Rustibrooks said: Good interview, confirmed that him and Gerrard didn’t see eye to eye but still wanted to play here. I’m a big critic of Gerrard but after reading that I didn’t see any such claim made apart from journalist guesswork? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 35 minutes ago, Rustibrooks said: Good man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustibrooks Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 9 minutes ago, av1 said: I’m a big critic of Gerrard but after reading that I didn’t see any such claim made apart from journalist guesswork? To be fair I typed that out when I still had alcohol in my system 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 46 minutes ago, Rustibrooks said: What a guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Hope he comes good so much. He has ‘it’, but he can’t get away with putting in those atrocious performances like at Fulham earlier in the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 40 minutes ago, av1 said: I’m a big critic of Gerrard but after reading that I didn’t see any such claim made apart from journalist guesswork? There may be a little more to it. Michail Antonio said on his podcast that from what he'd heard, a few Villa players didn't see eye-to-eye with Gerrard. Who's Antonio's International teammate? Bailey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Yet another poor performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooJung Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 He either smashes it in the top bin or completely fluffs his lines, no middle ground Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Pretty poor again I thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Willard Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Our weakest link. Quite happy to replace him and have him as an impact sub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 I thought he'd be quicker than he is, but he was outpaced by Southampton's defence generally today and he doesn't offer that much more to get past players. Probably the player we need to replace most, although a good squad option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nepal_villan Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Giving me Traore vibes. Moments of magic but also a liability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCollins29 Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Poor again today, really hope we're looking for a replacement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Should just copy and paste last weeks post. The sometimes maybe shit version turned up today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJim Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Made a hash of some good opportunities again today. Must be doing something good in training for Unai to keep picking him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicVillan Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Aim for the drone Leon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerner's Driver Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, BigJim said: Made a hash of some good opportunities again today. Must be doing something good in training for Unai to keep picking him. There are only two forwards! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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