Tom13 Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 On 05/04/2023 at 08:42, duke313 said: Whilst I'm delighted for Bert, and was a great finish and winner, he is very inconsistent as well. 1 good game 4 bad kind of player. That's one hell of an overexaggeration. Offensively, he's always making stuff happen. He's inconsistent within an actual game - as he used to do some odd stuff with the ball in his own third and he doesn't have a natural aggression to battle, although he seems to be working on that. But I can't remember him ever having a consistently bad run of form. Obviously I'm not gonna speak about last season when he just had scraps of minutes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frodo Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 Why do I get the feeling he will start again tomorrow, but for some strange feeling we're going to see his best performance in a Villa shirt. Not sure why just a hunch . for Bailey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 1 minute ago, Frodo said: Why do I get the feeling he will start again tomorrow, but for some strange feeling we're going to see his best performance in a Villa shirt. Not sure why just a hunch . for Bailey Oh Frodo you think Bailey will be Lord of the Wings tomo, he will run Ring(s) around them. That will be very Precious indeed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakemineVanilla Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 Bailey obviously thrived on doing the spectacular and the percentage return from that is much lower in the better leagues. Like Jack he will have to change his game, pick his moments better, and build his confidence. If he can do that, he'll be fine. He's too desparate to please and he needs to relax. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frodo Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 At the moment everything is tickety-boo, we are flying everything just seems to be coming together on the pitch, off the pitch, in the stands, everybody can't wait till the next game. There is just one blip & it's Bailey, I believe there is a player in there, we've seen it in flashes but most the time he has been poor, just hoping it's a bad spell & Emery can start getting performances out of him. It would be a massive help if he does start firing for the last 9 games alongside Watkins for Bailey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 I would start Bailey vs Forest in the hope that he can get on score sheet and turn his form around. I know this is risk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfc1982am Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 I'd also keep faith with him. He's been, not great at times but since Emery has came in he's has contributed to our uplift in results. McGinn was shit and many were calling for him to be axed, he's turned that around with everyone now proclaiming his importance again. I'd like us to help see Leon through this tough time as a fanbase instead of throwing shit at him. His is very capable as we've already seen. He likes scoring against Man U too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChesterDad Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 48 minutes ago, Kiwivillan said: I would start Bailey vs Forest in the hope that he can get on score sheet and turn his form around. I know this is risk But what has he done to warrant a start over Bertie? For most of his time here, he has been a 5/10 at best - I see nothing to suggest he can withstand the rigours of the premier league - Bertie is also inconsistent, but he also has world class moments in his locker, moments of just sheer audaciousness, that no one else in our squad can offer - Emi/phill come close but not up to Bert’s level imo. Bailey has had more than a fair crack at it, it’s now time to take a place on the bench and give Bertie his long awaited run in the team 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_Simon Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 The first time he does something remotely useful in weeks... he pulls his hamstring. This guy is a borderline parody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 I'd not be surprised, or disappointed, if that's his last game for us. Heal him up and flog him off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 I thought he was improving last few weeks. Shame for him but let’s see what Traore can do now with more minutes. I don’t suspect much but after Tuesdays goal what do I know hey? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummybloke Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Another game was passing him by, drives forwards and ping goes his hamstring That may be it for this season for Leon, if it is, he can come back stronger, just needs to get in the gym and add some muscle as he looks not strong enough, add 6lbs of muscle and hopefully he will also be more robust which would help his game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyVillans Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Finally shows a great bit of pace to beat a man and injures himself... Sign after sign that it is just not going to work for him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khizzy Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Not every signing is going to work out. It's not happening for him. Give him until the end of the season and we can decide what to do then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallisFrizz Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 10 minutes ago, Khizzy said: Not every signing is going to work out. It's not happening for him. Give him until the end of the season and we can decide what to do then. He’s done his hamstring, might not see much more of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKP90 Posted April 8, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted April 8, 2023 Whilst I'm glad we have Bertie stepping up into form just at the right time, we're so bare bones now that it's just marrow. Sad to lose Bailey for that reason alone, although I thought he might have had more to say as the season panned out. Another keeper on the bench, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 I know it’s worked out on the pitch but it’s great to see Leon amongst the lads visiting Acorns today. He’s got a good heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa87 Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 In the training pics while Kamara isn’t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaglint Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 12 minutes ago, Villa87 said: In the training pics while Kamara isn’t. Good news he’s not out for ages, as disappointing as he’s been we can’t afford to keep losing players with our thin squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChesterDad Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 I’d bin him for certain - he has had more than his fair share of opportunities afforded to him and let’s be honest, his return has been ridiculously below average. I would happily trade his place in the squad to allow Sansom the chance of a return and allow Bertie the chance to shine as I am a huge fan of his, although I do believe Emery will sign another winger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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