Popular Post lexicon Posted August 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 22, 2023 7 minutes ago, Hank Scorpio said: I think it's his body language and perceived mental weakness that affects his opinion in the fans eyes. He seems sullen maybe and he seemingly gave up and come off with injuries quite early in his time here. Maybe he's still fighting that perception with the fans. That's hard to get over and will take time and consistency from Bailey to happen. Same as Digne. None of us know what he earns but because its on the Internet that her earns loads per week it creates a reputation of him in the fans eyes, perhaps unfairly maybe. He's a very stoic chap and I think some stereotype him because he's Jamaican, erroneously believing that he thinks he's too cool for school because he doesn't outwardly display a lot of emotion. It couldn't seem further from the truth, IMO, as he seems like a very good guy. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilS Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, NurembergVillan said: https://theathletic.com/live-blogs/transfer-news-live-latest-updates/jIBhhbQHDEL7/z3j1tThZSjan/ I have watched it back, and I am pretty sure that if he would have looked up, the ball would have gone behind for a goal kick. Sometimes you just have to put it in the right area at that speed. Besides, I seem to recall him setting up a couple of similar goals towards the tail end of last season in the same manner. I remember Dougie and JJ scoring side foot finishes from Bailey pull backs in the run in on our charge for European qualification. I think it was the Bournemouth and Spurs matches from memory. We had other similar goals from others players assisting as well, it must be Unai driven tactic. They are so hard to defend or save if the forward gets a clean connection. Edited August 22, 2023 by NeilS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaJ100 Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 9 minutes ago, NeilS said: I have watched it back, and I am pretty sure that if he would have looked up, the ball would have gone behind for a goal kick. Sometimes you just have to put it in the right area at that speed. Besides, I seem to recall him setting up a couple of similar goals towards the tail end of last season in the same manner. I remember Dougie and JJ scoring side foot finishes from Bailey pull backs in the run in on our charge for European qualification. I think it was the Bournemouth and Spurs matches from memory. We had other similar goals from others players assisting as well, it must be Unai driven tactic. They are so hard to defend or save if the forward gets a clean connection. It is, Moreno set up loads of chances the same way, diaby has already laid up Watkins for about 5 chances this way including pre season but he's just spannered all of them 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted August 22, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Hank Scorpio said: I think it's his body language and perceived mental weakness that affects his opinion in the fans eyes. He seems sullen maybe and he seemingly gave up and come off with injuries quite early in his time here. Maybe he's still fighting that perception with the fans. That's hard to get over and will take time and consistency from Bailey to happen. Same as Digne. None of us know what he earns but because its on the Internet that her earns loads per week it creates a reputation of him in the fans eyes, perhaps unfairly maybe. It's mainly that once you've become the scapegoat it's almost impossible to shake it off. People have nailed their colours to the mast and won't be for turning. So every goal is lucky, every good play is nothing special, every good performance is a one off etc. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keener window-cleaner Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 2 hours ago, NurembergVillan said: https://theathletic.com/live-blogs/transfer-news-live-latest-updates/jIBhhbQHDEL7/z3j1tThZSjan/ It could well have been a routine they worked on, a good cut back into a dangerous area nevertheless, blindly or not. Regardless of one perhaps not valid example, I’m not sure Bailey suits our possession based style. I think Bailey is too much of a wild card who is not a good enough passer. But perhaps Emery wants that kind of player up to the right? Of our previous wingers I think Adama Traore and Grealish are examples of two extremes, Traore the wild card who was a bad passer and no good for keeping possession, but could make things happen by chance. Grealish on the other hand the exquisite passer who could keep the ball. For me Bailey leans more towards the wild card, he quite often overhits passes or tries something and looses the ball. The slight improvement I’ve seen under Emery is that he keeps it a bit more simple and makes some safe back passes. As it is now I think we should upgrade on him to be able to compete with the top teams and to play with possession. He can be an impact sub, a wild card to throw on. Now if he delivers like the last game and improves his general play then that’s fantastic and he will save us a lot of money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rightdm00 Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 Of course they worked on it in training. My son at U14 goes through cut back/crossing drills for 30 minutes every day. People who make statements like, "he didn't look before the cut back" really are just telling on themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 5 hours ago, Rightdm00 said: Of course they worked on it in training. My son at U14 goes through cut back/crossing drills for 30 minutes every day. People who make statements like, "he didn't look before the cut back" really are just telling on themselves. Or have not played the game themselves. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MrBlack Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 3 minutes ago, Jas10 said: Just came to post this, it's such a lovely video. Reignites my desire for him to come good. He's got it in him...somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 4 minutes ago, MrBlack said: Just came to post this, it's such a lovely video. Reignites my desire for him to come good. He's got it in him...somewhere. Moussa’s here to help… Hope all our players come good… but we have to be realistic and take different factors into account. Don’t expect much from Phil, for example… The fact that Unai keeps picking Leon is, in itself, a considerable endorsement and show of faith… unlock that talent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 30 minutes ago, Jas10 said: Bang average video performance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 Hibs arent good but they are kicking him and he is still wanting the ball which is a good sign that he is up for a fight 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted August 23, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 23, 2023 Has Leon scored a header for us before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustibrooks Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Mark Albrighton said: Has Leon scored a header for us before? Not sure but I think it’s his first ever goal for us away though Edited August 23, 2023 by Rustibrooks 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChesterDad Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 2 hours ago, lexicon said: Bang average video performance. That’s actually quite funny ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keener window-cleaner Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 Super that he has scored in successive games, must be great for his confidence. I'm not sure what position Zaniolo will challenge for, but I recon it's Bailey's. Don't know how he played today but if he keeps scoring it wont be easy for Zaniolo to walk into the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaJay Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 He's fairly effective and puts up some ok numbers in goals and assists, also looking at our goals last season I noticed he was heavily involved in the assist before the assist. Hopefully he can push on, there's a player there, just very frustrating at times. Big season for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMkali Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 1 minute ago, VillaJay said: He's fairly effective and puts up some ok numbers in goals and assists, also looking at our goals last season I noticed he was heavily involved in the assist before the assist. Hopefully he can push on, there's a player there, just very frustrating at times. Big season for him. He's got very good vision for through balls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 I hope he can keep up this good start to the season. I think he is getting more space and we've worked more on our attack and he's improving as a result Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 Looking good and playing well. I just wish he was a tiny bit more accepting of a bit of rough. He likes to make a meal out of fouls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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