ThunderPower_14 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Signing his mate Diaby seems to have really pushed him on this year. They clearly love playing together and we're getting some excellent performances from them both. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 5 hours ago, Enda said: Should have taken his goal first time And made eye contact with Johnstone while doing it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted September 17, 2023 Moderator Share Posted September 17, 2023 He's brilliant off the bench for thirty minutes - hopefully we can keep him happy with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 2 league goals and an assist in 180 league minutes so far this season This doesn't count the unlimited stoppage time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keener window-cleaner Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 I thought he looked very lively and had an extra spark in his step, good actions from him throughout his cameo. The goal was well taken, it's not always easy to get that right at that speed although it could seem easy, good first little touch to control and then a controlled finish. He blows hot and cold, yesterday was hot and that's encouraging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keener window-cleaner Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 1 hour ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: And made eye contact with Johnstone while doing it. Actually not, and no need for it, he did the right thing to focus on controlling the ball and hitting the net when Johnstone was overplayed. It was fast executed as well with the two touches, which was good as two defenders came flying in to block it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Weren’t expecting much when he came on. I thought palace would have his number and stifle him , but he played well . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 This is what you call competition for places. Zaniolo may have started, but Leon came on and made a serious claim for that starting spot. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 I’m very very happy for him. Ive been an extremely vocal critic (probably too much but hey I’m a Villa fan so everyone and everything is universally awful all the time) but I’d be utterly thrilled if he’s turned a corner. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 25 minutes ago, Keyblade said: This is what you call competition for places. Zaniolo may have started, but Leon came on and made a serious claim for that starting spot. But we’ve been here before so, so often. He always seems to do well off the bench in home games. Then, when he starts, he’s usually rubbish - especially away from home. Im all for him doing well here but this is par for the course I’m afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 In home games he seems to be extremely effective, away games it's basically the opposite for whatever reason. It wouldn't be surprised if he was to start next week against Chelsea he'd probably drop a stinker. He's had a decent start to the season this season so hopefully it stays that way. Just keep him on the bench in away games and we're sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillanousOne Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 1 minute ago, Farlz said: In home games he seems to be extremely effective, away games it's basically the opposite for whatever reason. It wouldn't be surprised if he was to start next week against Chelsea he'd probably drop a stinker. He's had a decent start to the season this season so hopefully it stays that way. Just keep him on the bench in away games and we're sorted. You think going to West London will give him extreme flatulence? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 I guess it’s also easy to forget he’s only 26 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 10 hours ago, Wainy316 said: Very effective today. I think he's always been decent enough at VP since Unai came in. Away from home seems to be more of an issue. Actually has he ever scored for us in the league away from home? Yeah at least once. I remember it, but can't remember who it was against. He scored early and we went on to lose if I remember right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJBOB Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 10 minutes ago, Tom13 said: Yeah at least once. I remember it, but can't remember who it was against. He scored early and we went on to lose if I remember right. Palace under Gerrard. Lost 3-1, completely dismantled. If I remember, the goal was a route 1 punt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 1 hour ago, DJBOB said: Palace under Gerrard. Lost 3-1, completely dismantled. If I remember, the goal was a route 1 punt. I believe it was yeah! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 2 hours ago, Tom13 said: Yeah at least once. I remember it, but can't remember who it was against. He scored early and we went on to lose if I remember right. 2 hours ago, DJBOB said: Palace under Gerrard. Lost 3-1, completely dismantled. If I remember, the goal was a route 1 punt. That was Watkins! Bailey got a nice assist for him that day though. As far as I recall he hasn't scored a goal away from home in the PL (yet...hopefully). He scored at home to Everton in his first season, against City, Brentford, United and Leeds last season plus the two this time around. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJBOB Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 12 minutes ago, Indigo said: That was Watkins! Bailey got a nice assist for him that day though. As far as I recall he hasn't scored a goal away from home in the PL (yet...hopefully). He scored at home to Everton in his first season, against City, Brentford, United and Leeds last season plus the two this time around. Oh wow you’re right. Looked up fbref and he’s only scored Bolton away in the league cup. Wild split. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 6 hours ago, Indigo said: That was Watkins! Bailey got a nice assist for him that day though. As far as I recall he hasn't scored a goal away from home in the PL (yet...hopefully). He scored at home to Everton in his first season, against City, Brentford, United and Leeds last season plus the two this time around. Ah fair enough! Must have been him assisting I was thinking of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 20 hours ago, Zatman said: 2 league goals and an assist in 180 league minutes so far this season This doesn't count the unlimited stoppage time Whats ollie got?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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