Tom13 Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 1 minute ago, Panto_Villan said: Clearly Emery made the right decision sticking with Leon all last season, but I wonder what it was that made him do that. Was it the form he showed in Germany? Was he doing great things in training? Was he just willing to learn? Or was he just the best option from a bad bunch, and eventually managed to play his way into form? Either way the transformation has been incredible. He’s gone from one of our biggest disappointments in recent memory to one of the first names on the teamsheet. Could be any of those things I guess. But Emery is the kinda guy who's watched our entire squad's entire career minutes, so could well have been his Bundesliga form Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 39 minutes ago, Panto_Villan said: Clearly Emery made the right decision sticking with Leon all last season, but I wonder what it was that made him do that. Was it the form he showed in Germany? Was he doing great things in training? Was he just willing to learn? Or was he just the best option from a bad bunch, and eventually managed to play his way into form? Either way the transformation has been incredible. He’s gone from one of our biggest disappointments in recent memory to one of the first names on the teamsheet. In fairness even SG ( Yes I know ) commented a few times that he was " The best trainer " or always one of the best trainers etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentVillan Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 7 hours ago, MotoMkali said: Duran has 3 goals in 300 minutes this season. Hardly terrible form. Didn’t say it was terrible, but it’s miles off what Bailey is doing now - understandably, no criticism from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentVillan Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 1 hour ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: In fairness even SG ( Yes I know ) commented a few times that he was " The best trainer " or always one of the best trainers etc. Interesting, hadn’t seen that. Unai would love that of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Hope it's just a knock. Crucial for the goal again today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 14 minutes ago, StanBalaban said: Hope it's just a knock. Crucial for the goal again today. He took a whack to the calf from Dias on Wednesday night and looked like he was struggling a bit. Adrenaline got him through the first 20 today but looked like everything caught up with him after that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 His right foot cutbacks are great, take the defenders off guard as he cuts them back at such a tight angle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMkali Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 But did he see mcginn? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pongo Waring Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 He's the real deal right now 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWARLEY2 Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Just now, Pongo Waring said: He's the real deal right now He really is . One of the most effective wide attackers in world football at the moment. Don't forget he had that lob against Legia that was an inch from being over the line. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted December 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 9, 2023 (edited) Never in my wildest dreams.... Did I think as a 9 year old Jamaican Villa fan... I'd see the day we were playing scintillating football, and challenging at the top... With a Jamaican player becoming an integral part of it all... It doesn't make any sort of logical sense In other news... Craig Butler has also just won Mona High, a team which have never won a competition, the Manning Cup ( Most covered schoolboy Cup ) their first ever trophy as Manager. His players are also being taken straight from the Ghetto to the likes of Chelsea ( And us ), New York FC and a whole host of other teams, from Phoenix academy. Good times in that camp after we have all been guilty of taking the piss at some point Man obviously knows a good player and knows his football, probs why he's so stubborn and passionate. I say all that to say, at one point he said " Mark my words, Leon can become one of the best players in the world one day ". I'm also on the celebration tequila so apologies if none of the above makes sense when I wake up tomorrow. Edited December 9, 2023 by JAMAICAN-VILLAN 19 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 6 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Never in my wildest dreams.... Did I think as a 9 year old Jamaican Villa fan... I'd see the day we were playing scintillating football, and challenging at the top... With a Jamaican player becoming an integral part of it all... It doesn't make any sort of logical sense In other news... Craig Butler has also just won Mona High, a team which have never won a competition, the Manning Cup ( Most covered schoolboy Cup ) their first ever trophy as Manager. His players are also being taken straight from the Ghetto to the likes of Chelsea ( And us ), New York FC and a whole host of other teams, from Phoenix academy. Good times in that camp after we have all been guilty of taking the piss at some point Man obviously knows a good player and knows his football, probs why he's so stubborn and passionate. I say all that to say, at one point he said " Mark my words, Leon can become one of the best players in the world one day ". I'm also on the celebration tequila so apologies if none of the above makes sense when I wake up tomorrow. Chuffed he's turned it around mate, you always come across as an absolute top bloke on here btw! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Was it confirmed he went off with a knock? Hope it's not bad if it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicho Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 (edited) We lost something when he went off, that Diaby didn’t replace Edited December 9, 2023 by Nicho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 2 minutes ago, Nicho said: We lost something when he went off, that Diaby didn’t replace Diaby's a clinical wide man in the mould of say Salah? That's the only comparison I can think of right now. As in intelligent play, intelligent movement, always looking for the right pass and right choice. He's pacey but he's not a dribbler. Bailey is all about pace, dribbling and footwork. And his footwork is unbelievable at times. And his decision making is improving all the time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicho Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 6 minutes ago, Tom13 said: Diaby's a clinical wide man in the mould of say Salah? That's the only comparison I can think of right now. As in intelligent play, intelligent movement, always looking for the right pass and right choice. He's pacey but he's not a dribbler. Bailey is all about pace, dribbling and footwork. And his footwork is unbelievable at times. And his decision making is improving all the time. Yep agree with that. They are different players and I’d love two more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJBOB Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Think he was just knackered. Really played the game of his life against City to get us the win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 1 hour ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Never in my wildest dreams.... Did I think as a 9 year old Jamaican Villa fan... I'd see the day we were playing scintillating football, and challenging at the top... With a Jamaican player becoming an integral part of it all... It doesn't make any sort of logical sense In other news... Craig Butler has also just won Mona High, a team which have never won a competition, the Manning Cup ( Most covered schoolboy Cup ) their first ever trophy as Manager. His players are also being taken straight from the Ghetto to the likes of Chelsea ( And us ), New York FC and a whole host of other teams, from Phoenix academy. Good times in that camp after we have all been guilty of taking the piss at some point Man obviously knows a good player and knows his football, probs why he's so stubborn and passionate. I say all that to say, at one point he said " Mark my words, Leon can become one of the best players in the world one day ". I'm also on the celebration tequila so apologies if none of the above makes sense when I wake up tomorrow. Delighted for him, mate - he's been superb this season. I dream of the day I get a Ukrainian player at Villa 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 2 hours ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Never in my wildest dreams.... Did I think as a 9 year old Jamaican Villa fan... I'd see the day we were playing scintillating football, and challenging at the top... With a Jamaican player becoming an integral part of it all... It doesn't make any sort of logical sense In other news... Craig Butler has also just won Mona High, a team which have never won a competition, the Manning Cup ( Most covered schoolboy Cup ) their first ever trophy as Manager. His players are also being taken straight from the Ghetto to the likes of Chelsea ( And us ), New York FC and a whole host of other teams, from Phoenix academy. Good times in that camp after we have all been guilty of taking the piss at some point Man obviously knows a good player and knows his football, probs why he's so stubborn and passionate. I say all that to say, at one point he said " Mark my words, Leon can become one of the best players in the world one day ". I'm also on the celebration tequila so apologies if none of the above makes sense when I wake up tomorrow. Kin Hell you’re drinking tequila at the age of 9???? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 Defenders have a hell of job dealing with Leon when he gets into that position - he's either cutting in to shoot, or he'll cut it back, but he's so quick and agile that he can feign one and do the other, or make several movements before making a decision. You'd hope that the people who were loathe to give him praise the first time he did it this season because he 'didn't look' or some nonsense will understand the error of their ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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