Popular Post mjmooney Posted September 19, 2021 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2021 It would seem that this lad is everything he's been cracked up to be. I watched him latch on to that ball over the top with some anticipation, and the way he headed it down, controlled it and unleashed an unstoppable shot - all while running at some speed - was simply breathtaking. And in front of the Holte. It really doesn't get any better than that. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 45 minutes ago, sidcow said: Both he and Smith said it was purely precautionary. Nothing serious. Thank god for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted September 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2021 I know Butler annoys some people, but here is some perspective. The man has kinda earned the right to be immensely proud and outspoken. 19 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Vive_La_Villa Posted September 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2021 I felt so proud to be a Villa fan yesterday. The atmosphere was unbelievable. Players like Bailey need to feel that and they would have yesterday. They thrive from the energy. This is the 12th man we used to have. We need it back every home game. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pez1974 Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 Amazing 20 minutes. I am starting to think that we got a great deal this summer - signed a replacement for [he who will not be named] who better fits our style of play, and pocketed a net £70m. About him starting - I understand frustration, and perhaps the minor injury shows that the club was right to manage his workload. Being fit, and being able to stand the rigours of a game are different things. The PL (for all it's hype) is probably the most competitive league in the world (So'ton deserved to beat the Champions yesterday). And with games coming at 2 a week, he needs to be managed to maximise his impact for the good of the club. We must not make the mistake I think we made with [him], and let him think he was the club. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 5 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: I felt so proud to be a Villa fan yesterday. The atmosphere was unbelievable. Players like Bailey need to feel that and they would have yesterday. They thrive from the energy. This is the 12th man we used to have. We need it back every home game. He seemed genuinely overwhelmed and thrilled with the atmosphere. I think it's something they have to feel for themselves to understand. Imagine when there are European nights?! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 @JAMAICAN-VILLAN I'm still all outa likes, u could have them all for Leon. Now, down to business, You've set the bar incredibly high with Leon, you found him, you now have to find more, no sideways moves either, we want Leon or better. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 8 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: He seemed genuinely overwhelmed and thrilled with the atmosphere. I think it's something they have to feel for themselves to understand. Imagine when there are European nights?! Oh man, those were the days. Been way too long. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hippo Posted September 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2021 Thing is the instant he received that long ball from Ings - I instantly thought 'goal' - even though he had plenty to do you just new he was going to score . 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 9 minutes ago, hippo said: Thing is the instant he received that long ball from Ings - I instantly thought 'goal' - even though he had plenty to do you just new he was going to score . The way he controlled the ball with his head to get it down to his feet without losing any pace was very impressive. A lot of players would have failed with that and would not have ended up in such a good position to take the shot. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted September 19, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted September 19, 2021 7 minutes ago, hippo said: Thing is the instant he received that long ball from Ings - I instantly thought 'goal' - even though he had plenty to do you just new he was going to score . Same here. For all his qualities, you just know that Watkins would have over-thought that, and had another one of his 'oh, so close' moments. That combination of speed, skill and confidence is a very rare gift, you can't coach it. I look forward to lots more of the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedClaretAndBlue Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 4 minutes ago, sne said: The way he controlled the ball with his head to get it down to his feet without losing any pace was very impressive. A lot of players would have failed with that and would not have ended up in such a good position to take the shot. Certain players would have braught the ball down, slowed it up, let the defence get back in to position 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubbs Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 I was thinking it would be interesting to compare his goal to the one Grealish scored against Liverpool running from the half way line. See how the speed of the players compares, the control of the ball the two have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 (edited) 21 minutes ago, hippo said: Thing is the instant he received that long ball from Ings - I instantly thought 'goal' - even though he had plenty to do you just new he was going to score . Feeling happier mate ? Edited September 19, 2021 by Vive_La_Villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 5 minutes ago, dubbs said: I was thinking it would be interesting to compare his goal to the one Grealish scored against Liverpool running from the half way line. See how the speed of the players compares, the control of the ball the two have. I think this lad can be better than Grealish. But to be fair they are different players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
est1874 Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 So when can we sell him and how much for?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 Grealish and Bailey is a pointless comparison apart from one replacing the other at Villa. They are fundamentally different players who will be expected to perform in completely different ways here. They are nothing alike at all so it's unfair to both to compare them. Delighted we got Bailey here thou. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubbs Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 12 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: I think this lad can be better than Grealish. But to be fair they are different players. I agree I'm just interested in the comparison. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villanmac Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 Aside from the performance what i like is he seems to have the perfect combibation of humility and unwavering belief in himself. Often players with the latter can lack the former (that goes for people in general too) He doesnt come across a superstar in his interviews but speaks with a genuine appreciation of the moment and the opportunity. I just like that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa87 Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 25 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: I think this lad can be better than Grealish. But to be fair they are different players. Big big statement here. I am incredibly excited by Bailey - think he will be an absolute monster for us. To say he can be better that Grealish is a bit of a reach though - Grealish is likely in our top 5 ever players. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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