Strog Posted August 24, 2021 Author Share Posted August 24, 2021 2 minutes ago, Rightdm00 said: How does one become a set piece coach. Does he have a career bio somewhere? Well this is akin to American sports, as mentioned in other threads. Think NFL where there are specialist coaches eg Special teams, Kickers, Punters etc. I guess that Austin has built some considerable experience here. It’s a very positive and forward thinking move by Deano IMO.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 46 minutes ago, Strog said: Hopefully it works out. I might be wrong but I can’t think of any situations where coaches at top level clubs have another job. I do think Austin is a good addition all the same . Surely a ‘set piece coach’ is not a full time roll is it? How much time in a typical week would he actually need with the squad? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strog Posted August 24, 2021 Author Share Posted August 24, 2021 Just now, LondonLax said: Surely a ‘set piece coach’ is not a full time roll is it? How much time in a typical week would he actually need with the squad? Maybe not but it should be at Villa considering the abysmal set piece record we’ve had for as long as I can remember Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Just now, LondonLax said: Surely a ‘set piece coach’ is not a full time roll is it? How much time in a typical week would he actually need with the squad? I would expect him to study opposition and then we would prepare for those opposition in terms of attacking and defensive set pieces. So can easily see it as full time 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strog Posted August 24, 2021 Author Share Posted August 24, 2021 3 minutes ago, CVByrne said: I would expect him to study opposition and then we would prepare for those opposition in terms of attacking and defensive set pieces. So can easily see it as full time The defensive side of things is key too. If Austin helps tighten things at the back too it all helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rightdm00 Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 21 minutes ago, Strog said: Well this is akin to American sports, as mentioned in other threads. Think NFL where there are specialist coaches eg Special teams, Kickers, Punters etc. I guess that Austin has built some considerable experience here. It’s a very positive and forward thinking move by Deano IMO.. Absolutely. You can see so many little benefits, like where Konsa pretty much set a pick on a FK to get Buendia open out wide. I love how Dean is working in the margins to manufacture points. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AV82 Posted August 24, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 24, 2021 I noticed during one throw-in MacPhee was screaming and pointing at Douglas to move into space. Douglas obliged and his marker followed which allowed McGinn to drop back, collect the ball from the throw-in and spring a pitch wide pass over to Ashley Young. Great to see. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Rightdm00 said: How does one become a set piece coach. Does he have a career bio somewhere? Just shout repeatably put in the mixer, whilst simultaneously holding a pie and a mars bar. Edited August 24, 2021 by The Fun Factory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YLN Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 22 minutes ago, The Fun Factory said: Just shout repeatably put in the mixer, whilst simultaneously holding a pie and a mars bar. Doing ball drying sessions with Matty Cash. "This is how you dry a ball like a German" "This is how you dry a ball using a hand towel" "This is how you dry a ball with another ball" and so on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 It’s crazy we’ve had to wait until a set piece coach came in before we decided to take a proper long throw. I was wondering why the hell Cash was taking so long to dry the ball. Now we know why! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted August 24, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted August 24, 2021 That's Gareth Southgate in a wig, surely? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeVillan Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 2 hours ago, Strog said: Maybe not but it should be at Villa considering the abysmal set piece record we’ve had for as long as I can remember We've definitely been shit at thrown ins for at least 20 years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strog Posted August 24, 2021 Author Share Posted August 24, 2021 Just now, TreeVillan said: We've definitely been shit at thrown ins for at least 20 years. Until last Saturday, I cannot recall a remotely good throw in that led to a shot let alone a goal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 All we need now is a defensive midfielder coach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStagMan Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 4 hours ago, sne said: Absolutely terrifying Especially his Kim Carrey face He does look like a cross between Gareth Southgate and Thor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillz Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Whilst desperately not trying to sounds like Danny Murphy, part of me does wonder why the idea that 'We should target Mings from set pieces' has taken so long to be thought of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Your Round Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 He doesn’t look like your typical football man. But he’s a very welcome addition. I can’t wait until WSGFC is trending on VT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairy In Boots Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 3 hours ago, CVByrne said: I would expect him to study opposition and then we would prepare for those opposition in terms of attacking and defensive set pieces. So can easily see it as full time This, if it’s worth 10 points this year from set pieces then he’s a shrewd move 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo_b Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Does that throw in count as a set piece? I mean if it does fair play to them if they practiced that… can’t see it myself but who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panto_Villan Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 54 minutes ago, Fairy In Boots said: This, if it’s worth 10 points this year from set pieces then he’s a shrewd move It it's worth 10 points a year from set pieces then he'll have been the best acquisition in the history of the club! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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