JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 (edited) Quite interesting this. He mentions " This has been an opportunity to really revisit our style and philosophy, and how we want to play " " We will be trying things, and tweaking things " etc. Also reckon this will have been a vital bonding experience for the lads. Edited July 16, 2022 by JAMAICAN-VILLAN 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumstopdogs Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lichfield Dean Posted July 17, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted July 17, 2022 Don't know if it's just my reading of it but he didn't exactly seem bouncing with enthusiasm in the post-match interview. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 2 minutes ago, Lichfield Dean said: Don't know if it's just my reading of it but he didn't exactly seem bouncing with enthusiasm in the post-match interview. Man on a mission Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 9 minutes ago, Lichfield Dean said: Don't know if it's just my reading of it but he didn't exactly seem bouncing with enthusiasm in the post-match interview. Well it wasn't a great performance from us. Not bad but we we'll need to be more dominant against teams we are clearly stronger than in terms of playing staff. From Gerrard's side, he has to coach the side to play how he wants - if he can't do that, then there's no point in him having such high standards tbh. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 19 hours ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Quite interesting this. He mentions " This has been an opportunity to really revisit our style and philosophy, and how we want to play " " We will be trying things, and tweaking things " etc. Also reckon this will have been a vital bonding experience for the lads. And he's a man of his word Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 Always talking about missed chances. if we want to move on this has to change in our game, lost us many many points last season due to those 'missed chances'. Surprised we ain't gone for a striker, gotta start taking chances next season. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 7 hours ago, Lichfield Dean said: Don't know if it's just my reading of it but he didn't exactly seem bouncing with enthusiasm in the post-match interview. He hasn't had a full pre season yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 12 hours ago, Lichfield Dean said: Don't know if it's just my reading of it but he didn't exactly seem bouncing with enthusiasm in the post-match interview. Seemed happy to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 On 17/07/2022 at 14:43, foreveryoung said: Always talking about missed chances. if we want to move on this has to change in our game, lost us many many points last season due to those 'missed chances'. Surprised we ain't gone for a striker, gotta start taking chances next season. The transfer window isn’t quite closed yet, indeed you could say the serious stuff is only just starting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 On 17/07/2022 at 10:11, Lichfield Dean said: Don't know if it's just my reading of it but he didn't exactly seem bouncing with enthusiasm in the post-match interview. He never has been a mirror of the "Laughing Policeman" even when he was a player, he was a bit surly, in interviews. Its his nature. not saying he hasn't got a sense of humour, because he has, very witty at times......he is just a very measured and serious, bloke. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lichfield Dean Posted July 18, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted July 18, 2022 4 minutes ago, TRO said: He never has been a mirror of the "Laughing Policeman" even when he was a player, he was a bit surly, in interviews. Its his nature. not saying he hasn't got a sense of humour, because he has, very witty at times......he is just a very measured and serious, bloke. Yeah, it probably is just that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 6 minutes ago, Lichfield Dean said: Yeah, it probably is just that. Ron Saunders had a similar persona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 On 17/07/2022 at 14:43, foreveryoung said: Always talking about missed chances. if we want to move on this has to change in our game, lost us many many points last season due to those 'missed chances'. Surprised we ain't gone for a striker, gotta start taking chances next season. The window isn't closed yet.....and we have spent a few bob over the last few seasons.....He will be looking at these pre season games to decide whether to spend further or keep our powder dry. I think so far, we have been quite prudent, but spending money does have consequences good and bad....and we don't want unnecessary pressure on our people. I still think we need a couple more......but its not my money or my responsibilty. I trust these guys, who are running us, to get the balance right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 1 minute ago, nick76 said: If he gets 15th next season he’s gone and rightly so. As for who do we get in I’m sure there will be options then. His coaching calibre is the big question anyway? If he gets 15th he’s not doing what he’s brought into do so there will be higher calibre. If this teams is cohesive and clicks, there is no way they should be 15th I disagree - I still think there is a reasonable chance he keeps his job. But the real issue (and concern of mine) is that Purslow and co really need to up there game in recruiting managers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blandy Posted July 19, 2022 Moderator Share Posted July 19, 2022 Discussion about where we will/should finish here please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 (edited) 9 minutes ago, useless said: There's no way Gerrard would get the sack if he won us a Cup and finished fifteenth, it's easy to say he should get the sack if that were to happen now, but if it actually happened in reality then hardly anyone would be saying it or expecting it, just wouldn't happen, would frankly be our best season probably since the last time we won a trophy and the owners would love it dancing on the pitch at Wembley. What it would mean though is Gerrard, or whoever the manager is, being under pressure the following season, as while winning a cup would save them their job, they would have to improve on the league positioin the following season and show signs of that very early on. If we were to finish 15th without a trophy, then I don't think there's any doubt that he or any manager would get the sack. How would he get to 26 games (when the League Cup is played) with Villa in a position even close to 15th without being sacked? He’d be long gone before he even got a chance for that combination of events to happen. Unless we just lost every game after the league cup win of course, in which case would be more than enough to get him sacked. Edited July 19, 2022 by a m ole 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 Gerrard saying the squads bloated and then need players out the door. Those players have been spoken to. You would imagine guilbert, el ghazi, hause, JPB, and possibly traore are those that gerrard is alluding to 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 2 hours ago, Demitri_C said: Gerrard saying the squads bloated and then need players out the door. Those players have been spoken to. You would imagine guilbert, el ghazi, hause, JPB, and possibly traore are those that gerrard is alluding to Where has he said this? Cant find his latest interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 13 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: Where has he said this? Cant find his latest interview. I think its going be on OS at some point today 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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