Guest av1 Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 Very impressed with his use of the squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 6 minutes ago, bobzy said: Credit to the team for continuing to play the ball out from the back despite it being very risky against Man City’s pressing. On the times we did break the press, we were able to get at them and if only Bailey had passed to Buendia… Gerrard and his team have done some great work so far and this game - particularly second half - was impressive given how dominant Man City were at times. Leicester are a good side and it’ll be a tough game on Sunday, but I have real belief that we can win that. It seems that he is trying to get them to get football from the back out, regardless of opposition. Leaves my heart in my mouth many times though. You wonder if he is trying to instill the belief and routine into them until they are confident enough to do it properly. I mean, Man City were a masterclass of how to play around at the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 Elite mentality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted December 2, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted December 2, 2021 7 hours ago, rodders0223 said: His hairline is still absolutely elite level. I'm starting to suspect it's a wig. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 2 minutes ago, mjmooney said: I'm starting to suspect it's a wig. Hah. It's just a juvenile hairline. Very few men at that age actually have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 7 hours ago, Keyblade said: Easily the closest we've come to getting something from a game against those vampires since we got promoted. I'm loving the Gerrard era. Engels hit the bar in the cup final late on 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QldVilla Posted December 2, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted December 2, 2021 I’ve been impressed with how the players are buying into the tactics, but also the performances on the pitch. I can’t remember looking forward to our next game since Gregory. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted December 2, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted December 2, 2021 3 minutes ago, Zatman said: Engels hit the bar in the cup final late on It was another great save if I recall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWARLEY2 Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 39 minutes ago, mjmooney said: I'm starting to suspect it's a wig. Reminds me of those thatched roofs you see in the Cotswolds 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Griffin Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 If Gerrard can continue to put a Villa team out with this type of performance we will be doing very well. I can't see us dropping points against Leicester. The FA cup this year may be a very enjoyable journey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Made In Aston Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 5 minutes ago, Peter Griffin said: If Gerrard can continue to put a Villa team out with this type of performance we will be doing very well. I can't see us dropping points against Leicester. The FA cup this year may be a very enjoyable journey In the second half we were the better team... And I can't remember the last time that was the case against Man City. I feel Leicester can be got especially as we are at home. I'd prefer a strong league showing this year instead of the distraction of a cup run (but both would be nice!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Griffin Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 5 minutes ago, Made In Aston said: In the second half we were the better team... And I can't remember the last time that was the case against Man City. I feel Leicester can be got especially as we are at home. I'd prefer a strong league showing this year instead of the distraction of a cup run (but both would be nice!). Yeah, the 2nd half was a joy to watch. The most enjoyable loss I have ever seen. Leicester are there for the taking, and not just a scrappy 1-0, we could actually turn them over comfortably. I too would like a strong league showing but the performance last night suggested we could beat anyone on our day. Extrapolating that logic a little suggests we could win the FA Cup this season. That would be silverware and a Europa place. I would LOVE that 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 I love how he talks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 I think we are on for a strong second half if we can keep players fit and bring in 1 or 2 January signings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 27 minutes ago, Peter Griffin said: If Gerrard can continue to put a Villa team out with this type of performance we will be doing very well. I can't see us dropping points against Leicester. The FA cup this year may be a very enjoyable journey But you could see by the first 10 minutes they are still suffering a bit from the old regime. It will take a while to change the mentality. We need to stay patient. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 Kudos to SG for taking away the players' fear in that second half, first half Citeh were ruthless, second half they had to take us seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBM Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 Well so far so good. We look more organised, much better shape when defending and tonight against a very good team there were signs of us starting to have a bit of fluidity going forward. Hopefully we can maintain this because against weaker opposition we'll give someone a spanking soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Griffin Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 35 minutes ago, villalad21 said: But you could see by the first 10 minutes they are still suffering a bit from the old regime. It will take a while to change the mentality. We need to stay patient. I agree. It will take a bit of time. But I am enjoying the progress I am seeing and it is currently pointing in the right direction. Gerrard looks to be getting us to play football the way I personally like to see t played. I just hope he continues with this and doesn’t change to a safer option over time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Griffin Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 17 minutes ago, VBM said: Well so far so good. We look more organised, much better shape when defending and tonight against a very good team there were signs of us starting to have a bit of fluidity going forward. Hopefully we can maintain this because against weaker opposition we'll give someone a spanking soon. Leicester on Sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pas5898 Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 Gerrard just has something, almost intangible about his management. Firstly, you can tell he has extremely high standards and that's carried over from his playing days. He was a world class elite footballer and understands the dedication and effort it takes. He now expects that from every single one of his players. And. unlike Rangers if a player doesn't want to give that we have to resources to bring in a quality replacement. With his backroom staff, he is humble enough to admit he needs help from a training and perhaps tactical perspective (Beale, Gary Mac) He has that raw passion of a Simeone, Guardiola, younger Mourinho etc He is still an idol to many football players, so commands that instant respect. If he tells a Mcginn, Nakamba, Luis etc that wasn't good enough they have no choice but to listen. It's no coincidence that our midfield unit has immediately improved. He talks well and just "gets it". 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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