AV82 Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 If we can maintain this performance in the 2nd half Gerrard’s impact will be clear for all to see. For too long under Smith we played well for only 30-45 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HanoiVillan Posted November 27, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 27, 2021 Obvious risk of jinxing it here, but for me Nakamba has been the best player on the pitch by a distance. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Just now, Tommo_b said: Thought Zaha should’ve been sent off. I'd like to see us being a bit clever in the second half, he's easy to wind up and walking a tightrope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaAlex Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Some really good performances, whole back four, especially Mings have been excellent again. The midfield central three have been great especially JJ and Nakamba. The forward line is slightly letting us down, Young has been good but the other two very hit and miss especially Bailey who still seems a bit off the pace. I'd bring Buendia on for Bailey at some point I think and Ings could come on for Watkins at some point potentially. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaFaninLondon Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Should be winning by more. Their defence is not good at all and we should be looking to get that second ASAP. Defensively we've been good and hopefully we keep it up. I'm really liking the one-touch football. One mention has to go to Watkins who has given the ball away numerous times when we've been in good positions. He's got to stop doing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Nakamba is starting to look a proper player, wtf is going on? Ramsey starting to look a real senior in the side as well. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumstopdogs Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 We've been really good first half so really pleased so far. We have to expect a reaction from Palace in the second half so need to be up for the challenge. Need Cash to be careful now he is on a yellow particularly up against Zaha. Come on Villa - let's do this. UTV! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 The only negative we could take from that first 45 is we haven't put the game to bed but that's just a typical Villa thing. Feels like we've really been in control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Watkins going to ground is really starting to annoy me now, has he ever won a penalty for us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Very very good much zippier we used to spend 2 seconds on the ball every time we made a pass before. Much more one touch stuff going on. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMcKenna Posted November 27, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted November 27, 2021 Have had my doubts about Ramsey but he is getting better and growing in confidence every game. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talldarkandransome Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Great first half, flattering scoreline for Palace as prob should be 2 or 3. Solid in defence and aside from Watkins losing the ball and falling over a lot we have been pretty good going forward too. I'd forgotten how much I disliked Zaha, total bellend 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AV82 Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 2 minutes ago, Wainy316 said: This feels like one of those many games where not taking full advantage when on top could cost us. I’ve learned to always prepare for disappointment as a Villa fan Hopefully we really have turned a corner under Gerrard and can maintain this performance. Time will tell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Griffin Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 2 minutes ago, Tommo_b said: Thought Zaha should’ve been sent off. I think that every game I see him play. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 hopefully if we can keep the lead, maybe Ings, Sanson & Buendia came come on later too add more pressing energy, good to have 3 players on the bench who are natural hard workers and good technically also. I would imagine Sanson isnt fit enough to actually play tho, dunno, but he will need minutes to build fitness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villatillidie95 Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 BIG ANDY CARROLL HAS SCORED FOR READING! HES BACK BABY! - on a serious note, i didnt even know he had signed for them...OT but i think that we need to keep palace playing how they are, struggling to break through. dont want them to go wide and use benteke in the battering ram role ala carroll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMitch Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Very impressed by how much we've tightened up defensively in transition this week. It's also noticeable just how narrow our wide forwards are playing now vs previously. Good stuff, should be more than just 1-0 up. Keep it going, lads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphouneso Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Not sure what the Palace fans are annoyed about, Milivojevic should've been booked, we should've had a pen (and Milivojovic a second yellow?), Cash got booked for being pushed in the face, and Kouyate somehow hasn't been booked for committing roughly 900 fouls that half. Nakamba, Targett, Ramsey, and Mings playing really well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 If Zaha's yellow was for the intentional elbow on Cash, why isn't it a Red, that refereeing performance was astonishingly one sided, the pgmol betting syndicate must have this down for a Palace win. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 We look like an actual coached side. Not just aimless hoofing and hoping for the best. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts