nepal_villan Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 He's just a little lightweight for me, but not a terrible player to have in the overall squad. His wages are another story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hev Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 6 hours ago, grantholtgolazo said: I really don’t fully understand the malice towards Phil, some seem to really relish proclaiming him worthless, a joke, selfish etc, it’s weird to me, especially coming from supporters of the club. “I don’t rate him but I hope he does well for the team” is a popular line on this forum, it appears in Phil’s case they would be truly disappointed if his Partly because of the Stevie Gs mate thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 11 minutes ago, Hev said: Partly because of the Stevie Gs mate thing People really need to get over this.We can’t spend the rest of our Villa-supporting lives judging everything through the spectrum of hatred for Gerrard. He is long-gone now in footballing terms and we have a far better manager who looks capable of taking us up a step. A manager who seems to rate Coutinho as well, so that should count for something with even the most dedicated Gerrard revivalist. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted February 5, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted February 5, 2023 6 hours ago, grantholtgolazo said: I really don’t fully understand the malice towards Phil, some seem to really relish proclaiming him worthless, a joke, selfish etc, it’s weird to me, especially coming from supporters of the club. “I don’t rate him but I hope he does well for the team” is a popular line on this forum, it appears in Phil’s case they would be truly disappointed if his form improved. Tainted by association with Gerrard. People would rather slag him off even after a good performance just because of the Gerrard association. People are weird. Surprised no one has mentioned the early bit of skill where he tied the defender in knots (nutmeg maybe?) then played a perfect through ball to Ollie who messed up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted February 5, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted February 5, 2023 4 minutes ago, sidcow said: Tainted by association with Gerrard. People would rather slag him off even after a good performance just because of the Gerrard association. People are weird. Surprised no one has mentioned the early bit of skill where he tied the defender in knots (nutmeg maybe?) then played a perfect through ball to Ollie who messed up. This is the real problem for me, when these bastard teams turns round from the start, I don’t see any of it in the second half 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlobalVillan Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 6 minutes ago, Follyfoot said: This is the real problem for me, when these bastard teams turns round from the start, I don’t see any of it in the second half I think its us that choose to turn around at the start. Emery wants a fast start and it has certainly worked in terms of scoring early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted February 5, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted February 5, 2023 Just now, GlobalVillan said: I think its us that choose to turn around at the start. Emery wants a fast start and it has certainly worked in terms of scoring early. No disrespect my friend, but I want the Villa attacking the Holte in the second half. It has been that way for most of my 50 years watching and I do not like change 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlobalVillan Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 17 minutes ago, Follyfoot said: No disrespect my friend, but I want the Villa attacking the Holte in the second half. It has been that way for most of my 50 years watching and I do not like change As I say, it's out manager that is changing it, not the opposition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 13 hours ago, Follyfoot said: No disrespect my friend, but I want the Villa attacking the Holte in the second half. It has been that way for most of my 50 years watching and I do not like change It doesn't matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ender4 Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 13 hours ago, Follyfoot said: No disrespect my friend, but I want the Villa attacking the Holte in the second half. It has been that way for most of my 50 years watching and I do not like change I couldn't care less whether we shoot towards the DE stand if it helps us win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 9 minutes ago, ender4 said: I couldn't care less whether we shoot towards the DE stand if it helps us win. Problem is some of Phil’s shooting may as well be towards the DE ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 22 hours ago, Tomaszk said: He stunk. Nothing flicks round the corner instead of controlling the ball. Zero acceleration and pushed off the ball like a child. Why can't he hit the target with a shot? He's not getting close. He's hitting the ball 30 yards high and wide. Pathetic. Maybe because he has lost his pace he has less space when he makes the shot and does it under pressure and misses Tonev style, every time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Woody1000 Posted February 10, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2023 While I appreciate it’s a view that isn’t going to be held by everyone, I do feel a little sorry for him. Say what you will about the performances on the pitch this season, but I don’t feel like there is any ego about him, or that he is any sort of problem around the club. Ravaged by injuries, such a shame. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 5 hours ago, Woody1000 said: While I appreciate it’s a view that isn’t going to be held by everyone, I do feel a little sorry for him. Say what you will about the performances on the pitch this season, but I don’t feel like there is any ego about him, or that he is any sort of problem around the club. Ravaged by injuries, such a shame. He's very likeable and unassuming. That's not in doubt at all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 He's actually back. New contract time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhan_Zhuang Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 Looked good when he came on, still a quality player. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 Did well out there - good to see there’s still a player in there. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM3000 Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 He's effective when we get the ball to him in the final 3rd and he has runners/space to work with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustibrooks Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 He works well with Moreno and possibly Duran. Timing was a bit off with the attempted through ball to Duran but you can see Phil is slowly getting a bit of his mojo back 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 Very very good today Much bettwr than the awful buendia was 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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