gwi1890 Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 16 hours ago, Xela said: I seem to recall there were more than a few saying they didn't think he was much of an upgrade on Targett. edit: just read page 89 Probably the same lot that were, giving dogs abuse to Buendia beginning of the season and have now tuned to giving Coutinho abuse, the same lot who wanted Ramsey to go on loan ,and to start Chuckwemeka then Chuck gets a few mins and all over sudden he’s crap, no pleasing some. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 12 hours ago, Indigo said: This guy is excellent isn't he. I think if he was a bit more of a natural athlete in terms of pace, strength etc then there wouldn't be a chance of him not playing for a top side still. How dare you insinuate Villa are not a top side . On topic, his fitness levels took a fair while to get there after being out of action for a month and a half by the time he played for us. Injuries during the interim period until now hampered his full return to match fitness. Now they're where they should be, we're seeing the best of him. The perfect player for our desired formation, just needs the rest of the squad balance to be right and he'll be a star for us next year. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.Bear Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 He's superb. He's also shut up the "Targett was better and didnt need replacing" crowd. Yes LB wasnt the problem area that needed improving but if you get a chance to level up then you take it as Gerrard did. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 (edited) He's starting to look a real coup. 5 hours ago, R.Bear said: He's superb. He's also shut up the "Targett was better and didnt need replacing" crowd. Yes LB wasnt the problem area that needed improving but if you get a chance to level up then you take it as Gerrard did. As you might know......I am still frustrated at CDM and was hoping in Jan we could have done something....but hey ho. Hope we get this settled in the summer. I guess you are right, it was an opportunity we just couldn't pass over.....but I would like to see a few big uns come in. Edited May 16, 2022 by TRO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steero113 Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 On 15/05/2022 at 16:12, Zatman said: No surprise he has looked better when not expected to play like Roberto Carlos like his first few games The funny thing is he's now playing like Roberto Carlos. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 On 15/05/2022 at 17:09, Xela said: I seem to recall there were more than a few saying they didn't think he was much of an upgrade on Targett. edit: just read page 89 Hey, I'm on there Tbf, I never thought he was a bad player, or not an upgrade on Targett, I was just sceptical it was a big enough upgrade to justify being one of the first signings for Gerrard, and concerned Targett looks a new player at Newcastle. Bloody good at the weekend though, I'll be happy if we see that kind of performance from him a bit more regularly 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 2 minutes ago, Davkaus said: Hey, I'm on there Tbf, I never thought he was a bad player, or not an upgrade on Targett, I was just sceptical it was a big enough upgrade to justify being one of the first signings for Gerrard, and concerned Targett looks a new player at Newcastle. Bloody good at the weekend though, I'll be happy if we see that kind of performance from him a bit more regularly Yeah hopefully I'm proved wrong. Injury history does worry me still hopefully he can stay fit next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 (edited) 11 hours ago, MrBlack said: How dare you insinuate Villa are not a top side . On topic, his fitness levels took a fair while to get there after being out of action for a month and a half by the time he played for us. Injuries during the interim period until now hampered his full return to match fitness. Now they're where they should be, we're seeing the best of him. The perfect player for our desired formation, just needs the rest of the squad balance to be right and he'll be a star for us next year. If he keeps going, he could possibly even sign for a top side like Barcelona one day! Edited May 16, 2022 by JAMAICAN-VILLAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 If you take from the United game. Where - Digne and Coutinho made their PL debuts for Villa - to now The top three in key passes per 90 (passes leading to a shot) - we have Buendia top with 2.91, Digne 2.14, Coutinho 1.7, McGinn 1.31 Cash is 0.84, but he's scored a couple of goals in there too where Digne hasn't. Just goes to show how abundantly talented Digne is in this attacking full back role 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MrBlack Posted May 18, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 18, 2022 1 minute ago, CVByrne said: If you take from the United game. Where - Digne and Coutinho made their PL debuts for Villa - to now The top three in key passes per 90 (passes leading to a shot) - we have Buendia top with 2.91, Digne 2.14, Coutinho 1.7, McGinn 1.31 Cash is 0.84, but he's scored a couple of goals in there too where Digne hasn't. Just goes to show how abundantly talented Digne is in this attacking full back role And how we've criminally wasted Buendia. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 Just now, MrBlack said: And how we've criminally wasted Buendia. Well, his numbers a bit skewed as he's played like 40% of the mins compared to the others in that time. It would be fairer for looking at his numbers since Gerrard came in (then all three of them have around the same 1000 mins+ time), which has him on 2.23. Still top but only just ahead of Digne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 7 minutes ago, CVByrne said: Well, his numbers a bit skewed as he's played like 40% of the mins compared to the others in that time. It would be fairer for looking at his numbers since Gerrard came in (then all three of them have around the same 1000 mins+ time), which has him on 2.23. Still top but only just ahead of Digne It's still per 90 though, so he's been more effective, despite being given limited game time in bit part roles. I don't think it is easier to create chances in 10-20 minute sub appearances. That said, it does show Digne is really proving his worth. I look forward to him continuing this trend next season! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enda Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 He played very well today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 what a cross, left back assist, for right back goal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfc1982am Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 Great player. Big upgrade on Targett, quicker, tougher, sharper and getting better imo. I really like him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 Yes as good a left back I have seen at Villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turvontour Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 After a slow start, hes racking up those assists now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbvilla909 Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 Class act. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa_Vids Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 Classy. Full back to full back. Beautiful goal. "bUt wE NeEd wInGeRs!" 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa 59 Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 45 minutes ago, PaulC said: Yes as good a left back I have seen at Villa You clearly didn't see Charlie Aitken play then? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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