Kiwivillan Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 8 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: Whilst I get why it happens I don’t think the very vocal anxiety when he has the ball at his feet helps his or our cause. He did ok though. I felt that in general from the backline. Legia game plan was clearly targeting it and I guess we see what Torres brings when he's not playing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilbertoAVFC Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 I hate that we as Villa fans perpetuate issues with players. If a player is struggling, they hardly need moaning and groaning when they have the ball. See Petrov - took a lot longer to get to his best because of fan whinging imo. Obviously he has made errors and not comparing Olsen to the quality of Petrov, but some of the murmurings in the ground and on socials only make things worse. It's not that deep if our keeper has the ball, there's no need to put him under pressure. I'm glad he has come back from it to an extent but it's prolonged the problem imo. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astondalston Posted December 1, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted December 1, 2023 I'm another that's not been a huge fan of his, but fair play, i thought his confidence (and therefore mine...) has turned a corner. Seemed a lot more assured last night and that pass to Bailey.... (no chefs kiss emoji available alas ...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 So every cup game is approaching knock out territory now, would anyone want him in goal still because I wouldn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 Probably the best I seen him in the Villa shirt, which is from a low base. I suspect he will probably get a start in Bosnia as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted December 1, 2023 Moderator Share Posted December 1, 2023 14 minutes ago, The Fun Factory said: I suspect he will probably get a start in Bosnia as well. I wouldn't play him in Bosnia, too much temptation for him to let a shed load in so he gets more game time in the round of 32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 3 hours ago, rodders0223 said: Steady on. Hypothetically speaking of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 Just saw their goal again. Great finish but Emi is saving that. Then again I think Emi is saving everything ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bannedfromHandV Posted December 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 1, 2023 Just now, Vive_La_Villa said: Just saw their goal again. Great finish but Emi is saving that. Then again I think Emi is saving everything ! No chance, it was in the top corner. I don’t think any keeper is saving that personally. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen_Evans Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 31 minutes ago, bannedfromHandV said: No chance, it was in the top corner. I don’t think any keeper is saving that personally. I would have settled for some kind of jump with an arm out! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Stephen_Evans said: I would have settled for some kind of jump with an arm out! Yeh same here . Whilst it was top corner it wasnt struck with force and Olsen was quite central. Emi has saved top corner shots with a lot more power than that before. Plus goalies react on strikers body shape. It was clear what he was trying to do. Edited December 1, 2023 by Vive_La_Villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 It's a free shot from what 15 yards? And it's the absolute perfect position to bend and dip it around the keeper with pace. He's not saving it, he's not getting anywhere near it, it's dipped and bent , he's not 9 foot tall. ...but it's like Ben Foster says. Even if you know you're not getting there do a token dive for the fans 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 12 minutes ago, rodders0223 said: but it's like Ben Foster says. Even if you know you're not getting there do a token dive for the fans An approach that many a striker takes too! And a fair few midfielders eh Jack? Never for us but his new employers expect it!! As did that bloke who used to play for Spurs but went to Germany. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted December 1, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted December 1, 2023 8 hours ago, rodders0223 said: So every cup game is approaching knock out territory now, would anyone want him in goal still because I wouldn't. I think he’ll play in Bosnia and that’ll be it for this competition. Unless we absolutely batter someone in the first leg of a knockout stage then he might get the second leg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWARLEY2 Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 Well done Olsen. His best performance for us since Spurs away last season. Good distribution and sometimes great distribution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adman Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 Only caught the second half, but I think it's been agreed to play out from the back, but to boot it when he's pressed hard. This compromise means he feels more confident in his game, and the rest of the team can anticipate what he's going to do better. Looked like a decent backup in this game, hopefully he can build on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 10 hours ago, The Fun Factory said: Probably the best I seen him in the Villa shirt, which is from a low base. I suspect he will probably get a start in Bosnia as well. Spurs away last season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelle Posted December 3, 2023 Share Posted December 3, 2023 On 01/12/2023 at 16:42, rodders0223 said: It's a free shot from what 15 yards? And it's the absolute perfect position to bend and dip it around the keeper with pace. He's not saving it, he's not getting anywhere near it, it's dipped and bent , he's not 9 foot tall. ...but it's like Ben Foster says. Even if you know you're not getting there do a token dive for the fans Not when it looks ridiculous to do it. And it would've looked ridiculous. He wouldn't get close to it. I'd say keepers rarely react in those situations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted December 3, 2023 Share Posted December 3, 2023 Did you see Pope's token dive last night? There's many a stick to beat olsen with, that ain't one of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightoffyour Posted December 7, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted December 7, 2023 Didn't make the bench last night did he? Injured? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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