thunderball Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 (edited) First game of pre season and they look very well conditioned. Also surprised by their fluidity amongst unfamiliar players in these two halves. We really have a very good squad when fit, shocking to think Konsa, Coutinho, Digne, Cash, Martinez, McGinn and even our better academy products and Davis are all missing. Edited July 9, 2022 by thunderball 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 (edited) Have a lot of love for Ashley Young and like that he's been kept around for what he can offer to a largely quite inexperienced group of players comparatively, but the idea of him playing much at PL level does worry me a bit. Feels like he has at least one back post scare every game. Edited July 9, 2022 by Indigo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robby b Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 From Wikipedia: Walsall actually beat us in the pre-season friendly two seasons in a row! In 2003 and 2004, both were 2-1. But 2004 appears to be the last time they won it. I wonder if they'll ever win it again, poor Walsall. Anyway, well done Villa today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderball Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 Not sure Sanson really seized the moment? Buendia looked hungry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 Yeah Young looked a bit shaky at the back and ineffective going forward. Sanson didn’t impress despite being busy and getting on the ball a lot. Feeney looked decent, shame he couldn’t have got the fifth goal when he blazed over from 6 yards out. Steady showing and seemingly no major injuries picked up so win-win. Where were Ramsey and Guilbert though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHY Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 17 minutes ago, bannedfromHandV said: Yeah Young looked a bit shaky at the back and ineffective going forward. Sanson didn’t impress despite being busy and getting on the ball a lot. Feeney looked decent, shame he couldn’t have got the fifth goal when he blazed over from 6 yards out. Steady showing and seemingly no major injuries picked up so win-win. Where were Ramsey and Guilbert though? Feeney will go to the very top, first time I’ve seen him play but you can just tell he has something about him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
est1874 Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 (edited) 25 minutes ago, bannedfromHandV said: Yeah Young looked a bit shaky at the back and ineffective going forward. Sanson didn’t impress despite being busy and getting on the ball a lot. Feeney looked decent, shame he couldn’t have got the fifth goal when he blazed over from 6 yards out. Steady showing and seemingly no major injuries picked up so win-win. Where were Ramsey and Guilbert though? Raikhy was reported yesterday as a "late addition" to the friendly squad, so Ramsey seems to have been pulled out for some reason. Injured...? Edited July 9, 2022 by est1874 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 (edited) Few thoughts... 4231 and 4312: Not a huge fan of either shape, hard to judge with such a hodge-podge XIs though. Carlos: Absolutely class on and off the ball Mings: Lost the ball twice in not great positions in very Mingsy ways Azaz: Involved. Nakamba obviously wasn't going to lead any play so took charge Traore: MOTM - intent and production El Ghazi: Shouldn't make a PL bench this season Bailey: Working himself back in, tried lots without it all coming off Archer: Barely involved but a great goal, all his own work. Neither of our £30m strikers score that goal. Ings doesn't get away from the defender and Watkins doesn't finish it Feeney: As good a CB at that age you'll see Luiz: Broke out of a walk maybe three times. Keen not to pick up an injury is all that performance said to me O'Reilly: Very talented but needs to fill out or use his body better, watch how Emi B shields the ball Ings: Looked slow Everyone else more or less what you'd expect. Shame not to see Guilbert, hopefully a move lined up for him. No chance he'd be any worse in defence or attack than Young. Edited July 9, 2022 by Tomaszk 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart_75 Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 1 hour ago, robby b said: From Wikipedia: Walsall actually beat us in the pre-season friendly two seasons in a row! In 2003 and 2004, both were 2-1. But 2004 appears to be the last time they won it. I wonder if they'll ever win it again, poor Walsall. Anyway, well done Villa today! Wasn't one of those defeats when Lee Hendrie started arguing with the villa fans? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 (edited) I thought Bailey looked sharp and hopefully he's determined to make up for lost time. Incidentally, Timmy Abraham is the absolute double of his brother. Edited July 9, 2022 by sheepyvillian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post It's Your Round Posted July 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 9, 2022 1 hour ago, thunderball said: Buendia looked hungry. That’s the problem with lunchtime kick offs. 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mic09 Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 Any news on highlights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MaVilla Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 So did we play a 4231 then 4312? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 1 hour ago, MaVilla said: So did we play a 4231 then 4312? Both 4231 first half 4312 second 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 4 hours ago, Indigo said: Have a lot of love for Ashley Young and like that he's been kept around for what he can offer to a largely quite inexperienced group of players comparatively, but the idea of him playing much at PL level does worry me a bit. Feels like he has at least one back post scare every game. Inexperienced group of players ? Most of the starting most likely starting 11for aug 6 are vastly experienced imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 Garry Thompson on El Ghazi "He renowned as one as the best finishers at the club" Where on earth did he get that from. Did he just make it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 Any comment by the coaching staff post game? I know it’s only the first preseason game but expected to hear from the manager after the match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 1 hour ago, hippo said: Inexperienced group of players ? Most of the starting most likely starting 11for aug 6 are vastly experienced imo "Comparatively" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaglint Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 They usually put the full replay up shortly after don’t they? Was hoping to be watching it now with a beer after a long day or boring house work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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