Pinebro Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 We could win this game and still average below a point per game. This is how badly Gerrard has left us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 I’m always interested in these sort of situations when you have a temporary guy in charge and wonder what is the mindset when you know that you’ve only got the gig for potentially 1/2 games. Does you go with what failed the former manager? If so there’s no really upside for you. If you lose it’s because the team were crap (hence the sacking) I you win the players are just trying to impress the new guy. Or instead do you think sod it, I’m putting a completely different stamp on it? Just for argument’s sake, if tomorrow he played a different system, let’s say 4-2-3-1 and starts Guilbert, Sanson, Acher etc, and then goes on to win the game, people might start think ‘actually this bloke knows his sh#t. I just find it interesting, it’s almost a no lose situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 15 minutes ago, Rolta said: I don't think Guilbert was given a place in the squad. He was on the Premier League website but pettily removed from the official squad photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomav84 Posted October 22, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted October 22, 2022 so is there to be no press conference? if only to go over squad fitness and whatnot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallisFrizz Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 2 minutes ago, tomav84 said: so is there to be no press conference? if only to go over squad fitness and whatnot? I think it was said that the pre Fulham conference would cover both games. Then yesterday Danks did a little interview on Villa Tv where he looked really tired and red eyed and like a man who’d seen all his mates sacked and was holding on to his own job by the skin of his teeth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 53 minutes ago, Pinebro said: We could win this game and still average below a point per game. This is how badly Gerrard has left us. Let's not forget the players in all that too. They need to remember the status of the club they represent. At least tomorrow they won't have a manager to hide behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa87 Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 I’d go: Emi Cash Chambers Mings Young Dendonker Luiz Sanson Buendia Ings Coutinho 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbcuk Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 I just hope danks drops McGinn and give Sanson a chance, same with Watkins drop him and get buendia in from the start 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a-k Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 4 hours ago, VillaChris said: When did we last actually beat Brentford? 1 point from the games last season and of course infamously we couldn't beat them at any point in the championship. I presume we have to go back to early 70s when we went down to third division. February 4th, 1953 in a 4th round replay of the FA Cup 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 28 minutes ago, Villa87 said: I’d go: Emi Cash Chambers Mings Young Dendonker Luiz Sanson Buendia Ings Coutinho Put Archer instead of Ings and I think the crowd would get behind that when announced at 1.58pm. It would at least show we're attempting to try something different and actually starting players who really should've played much more this season considering what the first choices are producing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Your Round Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 1 hour ago, av1 said: I’m always interested in these sort of situations when you have a temporary guy in charge and wonder what is the mindset when you know that you’ve only got the gig for potentially 1/2 games. Does you go with what failed the former manager? If so there’s no really upside for you. If you lose it’s because the team were crap (hence the sacking) I you win the players are just trying to impress the new guy. Or instead do you think sod it, I’m putting a completely different stamp on it? Just for argument’s sake, if tomorrow he played a different system, let’s say 4-2-3-1 and starts Guilbert, Sanson, Acher etc, and then goes on to win the game, people might start think ‘actually this bloke knows his sh#t. I just find it interesting, it’s almost a no lose situation. If it was me in charge I would go all out attack and try and score some goals. The players might actually enjoy themselves and play well. I’d would doing anything but follow the Stevie G way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-Reacho Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 2 hours ago, May-Z said: Could be quite a good way to reintroduce players into the said again. If Sanson and Guilbert make the bench, for example, it means they could be back onside very quickly. Even moreso if they get a bit of time in the game. I'd be tempted to make sure it happened, especially with Sanson. We've got to be able to use our assets instead of them rotting away. I think that Lange should insist that all of the club’s players are brought back into the fold - the bombsquad is Gerrard’s doing. These players are assets of the club so they should be maximising their value. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 Very interesting in what Michael Beale had to say about SG' departure. Seemed to be having a dig at the recruitment process, and he may well have a valid point. In terms of playing personnel, we really do look out of shape, hence the lack of cohesion on the pitch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomC Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 4 hours ago, BleedClaretAndBlue said: Love that give the man a start With that post, you have to believe that he's very happy about the change! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted October 22, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted October 22, 2022 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomC Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 According to a Telegraph article (link posted in the McGinn thread), both JJ and McGinn are being dropped tomorrow. So...4-2-3-1 with Doug and Donck? 4-3-3 with Doug, Donck, and Sanson? I can't wait to find out. I'm looking forward to tomorrow more than I've looked forward to any match since August. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewiek2 Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 Good to see the recognition that central midfield is an issue that needs redressing. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomav84 Posted October 22, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted October 22, 2022 16 minutes ago, TomC said: According to a Telegraph article (link posted in the McGinn thread), both JJ and McGinn are being dropped tomorrow. So...4-2-3-1 with Doug and Donck? 4-3-3 with Doug, Donck, and Sanson? I can't wait to find out. I'm looking forward to tomorrow more than I've looked forward to any match since August. this is the first time i've looked forward to a game all season. danks, you're alright in my book...so far anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomav84 Posted October 22, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted October 22, 2022 one gripe though, how is such a thing being leaked on the eve of the game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallisFrizz Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 Who the hell is going to be match fit enough to play in midfield if we drop both McGinn and Ramsey? Sanson and Nakamba havent had a minute all season have they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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