TRO Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 1 hour ago, smg said: Is that the mental weakness of the fans on here ? ..........or a reflective view of the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 4 minutes ago, ferguson1 said: Very disappointing couple of weeks, culminating in three defeats and eleven goals conceded. However, the positives are we’re still scoring goals, Duran is looking decent with his cameo appearances and we’ve got pretty much a full strength squad going into March. I personally don’t think we should try and match Everton physically with our line up but we should earn the right to play our game and hopefully the better football wins. Martinez Cash Konsa Mings Moreno Kamara Luiz McGinn Buendia Coutinho Watkins Subs: Olsen, Young, Digne, Chambers, Dendoncker, Ramsey, Traore, Bailey, Duran We know the danger coming from set pieces, but we’ve encountered this previously with Burnley and done well, beating them 1-3 away in May 22. That day, Burnley had Collins, Tarkowski, Cork, Weghorst, Barnes, Cornet all playing. However, if Emery sees the benefit in starting Chambers, Dendoncker and/or Duran for added physicality and height, I wouldn’t have an issue with it. 1-2 win here and onwards. UTV Respectfully, a bit of a paradox for me, because to earn the right to play football, you initially have to win the physical battle and subsequently steal the initiative......if we don't do that, the football , soon disipates, and the initiative shifts. Thats why we keep losing like we do, and conceding at the end of games.....we play some great passing moves at times, but the football over 90 odd minutes is not convincing on the whole.....hence inconsistency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson1 Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 (edited) 16 hours ago, TRO said: Respectfully, a bit of a paradox for me, because to earn the right to play football, you initially have to win the physical battle and subsequently steal the initiative......if we don't do that, the football , soon disipates, and the initiative shifts. Thats why we keep losing like we do, and conceding at the end of games.....we play some great passing moves at times, but the football over 90 odd minutes is not convincing on the whole.....hence inconsistency. I think you’ve misunderstood me. Fight and earn the right play, absolutely but I personally don’t want to see Dendoncker, Chambers, Duran starting, just to match up in height and physicality. You can still tackle and fight without the need to be six feet plus. I think we should play our best players to win the game and not try and match up because we’re worrying about the opposition. Edited February 24, 2023 by ferguson1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhan_Zhuang Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 3 hours ago, smg said: Is that the mental weakness of the fans on here ? No, based purely what we've seen Villa serve up since the O'Neill days when we had a bit about us....since then we've been pushovers. Let's hope Emery can get them positive but many of them look fragile to me. 1 hour ago, TRO said: ..........or a reflective view of the team. Absolutely spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted February 24, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted February 24, 2023 We'll have a lot of possession in this one, completely different to the last two games - I fear they may not know what to do with it. Start lil phil for sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robtaylor200 Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Was just wondering if we have played Everton more than a couple of times before 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Unbeaten in 7 against these... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedClaretAndBlue Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 46 minutes ago, Robtaylor200 said: Was just wondering if we have played Everton more than a couple of times before Cant wait for Lineker to point it out on MOTD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 25 minutes ago, BleedClaretAndBlue said: Cant wait for Lineker to point it out on MOTD If we don't win I won't be watching - haven't seen a lot of Jugg ears this season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robtaylor200 Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 25 minutes ago, rjw63 said: If we don't win I won't be watching - haven't seen a lot of Jugg ears this season. Same here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WakefieldVillan Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 I'd stick with the same eleven that started the game against Arsenal. Match them for work rate and then let the football do the talking. I think we will win. Either 1-3 or 2-3. Depending on our defending from set-pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 17 hours ago, ferguson1 said: I think you’ve misunderstood me. Fight and earn the right play, absolutely but I personally don’t want to see Dendoncker, Chambers, Duran starting, just to match up in height and physicality. You can still tackle and fight without the need to be six feet plus. I think we should play our best players to win the game and not try and match up because we’re worrying about the opposition. Yep I agree Onana was great against Arsenal but rubbish against liverpool. Players just need to win their personal battles. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCollins29 Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Can't shake the feeling that Connor 'just here for the banter' Coady will score in this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 16 minutes ago, GingerCollins29 said: Can't shake the feeling that Connor 'just here for the banter' Coady will score in this one. That would be almost as bad as his phlegmy after-match interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted February 24, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted February 24, 2023 55 minutes ago, WakefieldVillan said: I'd stick with the same eleven that started the game against Arsenal. Match them for work rate and then let the football do the talking. I think we will win. Either 1-3 or 2-3. Depending on our defending from set-pieces. Still away from home though, I'd expect us to be very cautious and play on the counter. If we win it'll be by the odd goal, nice solid performance and a point would do me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ender4 Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 The general thought from Everton fans on their forum is that they think they can win this 1-0, or worst case get a 1-1 draw. They are looking at our defensive frailties and think they can make it work to their advantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 21 hours ago, ferguson1 said: I think you’ve misunderstood me. Fight and earn the right play, absolutely but I personally don’t want to see Dendoncker, Chambers, Duran starting, just to match up in height and physicality. You can still tackle and fight without the need to be six feet plus. I think we should play our best players to win the game and not try and match up because we’re worrying about the opposition. I agree, but equally you can be 6ft plus and still able to play good football, was my point. I also agree, don't play sub standard, just to gain height......my idea always has been a fair few players with height, who can actually play good football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 If we can avoid making stupid mistakes at the back whilst playing a high line, then we could well get something from this. I'd rather us sit back and try to get something on the break, but Dyche's teams aren't really known for keeping lots of possession. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 I think it will be 1-0.....just not sure who to. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 3-0, Calvert-Lewin hat trick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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