fruitvilla Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 7 hours ago, Zatman said: Its not in Belgian In Phlegm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 40 minutes ago, Tayls said: They don’t speak Belgian... They speak Belgiumish… (But for real it’s Flemish) Good point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 19 hours ago, TRO said: He certainly has moments of question, lately....some say he can even play CB...judging by him not getting near the Nunez headed assist, I am not so sure. Tielemans and Dendoncker will be watching, these things like we do. BK has to defend better for me...but nor sure if Tielemans is any better in that dep't. I don't think Tielmans is anywhere near BK when it comes to the defensive side of the game. The fact is BK is that good that it's really noticeable when he doesn't reach his usual standards. I think Tielmans has been a little naive with that comment, not only does it make him seem almost entitled, but his colleagues could interpret the comment as , " oh he thinks he's better ghan us." We have developed a harmony amongst the squad that as been a pleasure to witnesses and I'm sure it's alao played a big part in not getting overwhelmed when things don't always go as planned, Liverpool for instance. That togetherness is what provides the fuel for the bounceback ability as was evident after the defeats against Arsenal and Leicester last season. I can imagine someone reminding YT that nothing is taken for granted whilst playing for this club, you'll get what you deserve when you deserve it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomC Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 15 hours ago, Zatman said: What has he done to deserve his chance? His cameos have been forgettable so far He looked better than Kamara in the preseason and Kamara clearly is not at his best right now. Why not give Tielemans a start? I was expecting a frequent rotation of Doug, Kamara, and Tielemans in the double pivot. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinebro Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 This is largely why this having backup players of equal level in all positions will fall apart. It's so much easier having a smaller squad otherwise players will get unhappy and want to leave. It's a short career and I get why players think this way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 13 minutes ago, Pinebro said: This is largely why this having backup players of equal level in all positions will fall apart. It's so much easier having a smaller squad otherwise players will get unhappy and want to leave. It's a short career and I get why players think this way. Its also why man City are dominating and why the whole pep "anyone could do it" thing isn't true... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhan_Zhuang Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 21 hours ago, Zatman said: What has he done to deserve his chance? His cameos have been forgettable so far Interesting take. Thought he looked decent when he came on against Liverplop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAV1 Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 4 hours ago, villa4europe said: Its also why man City are dominating and why the whole pep "anyone could do it" thing isn't true... There’s an argument that managing a big squad has its challenges yes of course but I believe that Unai is more than capable of rising to the challenge. It’s still early in the season and we’ve already had injury problems a stronger and deep squad will be more important as the season progresses. Having a small squad has its problems too, I’m sure most managers would prefer the problems of having a larger squad rather than a smaller one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 5 hours ago, Pinebro said: This is largely why this having backup players of equal level in all positions will fall apart. It's so much easier having a smaller squad otherwise players will get unhappy and want to leave. It's a short career and I get why players think this way. But then there's uproar when our key player in that position gets injured. Which in turn we need to make do with either no one cause we don't want a big squad, or an 18yr old player in that position that has barely tasted 1st team football. So then any aspiration to crash the big 6, go far in cup competitions and try and sign higher calibre of players becomes a pipe dream. As fans and the club, We have wanted to be where we currently find ourselves now for such a long time so i'm a little confused why some want us to go 'backwards'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david-avfc Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Tough for Tielemans that he’s competing with Luiz who’s been our most consistent player in the last 12 months. Luiz simply doesn’t deserve to be dropped and I’m not sure where else Tielemans fits in, he isn’t a defensive specialist like Kamara and isn’t energetic or dynamic enough to play more advanced and/or wider, it would take a change in formation to really fit him in which so far Emery hasn’t done. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted September 10, 2023 Visiting Supporter Share Posted September 10, 2023 I thought Tielemans gave Villa a better balance in midfield when he played in pre-season along with Philogene. Its no surprise to me with those two not playing Villa haven’t looked as dynamic going forward. Buendia is also a loss but aside from that Villa have **** up the balance of the side. I’m not surprised Tielemans is unhappy and it was a mistake to sell Philogene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VILLAMARV Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 Slow news week is it? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheltenham_villa Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 I'm not sure this is a big deal, just an honest interview. He obviously did come to play and is waiting for his chance. I'd like to see him get a chance but think luiz is better, Kamara hadn't been at it but think he often struggles against the big sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 2 hours ago, striker said: I thought Tielemans gave Villa a better balance in midfield when he played in pre-season along with Philogene. Its no surprise to me with those two not playing Villa haven’t looked as dynamic going forward. Buendia is also a loss but aside from that Villa have **** up the balance of the side. I’m not surprised Tielemans is unhappy and it was a mistake to sell Philogene. Yet the same balance in midfield was fine last season just Ramsey got injured Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picicata Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 He'll get chances and it's up to him to take them when they come. So far he has looked very ordinary when he has played Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 It seems he did zero due diligence if he thought he would be starting ahead of Dougie. He cant play the Kamara role and Luiz role was all he can play 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentVillan Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 5 hours ago, striker said: I thought Tielemans gave Villa a better balance in midfield when he played in pre-season along with Philogene. Its no surprise to me with those two not playing Villa haven’t looked as dynamic going forward. Buendia is also a loss but aside from that Villa have **** up the balance of the side. I’m not surprised Tielemans is unhappy and it was a mistake to sell Philogene. Pre season is just for fitness and training. I wouldn’t read anything into it at all re who should be starting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam2003 Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 14 hours ago, Pinebro said: This is largely why this having backup players of equal level in all positions will fall apart. It's so much easier having a smaller squad otherwise players will get unhappy and want to leave. It's a short career and I get why players think this way. Well obviously. Then you rotate and refresh your squad and in the meantime you had good backups/rotation options and you sign other good players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 On 09/09/2023 at 03:56, danceoftheshamen said: I'm sure Uri sees himself as good enough to be a first choice Tbf he has got some unique skills 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 On 10/09/2023 at 08:12, villa4europe said: Its also why man City are dominating and why the whole pep "anyone could do it" thing isn't true... Absolutely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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