Tom13 Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 2 minutes ago, Pongo Waring said: Football intelligence, tactical awareness, passing, timing. Pau is a proper footballer. We wouldn't of beaten Brighton yesterday 6-1 with Mings inplace of Pau. He just couldn't do what Pau did tactically. He helped Kamara out so much, stepping into the midfield. Pau takes us to the next level. The champions league. 100%! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DCJonah Posted October 2, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 2, 2023 52 minutes ago, Pongo Waring said: Football intelligence, tactical awareness, passing, timing. Pau is a proper footballer. We wouldn't of beaten Brighton yesterday 6-1 with Mings inplace of Pau. He just couldn't do what Pau did tactically. He helped Kamara out so much, stepping into the midfield. Pau takes us to the next level. The champions league. I think it's a bit early to say things like this. Think it's also very dismissive of Mings. I think Torres will be a good player for us though. I'm not convinced he's looked the world beater just yet. We had plenty of impressive wins with Mings in the team last season. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villarule123 Posted October 2, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted October 2, 2023 I think his defending has vastly improved and he even looks stronger in 1 on 1 battles now. He was always going to take time to adapt and the worst thing that could have happened was Mings getting an injury first game. Torres was well and truly thrown in the deep end. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJBOB Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 Everyone else is out celebrating and Pau is at home waiting for his paella. Not even winter yet, Pau! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 Paella is always delicious any time of the year 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 12 hours ago, Pongo Waring said: Football intelligence, tactical awareness, passing, timing. Pau is a proper footballer. We wouldn't of beaten Brighton yesterday 6-1 with Mings inplace of Pau. He just couldn't do what Pau did tactically. He helped Kamara out so much, stepping into the midfield. Pau takes us to the next level. The champions league. Other than that early turnover he was class personified. I also like his calm demeanor. It's important to have that in the side. He will be a leader of the team fairly soon. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted October 3, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted October 3, 2023 Love me a bit of Pau-ella Rolls Royce that is just getting better and better. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 (edited) Tores maybe better for us at home when it’s on us to take the game to the opponent. It obviously helps when you play a team as open as Brighton. It’s the games where we need to do a lot of defending where Mings will be missed. In terms of defending (especially the more route one stuff) Mings is as good as they come. Edited October 3, 2023 by Vive_La_Villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rightdm00 Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 16 hours ago, DJBOB said: Everyone else is out celebrating and Pau is at home waiting for his paella. Not even winter yet, Pau! Pau and I have the same paella pan. Pau know's paella. I feel like that should be a shirt at the Villa store lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 A Bentley of a defender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazrim Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Its such a difference maker when you have a centre half bringing the ball into midfield, knowing he can play a safe short ball or ping a perfectly weighted beauty 50 yards to to run on to. It must be a nightmare to plan against. This guy is going to be absolute different gravy for us, you just know it. I think when we get more numbers back we'll play 3 centre halves away from home with Pau the left of the 3, taking the ball into midfield. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villanmac Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 19 hours ago, Jas10 said: If he can get the Terrace View seats filled too he will well and truly be the GOAT in my eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilbertoAVFC Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 The goal genuinely wasn't his fault before people start piling in. The defender behind has to shout to him to make the challenge - he had plenty of cover if he got done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfc1982am Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 I thought he was our best player today. Chuffed he's got his first goal too. Been excellent the last couple of weeks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan95 Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 Don't like it when he's left isolated 1v1 like for the goal but really pleased for him getting the equaliser, looked like it meant a lot to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villarocker Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 He looked caught out for their goal but he absolutely wasn't. Watch it again and see how he was tempted to dive in but held back and decided to run with his man. Yes, he got done but, he gave the defence time to gain cover. Unfortunately, Carlos got caught out and allowed Chan to beat him to the ball and Konsa was our last line of defence. So glad he got our goal shortly afterwards. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osmark86 Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 Great goal Pau! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 Nicely taken goal but got caught running in treacle on several occasions. Nice passer, not great defender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillanousOne Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 Great goal, but he gave the ball away a ridiculous number of times, although everyone was guilty of sloppy passes and dwelling on the ball to long. We look shattered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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