AVFC-Prideofbrum Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Cough *off topic forum* cough. (comment of the season/week award..) :winkold: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoody Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Cough *off topic forum* cough. (comment of the season/week award..) :winkold: Did not know this! Ima get involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasley14 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Still prefer Downing on the left. Left wing? perfect for you then eh :notworthy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cracker1234 Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Here it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoody Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 :/ OptaJoe Opta Sports 117 - If you combine PL goals + chances created this season, F Malouda is top (117) followed by K Davies (92) & S Downing (89). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commander Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 i think he was harshly treated last season - stuck on the right with a centre back behind him - what was he expected to do? Now we have a sensible overlapping right back playing - he looks great - we should just have have played to his strengths last season. it seems that too often we're impeding our best players - for instance this season playing gabby on the left and youn g up front - all we're doing is weakening the effectiveness of two of our better players - but it's been like this for a while - cuellar at right back? Luke young left back instead of right back, mellberg / NRC / gardner forced out of position playing rihht back. The ignoring of Biuma and to some degree shorey. Playing Milner Right wing etc. I hope next manager we get just keeps things simple and trys to play to our players strengths rather than stifle them. FWIW - I like it occasionally when players are played 'out of a position' to trick the opposition i.e. cullar right back agaiasnst blackburn - so culler can win headers etc - but more often then not these players out of position impede us and play intop the hands of teh opposition rather than us get the better of them, Back on topis - Downing - played very well this season!! Well done Stewey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 according to DM we have opened contract talks with Downing for a new deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Brilliant news if he signs, his name goes on the back of my shirt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoody Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 thankgod. It's almost like we wont get **** over........again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-67 Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 according to DM we have opened contract talks with Downing for a new deal This is good news. He's been very good this season, one of the few bright spots for Villa fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L6HolteEnder Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Not making this up but i said to all my villa mates that this was downings year and ive been gloating a bit since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayls Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Still prefer Downing on the left. Left wing? perfect for you then eh ... I don't get it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRS-T Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Downing would rip it up on the left wing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoody Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 FFS. "It's a big thing, it's becoming trendy. It's a little niche, left-footed players on the right and vice-versa. "He's equally as good on the other side. It's a big advantage. "We looked at playing him in the centre. It's something we've spoken about. He's got a fantastic shot, so you could see us working on that in pre-season." -GMac In the Sun where they talk about him being offered a new deal. Regardless of how much of a **** ridiculous decision it would be to move another winger into the centre (he was poor there vs Blues/Wigan - i think it was one of them he was there for). I guess this means we will almost definitely be getting atleast another winger in [unless they plan on playing all lopsided] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maradona10 Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 A nothing story really, I'd rather them release a story that he's signed a deal rather than we're opening talks. I personally don't think he'll sign anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AValon Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Good sign though. In a way, I'm more concerned about securing Downings services than those of Ash. Cracking player imo and if we do challenge next year he'll be a big factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted May 7, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted May 7, 2011 Downing also played in the middle against Man UTD (IIRC) and had an excellent game. I do believe he has what it takes to play in the middle, in fact, i think he could excel in that area. He just needs NRC and... Delph/Makoun next to him. NRC holding and never going forward. Delph/Makoun keeping things tidy and keeping the passing flowing. Downing dropping deep to get the ball and then bombing on. I think it would work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 i dont think he would be good in cm, he dopesnt tackle much and you need too strong people there that can win the ball for you fantastic news about the new deal no-one deserves it more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoody Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 They just said in the centre, which i take to mean In The Hole, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 FFS. "It's a big thing, it's becoming trendy. It's a little niche, left-footed players on the right and vice-versa. "He's equally as good on the other side. It's a big advantage. "We looked at playing him in the centre. It's something we've spoken about. He's got a fantastic shot, so you could see us working on that in pre-season." -GMac In the Sun where they talk about him being offered a new deal. Regardless of how much of a **** ridiculous decision it would be to move another winger into the centre (he was poor there vs Blues/Wigan - i think it was one of them he was there for). I guess this means we will almost definitely be getting atleast another winger in [unless they plan on playing all lopsided] Obviously I'd prefer us to buy another striker or 'in the hole' player, but in a worst case scenario (injuries etc) I still think Downing could do a job in the centre if he learnt the role a bit more. He does have a cracking long range shot on him and is comfortable on the ball in most situations. He hasn't looked amazing there this season but if we had no strikers available, I wouldn't mind Downing playing in Ash's favourite role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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