villaglint Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 I was watching him quite closely on Saturday and at times he was involved in some really nice link up play but then he'd do a couple of things that a pub player would be embarrassed about like misplacing a five yard pass or miss controlling a five yard pass. The name Brett Holman popped into my head and the more I think about it the more similarities I'm seeing. Now I am still hopeful Andi can recapture what he had last year and be much the better player. But this lack of confidence Jekyll and Hyde Andi we're seeing this year doesn't half remind me of Mr work horse/football genius/football novice that was Brett Holman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 I was watching him quite closely on Saturday and at times he was involved in some really nice link up play but then he'd do a couple of things that a pub player would be embarrassed about like misplacing a five yard pass or miss controlling a five yard pass. The name Brett Holman popped into my head and the more I think about it the more similarities I'm seeing. Now I am still hopeful Andi can recapture what he had last year and be much the better player. But this lack of confidence Jekyll and Hyde Andi we're seeing this year doesn't half remind me of Mr work horse/football genius/football novice that was Brett Holman I think you will think what you have tried to make an Andi Weimann post sums up the majority of our actual team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaglint Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Yeah probably fair enough - were all Brett Holman now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 (edited) I was watching him quite closely on Saturday and at times he was involved in some really nice link up play but then he'd do a couple of things that a pub player would be embarrassed about like misplacing a five yard pass or miss controlling a five yard pass. The name Brett Holman popped into my head and the more I think about it the more similarities I'm seeing. Now I am still hopeful Andi can recapture what he had last year and be much the better player. But this lack of confidence Jekyll and Hyde Andi we're seeing this year doesn't half remind me of Mr work horse/football genius/football novice that was Brett Holman I think you will find what you have tried to make an Andi Weimann post sums up the majority of our actual team. Edited December 16, 2013 by JAMAICAN-VILLAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Weimann tends to play the game at 100mph and doesn't think enough on the ball. Gabby used to be like this when he first broke through but he has improved on the ball in the last few years. It's great when it comes off but awful to watch when it doesn't. I also don't like how his composure infront of goal has deserted him this season, he used to be a decent finisher who tended to get his shots on target, now they fly into the Holte end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted December 16, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted December 16, 2013 I think I've said this before: it's not a coincidence that Andi and Benteke are off form at the same time. They did benefit from each other last year, obviously Andi much more from Benteke than the other way around. I believe if one of them breaks out of their funk, the other one will probably too. I'm inclined to give Andi good game time and starts, especially since our other options are not so great either. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 One of his strengths last yr was his off the ball running, used to stretch other defenders giving the beast more space. Not doing that as well this yr which is resulting in congestion in the middle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 (edited) He's gone from being energetic and sharp to lethargic and utterly inept in the space of giving this guy a new contract. At this point I think it's getting terminal, he needs to be replaced from the starting 11 indefinitely and if that doesn't give him a kick up the arse he simply needs to go. Edited December 21, 2013 by Dr_Pangloss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Everything that made him likeable last year has been turned on its head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 (edited) He's gone from being energetic and sharp to lethargic and utterly inept in the space of giving this guy a new contract. At this point I think it's getting terminal, he needs to be replaced from the starting 11 indefinitely and if that doesn't give him a kick up the arse he simply needs to go. He was playing for a new contract He got the fat wages he wanted and now he looks like he cannot be arsed Not the type of player we need at this club we cannot afford the luxury of having these types of players its not like we can just bench him because we do not have the quality there to replace him Edited December 21, 2013 by AshVilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villarule123 Posted December 21, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted December 21, 2013 The guy just cannot play football at this level, his luck from last season has ran out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 He's gone from being energetic and sharp to lethargic and utterly inept in the space of giving this guy a new contract. At this point I think it's getting terminal, he needs to be replaced from the starting 11 indefinitely and if that doesn't give him a kick up the arse he simply needs to go. He was playing for a new contract He got the fat wages he wanted and now he looks like he cannot be arsed Not the type of player we need at this club we cannot afford the luxury of having these types of players Young players need to be given a low basic wage with very generous performance related pay. I wouldn't even say he's a luxury, he's just shit, his cardboard cut out would be just as effective right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 I think he worked hard today but where's the service. We are desperate for a creative midfield player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandaq Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Well he is consistent this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 (edited) Running around clueless is not working hard, he was utterly shite on the ball and seldom commanded it, useless performance. Pay me his salary and I would run around like a clueless clearing in the woods for 90 minutes a week. Edited December 21, 2013 by Dr_Pangloss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodvilla Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Whilst he hasn't been as good as last season, part of the reason is down to being played out of position. This year Lambert has had him play out on the right and in the hole behind the striker, when he should be on the defender's shoulder in a 2 man forward line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villarule123 Posted December 21, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted December 21, 2013 He wasn't even that good last season, as I've said many times. In the right place at the right time. I really, really hope we didn't give him £30-40k a week like some on here wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandaq Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 No excuse for this season, he has gotten enough chances. He just looks off, I am sorry but I don``t see any way around it. Really disappointing because I like Andi but this is shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 It really is like they they just called somebody from the crowd to fill-in and Weimann volunteered. Does absolutely nothing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted December 21, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted December 21, 2013 Maybe you should start bagging some goals now Andi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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