briny_ear Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Boy, did he save our bacon tonight with that tackle on Long in the penalty box on the half hour 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodigan Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 playing out of his skin at the moment.... looks like a captain now, and lets hope he's there doing that for a long time yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Thought once we were two down he grew into the game and made some vital tackles on long. Only criticism is maybe he should have taken responsibility for long straight away. As Albion were playing one striker and him being the senior defender he maybe could've marked long which ever side he went, which probably would've stopped the first goal (which whilst been an excellent goal baker should've been tighter) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted November 26, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted November 26, 2013 He was great in defense but also started a number of attacks in the second half, with runs forward creating an extra man in midfield for us. Long started marking him in that second half when we were in possession leaving Baker to make the passes up field (which were much less effective). I still think he'd make a good DM - only problem would be we have no one nearly as good to replace him at CB. Been really impressed with Ron. I said this in a different thread. But why do we on VillaTalk have a small obsession with moving players as soon as they start playing well? He's playing well at CB because that's his position. And in other threads there's talk of moving Bacuna upfield, Delph into a number 10 etc Surely it should be the other way round? If a player's playing well, keep him playing that position. He's obviously good at it! It's when a player is underperforming that we should perhaps be looking to move him somewhere more suitable 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG_Villa_Fan Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 I've critisized him before but he's really been playing quite well lately, so credit where it's due. Hope he keeps it up and avoids injuries, because Baker looked like he walked on ice out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skruff Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 I Love how he took responsibility in second half and started carrying the ball forward to get our attacks started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhan_Zhuang Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Concrete again in his performance against WBA, long may it continue. He's very composed on the ball which is nice to see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Well done Ron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voinjama Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 When you actually see him in person, you realise he is absoutely massive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 i think what impressed me last night was he was pushing us forward when we were behind and even took responsibility with the ball. Except 1st 10 minutes he has solidified our defence this season with his return to fitness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric Avenue Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 So he is concrete after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted November 30, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted November 30, 2013 Unnoticeable in a good way today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KjParton Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 An in-form Ron has definitely helped keep all these clean sheets. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chap of Steel Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Absolutely. Has been really composed in most games this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morpheus Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 And is much, much, better on crosses this season helping us to concede less from set plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Con Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 And is much, much, better on crosses this season helping us to concede less from set plays. I found myself agreeing with you, then checked the stats for aerial duels This season: 55% successful Last season: 63% successful Why are we better at set pieces? Partial explanation may be Clark has improved +2% from 61%-63%. However, like Vlaar, Baker has dropped: from 63%-56%. Maybe we have just been lucky, or have a more effective system? Do we defend zonal or man-mark at corners? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 We're better despite those numbers because football isn't baseball and isn't decided by stats. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted December 3, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted December 3, 2013 (edited) And is much, much, better on crosses this season helping us to concede less from set plays. I found myself agreeing with you, then checked the stats for aerial duels This season: 55% successful Last season: 63% successful Why are we better at set pieces? Partial explanation may be Clark has improved +2% from 61%-63%. However, like Vlaar, Baker has dropped: from 63%-56%. Maybe we have just been lucky, or have a more effective system? Do we defend zonal or man-mark at corners? How is that stat calculated? It may offer the explanation. Edit: nevermind, misunderstanding by me. Edited December 3, 2013 by AVTuco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted December 3, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted December 3, 2013 We're better despite those numbers because football isn't baseball and isn't decided by stats. This But like we've said before, I'm not convinced Con watches games. He just watches dozens of screens covered with live stats. it's like the matrix I don't even see the code Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan_007 Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 And is much, much, better on crosses this season helping us to concede less from set plays. I found myself agreeing with you, then checked the stats for aerial duels This season: 55% successful Last season: 63% successful Why are we better at set pieces? Partial explanation may be Clark has improved +2% from 61%-63%. However, like Vlaar, Baker has dropped: from 63%-56%. Maybe we have just been lucky, or have a more effective system? Do we defend zonal or man-mark at corners? Like Lambert and Gary Neville say, stats are for supporters and the media, they actually mean naff all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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