KHV Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Id leave vlaar out, If it aint broke dont fix it. liverpool played well in the first 20 mins but Liverpool had been creatimg lots of chances in their previous few games. I like herd baker clark and lichaj, they have played lots together over the years at youth and reserve level and seem to understand each other well. I think we have looked better at the back with this formation and this group of defenders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 After a dodgy start, Concrete was playing very well before the injury imo. He was really good at Fulham and Sunderland and stood up to be counted against Norwich when we were down to 10. The stats are slightly misleading as we played two of the Manchester clubs just before he got injured so score mountains of goals against every team in the league. And two of those at City were penalites. We were comfortably keeping a clean sheet against Arsenal before he came off injured. If he's fit enough for this weekend, I'd probably leave him on the bench. If we ship a few, then I'd start him against Spurs. We will need rotation over the xmas games anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 After a dodgy start, Concrete was playing very well before the injury imo. He was really good at Fulham and Sunderland and stood up to be counted against Norwich when we were down to 10. The stats are slightly misleading as we played two of the Manchester clubs just before he got injured so score mountains of goals against every team in the league. And two of those at City were penalites. We were comfortably keeping a clean sheet against Arsenal before he came off injured. If he's fit enough for this weekend, I'd probably leave him on the bench. If we ship a few, then I'd start him against Spurs. We will need rotation over the xmas games anyway. I think it would be unfair on herd, baker or clark to get dropped now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 I think Clark could play the Herd role if indeed Herd has been assigned a different role within the defence, slot Vlaar in alongside Baker and that's two massive and committed bastards for opposition to get through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8pints Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 I think Clark could play the Herd role if indeed Herd has been assigned a different role within the defence, slot Vlaar in alongside Baker and that's two massive and committed bastards for opposition to get through I agree, I think, although Lambert is picking on form and not favourites, and Herd as played well if not amazingly. Maybe after a substitute appearance from Vlaar to start things off, the back three will become Vlaar next to Baker with Clark playing the role Herd has been doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 He will play depending on fitness. Hes been out a while now so he may have to be eased in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quizme Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 When he is fit he is straight in the team for me. No doubt. He is our captain and leader. A back three of Vlaar, Clark and Baker sounds solid to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted December 21, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted December 21, 2012 When he is fit he is straight in the team for me. No doubt. He is our captain and leader. A back three of Vlaar, Clark and Baker sounds solid to me. it might well be vlaar, herd and clark though. i think part of our system is that herd does a lot of his work in front of the other two as a defensive midfielder. although clark has played in midfield so could be vlaar, clark and baker, with clark going in front and we benefit from how decent baker is playing left side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Hope he's fit soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Vlaar out for sunday. Tim Abraham on Twitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Need him back ASAP.. We missed a real leader today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Please come back soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 I've said it before but Herd, lichaj, Bannan and Holman are our weak links. Those areas we need more quality. Maybe a bit harsh on Holman but still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBM Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 with holman being one of the oldest out field at the moment, hes the closest to experience that we currently have with vlaar out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8pints Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 We do need him back I think, help talk a few through the game. It's only speculation but I'd imagine we wouldn't have been so nervy from the beginning in the last two games with him there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troon_villan Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Does anyone know when he's back?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 No idea, but we desperately need him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabby Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Not training with team yet Clark only recognized CB we have now with Bakers injury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasley14 Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 We need this man back asap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiezels Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Really really need him back. Too many silly mistakes at the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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