Spoony Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 It's pretty undeniable that the Dunne and Collins partnership just seemed to do the job one way or another, but that fizzled out and has been gone for a while. I also think we're all a bit blind when it comes to Cuellar just cos we liked him. He is, by all accounts, a pretty terrible footballer. Clark just makes so many huge mistakes and I just don't think he is good enough. Dunne is relatively solid but again makes huge mistakes and it seems unlikely we'll ever see him in a Villa shirt again anyway. Vlaar is probably the best of a bad bunch. It's an area we really need to address. Just get in someone from Norway, Denmark or Sweden to solve the problem. And preferably with dodgy knees or a beard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcTheObsession Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 I doubt he will be fit for Reading, just remember how long 'concrete' Ron was out for last time when we kept being told he'd be fit next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 I doubt he will be fit for Reading, just remember how long 'concrete' Ron was out for last time when we kept being told he'd be fit next week. Was in contention to play against City, so I assume if he hasn't had any setbacks then he will be even more fit for Reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcTheObsession Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 I doubt he will be fit for Reading, just remember how long 'concrete' Ron was out for last time when we kept being told he'd be fit next week. Was in contention to play against City, so I assume if he hasn't had any setbacks then he will be even more fit for Reading. I really hope he is fit, although no doubt I'll be miffed as Lambert will drop Baker rather than Clark if so. Not holding my breath with his track record though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 I doubt he will be fit for Reading, just remember how long 'concrete' Ron was out for last time when we kept being told he'd be fit next week. Probably be back for the Wigan game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Concrete, I mean Glass Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 (edited) Some glass is strong, I would say cardboard Edited March 7, 2013 by AVFCforever1991 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 More papier mâché I'd say as some cardboard is quite tough 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Bubble wrap Ron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcTheObsession Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Ron 'hard as a sponge' Vlaar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Avflife Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 (edited) Looked unfit today but doesn't really matter as we finally won an away game without **** it up at the end Edited March 9, 2013 by Avflife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwan Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Still very suspect in the air. Maybe it's just rustiness, but we've seen that before. But we do look like a more organized and calm side when he's on. He's also good at keeping possession and looking for a pass instead of hoofing it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 suprised not mentioned but **** brilliant captaining for bakers own goal, i truely believe the way he told baker not to worry about the own goal, putting his arm round baker was reason why baker was so good after that. would clark have done that?? thats the difference for me vlaars experience 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 suprised not mentioned but **** brilliant captaining for bakers own goal, i truely believe the way he told baker not to worry about the own goal, putting his arm round baker was reason why baker was so good after that. would clark have done that?? thats the difference for me vlaars experience That's why he's the captain, no doubt. Say what you like about his ability, he's an average premier league defender in my opinion, a good one with the right partner perhaps. But as a man, as a leader, a winner and as a Villan he's doing fine by me. Just need to keep the soft lad fit! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted March 11, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted March 11, 2013 The defence is undeniably stronger with him in it. And that's as much, if not more, down to his leadership and experience than it is down to his ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pez1974 Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 I think Guzan also gave Baker a 'hug' after the cock-up, but Vlaar really does seem to be someone who the whole squad look to in times of difficulty. I think that even if Clark had done the same, the ffect would have been different. Ron ain't perfect, and always seems to be committing fouls that he gets away with, but we are better with him in. And I love the picture above - he really gives a shit about this club already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Clark did console Baker. He didn't hug him but he came and patted him on his head, as if to say "Never mind". But as Pez1974 said, Clark doing it will have a lesser effect to an experienced pro doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coda Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 We lack leaders and there's no doubting Ron's leadership qualities. I just hope his dodgy calf holds up for the rest of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 I thought it was Clark that went over and consoled Baker after the goal and got him to his feet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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