KjParton Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Guzan - respectable, might have done better for the 3rd goal Lowton - Looked alright, needs to take on the defence a bit mire Vlaar - good passer, got turned a few times and needs to time his jumps for headers a little bit better Clark - similar to his usual performances Warnock* - Worst player on the pitch by far, must have let the ball go out of play because of his poor touch 3/4 times. Shocking! Holman - could have done better, did alright should have buried a chance in the 2nd half at 1-1 Bannan - great goal, good passing, played well KEA - flicky, tricky and passing well still, good player Ireland - good passing linking well with all midfielders N'zogbia - tried really hard today, had a few good runs, needs to build his confidence Delfonzz - didn't see much of him, not sure why his goal was disallowed...? Bent - needs to get back into the rhythm of regular first team football, we still tend to be hoofing it up to him for some reason... In summary: We need to shoot more! So many times we got in shooting opportunities and we decided to pass it out wide, where the move dissolved, we also need to shoot sooner, too many times we delayed in the shot and it was blocked very easily by the Forest Defence. Hopefully Lambert will sort them out before West Spam, but I was lolling at how seriously Forest we're taking it, they celebrated every goal like it was a cup game, wen't mental. I guess it means much more for them than it does for us, cute little team from leicester! *NB on Warnock, Honestly wound me up so much today, he was nothing but utter utter shite! Get him out! Why Lichaj wasn't playing LB i do not know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villamad08 Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Clark's goal disallowed for climbing on a defender ( I think) And the offside flag went up before fonz finished but I don't think he realised Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted August 4, 2012 Moderator Share Posted August 4, 2012 Have we had reports from anyone who actually went today What were the positives ? I got home from an away game in under 10 minutes. That is all I've got to offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillanousOne Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Reading those reports it's weird that no-one seems to be to blame for the goals conceded? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villamad08 Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Reading those reports it's weird that no-one seems to be to blame for the goals conceded? Tbf mate they were down the other end but one was a free kick and a couple of just well shots, no one really to blame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyClarke Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Lambert worked them hard today and we were leggy in the last 20 minutes or so and it showed when we got pulled apart by Forest subs fresh legs. We had 10 players out there who wanted the ball, the other one being the clown at left back, embarassment again. Good to see how much we wanted to play football and how effective Barry Bannan can be. There was a tendency to overplay at times but we looked a threat, particularly when Bent came on and looked to run in behind. KEA and Vlaar both look handy, don't fancy either Lowton or Holman on this showing, but I look forward to being proven wrong. Don't worry about today, it was all about fitness for the First XI and Forest gave them a decent workout, nothing more and nothing less. For the record, Forest look a very ordinary side, I imagine their messageboards will be buzzing with stories of how great they looked and anticipating promotion, that side will be lucky to finish mid way up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted August 4, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted August 4, 2012 I went to the game today. Was extremely excited to see how we'd play after watching the other pre season games... was bitterly disappointed. We looked very poor in midfield. I'm a big fan of Ireland but he was very poor today. The only positive was nzogbia but he seems to do everything right but lacks the end product. I know this game doesn't really mean much but we looked completely out of ideas going forward. Hope to see a more creative villa in the next game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KjParton Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Or a villa that will shoot at goal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leevilla Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Not long got back from the game,really enjoyed the day out apart from the result obviously,I think we are just a couple players short,a left back and another striker. The midfield wasn't great today but I'm sure that will improve when they get used to playing with eachother. Great support today as well!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfc1982 Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 I thought we were dreadful. Absolutely no clue when it came to attacking play. Harsh but true. None of the signings did anything of note. Stop trying to do things on the cheap, Lerner. Invest some serious cash or sell up and feck off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogso Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 From the 3 pre season games I've been to this season, it's been a similar story every game - I've been pleased with the improvements made in the football we are playing - I had very nearly forgotten what that looked like in Villa shirts. But in everyone of those games aswell we've struggled in front of goal. There's no cutting edge whatsoever. I don't think it's something we need to panic about, it'll come as the team gets more used to Lambert's system, and the new signings gel with the team. I would not be surprised if it does cause us to have a slow start to the season though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Any idea if the highlights will be on AVTV tomorrow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaizend Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 I thought we were dreadful. Absolutely no clue when it came to attacking play. Harsh but true. None of the signings did anything of note. Stop trying to do things on the cheap, Lerner. Invest some serious cash or sell up and feck off. Clueless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted August 5, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted August 5, 2012 Its never really a bad thing to lose a friendly! Tempers imposible expectations from fans, and gives a gentle reminder to the powers that be that that more investment is needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caw2510 Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Its never really a bad thing to lose a friendly! Tempers imposible expectations from fans, and gives a gentle reminder to the powers that be that that more investment is needed. quite true but i dont think major work is needed. replace ireland warnock with some quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 For me, Warnock Ireland & NZogbia should not be given the shirt They dilute the team, passengers would be a good description Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulver Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 View from behind the goal Positives: We're attempting to pass the ball around on the floor, and there is movement off the ball N'Zogbia had some decent bursts of pace, and if he can rediscover the bit that matters (the confidence to have a go) he'll be fine Bannan has found his form again under a manager that wants to try and play football KEA looks extremely comfortable on the ball Vlaar and Clark showed glimpses of a potential good pairing, But these things take time. They wont happen overnight Bent looked happy, if a bit rusty (obviously) Lowton, annoyed me a bit in the first half by not going for the line to cross when given the chance, but did in the second half once or twice. Good turnout by our lot Negatives: With this new passing style, we got bogged down by over passing and going nowhere with it on more than a few occassions. You've got to know when to hit the killer ball as passing it round for the sake of passing it around is just as pointless as hoofing it The complete lack of width. The middle four, Holman, Bannan, Ireland, KEA left a gaping hole ahead of Lowton as nobody felt inclined to go out to the right and get down the line. We need to pick 3 from 4 there and get a winger in (or play N'Zogbia wide). Or some would say it was a 4-2-3-1 formation, either way we have no width. And if you have no width it's incredibly hard to hit on the counter at pace or get the ball into the box for the likes of Bent to get on the end of Warnock. Enough said. He's awful Ireland. Expected him to flourish, but he didn't do anything of note and was definitely overshadowed by Bannan/KEA Holman. Nice industry, but not sure he should be a guaranteed starter week in week out Lowton, obviously the lad needs to find his feet. But too many times he'd get up the pitch then stop, and play the ball sideways, this lost momentum. Needs to get down the wing if thats his remit and whip the ball into the box Guzan didn't really do anything to impress We still have an amazing amount of bellends in our support. No matter how many times you tell everyone at the top of your voice that 'i've had too much to drink to care', it doesn't get any more amusing or interesting. Singing (on your own) at a bloke in a wheelchair 'sit down if you love Villa' or 'your dads not your dad' (???) to the opposition fans amongst other hilarious chants ... such as repeatedly pointing out to their keeper that his name is Camp, yes he probably didn't know, and the usual depressing paki reference to god knows who If you can't handle the beer and the sunshine together without turning into an unevolved plonker, it's best to skip it Support your team, sing your heart out, enjoy your day. But if you have to lower yourself to those levels then you probably should take a good look in the mirror and ask yourself why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 It's all well and good to have light hearted banter at games, but I've noticed more and more how alcohol is ruining away games Teenagers who can't handle their ale and then rocking up in the away end pissed with abusive chanting It's not big, it's not clever and it gives the club a terrible name Luckily the majority are brilliant supporters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KjParton Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Highlights are up on AVTV, full match footage and highlights are included, in the 2nd half highlights at 3-1, Jack Woodward starts having a dig at the Nottingham fans, it's funny xD, I like the fact that when Bannan scored we almost treated it like a goal that meant something, there was the classic roar, and a little bit of prolonged roar, with the fist pumping etc... (something we didn't see at Burton Albion). Great turn out from us and I had a good day with one of my mates, who's a derby fan, who hates the shit out of Forest :'( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 I think people need to retain a sense of perspective, Chelsea lost 3-1 to Brighton yesterday. The whole point of pre season friendlies is to try out players and formations. There is about 4 weeks to go before the transfer window closes so if players need to both go and come in there is plenty of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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