KHV Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Bent's lack of dropping deep is the real problem. When Benteke and Bent play together they both need to be right up the pitch and that's a luxury we can't afford right now. I think that's what happened when we got destroyed by Southampton IIRC. Weimann and Gaby will track back and cover the full backs, Gaby has pace, and Weimann can carry the ball past people. Bent can't/won't do any of those things. To play Bent I think we'd have to drop Benteke and play Ireland behind him, so Weimann, Gaby and Ireland will put a shift in when we don't have the ball, and can create for Bent when we do. Bent doesn't give us the safety net of being able to hoof it up field when we're under pressure that Benteke does, because he'll barely even challenge for it let alone win anything. I can understand why Bent wouldn't be starting over Benteke - but I can't understand why Lambert would have Bowery on the bench over him though. I dont understand why Bent is not included. We have the worst goalscoring record in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Its probably because Lambert only prefers 1 striker in this 4231 formation of his Benteke's all round game contributes more than Bent imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaCas Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Just about to finish up work for the day and head home to get changed Let's put disputes about Managers, formations, players and Harry Redknapp aside for the next few hours and get behind the team in what is a pivotal game for us I'm fully expecting to be back on here tonight celebrating 3 points and a step up the league Come on you Villa boys!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Think the atmosphere will be great tonight. Everyone knows what we need!! 3 points will be great because I really do think we'll struggle during December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 3 points will be great and are a must We just have to win this game i'd sell my soul if it meant us picking up the 3 points Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Tonight will be the point on which my optimism for this season hinges. A loss and I think we'll go down - not because of the game alone, but if we're not good enough to get a result here then the writing will be on the wall, that and the terminal loss of confidence resulting from defeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaCas Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Group Hug??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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smetrov Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 The hour is darkest before dawn ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBM Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 another 3 points down tonight... no experienced defenders relegation zone by xmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingsombrero Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 another 3 points down tonight... no experienced defenders relegation zone by xmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Gabby Capt if Vlaar out ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 We need to win tonight and get more points on the board. Get over the 20 point mark by Jan and some solidity in the second half of the season could see us perform better, get wins and move us in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Superb result but that performance just adds to the proof we are in trouble this year. They are an awful team and we looked on their level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3te Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 3 points off the top half Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 QPR is a big game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voinjama Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 I stick by what I said in August, 15th place this season. Not good enough for this club, but at least it is survival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3te Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 QPR is a big game and if we win that stoke is a big game too, then we'll have a big game against liverpool which we could potentially be looking at winning to go ahead of them it's tighter than a gnats arse in midtable at the moment, the actual league placings mean **** all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swerbs Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Every game is a big game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabby Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 4 teams played tonight that are in trouble we had the youngest least experienced team out of the three ..and we won.Good performance ..no it was a very nervy match but we got through it...and scored from a corner.So I prefer to look at the positives right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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