VillanousOne Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 he has potential but the problem is we may have to watch a lot of embarrassing defeats until he and some of the others fullfil that potential Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheltenham_villa Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 he has potential but the problem is we may have to watch a lot of embarrassing defeats until he and some of the others fullfil that potential i dont see the potential. I keep seeing a poor player, poor decision maker, constantly caught out, not quick, not good on the ball. I remember two chances for him early in the second half. Lost of space and time to get a cross in, he failed both times. The only thing he has going for him is his age. Bring back Warnock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchard Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 (edited) The worst of a pretty dire bunch. Having said that - it's not his fault. He's trying - like most of them in the team. They just aren't good enough - and they know it. Edited December 26, 2012 by Pilchard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy_Evergo Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Thought he was our best defender today but that's not saying he was any good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Yes, you're in a good position there, we can start to build an attack...oh you've turned into someone and lost it. Woah, you're in a dangerous position there, better clear it up the pitch, oh you've turned into someone and lost it. Yes, well played you've made a good run then done a good turn to get into a great crossing position, oh you've turned into someone and lost it. Frustrating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasley14 Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Decent on the ball, has a lot to learn. Won't write him off just yet, he can definitely play footy. Hopefully he can step up with a run of games, if he doesn't we will struggle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skruff Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Thought he showed some talent today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Talent for real? I thought he was usless every time he tried to get past a man he either got himself tangled or lost the ball. His passing was awful and he his defending was awful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 I thought he looked good. He was no where near being the worst player on the pitch. Good footwork, a few decent tackles (that sliding tackle on the edge of the box on Lennon?), better attacking than he is defending. He's definately shown potential Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisVillan Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Nowhere near as bad as most people seem to think. Plenty to learn and a long way to go, but he's hardly adrift as our worst player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smetrov Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Noy just related to Bennett - but just how much do people expect young players to improve ? - Bennet is I believe around 22 - will he improve considerably by the time he is 25 ? His current form could just be adapting to the prem, whatever , I just don't believe that putting players in the first team - on the basis they are young - guarantees they will improve over time - I don't believe its that simple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumstopdogs Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 I haven't seen him have a good game for us. The 2nd goal was partly his fault yesterday with his stupid tackle putting the ball into the danger area rather than away from it. He's small, slow and doesn't seem to have any great attribute to his game. We should cut our losses now - Warnock is a step up on Bennett IMO and that's not saying much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaForever1970 Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 The worst of a pretty dire bunch. Having said that - it's not his fault. He's trying - like most of them in the team. They just aren't good enough - and they know it. If they know it they wouldn't try, stupid post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Dare I say it, he wasn't that bad today. I mean he's clearly a winger not a full back and he's a bit N'Zogbia-esq in his decision making, but he can beat a man and he can whip a cross in. The 3-5-2 is absolute wank. I'd be happy to give the kid a run out on the left of a midfield 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 He's good with the ball at his feet, stick him higher up the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM3000 Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Wigan played a 3-5-2 wing backs. We played a 5-3-2 with no wing backs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightoffyour Posted December 30, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted December 30, 2012 (edited) Think he's looked decent the last 2 games. At least willing to move with the ball, try to beat a man and get a cross in. Not always successful, not even close, but a whole lot better than the most of the rest of the team. Considering he has been the least bedded Villa player out there, that is very encouraging for me. Not too sure the 2nd Spurs goal was his fault. Plenty of other mistakes contributed to that goal, and could he have actually put the ball out rather than in the middle from his position? I thought he did well to make the challenge at all. Edited December 30, 2012 by fightoffyour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 He's not up to the standard we need. Maybe in a seaon or two's time he could improve enough but maybe he won't. Not sure we have the luxury of waiting to see. We need proper defenders now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 He's not up to the standard we need. Maybe in a seaon or two's time he could improve enough but maybe he won't. Not sure we have the luxury of waiting to see. We need proper defenders now. I maintain he's not a defender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasley14 Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Think he's looked decent the last 2 games. At least willing to move with the ball, try to beat a man and get a cross in. Not always successful, not even close, but a whole lot better than the most of the rest of the team. Considering he has been the least bedded Villa player out there, that is very encouraging for me. Not too sure the 2nd Spurs goal was his fault. Plenty of other mistakes contributed to that goal, and could he have actually put the ball out rather than in the middle from his position? I thought he did well to make the challenge at all. I agree and the challenge for the 2nd Spurs goal was a very good one. I'd put him left mid in a 4-4-2 for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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