Keyblade Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Best game by far. He was surprisingly the best out of our back 4 too, and helped out the CBs on occasion. Before it used to be the other way around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Lost the ball a couple of times in dangerous areas (I mean, who didn't?) but for the most part, he did alright. Walcott didn't get much joy down the wing. Agree that it was probably his best performance for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMFy Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I think we're playing a lot better when we have a flat back 4. The wing back system shipped in the goals that have left our goal difference in absolute tatters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philgetaway Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I suppose this was his 'best' game for us but was still very poor. First half he was much deeper than the rest of the back 4 (fair play he was giving himself a yard against Walcott), but due to this Corzola and Wilshere were able to get in behind Lowton as Bennett was playing them onside. His distribution was awful. Twice in the first half Gabby laid it off to him, spun away from Jenkinson and just needed Bennett to ping the ball into the open space, and twice he sliced it out for a throw. He just lacks any sort of confidence on the ball, he passed it two or three times back to Clarke/Baker when they clearly didn't want the ball, I think the only notable thing he did was a dribble into the centre of the park where he bought a free kick with some very good quick feet. I also think Gabby deserves a lot of praise yesterday for a disciplined performance against Walcott. He helped Bennett a lot. Basically Bennett just needs to man up, get some confidence and start having a go when he gets the ball. If he starts believing he's good enough than he might come good, I can understand why he lacks confidence though after some of the performances he's put in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicMushroom Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Would be better playing down the left with a steady leftback behind him. Hes not a defender, and everytime i see him enforces that view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condimentalist Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Thought he had a good yesterday myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swerbs Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Did very well defensively but was afraid of even going past the halfway line, a bit like the opposite of Lowton who was poor defensively but good going forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROTTERDAM1982 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 He has all the attributes to be a top class LB/wing back.He's quick, has good feet, a good cross, energetic, and likes a tackle. He is only 21, its his 1st season in the Prem, and its no coincedence his 2 best games were against Walcott and Lennon when he had to concentrate.He needs to improve his concentration levels, and needs a bit of help on the field about when to tackle and when to stand off. He will be a better player for us than Lowton, who i think is average at best. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClarrieBlue Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I suppose this was his 'best' game for us but was still very poor. First half he was much deeper than the rest of the back 4 (fair play he was giving himself a yard against Walcott), but due to this Corzola and Wilshere were able to get in behind Lowton as Bennett was playing them onside. His distribution was awful. Twice in the first half Gabby laid it off to him, spun away from Jenkinson and just needed Bennett to ping the ball into the open space, and twice he sliced it out for a throw. He just lacks any sort of confidence on the ball, he passed it two or three times back to Clarke/Baker when they clearly didn't want the ball, I think the only notable thing he did was a dribble into the centre of the park where he bought a free kick with some very good quick feet. I also think Gabby deserves a lot of praise yesterday for a disciplined performance against Walcott. He helped Bennett a lot. Basically Bennett just needs to man up, get some confidence and start having a go when he gets the ball. If he starts believing he's good enough than he might come good, I can understand why he lacks confidence though after some of the performances he's put in. I've read some rubbish about Bennett in this thread but this one tops the lot. We spent 65% of the game in our half, there were no outlets for the back four meaning they all gave it away at some time in the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymond Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I suppose this was his 'best' game for us but was still very poor. First half he was much deeper than the rest of the back 4 (fair play he was giving himself a yard against Walcott), but due to this Corzola and Wilshere were able to get in behind Lowton as Bennett was playing them onside. His distribution was awful. Twice in the first half Gabby laid it off to him, spun away from Jenkinson and just needed Bennett to ping the ball into the open space, and twice he sliced it out for a throw. He just lacks any sort of confidence on the ball, he passed it two or three times back to Clarke/Baker when they clearly didn't want the ball, I think the only notable thing he did was a dribble into the centre of the park where he bought a free kick with some very good quick feet. I also think Gabby deserves a lot of praise yesterday for a disciplined performance against Walcott. He helped Bennett a lot. Basically Bennett just needs to man up, get some confidence and start having a go when he gets the ball. If he starts believing he's good enough than he might come good, I can understand why he lacks confidence though after some of the performances he's put in. I've read some rubbish about Bennett in this thread but this one tops the lot. We spent 65% of the game in our half, there were no outlets for the back four meaning they all gave it away at some time in the game. Yep, but, as always, Villa fans get it in their head whether or not a player is good and then cannot help but view him through those glasses from then on. Bennett had a good game yesterday against a good to very good winger. That is the long and short of it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandaq Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Agree. We have to take every positive we can at the moment, if he can keep it up then that is good, nothing could be better really. It`s gonna take a lot more but he surprised me yesterday. But a lot of the hate has been justified, he has had several bad games, which is understandable. But for me that just enforces the concern for quality and experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philgetaway Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I suppose this was his 'best' game for us but was still very poor. First half he was much deeper than the rest of the back 4 (fair play he was giving himself a yard against Walcott), but due to this Corzola and Wilshere were able to get in behind Lowton as Bennett was playing them onside. His distribution was awful. Twice in the first half Gabby laid it off to him, spun away from Jenkinson and just needed Bennett to ping the ball into the open space, and twice he sliced it out for a throw. He just lacks any sort of confidence on the ball, he passed it two or three times back to Clarke/Baker when they clearly didn't want the ball, I think the only notable thing he did was a dribble into the centre of the park where he bought a free kick with some very good quick feet. I also think Gabby deserves a lot of praise yesterday for a disciplined performance against Walcott. He helped Bennett a lot. Basically Bennett just needs to man up, get some confidence and start having a go when he gets the ball. If he starts believing he's good enough than he might come good, I can understand why he lacks confidence though after some of the performances he's put in. I've read some rubbish about Bennett in this thread but this one tops the lot. We spent 65% of the game in our half, there were no outlets for the back four meaning they all gave it away at some time in the game. Yep, but, as always, Villa fans get it in their head whether or not a player is good and then cannot help but view him through those glasses from then on. Bennett had a good game yesterday against a good to very good winger. That is the long and short of it. There were outlets for the back four at times, I described two opportunities in my post, as viewed in person by myself, sitting on the half way line at the game. We saw a lot of the ball in the first half, his distribution was poor. Im not the sort of supporter who just 'hates' someone for the sake of it. I described what I saw at the game. I agreed it was probably his best game for us defensively (with Gabby doubling up on Walcott as Jenkinson was not too interested in the overlap), but when he had the opportunity to distribute he was poor - which according to my boro supporting mate is his key strength. Again as I mentioned I hope this is due to having no confidence. UTV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwan Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 He got a lack of flack, but put in a good shift. A little wasteful in possession but I think that was just some deer in the headlights moments. Much better defensively and kept Walcott quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 He did have a better game yesterday, so much so that Wenger switched Walcott to the left at half time, presumably to see if he would have better luck down that side. Not sure how much this was just down to Walcott not being arsed. He had a very poor game. Time alone will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LockStockVilla Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Thought he was very good on Saturday and am very pleased with that. He has had some shockers this season, a fair bit indeed, but there is a good player in there. This season was always going to be difficult after he didn't play a single minute of preseason for Boro or Villa. And adding to that it is never easy just being thrown into a side that is already facing its fair share of struggles. In time, I reckon we could have a decent backline in Lowton, Clark, Baker and Bennett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyAnty Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Another lose, another start for Bennett. We only get points when he doesnt play. FACT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 "A decent backline in Lowton, Clark, Baker and Bennett"? In the Championship or League 1 maybe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 was dreading when saw his name but surprisingly played ok. hoping this is not another false dawn for him but will still prefer Baker there for the run-in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praisedmambo Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 (edited) Played well yesterday too. Another player who has received unnecessary abuse - criticism, fine. But not the abuse. Edited March 5, 2013 by praisedmambo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 he did a lot better but was helped they didnt play with width. Worryingly Zabaleta looked dangerous coming from the right wing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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