StefanAVFC Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Him and Delph seemed to switch throughout. YEah I noticed this too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dn1982 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 The way Sherwood wants us to play will suit Westwood and I think Sanchez better as instead of a static attack they'll have runners off the ball. You can't pick a forward pass if there's no movement hence why under PL we ended up sideways all the time. Against Albion I liked the way he was sharper to the ball and in the tackle hopefully he can keep this up my main worry is his physicality against bigger and better opposition that's where Sanchez can be better but he will need time to adjust to Sherwood's tempo of game which is more English than PL's slow football. Westwood has always been a very good passer hopefully page can continue getting better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 The ball through to gabby for his chance where Foster clattered him and Lescott cleared it off the line was beautiful. First time, on the volley, weaker foot, weighted perfectly. Agreed. It's why it amazes me that people can say he's not a good passer of the ball. It's like people see what they want to see. He has weaknesses, obviously. But passing is not one of them. Yes sometimes he could do with taking a more dangerous option to try and create more. But in terms of technical passing ability I think he's the best in the squad. This is my issue with him. He doesn't take anywhere near enough risks despite having the ability to do so. I rate his ability, I think he has an underrated physicality too as in he can handle himself fine so I don't worry about his slight frame, but generally I want to see more from him. Much more. Because he can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted March 5, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted March 5, 2015 It has to be said though, that its hard to make those passes when you're playing in a team so utterly devoid of movement. It's no coincidence that Sherwood has us playing a bit more freely and getting bodies forward and suddenly Westwood is finding those passes again. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Sherwood's got us moving faster to make up for the lack of clever runs, I think - seems to be working pretty well so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danishlad Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Watching the game today, it seemed as though he was told at half time to get the ball forward quicker. Then he goes out second half and does it perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Watching the game today, it seemed as though he was told at half time to get the ball forward quicker. Then he goes out second half and does it perfectly. Yeah was poor first half, constantly losing the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunnski Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Well he certainly made up for it second half, was popping up all over the pitch once he was given a bit more freedom when Sanchez came on. For the second goal he headed it onto Grealish on the edge of our box and then sprinted up to get along side sinclair before he scored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooJung Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 I know it's just one game, but does anybody else think we look much more direct without him keeping things "ticking"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Many people talk about him ticking things over, I actually rate him. However, Sherwood said in the pre-match presser that he doesn't want players on the pitch just to do that, he wants players who can cause trouble and can do something. Maybe that's why he went without Westy today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 (edited) I can understand TS's stance I do like westwood too and I guess its about horses for courses. But I also like the adage of players "affecting a game"...he is asking for responsibility, not just turning up. He will off load his philosophies over the coming months and hopefully we will be a better team for it. Edited March 14, 2015 by TRO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 He's never really had a big impact on games. Can play a role when we have more than 2 midfield players in the team but i'd hope come next season he's nothing but a squad player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Many people talk about him ticking things over, I actually rate him. However, Sherwood said in the pre-match presser that he doesn't want players on the pitch just to do that, he wants players who can cause trouble and can do something. Maybe that's why he went without Westy today? I think it was a selection dilemma more than anything. Sinclair, N'Zogbia and Gabby all played well against Albion, Benteke was fit for this one. So Sherwood decided to play all of them. Westwood played ok in the last two but in contrast to the performances of Delph and Cleverley, he was the obvious fall-guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 A squad rotation player, which is exactly what he should be given his ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 The beginning of the end for Westwood as a Villa player today? Discuss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3te Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 (edited) The beginning of the end for Westwood as a Villa player today? Discuss. Why does rotation and picking the best players for the best approach for each game always have to mean someone's time as a villa player is up, or they're our of favour, or something like that? How about he wasn't picked because the players that were, were rightly chosen to win the game based on the opponent Edited March 15, 2015 by P3te 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 The beginning of the end for Westwood as a Villa player today? Discuss. It's certainly the end of his time as a guaranteed starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysAVFC Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 The beginning of the end for Westwood as a Villa player today? Discuss. It's certainly the end of his time as a guaranteed starter. Yeah he still has a role to play. We won't be able to play that formation/players every game. It was right for today but we'd get caught out in midfield if we did it against some other sides, It's nice to have options for a change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 The beginning of the end for Westwood as a Villa player today? Discuss. It's certainly the end of his time as a guaranteed starter. I'd imagine so yes, but if you'd said a month ago Gil wouldn't be one you'd have been surprised. Westwood remains a better player than Cleverley, so I've no doubts he'll be knocking around the team this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 The beginning of the end for Westwood as a Villa player today? Discuss. 4-4-2 and he has no place. Probably one of our weakest midfield players. Has little impact on attack or defence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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