villalad21 Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Never rated this guy. Would be happy if he left the club 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 (edited) I do not wish to be disrespectful......but if we do not deal with this situation soon.....we will be having these conversations forever. He is a massive problem. ps I'm shocked the manager seems to miss it. Edited September 11, 2016 by TRO 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Never been a fan of his.. but i barely noticed him. Then when they scored.. he clearly bottles a challenge that lead to the first goal.. and got done for the second one just ball watching. He just doesnt offer anything attack or defence to justify a position. Been saying it for years. That said though... He was on his own in that second half so he probably had too much to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Cant believe he's still in our midfield. A lot of players left in the summer for their attitude, this guy should leave because of his ability is lacking. I know we didn't have Tish or Mile but we must have had another option somehow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villaninireland Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 I had to ask my mate if he was on the pitch yesterday, the invisible man . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimcohen Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Villa fans will never agree on Westwood, so I am not trying to change anyones mind here, but the stats are interesting https://www.whoscored.com/Matches/1084911/Live/England-Championship-2016-2017-Aston-Villa-Nottingham-Forest Click on chalkboard and then focus on West2ood. he had the most passes, joint most interceptions, blocks and 3rd most tackles, (behind Ayew surprisingly). Also, second most touches behind Ayew. He never lost possession or gave a foul away. He isn't spectacular and we could do with him chipping in with more goals for sure, but most teams need a guy like him. He starts all games for me with Jedinak. (until we sign someone better) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 24 minutes ago, jimcohen said: He never lost possession or gave a foul away. hence the reason the ball fell to Vellios because Westwood made a weak pathetic "challenge" 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 (edited) His biggest problem is the mental aspect, he never looks confident (in an attacking area, when having to hold off a player or when tackling) and is generally very timid. His first thought every time he gets the ball seems to be how quick can I pass the responsibility to someone else? Edited September 12, 2016 by Tom13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimcohen Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 I thought he was unlucky with that challenge that led to the first goal, could have gone either way. But yeah he could have gone in more solid, maybe even given away a foul to stop the play, but after that, there was still time to stop the shot, or maybe even save it. 3 conceded 3 shots in the entire game. Not bad really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meregreen Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Useless player. As static as a traffic cone for Forests second goal. Brings nothing to the team. Mediocrity personified, please Roberto, drop this waste of space now. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PieFacE Posted September 12, 2016 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted September 12, 2016 (edited) The guy is just a loser and needs to stop playing for us. ASAP. He's good at nothing other than a simple 5 yard pass. The only positive I can really say is that he doesn't get injured very often. Sick of seeing him play to be honest, we really should have either convinced Veretout to stay or bought it someone else. We've been absolutely pathetic in CM for years, and Westwood is a big part of that imo. Edited September 12, 2016 by PieFacE 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tismyk Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 I was at the match Sunday and though he had a very good game, links defence with attack and never stops moving always available to receive the ball, not the strongest of tacklers and never going to hit 80 yard passes, but one things for sure he will one of the first names down when RDM picks his side. TV highlights never show what happens off the ball and players movements, and the majority on here only watch highlights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfc1982 Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 1 hour ago, tismyk said: I was at the match Sunday and though he had a very good game, links defence with attack and never stops moving always available to receive the ball, not the strongest of tacklers and never going to hit 80 yard passes, but one things for sure he will one of the first names down when RDM picks his side. TV highlights never show what happens off the ball and players movements, and the majority on here only watch highlights. Meanwhile back on planet earth... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Pretty much follows the theme of this thread. Person A gives thought out post, with reasoning. Person B replies with snarky, condescending post that adds nothing to discussion. Repeat ad nauseum. I almost want Westwood to go so I don't have to read the same sarcastic, snarky comments over and over again. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 3 things where we made monumental mistakes 1. Selling Gareth Barry 2. Not replacing him with like quality 3. Not having him back when we reportedly could have done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post andym Posted September 12, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted September 12, 2016 1 hour ago, tismyk said: I was at the match Sunday and though he had a very good game, links defence with attack and never stops moving always available to receive the ball, not the strongest of tacklers and never going to hit 80 yard passes, but one things for sure he will one of the first names down when RDM picks his side. TV highlights never show what happens off the ball and players movements, and the majority on here only watch highlights. Always available when teams sit off, but when they press he is nowhere to be found, as evidenced by the second halves against Huddersfield, Derby and Bristol. He doesn't score, hardly creates, is slow, can't run with the ball, can't beat a man, can't tackle, can't win headers, can't win physical battles. His technique in terms of controlling the ball and passing is actually very good, and yes his passing accuracy is generally high, and he doesn't always pass sideways and backwards. But watch a game and see where the majority of his passes are made, and where the opposition are when he makes them - they are the safe option nearly every time - to a man who is in space, and only when he himself is given time. Basically he has a lot of holes in his game, and the one thing he is pretty good at, he can only do when hes allowed to do it. For someone who appears to be one of the first names on the teamsheet, i would expect to come away from games and think 'you know, Westwood ran the show today, he was dominant'. I can't think of many times in his 122 games for us where that has happened. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 The trouble is with Westwood is despite him being here over 4 years I am not really sure what type of midfileder he is. He certainly isn't an attacking one or box to box but I don't see him as an holding or defensive midfielder either as don't think he reads the game well enough or is strong enough in that position. You can't really fault his technique. His control is excellent and his passing very good. He rarely takes a chance with a pass though and it is all a little too safe. I think alongside someone more mobile he is fine or if you want to be more defensive I could certainly see him in a three with Tshibola and Jedinak. It doesn't work alongside Gardner though as they are both too ponderous and want too long on the ball and when a fast attack and quick movement of the ball is required they both have a tendency to take an extra touch or play it safe sideways or backwards. Defensively they are also both weak. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ROTTERDAM1982 Posted September 12, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted September 12, 2016 In the 1st half, there were numerous occassions when ,either McCormack or Ayew were in good positions and should have been given the ball.Westwood didn't even attempt the pass, and passed the ball backwards.That is why he has good stats , and that is why he is a complete liability.Limited ability, limited passing, weak, and slow.Not even a Championship player imho. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 8 hours ago, Zatman said: hence the reason the ball fell to Vellios because Westwood made a weak pathetic "challenge" Not the first time, hasn't got a tactical foul in him, it's part of what makes busquets so good, knows the risk of being beat so no matter what makes sure he's not 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 He isn't a bad player in my opinion but he does lack that little bit of ingenuity that separates good tidy footballers into top performers. He's a bit too 'tunnel-visioned' at times and seems to decide what he's going to do with the ball without fully assessing his options, lacks the composure you'd associate with a great centre mid, maybe it's confidence but if it is he's had enough time to have gained it by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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