Popular Post itdoesntmatterwhatthissay Posted September 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 10, 2014 Needs to improve tbh in danger of loosing spot to cleverly or Sanchez i think. Just no. He was good last year and he's been great this season, I can't believe how many Villa fans fail to recognise what he does on a pitch. He's unique to our squad and I don't think there are many of his type playing in the Premier league. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 You see I don't really buy that. I saw that with Barry and Petrov (when people were slagging them) but with Westwood I don't see it - he doesn't have enough presence at the moment. He hasn't learnt the skill that the aforementioned had, that is to say that he hasn't worked out how to stick his arse out to shield the ball and switch the play. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 He can be brushed aside too easily to be the player that some think he is....true he has some deft touches and there are times he plays people in very well....but he lacks an all round game and presence is missing....he has times when he is a bit nondescript. He just has to improve and fight for his place. That is the only way the team can improve....no more guaranteed places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I'd agree that a player has to improve and fight for their place... If they weren't playing at a high standard already. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 (edited) I'd agree that a player has to improve and fight for their place... If they weren't playing at a high standard already. Perhaps I'm just looking for a little bit more from him than you are? But we should be looking for improvement even when they are playing at a high standard You can' t rest on your laurels in this league.....standing still is drifting backwards. Edited September 11, 2014 by TRO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 You see I don't really buy that. I saw that with Barry and Petrov (when people were slagging them) but with Westwood I don't see it - he doesn't have enough presence at the moment. He hasn't learnt the skill that the aforementioned had, that is to say that he hasn't worked out how to stick his arse out to shield the ball and switch the play. he is 24, when Barry was 24 he was a struggling left winger and Petrov was playing in the mighty SPL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Not sure why his place would be under threat ? I see a midfield that accommodates him and delph, sanchez, cleverley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted September 12, 2014 Moderator Share Posted September 12, 2014 Not sure why his place would be under threat ? I see a midfield that accommodates him and delph, sanchez, cleverley It isn't or at least not in my opinion it isn't, Westood will remain in the side I'm certain. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Not sure why his place would be under threat ? I see a midfield that accommodates him and delph, sanchez, cleverley It isn't or at least not in my opinion it isn't, Westood will remain in the side I'm certain. Me too, just surprised to see some on here thinking he is at risk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted September 12, 2014 Moderator Share Posted September 12, 2014 Not sure why his place would be under threat ? I see a midfield that accommodates him and delph, sanchez, cleverley It isn't or at least not in my opinion it isn't, Westood will remain in the side I'm certain. Me too, just surprised to see some on here thinking he is at risk I can kind of understand why. We've just signed two midfielders, something or someone has to give to make way for them or at least you would expect so. Some will pick Westwood as the likely victim either down to their view of him as a player as many don't rate him or because he seems the most likely from a tactical perspective in their view. Personally I think we will see a 4 man midfield of Delph, Westwood, Cleverley and Sanchez in a 4-4-2 but with a diamond structure rather than wide players returning to a more orthodox two up front especially as and when one or both of the big guys return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 If we play that bloody diamond formation in the middle of the park, I'll be pissed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swerbs Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 If we play that bloody diamond formation in the middle of the park, I'll be pissed. Always works when we play it at Anfield! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted September 12, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted September 12, 2014 Not sure why his place would be under threat ? I see a midfield that accommodates him and delph, sanchez, cleverley How? Diamond? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Personally I love the diamond when used with the right players. With Hutton and Cissokho we should have two full backs who can get forward. The danger with the diamond is the lack of width if your back 4 get stuck playing in a line. I know most will choose Cleverly to be at the head of that diamond but I would like to see Westwood there and Cleverly on the right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted September 12, 2014 Moderator Share Posted September 12, 2014 Personally I love the diamond when used with the right players. With Hutton and Cissokho we should have two full backs who can get forward. The danger with the diamond is the lack of width if your back 4 get stuck playing in a line. I know most will choose Cleverly to be at the head of that diamond but I would like to see Westwood there and Cleverly on the right. I agree with you on all of that except the last part, for me it would be Cleverley as the most advanced player but it is nice have options at last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Not sure why his place would be under threat ? I see a midfield that accommodates him and delph, sanchez, cleverley How? Diamond? Diamond, or 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-2-1 I'm sure they can be accommodated either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrUnKeNbUm Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 I rate him very highly If Westwood's surname was Gardner this thread would be a spunkathon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted September 12, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted September 12, 2014 (edited) Yeah that makes sense. For me, it all depends on the opposition. I'd like us to change things around depending on who we're playing. This weekend I wouldn't play Westwood, not because I don't ratre him, but I think against this Liverpool team a lot of energy is needed, so would have Sanchez sitting deep and man marking Sterling, and have Bacuna and Delph in the middle, with Cleverley ahead of them. But games where we're expected to have a lot of the ball like against Hull for example, Westwood would be the first name on the teamsheet. Edited September 12, 2014 by PieFacE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhan_Zhuang Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Bacuna in the middle, no way...he's done nothing to suggest been ahead of either Delph, Westwood, Sanchez, then there's Cleverley too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 I don't think the first XI will change for Saturday personally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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