Nicho Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 3 minutes ago, nazvfc said: I was at the game and cissoko played well. Wish we would stop knocking our players. The team as a whole payed well. Even if it was Rotherham they still have to be beaten. Happy with the way they played. I was also at the game and while he was no means terrible he's a liability and I think he was our worst player today. Unfortunately I don't think Westwood will consistently feature as it seems we want another midfielder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 21 hours ago, useless said: Never seen Defour play. Career ruined by injuries, will never be the player he was going to be sadly. Was brilliant when he first hiot the scene but keep getting recurring problems. Still very useful when he stays fit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Farlz Posted August 13, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted August 13, 2016 He was brill today. Not everyone's fave but I don't think he put a foot wrong, partnered really well with Tshibola. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wazzap24 Posted August 13, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted August 13, 2016 Looks like the player I hoped he would become today. Passing was crisp, he moved it quickly, but with purpose and there were some nice little 10-15 yard forward balls into feet throughout the game. It helps when you have a mobile, aggressive midfield partner, two wide players wanting the ball and a forward who knows how to link the play. With good options around him, his passing could be crucial to our season. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tismyk Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 1 hour ago, Nicho said: I was also at the game and while he was no means terrible he's a liability and I think he was our worst player today. Unfortunately I don't think Westwood will consistently feature as it seems we want another midfielder. No way in hell , was he the worst player today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Not sure if it's just the difference in the league, but shocked at how quick he was getting to the ball today. Even his sideways passing was with a purpose today and not just to get rid of the ball. Never been a fan, but if he plays like this every week I'll be happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 18 minutes ago, kurtsimonw said: Not sure if it's just the difference in the league, but shocked at how quick he was getting to the ball today. Even his sideways passing was with a purpose today and not just to get rid of the ball. Never been a fan, but if he plays like this every week I'll be happy i didnt see the game but sadly we have been here before with Westwood, he has the odd game when he is very good and looks the paet like the cup semi final but he never kicks on and does it consistently 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 It's no surprise that he plays best when the tactics are right and the team is playing well too...and vice versa. That's the type of player he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stockport_Villain Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Looked a class player today. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troglodyte Posted August 13, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted August 13, 2016 Echoing what others have said, I thought Westwood was excellent today. He shielded the ball well, passed crisply and shifted the play across the pitch brilliantly. He also covered the defence well and seemed to track his runner closely, whereas in the past he's been guilty of switching off on occasion. Before the game, I must admit I was happy for him to be moved on.Seeing his performance today, admittedly against fairly weak opposition, I think it's really important we keep hold of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted August 13, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted August 13, 2016 Yep, he was everywhere he needed to be today. Had a really good game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrytini Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Came into this thread as I thought I'd mention him, thinking he would be overlooked - glad to see so much appreciation, he played very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderball Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Maybe he is getting some coaching at long last, let's hope he can make it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TB Posted August 13, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted August 13, 2016 Or maybe he all of a sudden finds himself in a team with a fairly competent and organised back four for once, and players in front of him making runs and taking up positions to provide some passing options? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 (edited) 15 minutes ago, TB said: Or maybe he all of a sudden finds himself in a team with a fairly competent and organised back four for once, and players in front of him making runs and taking up positions to provide some passing options? exactly. he's a lush piece of grass in a jigsaw. uninspiring on its own and can look pretty useless, but with the rest of the pieces connected properly around him, you get a lovely landscape. It's a jigsaw analogy. Tessellation. Edited August 13, 2016 by a m ole 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Didn't see the game but glad he played well. I thought Westwood made other midfielders shit though? He apparently made Gardner shit against SW. Didn't seem to affect tish today (going by his thread) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TB Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 5 minutes ago, a m ole said: exactly. he's a lush piece of grass in a jigsaw. uninspiring on its own and can look pretty useless, but with the rest of the pieces connected properly around him, you get a lovely landscape. It's a jigsaw analogy. Tessellation. Um. Tesselation is another thing altogether. A pattern made up of various blocks, repeating itself, and I'd hate that based on the last seasons. A jigsaw is a set of pieces that makes a picture when joined up correctly. Last year's Villa team reminded me of a late 70's MAD 'advertisement': "The ultimate gift for the family member you absolutely hate. 500 jigsaw puzzle pieces from at least four totally different puzzles. Guaranteed not to fit. At least five pieces missing. Instructions in Japanese." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 2 minutes ago, TB said: Um. Tesselation is another thing altogether. A pattern made up of various blocks, repeating itself, and I'd hate that based on the last seasons. A jigsaw is a set of pieces that makes a picture when joined up correctly. Last year's Villa team reminded me of a late 70's MAD 'advertisement': "The ultimate gift for the family member you absolutely hate. 500 jigsaw puzzle pieces from at least four totally different puzzles. Guaranteed not to fit. At least five pieces missing. Instructions in Japanese." only if it is periodic tessellation! ordinary tessellation just means the pieces fitting together... which is what I'm alluding to with Westwood. He's been playing with jigsaw pieces that either don't fit or are falling apart. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TB Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Right :-) I've always thought of tessellation as a repeating pattern. Apart from that it seems we're on the same plane... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Surprised this didn't get bumped. Our best player tonight. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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