HeyAnty Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Does anyone know how strong Malagas side is today. Really does look a total mis match. They cant get near the ball, being pinged about like a pin ball by villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattyp_avfc Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Does anyone know how strong Malagas side is today. Really does look a total mis match. They cant get near the ball, being pinged about like a pin ball by villa They have been more or less dismantled.... Joaquin, Toulalan, Isco have all left.... those 3 where their 3 better players... With Pellegrini moving on too they have had a bit of a rebuilding job this summer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condimentalist Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I've been umming and erring about whether I agree with the notion that we need another central/attacking midfielder. I only watched the 2nd half of the Malaga game but I think it would make a considerably difference. El Ahmadi and Tonev don't look up to it. Don't know where Sylla was but he's a different type of player. Would definitely give us a welcome option and an extra bit of quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Yup, If Lambert continues to play this way then, contrary to what I've said in the past, we'll need to bring in an ACM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oaks Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I've been umming and erring about whether I agree with the notion that we need another central/attacking midfielder. I only watched the 2nd half of the Malaga game but I think it would make a considerably difference. El Ahmadi and Tonev don't look up to it. Don't know where Sylla was but he's a different type of player. Would definitely give us a welcome option and an extra bit of quality. Well in the first half Tonev was quality, I think lack of football might have been the reason for the dip in the second half. I've never been overly impressed with KEA, I guess his gonna be behind Westwood, Sylla and Delph anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Does anyone know how strong Malagas side is today. Really does look a total mis match. They cant get near the ball, being pinged about like a pin ball by villa First half I would agree with you. But in the second half, they looked the more dominant team. Looks like they took a while to get into the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyAnty Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Does anyone know how strong Malagas side is today. Really does look a total mis match. They cant get near the ball, being pinged about like a pin ball by villa First half I would agree with you. But in the second half, they looked the more dominant team. Looks like they took a while to get into the game. Yeah i wrote that at end of first half. Very hard to keep motivated when 3 nil up in a friendly after 45 mins. Probably watching themselves and keeping some on tank for next sat. Really were quality in first half including Tonev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Pawlowski please. Top, top player. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Pawlowski please. Top, top player. Unlikely, he has just joined Malaga on loan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Pawlowski please. Top, top player. Unlikely, he has just joined Malaga on loan. Also with an option to buy.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Bah. He was incredible today. We'd really go places with him. Hopefully we're looking at similar players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biskitt Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Pawlowski was excellent today, gave both full backs a really hard time and looks a really good player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggy_333 Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 First thing I did when I got home was look up Pawlowski lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted August 10, 2013 Author Share Posted August 10, 2013 I'm certain that we are in for an attacking midfielder now. Hopefully we get somebody with real quality that can slot straight into the starting line-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaAlex Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Quality player but a right word removed. Didn't get the memo it was a friendly today that's for sure. Certainly one to watch out for in the future though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condimentalist Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I'm certain that we are in for an attacking midfielder now. Hopefully we get somebody with real quality that can slot straight into the starting line-up. Yep. I think the hints are there from the fact that we've played Tonev or Helenius in there for so much of the pre-season, despite neither being good enough to fill the role full-time. Sylla has been used in a deeper role than last season too. Definitely suggests that there is still one more piece of the puzzle to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinker Posted August 10, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted August 10, 2013 Attacking midfielder.......we need a defensive midfielder, one that can win the ball when the opposition has it. 50-50 challenges were lost time after time in our midfield. The deffence was quite good we just need some protection in front of it......IMHO 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeps Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 We need a AM and DEF still IMO. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironsid Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Agree. Midfield didn't look up to speed to me. Some nice neat passes but very little penetration. Not much of a screen in front of the back four either. I'd rather see Sylla in than K.E.A. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattyp_avfc Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 The Boudebouz rumor is coming through on twitter now.... Would be pretty happy if it happened.... 3 million would be a bargain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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