AshVilla Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 His pace looks like a good attribute in our defensive set up. His pace looks like a good attribute in our defensive set up. What is Y.C.S.T.A an acronym for? You can say that again 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il_serpente Posted August 25, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted August 25, 2013 Looked very assured, but is anyone else a little concerned with his tendency to follow the ball and/or player waaay out of the box? He did it for their goal and on more than one occasion. Vlaar was yelling at him to get back. At one point I recall seeing him on the left touchline in Liverpool's half when they had the ball, and they hadn't just won it from us and he made no effort to get back but kept pressing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted August 25, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted August 25, 2013 If that happens, he needs to be covered. They need good communication, which I thought didn't happen on the goal yesterday. A simple switch in sides by Sturridge allowed him to walk in unmarked. I can understand when people say it was Okore's fault exactly from your point of view, but I'm not sure if he should've followed his man or take his position. He took his position so I assume Vlaar told him to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfc1982am Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 If that happens, he needs to be covered. They need good communication, which I thought didn't happen on the goal yesterday. A simple switch in sides by Sturridge allowed him to walk in unmarked. I can understand when people say it was Okore's fault exactly from your point of view, but I'm not sure if he should've followed his man or take his position. He took his position so I assume Vlaar told him to do it. Personally I think Okore had to press the initial ball for the goal. If you look at the second ball in Okores back in position when Vlaar mis-times his interception to allow sturridge in for the goal. If I'm honest I think Vlaar is the weaker of the two on the ground yet better in the air. Vlaar's passing out from the back is bloody attrocious at times and he has this tendency to follow the ball into midfield leaving gaps behind himself. Although early days weve not looked to bad through the middle or down the left. The right side with Lowton and Wiemenn however has not been great and these two need to pick up their game as our right side is slowly turning into last seasons left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny*Nunny Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 If that happens, he needs to be covered. They need good communication, which I thought didn't happen on the goal yesterday. A simple switch in sides by Sturridge allowed him to walk in unmarked. I can understand when people say it was Okore's fault exactly from your point of view, but I'm not sure if he should've followed his man or take his position. He took his position so I assume Vlaar told him to do it. This is my take also. There were enough people back to cover the run the ball should not have made it through. Ultimately the goal came from giving away possession due to dodgy passing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villaonsea Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Wasn't quite as quick as I thought he was gonna be. But maybe I'm underestimating the speed of Sturridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skruff Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Wasn't quite as quick as I thought he was gonna be. But maybe I'm underestimating the speed of Sturridge. ^Think it had more to do with his fitness levels and the fact that he was starting to tire towards the end. Also his top speed seems high but slower acceleration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnkarl Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 What do you expect from someone with that amount of muscles? Add an extra 20 kg's of muscles and try to get quickly up to speed when sprinting, it's hard. Look at Bolt - built like a truck, but slow in the start. Extremely high top pace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skruff Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 What do you expect from someone with that amount of muscles? Add an extra 20 kg's of muscles and try to get quickly up to speed when sprinting, it's hard. Look at Bolt - built like a truck, but slow in the start. Extremely high top pace. That was my point exactly,...... High top speed but slower acceleration = quick but not on short distances = Might seem slow compared to Sturrige on short distances. So if I in anyway implied that I was expecting something else feel free to point it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted August 26, 2013 Moderator Share Posted August 26, 2013 Bolt isn't slow out of the blocks cos he's muscular, he's slow out of the blocks cos he's tall. Okore looks plenty quick enough to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Did I imagine it or did Chris Waddle in the coverage I was watching say "Okore is a new member of Villa's Scandanavian backline, except for Vlaar who of course plays for the Dutch national team" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 He did. He was absolutely awful. My frustration with the match was compounded by his drivel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packoman Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 This guy is fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandaq Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 He will continue with his good play btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Of all our summer signings this guy looks the real deal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted August 28, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted August 28, 2013 Jores is my new favorite player on the team. He looks so good, and no doubt will only get better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingfisher Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 He's looks so composed, when you remember he's only what, 20? you realise what a talent he may become. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Lambert may have to start sharing Benteke's common praise phrase. "The (slightly) big lad can be whatever he wants." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I love this guy, solid performance tonight. Gives us that extra pace in defence. Vlaar - Okore combo for the season please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theunderstudy Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Another excellent game. Marshals the defence well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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