GENTLEMAN Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 The West Brom game was the first time Bacuna played in a central position (AM) in the league and was hugely influential in our victory. He is probably our only midfielder capable of getting into double figures since Milner. I would like to see him play in central midfield more consistently because he is a huge threat with both feet. Admittedly, Leandro has a long way to go but the signs are good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakid007 Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 I would like to see him given an extended run in the AM position. I reckon he can get 10 goals by end of season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted February 7, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted February 7, 2014 I think he's been ok at right back, not great, and in a side with stronger, proven RB's I think he'd struggle if that was his position. But he's done ok filling there. He does seem a more natural midfielder to me, his defensive positioning isn't great, but seems to have an eye for a good ball when attacking and makes good off-the-ball runs, and he can hit a dead ball well. Considering the price we paid (can't remember what it was exactly; sub-£2mil?) he's got to be well worth the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers13 Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 I think he's been ok at right back, not great, and in a side with stronger, proven RB's I think he'd struggle if that was his position. But he's done ok filling there. He does seem a more natural midfielder to me, his defensive positioning isn't great, but seems to have an eye for a good ball when attacking and makes good off-the-ball runs, and he can hit a dead ball well. Considering the price we paid (can't remember what it was exactly; sub-£2mil?) he's got to be well worth the money. £800k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 If he can sort his touch out and make it a bit more consistent, he'll be a fine player. Physique will always help him get away with certain things, but in order to kick on he'll have to be able to have full control over the ball. Not half bad for £800k. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted February 7, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted February 7, 2014 I think he's been ok at right back, not great, and in a side with stronger, proven RB's I think he'd struggle if that was his position. But he's done ok filling there. He does seem a more natural midfielder to me, his defensive positioning isn't great, but seems to have an eye for a good ball when attacking and makes good off-the-ball runs, and he can hit a dead ball well. Considering the price we paid (can't remember what it was exactly; sub-£2mil?) he's got to be well worth the money. £800k Blimey, thanks, that's pretty damn cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukes Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 £800K seems about right from his performance today. How many chances to beat the first defender with a cross does he need ? He is absolutely not a right midfielder or a right back, why can't Lambert see that ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Odd player, when he's off his game he really does put in a truly putrid display. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeps Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 This. Guy. Is. Shocking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 He isn't a right back. You put a player out of position then he isn't going to be able to perform well consistently. I thought he was alright in the first half when he was part of that midfield trio, shame that when they had the ball between them nobody in front of them wanted to move or get into a position where a chance could be created. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powell91 Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 like many say he is either shite or amazing no middle ground with this guy yet but one player i have hope for when he gets more prem experience under his belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risso Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 He's never been amazing. He's had couple of half decent performances, the rest of the time he's been appalling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 He's never been amazing. He's had couple of half decent performances, the rest of the time he's been appalling. Appalling? Really? Give it a rest 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risso Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 He's never been amazing. He's had couple of half decent performances, the rest of the time he's been appalling. Appalling? Really? Give it a rest Yes, appalling. Lots of games he's been as bad as Tonev, ie doesn't actually look like a footballer. And no, I won't give it a rest. Our club is being torn apart by that pair of clowns Lerner and Lambert, and having to watch dross like Bacuna is symptomatic of how far we've fallen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 He's never been amazing. He's had couple of half decent performances, the rest of the time he's been appalling. Appalling? Really? Give it a rest Yes, appalling. Lots of games he's been as bad as Tonev, ie doesn't actually look like a footballer. And no, I won't give it a rest. Our club is being torn apart by that pair of clowns Lerner and Lambert, and having to watch dross like Bacuna is symptomatic of how far we've fallen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 I thought he had a poor game today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 I thought he had a poor game today With ten others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 I think this thread is the control variable for the madness that is VillaTalk. You could learn all you need to know about VT by reading this thread and this thread alone 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillanousOne Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 He offers a great deal but is as erratic and inconsistent as the rest of our team 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROTTERDAM1982 Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Defensively , far better than Lowton, who almost give 2 goals away in the 1st half, not so good on the ball, but him and Albrighton at least tried to take the game to West Ham. Much better RB than Lowton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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